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A prolific and talented artist of equal measure, Michael A returns to Proton Music with the fifth instalment of his acclaimed "Fantasy" series. Opener "Third Down" evokes atmosphere aplenty with its deep and dark vibes as hypnotic and muted arps build easily among white-noise washes and spoken samples. A crystalline synth motif adds an air of unease while a head-shaking bassline groove supplies dancefloor character. The arpeggiated narrative is continued through the aptly titled "Modulator" as a chunky rhythmic framework keeps the energy high. An array of delay-soaked effects create depth while an immaculately cadenced pluck sequence provides dynamism post-breakdown alongside a floating and glassy-sounding melody. "Shine a Light" immediately impresses with its intricate percussive top-line of shakers and hi-toms, while a hypnotic melody plays across the early phrases. A rasping bassline adds depth as multi-faceted layers of complementary melodies coruscate over each other with richly textured pads affording atmosphere aplenty. The final track sees "Passion" entice with its powerful bassline gravitas and low-end energy. Steam-powered white-noise washes gently pulsate in time with the hefty kick and muted glissando synth before a more rounded and flowing melodic pattern sits easily within the rhythmic and bassline components throughout the second half.

A regular fixture in the upper echelons of the progressive house artist charts, Alex O'Rion is a name synonymous with a raft of high-profile releases over more than 15 years and a distinguished production career. Black Hole, Sudbeat Music, Lost & Found and his own Solis Records have thus all played host to his imperious sound. Remixes for Desaturate and Somersault were Particles highlights in 2015 and 2017 while a remix of Juan Deminicis' "Sounds of Freedom" was a moment of magic on Proton Music in early 2021. Now returning, the Alex O'Rion remix of "Spring Singing" is a typically potent dancefloor offering that bathes elements of Michael A's original in a new light while creating beautifully sculpted original melodies with their themes rooted in the "Vol. 3" opener. Full of fluctuating and atmospheric beauty, the track develops elegantly over its near 8-minte duration to stunning effect.

From the central Argentine province of Santa Fe, Rosario resident Julieta Kühnle is famed for her silky DJ skills and peerless production credentials. A regular across her homeland in Côrdoba, Buenos Aires, and Mendoza, a production career in tandem has seen music signed to Clubsonica Records, Mango Alley and Armen Miren's Hoomidaas to name but a few. Making her Proton Music debut, the Julieta Kühnle remix of the series title track is a powerful reminder of her skill and craftsmanship as carefully sculpted beats sit perfectly across "Fantasy" and familiar refrains float in unexpected new patterns and phrasing to create a wonderful new interpretation. Evolving over its phrases, new analogue motifs and additional production material blend effortlessly with original components to create a magical club-friendly remix that is certain to find favour with the progressive house fraternity.

Another magical combination of original tracks from Michael A and remixes from Alex O'Rion and Julieta Kühnle find a home on "Fantasy, Vol. 5".

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

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Fantasy, Vol. 5

'As a new artist to welcome to the Grey Bar Hotel roster, Michael A makes his debut on the Berlin based label with his track "Phase Colour". Regular appearances by Michael A on Proton Music, Genesis Music and Audio Drive, to name a few, have set his already substantial reputation in the progressive house sphere. 

Like one debut isn't already enough, we also welcome Supacooks to the Grey Bar Hotel family. The Armenian duo is known for their label Kitchen Recordings as well as their top-notch production sound, which we can also rediscover in their Remix of Phase Colour. 

Michael Ritter, label owner of Grey Bar Hotel alongside Felix E, delivers a darker sound, letting stabby synths take over the main melody. Former releases such as "Is it too late / Peak Machine" on Yomo Records have proven that his productions reach recognition even in the top artist sphere. 

Label Owner alongside his production partner Mike Koglin of Yomo Records, MoodFreak, returns to Grey Bar Hotel delivering a re-interpretation of Phase Colour like no other. The MF80s remix - the name already gives it away - takes you on a journey back in time, keeping the core elements of the original mix as a central part. A unique production that sets free nostalgic emotions of summer and provides a perfect closing sound for any set. 

The Original Mix by Michael A and standout remixes by Supacooks, Michael Ritter and Moodfreak make "Phase Colour" a beautiful and diverse release.'

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Phase Colour

Premiere: Michael A - Phase Colour (Supacooks Remix) [Grey Bar Hotel]

Gorkiz, Kaito Aman, RYAN (CU) - Something This Way Comes (BiGz, Freedo Mosho Remix)

Hakan Ozurun - Got The Mood (Original Mix) - EGR030

A spectacular journey with masters Supacooks having two roads to go, both taking you to your dream of life and the unknown of life.

One road named “The Dream of Life” has the smooth ups-and- downs, as it’s a valley or a dessert with an even groove and voyage rhythm, with kicks and synth patterns merged in one wind, guiding you to the further lands of unknown - where you find the dream of life.

The second road is the homonymous path but named a “Breaks Mix” taking you to mountains and lowlands of sound world, with the groove being broken and life events of the track being emphasized in the empty lots of drum absences.

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Premiere: Supacooks - The Dream Of Life [Kitchen Recordings]

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Drift away on a cloud of sound. ☁️ Forty Cats' "Savant" is coming soon, bringing airy melodies and ethereal vibes!

Forty Cats - Savant  [PURRFECTION]

Michael A - Spring Singing (Alex O'Rion Remix)

Michael A - Passion

Michael A - Shine a Light

Michael A - Modulator

Michael A - Third Down

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