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Proton Pack #167

Rpo Records Session, Pt. 1

Outside (Original Mix)

With the "Osmosis" EP lighting up the GMJ and Matter firmament in June 2017, Proton Music saw yet another example of Australian skill and craft. As we now return to the EP, "11 Moons" receives a pair of new remixes, courtesy of talented British and Polish producers.

Dan Baseley is a man whose career path has risen steeply in the underground dance scene. Through his Orsen production moniker, the British born artist has hit upon a unique and highly sought-after sound that has reverberated across the underground fraternity. Now based in his adopted Austrian home, Orsen's work, since a September 2014 debut for Optimized Recordings, has continued to find him at the vanguard of the progressive house scene. Moreover, work for Cid Inc.'s hugely respected Replug Records, saw four tracks of the highest order released in September 2017, in "Through the Woods". The "Komorebi" EP for Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat in January 2016, plus work for Perspectives Digital and Particles, have shown Orsen at the top of his game with the "Elysium" EP for the latter proving a focal point for the label in June 2015. Now, returning to Proton Music after a trio of remixes and a June 2017 reworking of Roger Martinez, Orsen takes on GMJ and Matter with considerable aplomb. A beautifully constructed percussive groove lays the foundations for a wonderfully warm bass line to flow forth as textured pads gently pulse adding further depth. The melodies so central to the original make their presence felt in gated glory with both rhythm and melody working in perfect harmony to create a unique new take on "11 Moons".

Using their Cream and Deep For production soubriquets to great effect, Krzysztof Kupczakiewicz and Krzysztof Kotlinski have been involved in the music scene for a number of years. Both successful DJs and producers in their own rights with performances across their Polish homeland, the duo have collaborated on a host of tracks, providing themselves with over a century of production credits. Regulars on such impressive imprints as Soundteller Records, Electronic Tree and Particles, Cream and Deep Fog's work for the latter has seen a clutch of original and remix work, not least in the four-track "Neverland" EP in August 2015. High profile remixes of Andre Sobota and Kastis Torrau and Donatello have further raised the Polish duo to the upper echelons of the underground progressive house scene. As they now make their Proton Music debut, the Cream and Deep Fog remix is a deliciously driving offering that evolves elegantly with its club-friendly beat and head-shaking percussive groove. Evolving elegantly over the eight-and-a-half-minute voyage, a wonderful bassline progression adds interest as richly textured pads create depth, before a shimmering motif creates a new melodic direction. Intelligently using GMJ and Matter's original components to great effect, a raft of additional production material has added a new dimension to the Australian pair's work.

Remixes from Orsen and Cream and Deep Fog have seen GMJ and Matter continue to shoot for the stars with "11 Moons".

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc., Cream and Deep Fog
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

11 Moons

11 Moons (Orsen Remix)

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Abyss

From Within (Original Mix)

Download/Stream: https://FSOE.lnk.to/Elixir

Available 6th April on FSOE UV

Download/Stream

Kamilo Sanclemente - Elixir [FSOE UV]

MUSIC VIDEO

E.F.G. - Moonlight Figure

Madloch's Sound Avenue imprint continues its 2018 journey by welcoming George X to the label for his debut single. The Greek artist has a meticulous discography highlighted by appearances on Dream Culture, Get Weird and Magician On Duty where his unique take on deep house has found favor with John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, and Nick Warren. Now stepping up for his first appearance on Sound Avenue George presents his latest single 'Nahuati' alongside remixes from Cosmic Cowboys and PHCK.

The release concludes with PHCK. Founded by Paul Hoffer and Chris Kusterer, PHCK operated as a duo until 2017 before eventually adding the musical talents of Stefan Kling into the group. Releases on All Day I Dream and Connaisseur highlights the trio's discography and with an ever-growing synergy, PHCK now returns on Sound Avenue. 

Clocking in at a wondrous eight minutes it’s a free-flowing journey of deep emotive house. Delicate strums combined with spiritual vocals adorn the laid-back groove while timely atmospheric shifts and energy bridges make for many magic moments along the way. Effortless in delivery it sits as a wondrous stand-alone piece as well as a perfect complement to the brilliant original. It caps off a gorgeous release from Sound Avenue who continue to bend the label narrative with deep and enchanting releases.

Do not forget to support the artist by following:

@george_xtzs
@phckmusic
@soundavenue

Premiere: George X - Nahuati (PHCK Remix)[Sound Avenue]

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Embliss - Better Days

Featured on Gai Barone Patterns 278
Charted  by Dmitry Molosh

Supported by Hernan Catteneo, Cid Inc, Khen, Guy J, D- Formation, Max Graham +more!

Pre-sale exclusively at Beatport

Melodrama

SpeakOf & Santini - Melodrama (Navar Remix) Clip

Bora is the powerful opening track to Daniels EP, full of pace and direction. Guitar licks dance with carefully placed piano notes and sit in harmony with the myriad of percussion. 

Listen on Spotify  - https://tinyurl.com/y9zwzbhq

Follow @danielverhagenmusic
Artwork by Katie Holloway

Buy / Support

Daniel Verhagen - Bora (Original Mix)

Ciudad Del Cabo

Ciudad Del Cabo (Pacco & Rudy B Remix) [Mallam]

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