Miqro feat. Ronar- You Will See

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Miqro-- one of Poland's hottest electronic music acts-- appears on Germany-based Solardish Records for a huge vocal release featuring Ronar, "You Will See"! Through his contemporary feel-good approach on deep and funky house music, Miqro has effortlessly garnered the respect from his home-country and has been successful in organizing Music Venue, the biggest afterparty of the Sunrise Music Festival.

"You Will See" garners a massive almost all-Polish line-up of remixers from Milkwish, Banana Groovz, Pete Grace, Roberto Bedross, Loui & Scibi, Novo, Viktor Drzewiecki, and of course, the heading tandem of Solardish Records-- Zweiklang Twins!

Sounds Like:

As mentioned, Miqro is known for his modern approach to deep and funky house music, and "You Will See" clearly demonstrates this with its flawless interplay of jazzy bass, funky guitars licks, deep-flowing Rhodes, and sharp echoing stabs. 

Jackie aka. Banana Groovz lands two superb cuts for this release and both are good ol' funky house! Housey pianos, ultra-groovy bass, and filtered chords-- this Banana Groovz remix is one floor-filler. Something to its essence, the Novo Classic Mix also showcases a high dance-value disco reinterpretation of the tune, while the Roberto Bedross comes up with a funky-tech remix that also caters a dreamy breakdown.

If you're feeling something louder and sharper-sounding, the Zweiklang and Milkwish remixes are definitely for you! 

Recommendation:

With 11 tracks on board, simply choosing one favorite track is a close-to-a-Herculean task, so to help you out in choosing tracks, here are our favorites: The original is given, no questions asked on that; for the remixes, we are leaning towards the remixes of Banana Groovz, Pete Grace, Zweiklang, and from Loui & Scibi! (But yes, our musical inclination may differ that is why you still really have to check out all the remixes in this package!)

"You Will See" by Miqro featuring Ronar will most likely end up in the prestigious dance-floors around the world but as far as we are concerned, this is going to our list of favorite releases of 2012!

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Seraphine- Going Deep EP

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Seraphine (Sylwester Gębczyk) is without a doubt, one of the few breakthrough artists in the deep house scene in 2011. He has nailed releases on A-list labels such as DeepWit Recordings, Brown Eyed Boyz Records, and Cromarti Records to name a few, and this release on Solardish Records, "Going Deep EP" simply shows how in-demand Seraphine's crafts are in the scene. 

"Going Deep EP" essentially features two tracks remixed by Seraphine, two tracks that will demonstrate that anything this guy touches turns into gold!

Sounds Like:

Let's keep it short but sweet. Both Seraphine remixes of Cike's "Dramamine" and Multiphase & Keen's "Afterglow" are on their own flawlessly deep reworks. "Dramamine" caters laid-back vibe from the Rhodes and a resonating pattern of stabs and vocal snippets. "Afterglow", on the other hand, rains down a smoother array of sounds from Seraphine, and expect it to be, obviously, deep.

Recommendation:

These are the kinds of tracks a deep house DJ can easily rely on-- they work well in dark club rooms or in laid-back open-air bars. Well, to be more specific, take "Dramamine" with you in your main room escapades while trust "Afterglow" to do its job in the cozy outdoors. Either way, both tracks will definitely not disappoint you.

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Seraphine- Costa Lounge

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DeepWit Recordings takes us into the depths of audio perception once again, this time with Seraphine's brand new release, "Costa Lounge". Seraphine, for starters, is the guise of Polish deep house producer and DJ, Sylwester Gębczyk. But don't get us wrong, Seraphine is no new name on the label. In fact, "State of Mind and Memories" was Seraphine's debut release (together with Silt) on DeepWit back in May 2011, while "Just a Dream", also another track from him was included in the highly-acclaimed DeepWit Recordings Autumn Sampler. 


"Costa Lounge" is a four-track release that not only features Seraphine's two originals: "Costa Lounge" and "Another Boring Love Story", but also showcases the sounds of fellow-Polish artist, Tom Bednarczyk and DeepWit head honcho, Alvaro Hylander!


Sounds Like:


"Costa Lounge", the original mix is all about the deep Rhode chords, resonant vocal samples, and punchy hi-hat work. Of course, the bass is a given-- deep, groovy, smooth. This original mix, in addition, is something one would fully appreciate on a roof-deck or on a balcony far away from bustling cities. 


The Tom Bednarczyk remix of "Costa Lounge" on the other hand intensifies the energy of the track by adding more resonance and by giving more emphasis on the percussion-- brilliant.


Things get a little darker with "Another Boring Love Story"-- a track dubbed with a seemingly seductive dialogue sample and patched up with a strongly filtered and flanged chord. 


Last, Alvaro Hylander takes "Another Boring Love Story" and turns it into one of his own. Expect the trademark sound of Alvaro Hylander: a sound of discriminating shade of deepness that will definitely seduce you to the deeper side of sound.




Recommendation:


"Costa Lounge" from the elegant title itself seemed promising-- it was something that enticed us into expecting something of pure quality and class. The actual release didn't deviate far from our expectations: Seraphine walked the talk with this fantastic release and it also made us want to look forward to more of his productions!


We also think it would be premature to end this review without recommending the fine fine FINE craft from Alvaro Hylander, so guys, don't even attempt to check-out your cart without the Alvaro Hylander remix of "Another Boring Love Story"!

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2 Stupid Gods- In the Dziurka EP

2 Stupid Gods is not one of those costumed duos playing electro bangers in warehouse gigs. 2 Stupid Gods is actually a Polish duo made up of Piotr Bejnar and  Jacek Tworkowski who just released a splendid release, "In the Dziurka" on one of the world's most prestigious deep house labels, Night Drive Music! For the remixes, expect top-notched material from SLG, Po-_On, and the tandem Mikita & Juerga. 


In the Dziurka (Original)
It starts with a loop of vocal snippets, rhodes loops, and the magic comes in! The original version of "In the Dziurka" is a track that spells out summer, love, bliss, all in one track-- a perfect five star for this! 

In the Dziurka (SLG Remix)
Lukasz Seliga, another Polish artist, appears on this release as SLG! Seliga goes to the body-jerking side of tech as he unleashes his brilliant reinterpretation as second in the package.


In the Dziurka (Po-_On Remix)  
This remix is the proper, for the lack of a better term, "club mix" of the release with its loops and rejuvenating piano solo. Although the looping build-up is a bit lengthy, it prepares its listeners to the interplay of the said piano solo and the loops! Pure class.


In the Dziurka (Mikita & Juerga Remix)
Yet another duo of talented Polish producers joins the fun! Mikolaj Mikita and Kuba Juerga Maćkowski send in a stunning rework of the original. Remixed into something people can really dance to while at the same time retaining the essence of the original version of
"In the Dziurka"-- and this is the main reason why we find the Mikita & Juerga remix as our personal favorite! 


In the Dziurka (Piano Edit- Digital Only) 
Roughly a week ago the vinyl release of "In the Dziurka" hit the stores worldwide, and everyone loved the pink marble design of the vinyl. Now that the digital copies have reached the online portals, the guys behind 2 Stupid Gods have something in store for all you people who prefer MP3s over vinyls, and it's this magnificent piano edit! What do you think of this version? We would like to hear from you! 

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Tom Fall & Something Good- Reflections

Finnish producers are at it again! We kick off with a magical tune from Tom Fall and Something Good, "Reflections"-- a proud release from Silk Royal Records! Great surprises are also on their way thanks to remixes from A-list producers, Sundriver and Embliss.

Tom Fallenius, aka Tom Fall may be a new name here on Soundscapes, but he is no newbie in the scene. His track, "Cubic"first appeared on the second installment of the Anjunadeep mixed series and was early on released under Jaytech's Anjunadeep:02 Sampler. If you think "Reflections" is Tom's debut appearance on the label, then you are mistaken. He once took remix duties for Mango's highly-acclaimed release, "Good Morning Track" together with top-notched producers, Sunn Jellie and Sundriver.

Something Good, on the other hand, is already a frequent feature here on Soundscapes. We have been closely following Karolus and Otto's releases since their debut appearance on Nellie Recordings. Aside from which, it was in our exclusive interview with SG that we had been given a hint on this huge release with Mr. Fallenius.

Reflections (Original Mix)

According to Something Good's interview in HouseMusicEssentials, "Reflections" is the very first brainchild of the duo, and was created sometime a year ago. In the process, Tom Fall decided to remix the track for SG. After which, the duo realized that the original piece sounded a bit dated that is why after brainstorming for ideas among the three producers, they all decided to make it a collaboration.

As a whole, the track itself is one driving progressive house piece with explosive kicks to it. However, unlike the recent releases from Something Good and Tom Fall, "Reflections" caters a tranquil Asian-like ambiance. Moreover, listen to the piano climax and you will feel the imprinted Something Good vibe. Tom Fall's sound, on the contrary, is quite evident in the arpeggios. Very mind-levitating and climactic, this original version of "Reflections" is indeed a Finnish masterpiece.

Reflections (Sundriver Remix)

Polish producer, Przemyslaw Pawelski takes remix duties for "Reflections" under the guise Sundriver. His sound-- a melting pot of warm atmosphere and mystic progressive trance melodies-- appears once again on Silk. With this, the Sundriver remix is one beautiful piece that would effortlessly appeal to its listener's emotions.

Reflections (Embliss Remix)

For the closing track of the release, we get to hear a fine remix from Tim Brandwijk, aka. Embliss. Like Sundriver, Embliss is also a familiar face on the label.

The Embliss remix kicks off with echoing vocalesque samples, topped off with a laid-back sound and a lush atmosphere-- another quality release from Tim Brandwijk himself!

Always surprising their listeners, Tom Fall and Something Good present "Reflections"! Support this release today!

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Kobana- The First Attempt

It's been a while since we visited the mind-levitating side of progressive house music, that is why this time around, we take a look at one of the interesting releases from Arrival Records-- Kobana's "The First Attempt". To our surprise, the release came with a remix from Japanese producer, Kazusa, as well as Greek soundsmith, Basil O' Glue.

The First Attempt (Original Mix)

Crisp synths and arp patterns do the opening for the track, while the unfaltering basslines and kicks pump the blood for this piece. Quite an interesting release come to think of it, "The First Attempt", when all its components are added together, produces a unique uplifting feel for its listeners.

The First Attempt (Kazusa Remix)

Kazusa is a fast-growing name in the progressive house scene, more specifically in the melodic-uplifting aspect of the genre. In the hands of Kazusa, "The First Attempt" garners a really chilled atmosphere!

The First Attempt (Basil O'Glue Remix)

Quite distant from the first two remixes, the Basil O'Glue caters a driving, metal-twisting, bone-breaking bass-work, and a trance-like feel. Enough has been said.

This interesting release from Kobana and Arrival Records definitely has full of surprises!

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Jarek Czechowski - Transport (Petersky Remix)

So captivating, so sophisticated, and at the same time, so infectious, this is Petersky's version of Czechowski's Transport-- a special treat to all prog house enthusiasts out there.

Let's get straight to the point, this isn't your ordinary progressive house tune your iPod might already have. Filtered vivid melodies added with a pinch of glimmering riffs, after which coated with bustling percussion instruments, Transport (Petersky Remix) redefines progressive house music norms.

Now that you know how awesome this track is, this time, let's know more about the two geniuses who have wonderfully crafted this unique track: The original mix was composed by a Polish DJ named Jarek Czechowski, aka Angelo Mike, who have been stirring commotions in his own Polish soil for the past fourteen years. On the contrary, we owe Petersky, who happens to be a Polish DJ too, big love and gratitude for this remix.

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