An established artist on the Proton Music roster, Michael A and his "Fantasy" series marked a high point as volume 1 hit the shelves in September 2020. Now returning with a quartet of new original tracks, "Reverie" opens with an intricate rhythmic and melodic framework as shimmering pads and filtered synth melodies provide an earworm moment. Aptly titled, a crystalline arpeggio pierces the heady rhythms at the breakdown before the track evolves in the second half with poise and grace. "Obsession" is a typically vibrant affair with sophisticated percussive groove blended with syncopated motif and immaculate bass pattern. Building with ease, a meandering synth line flows across the upper frequency range with ease while white noise washes and effects aplenty add depth and dancefloor prowess. "Reminisce" is characterised by a light and intricate percussive groove, anchored by cavernous sub-bass pattern. As it develops, an array of textured layers pulsate across the piece before a delay-rich arpeggio and rasping bass line hit their stride at the mid-point onwards. A dark pulsating gem, "Bloom" powers forward with pumping bassline muscle while a dizzying array of shakers and hats pan the stereo spectrum. Melodic intrigue is provided by soundtrack strings and an array of sparkling synth phrasing, wrapped in a delicate piano shell.

Another regular on the Proton Music and Particles roster, Imran Khan has continued to carve out a continuing presence in the underground scene with a clutch of tracks across 2020. With his "Organik" and "Sunsweat" EPs gracing the flagship imprint in 2019, remixes of Lanvary, GMJ and Dmitry Molosh throughout 2020 have enhanced the UK artist's already impressive reputation. Returning to remix Michael A's "Silent Moments" from "Fantasy, Vol. 1", Imran Khan illustrates why his production skills are much sought-after with a trademark reworking that sees a characteristic rich and dark groove complemented by smooth arpeggio sequences and soaring pads. Building throughout, an array of original production material and intelligent use of Michael's remix components creates a gloriously contemplative offering that is a tribute to Khan's craftsmanship.

A newcomer to the Proton Music ranks, Lucas Rossi has seen his reputation grow steadily since a debut on Nick Warren's The Soundgarden in mid-2018. A seasoned DJ in his native Argentina, the South American has continued to find his music signed to such high-profile imprints as Balkan Connection, onedotsixtwo and Armen Miran's Hoomidaas. The latter with his three-track "Meeting Point" EP in March 2020. Reworking the title track from "Fantasy, Vol. 1", Lucas Rossi has created a rich sonic tapestry that centres around a hypnotic rhythmic bed of hi-hats, shakers and toms that provide the perfect vehicle for melodic tropes from the original to float across the eight-minute track with ease. Gradually building in intensity, the breakdown provides the perfect moment for a more detailed melodic study to take place while the second half drives forward with percussive intent, thickly textured pads and sympathetic attention to Michael A's original.

Four new original tracks and superlative remixes from Imran Khan and Lucas Rossi find Michael A continuing his sonic "Fantasy".

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

Fantasy, Vol. 2

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Michael A - Bloom (Original Mix)

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.

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