In December 2018, Erdi Irmak embarked on another chapter in a successful music career with his "Hidden Arcadia" series on Proton Music. Fast forward to 2021 and the talented Turkish artist presents the sixth incarnation of the series with three new original tracks and a pair of remixes from Ireland and UAE based artists making up "Vol. 6".

"In Depth" is a typically impressive opener as a delicate percussive structure creates a central pillar from which smooth melodic branches grow organically around it. Gently pulsating pads add depth as an enveloping melodic trope creates a warm sonic blanket. "Far Apart" immediately showcases Erdi Irmak's trademark groove as a laidback rhythmic foundation replete with crunchy bass and rolling beat, paves the way for free-flowing melodic lines to meander across the 8-minute piece. Textured pads and white-noise effects complete a powerful narrative. The third original track sees "Around the River" delight with an intelligently worked cadence rippling across proceedings before syncopated synth phrases sit in perfect harmony. Developing with ease, a breakdown crescendo creates the sonic environment for the second half to become a hypnotic organic house triumph.

There are few more iconic names within the underground dance fraternity than, Silinder. Able to point to a plethora of Proton Music releases that include 2012's "Corrupt", 2013's "Solas" and 2014's "Basement", a clutch of remixes for the likes of Oliver Lieb, Derek Howell and Andre Sobota are now followed by a standout interpretation of "Nowhere Land". Originally part of "Vol. 5", the Silinder remix immediately impresses with its innovative use of melodic themes resonant in Erdi's original as a relaxed groove flows out of the 8-minute track with a hint of Lemon Jelly evident. Over an evolving sonic landscape, evocative chord progressions and the vocal cut central to the original, create a rich tapestry of sound woven to an expert conclusion in the second half to create a dynamic and colourful picture.

An artist who has seen his reputation grow steadily over the past 18 months, Ejaz Ahamed has seen a select crop of releases feature on the likes of Stellar Fountain, Perspectives Digital and OLD SQL. A quartet of remixes for Particles, not least in November 2020's reworking of Juan Deminicis' "Synchronicity", now sees the rising Dubai star make his Proton Music debut with a glorious reworking of "The Floating Bridge of Heaven". Originally appearing on "Vol. 4", the Ejaz Ahamed remix opens with strong framework of heavy beat, straight hi-hats and cavernous bassline. Unconstrained by the rhythmic backdrop, melodic motifs from the original float delicately in hypnotic patterns in juxtaposition to a rising filtered bass sweep. The result is a glorious combination of traditional dancefloor structure and unencumbered organic melody.

A sixth instalment sees Erdi Irmak joined by Silinder and Ejaz Ahamed to create a perfect "Hidden Arcadia".

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Hidden Arcadia, Vol. 6

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Erdi Irmak - The Floating Bridge of Heaven (Ejaz Ahamed Remix)

No matter where the feelings are hiding, music always finds them

I've been listening to electronic music since I was old enough to tune into the John Peel show on Radio 1. Peel first introduced me to Chicago House, Detroit Electro and Rap. I would listen to an entire show with my finger hovering over the record button of my 'tape-recorder' close to the radio speaker just to record whatever 3 electronic imports he would play each night. I wish I'd kept those recordings.
From the moment I first heard 'Roxanne Shante' I sought out everything I could ranging from Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield, Kurtis Mantronik, Africa Bambata, Grandmaster Flash, Gorgio Morodor, Axel-F, Jean Michel Jarre and just about anyone who used a synth to make music! With the arrival of House in the mid-late 80's the likes of Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley, Adonis and many more American underground House producers, the music had developed into a new, seriously exciting phenomena.
Music progressed at pace with House and Acid imports driving change, the UK in particular underwent an epiphany of sorts in the 80's and 90's. From Break-Dancing to New Romanticism, the music developed, finally morphing into the early genres of Acid Trance, Techno and Progressive Trance. Heavily influenced by American and underground Dutch and German artists and with the advent of clubbing and non-speaking mixing DJ's, it opened up a Pandora's box of new music, influences, sounds and styles. What that amounted to for me (and most others like me) was an ever-growing range of electronic music that was continually breaking free from pigeon-holes and mainstream pop culture. Electronic music had become the new classical music of a generation.
I can only say that electronic or computer music has evolved beautifully in the past 40 years and I love it as much now as the day I first heard John Peel play fantastic American imports.
I'm not anything more than a bedroom DJ and electronic music enthusiast. I have the greatest admiration for those who DJ publicly and seek to build a following or career from DJing, but that’s not a path I’ve tried to follow. I do love to put together great tunes, so for me using this sort of platform for sharing music is perfect for me. I do mixes both on my decks and using Ableton, as sometimes I find it easier to create a journey through that medium. 
As for making music, I’m slowly finding my way around Ableton in order to bring life to the musical ideas rolling around my head. 
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the mixes I post, please give me some feedback and if nothing else, support the artists themselves and buy their music.

Angrish

Email - ejz_ahmd@yahoo.co.in

Residencies are the benchmark of any DJ. And with Trilogy, and Pacha Ibiza Dubai to his credit, Ejaz is one of the best regarded DJs in the Middle East. The Pacha Ibiza Dubai residency is just the latest impressive career move of Ejaz, the Indian born, Dubai-based DJ and producer. 

Hailing from the southern region of India, his love of house, techno and all things electronic came from his formative youth, with back-street raves and influences like Sven Vath, John Digweed, Sasha and Adam Beyer drawing him into the electronic world.

Ejaz’s first big break into the industry was as the resident DJ at Trilogy. One of the first three room superclubs in the Middle East and named by DJ Magazine as one of the best venues in the world, he commanded the main room, laying down rock-solid house and techno support for industry luminaries like Adam Beyer, Maceo Plex, Sasha, Dixon,Carl Craig and Henrik Schwarz. 

That musical creativity followed into Pacha Ibiza Dubai, where he took control of the stunning main room, playing more eclectic sounds to compliment the shows, before launching himself into a house and techno masterclass every Thursday and Friday, opening for quality names like John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Paul Van Dyk, James Zabiela, Lee Van Dowski and more. 

Elsewhere, he’s also thrice been hand-picked to play homegrown techno festival Groove On The Grass, with warm up sets for Richie Hawtin, Pan-Pot, Stephan Bodzin, Marc Romboy and Robert Babicz. Alongside that, he’s displayed his versatility and played at a variety of venues in the UAE.

Recently he has played for the longest running electronic music night in dubai ‘Night Vibes’ , alongside Terry Francis, Lake People, Atish, etc.

He has also played twice for one of the known underground club Level 42, doing opening acts for Chris Liebing and Mind Against.

Ejaz is establishing himself as a producer, having become part of the audio family on cult labels like Chronovision Ibiza, Disclosure Uk, Wind Horse Recordings, Soupherb Recordings & Qilla Records. 

Ejaz was featured on “Transitions with John Digweed” vol. 610.

He has become the brand ambassador for Sennheiser Middle East.

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