First hitting the Suffused Music catalogue back in November 2014, French superstar producer, Rick Pier O’Neil, saw his “Shimmer of Lights” EP combine the techno, progressive and tech house genres with consummate ease to create a winning EP. Returning once more, five exciting talents now take up the mantle with new interpretations.
Inspired by the old school house and techno sounds that permeated his consciousness a decade ago, Siberian born Spacebeat’s “Winter Phase” EP for Suffused Music in March 2015 marked a high point for the Russian. His remix of “Feel the Beat” combines the driving rhythmic energy of O’Neil’s original with a smattering of additional production that pushes its way to the fore in the second half of the track to dramatic effect. Vocal samples add a further layer of interest in a hypnotic rework.
Subconscious Tales has been a regular on the Suffused Music label over the past 12 months with further original work for the likes of Spring Tube and Mistique Music illustrating the Latvian’s credentials. A second remix of “Feel The Beat” provides a forceful and dynamic offering that evolves in smooth fashion with powerful rhythmic bed and distorted grooved bass line. Vocal samples from O’Neil’s original make their play combined with intelligent gated pads that swim enticingly across the stereo soundstage.
Former label manager for O’Neil’s RPO imprint, fellow Frenchman, Chris Gavin, has seen his work allied to such notable labels as SexOnWax, and Perspectives Digital. Gavin’s debut for Suffused Music, sees him take on “Kan Balam”. A strong techno offering, he takes O’Neil’s work in a fresh new direction while making intelligent use of original components working them into a new genre. Despite the new makeover, the original can clearly be heard in Gavin’s take on the track and the Frenchman’s skill is in full evidence.
With some 650 credits to his name and legion followers to boot, Ewan Rill’s production prowess is second to none. With well over a century of tracks signed to Balkan Connection and a host more to Mistique, Stripped and Spring Tube, the Russian’s work for Suffused Music has been equally impressive. Tackling “Onix Beat”, Rill’s trademark sound is quickly evident as he takes the dominant rhythmic force of the original and turns it into a funky, groove-laden affair with light melodic elements that swirl with shimmering joy to mesmerising effect. The resultant work is a joy to behold.
Musical legends are few and far between but Holland’s Exoplanet is one such figure with an acute ear for immaculate production and a winning formula based on vast experience and technical prowess. A regular on the Particles and Proton Music imprints, Exoplanet’s debut for Suffused Music sees him placing his own stamp on “Onix Beat” with trademark melodic ingenuity and ethereal soundscapes, married to a pounding, unrelenting beat that brings a dynamic energy to the Dutchman’s work. An acid-fuelled lead line adds further to the original vocal cuts to create a work of real skill and talent.
Text by James Warren
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