Soundscapes Exclusive Package no. 001 feat. JUSTIN DE GUZMAN

In our efforts to help artists showcase their talents to the rest of the world, Soundscapes by Motionmigs officially launches the first of a series of exclusive music give-aways! First installment features the very talented head honcho of Deeper Manila (Records), Justin de Guzman. This package caters five fine tunes exclusively compiled by Justin himself. Soundscapes is proud to present this Exclusive Package featuring Justin de Guzman!


All Night Long (In One Sound) [Deeper Manila]
This track embodies the earlier sound of Justin on Deeper Manila. Released on DM back in 2009, "All Night Long"  brings out deep and suave grooves from the man.


El Nido (Exclusive Rework) [Unreleased]
Early 2011 marked the completion of a summer-anticipating chill house track by Justin de Guzman entitled "El Nido", which is inspired by the paradise island Palawan itself. A snippet of El Nido was uploaded on Justin's Soundcloud page for free download, but the full length high quality version was never given out to the public just yet. In April, Justin handed over to us an exclusive rework of the track for give-away.


In the Morning [Unreleased]
The third track in this package is "In the Morning", one of Justin's unreleased works that portray the darker side of his productions-- a precursor to his new tech sound on Deeper Manila. 


Takedown [Unreleased]
Like the previous track, "Takedown" also is an unreleased track from Justin de Guzman. Expect some bad-ass basslines on this one!


Leave the World Behind (Justin's Deeper Mix) [Bootleg]
As an avid Swedish House Mafia fan, Justin, back in 2009 gave away for free two of his bootleg remixes of the highly-acclaimed anthem "Leave the World Behind". These goodies reached an estimated number of 7,000 downloads worldwide up to date and was later on reviewed here on our website last year. In addition, the inclusion of this track in this package was requested by Motionmigs.


To know more about Justin de Guzman and his label, Deeper Manila, check out:
Deeper Manila Official Website
Deeper Manila Soundcloud Page
Deeper Manila on Facebook

Justin de Guzman - El Nido (Exclusive Rework) by motionmigs

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[Insider's Review] Gabor Deutsch Feat. N'dea Davenport- Love With Desire (Ricky Inch Remixes)

Estonia's Ricky Inch made two special remixes just for Gabor Deutsch and N'dea Davenport's "Love With Desire", which was officially released worldwide last April 18. Last week, we were able to get in touch with the man behind the two highly-acclaimed remixes for "Love With Desire"-- Ricky Inch. 

The original release peaked in the Traxsource Top 40 singles chart weeks before the worldwide release date, while Ricky Inch's newly-found sound, the nu:soul remix, reached top 30 of track sales on the said music portal. Ricky indicates that the nu:soul remix of "Love With Desire" was also included in the Dublife Miami sampler which may have probably hindered the remix in reaching a higher placement due to splitting of sales. 

For the special Ricky Inch nu:soul remix, Ricky stated that his new sound is a combination of his trademark lightly-glazed deep one combined with a sound he has been exploring lately-- nu-disco. The Ricky Inch dub mix, however, is something that preserves the essence of the original track while effortlessly incorporating Inch's trademark sound. In addition to this, Ricky Inch emphasizes:

There are times a remix by an artist sounds different from the original, and some people may like it, and some may not. But for me, it does not really matter because the most important thing for me is that the final result of the remix must be something good for the remixer and the original artist. If people like it, then it's good. There are also people who may not like it, and I have understood that fact long before already.

 For Inch, there is no point in coming up with a remix that sounds similar to the original already. When accepting remix duties, it's always better to put in something different for the package rather than making something that sounds like the other remixes. 


Music consumers, in Ricky's opinion, give importance to variation when it comes to releases and remixes, which is why he is pushing forward a diversified sound in the music scene. "Although, of course, every artist is entitled to his own opinion," Ricky follows up.

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Interview with ALEX V

My inspiration was to create a digital platform to share quality deep house music, promote new artists and build step by step a solid and respected label.

V is for Valentin, Alex V's last name which still remains relatively unknown to most of his listeners and followers around the globe. Now that you know what V in Alex V stands for, we can move on to know more about him. Alex was born in the beautiful city of Barcelona in 1977, but it is in Tossa de Mar, where he now resides and continues to perfect his craft. 


As a passionate musician, Alex started producing at the age of 16, and from there he has started building up his arsenal of classy and elegant deep-tech sound. His list of labels where he has released material lists Night Drive Music, Acryl Music, Justified Cause, Big Mama,Sweetleaf, Deepology, Extremly House, Pulsewith, Mettle Music, Soulstar, and more. There is more to Alex than a producer. In fact, just recently, he has just established a deep-tech house label dubbed Sophisticate Recordings to give the world a taste of Alex V's interpretation of house music.





Sophisticate Recordings Official Website


Copyright © 2011 Miguel Libre




Hola, Alex! How are things going?


Things are going well, thanks. Its a very busy time for me as a producer and
label manager. There is always something to do and deadlines to achieve in this
business.


What does the letter “V” in Alex V stand for?


V means “ Valentin” which is my surname. A long time ago I used my full name
on my productions but after a while I decided to shorten it to just Alex V.


Continuing, let us talk about your productions: Can you describe to us
your sound? Also, how were you able to come up with such a sound?


My style is based on elegant and smooth melodies mixed with a touch of
underground house music. I like to use software and hardware at the same time
on my productions. Cubase is my favourite DAW and many VSTi are good to do
this task. Loving all the Arturia classics and my Korg Z1 keyboard.


How about Spain and the house music scene— how are they like?


Barcelona or Ibiza always has been a city with a huge electronic music culture,
including deephouse. The local scene is good and you can find great artists and
cool labels around Spain.


As we know, you are the driving force behind the deep-tech house
label, Sophisticate Recordings. What was your inspiration behind the
establishment of the label?


My inspiration was to create a digital platform to share quality deep house
music, promote new artists and build step by step a solid and respected label.

In your opinion, how is Sophisticate Recordings different from the
hundreds of labels out there?


Sophisticate is a young label that wants to contribiute and bring great music to
the deephouse scene. Personaly I don´t think that we are better or less than
other labels, we try to care about what we are doing working with passion and
love for the music.


As a relatively-new player in the music industry, what are the various
obstacles you have encountered so far? What are your solutions to
these problems?


Make yourselft know to the public is one of the most dificult task today!
Promotion is essencial to run a label and keep it alive, its always hard.
Piracy is bad for small labels but also some people believe that it can be used as
extra publicity.


If you were given a chance to work with any DJ/ producer from any
label or country, who would it be, and why?


There are so many new and classic artist that i would like to work with. Im open to
anyone, its not about “names” or how famous you are its all about music.


Any last worlds for our readers and fans from all four corners of the
globe?


There are new exciting releases and podcasts coming soon, keep close to
sophisticate and thanks to all our followers for your support!


I, Miguel Libre, would like to thank you for time and effort in making
this interview possible. May more people support you and good luck to
your label— you will have my support as always!

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Daiquiri- Canyon / Himalaya

The fifth installment on Macarize puts Lithuania’s Dainius Dailyde aka. Daiquiri on the limelight with his two latest tracks, “Canyon” and “Himalaya”! With this release, Daiquiri and Macarize promise only one thing: this double-header release will definitely take you to places you have never been to before. So pack up your things and prepare to be hitch-hiked, Macarize-style!

“Canyon” and “Himalaya” both embody the trademark sound of Daiquiri. If you do not know what we are talking about, here’s a hint: it’s insanely melodic, crisp, and edgy.

Listen to Canyon and it will take you to the majestic lands far away. If you, however, want to get transported to the tranquil Himalayas— simply press play on the second track.

Macarize presents the latest from Daiquiri, “Canyon / Himalaya”. Prepare yourselves for a melodic journey like no other! 

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Labtracks- Broadway / Metropolice

Always sounding fresh and always infecting their listeners with glimmering melodic goodness— Jarkko Saikkonen and Miikka Vaartela— just made their debut onMacarize as Labtracks! “Broadway / Metropolice” is the duo’s latest on the label, and this release yields three wonderful crafts— Broadway, the original and Labtracks’ own Night’s Out Mix, as well as Metropolice!

The original mix of Broadway carries the lovely night-cruising feel Labtracks has perfected. The Night’s Out Mix, however is something surprisingly different. For this special remix, Jarkko and Miikka put on their creative hats and mold a filter house rendition out of Broadway! With a version like this, there will be no more excuses for people not to dance!

Turning down the energy a bit, Labtracks comes up with a smooth-sailing yet groovy tune entitled “Metropolice” as the last track. This tune caters a nostalgic vibe accompanied by its soaring leads at the breakdown.

Next time you go night-cruising around the city or simply spend the night out; do not forget to bring with you Labtracks’ latest release “Broadway / Metropolice”! These three brand-new tracks from Macarize will go with you to great distances.


Check out the 2010 interview with Labtracks here!

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Evren Ulusoy- Chord Interrupted

Evren Ulusoy, a name known to all deep house connoisseurs, is responsible for this latest release, Chord Interrupted EP, on the one and only Night Drive Music! In their efforts to bring to life the true essence of the track, producers Matt Masters, Pawas, and Jon Silva put together their own reinterpretations of Chord Interrupted-- all superbly produced and lined-up. 


Chord Interrupted (Original)
Evren's original take is an intricate piece bringing forth clearly-combined deep house chords, tropical-inspired percussion and flutes, as well as a melancholic piano progression. Indulge your ears in deep and rich sound with Evren Ulusoy's Chord Interrupted!


Chord Interrupted (Matt Masters Club Mix)
Matt Masters strips down the energy a bit for his remix and introduces a tech makeover to Chord Interrupted. In his attempt to create a club-tailored version, Matt puts together looping piano samples, dark edgy chords, and metallic percussion. This is the first of two remixes from Matt Masters.


Chord Interrupted (Pawas Remix)
Germany-based producer Pawas Gupta goes groovy on Chord Interrupted. Its flawlessly combined deep and groovy elements allows Chord Interrupted (Pawas Remix) to be dropped in any dance-floor far and wide. For groove and deep junkies, this one's for you!


Chord Interrupted (Matt Masters Sunset Mix)
Second remix from Matt Masters is this Matt Masters Sunset Mix. This time around, the remix contains downtempo elements and hazy make-up. 


Chord Interrupted (Jon Silva's Bat Country Mix)
Jon Silva hails from Germany is a deep house producer and director for a label called Pesto Music. Like Matt Masters, Jon drops two unique remixes for the package! First off is Jon Silva's Bat Country Mix-- expect stubby basslines and a laidback vibe on this one! 


Chord Interrupted (Jon Silva's Tahrir Mix)
For his second remix, as well as the last on this release, Jon Silva packs in something surprising for all his listeners. That's right-- going back to the past to relive that infectious stab-play, Silva's Tahrir Mix caters riffs that will definitely keep you dancing until you drop! 

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David Folkebrant- Rising EP

The guys on Macarize all have something in common. Aside from having an ear for melody—that’s a given— they all have the itch to try something new and effortlessly making it their own! For the third strike of the label, it is Sweden’s David Folkebrant who steps-up with his dazzling three-track EP entitled, “Rising”. For this release, prepare yourselves for something different.

As the title of the first track gives it away, “Back to Square One” is a craft that incorporates eight-bit samples with David’s magnificent high-flying sound! You really would not want to miss out on its fantastic breakdown where the eight-bit samples slowly transform into one majestic feat!

 “The Time Between” lowers down the adrenaline and brings in a couple of steady, melodic, and emotive vibes. Just pop this track in for an instant melodic-progressive fix!

Third and last track for this release is “Walking Around in Wet Shoes”. David Folkebrant shows the heavier side of his productions as he churns out massive bass, colossal synth-progressions, and a sky-rocketing breakdown!

With this “Rising” EP, it is without a doubt that David Folkebrant will be one of the many artists onboard that will take Macarize to newer heights!

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Christopher Wilde feat Lu Chase- Bitter Sweet Feelings EP

Night Drive Music puts together another soul-tingling release entitled, "Bitter Sweet Feelings", this time around with Christopher Wilde and vocalist Lu Chase! Matthias Vogt and Christian Rindermann, the two guys behind the highly-acclaimed house and techno act, Motorcitysoul takes two remixes for this release. In addition, Barcelona-based deep house producer and DJ, Soul Minority sweetens the release with his very own remix!


Bitter Sweet Feelings (Club Mix / Dub Mix)
It's seldom that atmospheric deep-tech tracks sound good with soulful vocals, but in this case, it does! Chillingly melodic, Bitter Sweet Feelings caters shuffling and Tropical-inspired percussion, somewhat somber atmospheric pads, and Lu Chase's magnificent vocals. 


Bitter Sweet Feelings (Motorcitysoul Basic Remix / Vocal Version)
Motorcitysoul accepts remix duties for this release, and we get to hear two versions from them-- the Basic Remix (or the dub mix), and the vocal version. The two versions produced by Motorcitysoul are melting pots of steady grooves and rich atmospheric pads. 


Bitter Sweet Feelings (Soul Minority Club Mix)
Soul Minority appears on the release with a deep and smooth remix for Bitter Sweet Feelings. Expect superb and straight-up deep house grooves from Soul Minority!

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Something Good- Marathon: the Remixes

It seemed like the original release of “Marathon / The Way We Do It” was just released last month, but the truth is, it was released roughly half-a-year ago! The two Finnish guys behind Something Good, together with Macarize, the brand new progressive house label from Sweden, knew that fans yearned for more— and for those who saw it coming, well you guys are right!

Macarize presents “Marathon: the Remixes” as its sophomore installment. Aside from it having a nicely-printed peach-colored sleeve, “Marathon: the Remixes” caters four tracks: one of which is the original re-release, while the remaining three are mint remixes from Lovetone, Lenno, and of course, Something Good themselves!

The original mix of Marathon, as many of you may know now, caters a nostalgic vibe topped off with sweeping arps, vintage-sounding percussion, and mellow leads. Next, Finland’s Anton Sonin, aka. Lovetone makes “Marathon” one of his own with his trademark razor-edged stabs and his coliseum-razing breakdown!

Contrasting the former, on the other hand, is a sun-dried disco-progressive reinterpretation from Lenno— it’s so upbeat that you can’t help but start nodding to the beat! If you’re, however, looking for the proper club-tailored remix for “Marathon”, then SG’s remix is what you are looking for!

For those who saw this remix package coming from Something Good and Macarize, well good for you, but for those who had been caught off-guard— welcome to the exciting world of Macarize! More surprises await you! 

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Modern Walker- Liuba Iswa EP

Barcelona-based deep tech-house label, Sophisticate Recordings, is Alex V's effort to show the world his interpretation of fine house music. Joining in for the label's latest release, Liuba Iswa EP  is Modern Walker, a German producer who has an ear for silky-smooth grooves. This release, of course, wont be complete without some touches from Sophisticate's head honcho, Alex V!


Its (Original Mix)
The first track on the release is of a unique blend of minimal, deep, glitch, and tech house music.      Even if it carries influences from various electronic genres, "Its" stays slow and steady to emphasize the lush atmospheric pads and glitchy samples Modern Walker has put into play. 


Its (Alex V Remix)
In contrast to the original mix, Alex V's remix caters a more dance-able sound thanks to its slow yet groovy bass. Aside from which, the Alex V remix of "Its" brings to life more bustling percussion and hi-hats that complement the glitch samples in the track. The echoing stabs also come in to bring more edge to the track. Now if you're wondering what the true sound of Sophisticate is, you just got your answer.


Don't Run (Original Mix) 
Stepping into minimal territory, "Don't Run", is the third and last track of this release! Prepare yourselves for something sedative. . .


Liuba Iswa EP by Modern Walker is the latest of Sophisticate Recordings, and is now available for download!

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