Hitting the heights on a regular basis, over 800 production credits sit proudly next to Michael A's name for the likes of Sudbeat, Mango Alley and Replug. Particles and Proton Music have also been a regular home for the Belarusian with a further three original EPs between February 2017's "Bright Hope" debut and May 2019's "Geometria". Returning with "Twinkling Stars", the title track is a typically impressive affair with deep, rolling groove and seismic bass prowess. Building with ease a smooth arpeggio drifts into sonic range with its glittering delays. Aptly titled, shimmering motifs glisten across the track's powerful rhythmic framework, juxtaposed elegantly against the lighter melodic elements. "Vibrance" continues Michael A's penchant for deep bass prowess, anchored tightly to an exquisite shuffling percussive top-line that adds dancefloor dynamism. Before long, a simple motif comes into play to add hypnotic texture while sumptuous pads supply depth and intrigue that build into a post-breakdown illustrating Michael's skill and craft.

Matty Doyle is a modern production heavyweight. Through his Matter moniker, the Australian has built a sizeable reputation for himself with a plethora of high-profile releases and DJ performances across the globe in London, Amsterdam and his Melbourne hometown. A host of releases on Proton Music in solo and collaborative guises – often with long-term friend and production partner, GMJ – has seen Matter release music of the very highest order that saw the 2016's "Pronoia" and 2017's "We Are Dust" EPs bolster his reputation. Returning to remix Michael A after a February 2019 reworking of Embliss' "Lone Wolf", Matter takes "Twinkling Stars" on a trademark journey of power, precision and smooth bassline dominance. Using the remix parts to creative effect, combined with a bevy of additional material, the result is a sparkling offering that grows in detail with each passing minute as filters and delays open up into a glorious breakdown crescendo of melodic passion. Continuing into the latter stages with ease, the result is near nine minutes of sonic perfection.

Janko Dragovic is another name steeped in underground music history. As originally part of the Progress Inn duo, Dragovic's success under his Desaturate pseudonym is no less impressive. Moreover, collaborations with Rick Pier O'Neil, and Forniva on Particles has seen Desaturate amass an impressive collection of original music while May 2016's "The Unholy Mountain" was a high-quality 3-track solo outing. January 2018's "Wanderer" saw a powerful Proton debut as a remix of Huminal's "Macropsia" in April 2019 is now followed by a compelling reworking of "Vibrance" characterised by a smooth bouncing bassline groove and syncopated percussion. Building effortlessly using themes resonant in the original, new melodic flourishes emerge that shimmer in rich delays. Hitting its stride post-breakdown, a filtered and modulated arpeggio comes to the fore to provide a dynamic vibrancy to the latter stages.

Originals from Michael A combined with remixes from Matter and Desaturate keep "Twinkling Stars" in ascendance.

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

Twinkling Stars

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I mainly love music that's atmospheric, mesmerizing, warm and uplifting, also that combined with a driving bassline, much like progressive house and melodic techno, but stuff that's more underground. I also like music that's dark and aggressive like dark peak time techno. 

When it comes to music for easy listening, I like music that's modern and musical with great dynamics and which will sound great on a good sound system or headphones, especially tracks that suit my home system's wide and immersive soundstage and which gets me lost in the music. 

Main genres I like are progressive, deep, tech, afro house and techno, indie rock, folk and sometimes electronica, jazz.

I keep digging and repost new music every now and then, check out my reposts and tracks that I liked if you want to hear what I've been listening to lately

By Nessie.

 🇮🇹 😎  only good vibes here 😎 🇮🇹 
Dj dal 2000, sempre alla ricerca di dischi top da condividere col mondo

Believe

Music is emotion and great music touches your emotional senses and heart. Great music can be found throughout the entire music scene in all genres. The same applies for house music, whether it’s within my personal preference is subjective and therefore not valid as an argument for great music. As a DJ I bring my emotion and energy in my set to tell the story I wish to express. To give my emotion, energy & heart to the crowd I believe the story is best told within a certain musical spectrum as much as possible. Surely not bound or confined to play only the same kind of tracks, but complementary to the energy and vibe of other tracks within that emotional story I tell.


Alter Ego
Due to my believe and my broad musical preference I decided to create two Alter Ego’s. One of them is Flucamin. His preference is more friendly with nice rhythms, melodies and vibes which you often hear when the sun sets or as a warm-up for the wonderful evening ahead. 
My other Alter Ego, is Count Wlad. His preference is more techno and floor filler based often with more epic melodies or dark minimalistic tracks. Tracks for the dark underground club (Inferno) or for the peak hours of a bigger venue (Purgatory). 

Inferno is the dark minimal/tech/progressive side of his musical preference from Artists such as Senses of Mind, Soul Button, Wo-Core, Earthlife, Gaga, Fideless and many others in that spectrum. It’s the sound that can be found in the dark underground clubs where people are in search of a mood and good musical story. 

Purgatory is the other spectrum which can best be described as the peak time moments in the big clubs where the dancefloor is filled with an enthusiastic crowd that lives in the moment that drives them to even higher places. Just taking them one step further then ever before. Musical peak with Artists like Juan Sapia, Miss Monique, Artbat, Stan Kolev, Olivier Giacomotto, D-formation and more.


Bio
Started DJ-ing in the pre digital age of electronic dance music, played at several clubs, events and had a residency at a club In Delft NL. I played with a variety of DJ’s who has changed the dance scene over the years to come. In the era where underground became mainstream and vinyl became CD's the love of the music left me. My musical preference was nearly unavailable due to the vast quantity of ordinary mainstream music and therefore turned my back to the dance scene.

Never expected to get in touch with the magic again I was blown away when a friend re-introduced me to the evolved dance scene At that moment the love for the scene back and stronger then ever before. Enjoying the musical emotions young new artist nowadays create, This is the musical preference that was unavailable 2 decades ago. it wasn’t long before I jumped back in the scene and picked up my DJ skills and embraced this new digital era full of possibilities and renewed love for the music. Now incorporating my knowledge of the past and the limitations of vinyl into the enormous possibilities, freedom and emotions that are spread throughout the scene today.

Love, Peace and Music!
Count Wlad


Bookings: 
countwlad@outlook.com
Profiles:
soundcloud.com/count-wlad
soundcloud.com/flucamin


Are you also in search of more chilled sunny stories? Look at his other Profile, Flucamin.

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