Sumsuch- Chop Shop

About:


DeepWit Recordings welcomes a newcomer on the label, Will Sumsuch, a DJ and a producer from Brighton whose deep house sound has long been yearned for on the label. As his debut release, "Chop Shop" exhibits Sumsuch's homegrown sound while at the same time, showcases the timeless sounds of two highly-acclaimed deep house artists, The Disclosure Project, and Deep Spelle!


Sounds Like:


Sumsuch's sound has this industrial touch to it-- a sound characterized by seemingly raw and punchy percussion: rimshots, crash, hats, stubby bass, and whatnot. On the other hand, the sound of Sumsuch as heard in "Chop Shop" also has its delicate side as portrayed by its haunting, reverberated vocals, silk-smooth synths, and glimmering arps. 


A track by The Disclosure Project is always an a highly-anticipated track. More than good enough, TDP remix of "Chop Shop" surprises us with its blissful reinterpretation of the industrial and analogue feel of the original. This remix caters gliding bass, head-nodding stabs, euphoric strings, and the trademark rhode breakdown by The Disclosure Project! 


Deep Spelle's "Back To The 80's Remix" gives it all away in its title. Borrowing some vintage drums, some filtered male vocals, and some disco house female vocal fillers, Deep Spelle crafts a smooth, mind-levitating, yet nostalgic piece for the release.




Recommendation:


It's not secret that The Disclosure Project is our favorite (as always-- haha!). But even if so, we still love the original and the Deep Spelle remixes, which is why we strongly recommend getting the entire package!


Until the next DeepWit release!

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Tim Andresen- Watcha Want

About:


Tim Andresen, head honcho for the label "What Happens", is one of Denmark's successful deep and tech house talents. Aside from him being hailed as the "Best DJ" and "Most Popular Nordic DJ" in the Danish Club Awards, Tim Andresen's talent never failed to gain the support from the big guns in the industry including Pete Tong, Mark Knight, and Fatboy Slim, among others. 


"Watcha Want"-- a three track release on Denmark-based deep house label, "DeepWit Recordings"-- marks Tim's debut on the label. Remixing duties fall onto the hands of DeepWit Recordings co-owner Alvaro Hylander, and Acryl Music label boss Da Funk !


Sounds Like:


Coming in with a steady four-by-four groove, the original mix of "Watcha Want" puts forth nicely-balanced layers of silky-smooth atmosphere, delayed rhodes, and reverberated vocal snippets. The bass tightens up the groove as the kick-hat-clap interplay binds all the elements together. Simple and clean to the ear, this is "Watcha Want", the original mix, by Tim Andresen.


First up from the remixes is Da Funk's. Da Funk plays around with some Roland TR-909 drums and comes up with his remix dubbed as, "Da Funk's Fancy Some 909 Dub". Similar to the original mix, the Fancy 909 Dub still preserves that thin layered atmosphere as Da Funk patches up some stomping kicks and some acidic grinding bass for contrast.


Upon seeing Alvaro's name as a remixer, we immediately expected something lush and really deep, as to we getting used to the sound he has perfected. True enough, Alvaro Hylander throws in an in-your-face deep, groovy reinterpretation of "Watcha Want". 


Recommendation:

Now, for the verdict. Overall, "Watcha Want" did not disappoint us, in fact, it pretty much amazed us, reminding us what deep house music is all about-- atmosphere, groove, and feel. We recommend getting all the tracks on this one because selecting only one favorite would be quite a difficult thing to do given the talents and mastery of the artists appearing on this release.

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Jaidene Veda- Healing

About:

Lounge, soulful, downtempo, and house all come together when Jaidene Veda sings. A very talented singer, songwriter, producer, and sound designer, Jaidene has been blessed to work with some of the most highly-acclaimed artists in the industry like Glenn Underground, Josh, Milan, and Joe Claussel to name a few. She also has topped several charts with her lovely releases like "Sunday", "Soul Size Love", and the flawless collaboration with Tom Conrad, "The One". 

Jaidene will once again spread solace across airwaves with her much awaited debut on DeepWit Recordings-- "Healing". The first version of "Healing" is the "Micah Morning Dub", the original piece crafted by Jaidene and Micah Likasewich back in 2002. Ten years later, "Healing" also garners yet another version produced by Veda and Victor Underground(Vibe), and this version is dubbed as the "Veda Vocal".

I think we are missing something here. . . 

Of course, the "Veda Vocal" rendition also features the legendary Pete Morris of The Rurals on keys! Now we're talking.

Sounds Like:

Micah paints us the sound of mornings brushed with the beautiful melodic vocals of Jaidene in "Micah Morning Dub". Not just that, the "Micah Morning Dub" also is a fine-brewed track of lush vibes, delicate echoing vocals, and heartwarming melodics. 

The "Veda Vocal" on the contrary, caters to a more jazzy feel with its exquisite interplay of grand piano and cozy Rhode keys, topped off with Jaidene's ever-soothing vocals. 

Recommendation:

"Micah Morning Dub" is for the mornings, "Veda Vocal" is for the evenings. Either way, we suggest getting both versions. We also have been road-testing "Veda Vocal" for quite a while now-- all we can say it's such a perfect opening track for deep house sets.

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Ejeca- Drive EP

About:


Our friends from DeepWit Recordings have once again signed another very talented producer on board-- this time it's Ejeca, a producer from the UK who started producing at the tender age of 11! Ejeca's debut marked as "Drive EP", is a four-tracker that brings to life his not-your-usual deep house style. "Drive EP" features two originals from Ejeca himself, and two fantastic remixes from veteran artists: Alvaro Hylander, the head honcho of DeepWit Recordings, and Big Al, the mastermind behind the highly-acclaimed Ready Mix group of labels.



Sounds Like:


"Danehill" the original mix starts out slow-- a hazy yet lush track perfect for night drives. Later on in the track, stripped-down bass, disco-inspired guitar licks, and nocturnal atmosphere come and join in the fun. In the hands of Big Al, "Danehill" turns into a straight-up groovy tune that works well in warming up the dance-floor. Stabs, stabs, bass, and more stabs can be expected from this one!


"Bumbled", Ejeca's second track in this release caters to a more 90s-inspired sound. With the vinyl noise in the introduction, it's not that hard to predict a nostalgic track like this would turn your modern-day dance-floors into long-lost discotheques. 


The last is Alvaro Hylander's remix of "Bumbled". Like the original, this remix also embodies a classic house feel but with a little hint of that Hylander chord-bass groove connection.



Recommendation:


Tried and tested, the Alvaro Hylander remix of "Bumbled" works well on the dance-floor-- this you definitely have to put in your cart. While you're at it anyway, get both versions of "Danehill", you'll never know when you will be needing fine tracks like these!

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Seraphine- Costa Lounge

About:


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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DeepWit Recordings Autumn Sampler

Tracklist: 

1. Andre Detoxx- Over The Hill (Original Mix) 
2. David Oniani- One Piano (Original Mix)
3. Deep Spelle- Everybody's Smiling (Original Mix)
4. Distortion- End Of The Line (Original Mix) 
5. Seraphine- Just A Dream (Original Mix)

About: Deepwit Recordings, the Denmark-based deep house label founded by Alvaro Hylander and Sierra Chandler, have been through quite a lot in their almost-one-year of existence. Since the day the label saw light earlier this year, DeepWit has been releasing special seasonal releases to complement their listeners' mood, on top of the regular single releases they make. Now to celebrate the serenity of autumn season, DeepWit is back with their Autumn Sampler that features brand new productions from Andre Detoxx, David Oniani, Deep Spelle, Distortion, and Serpahine.

Sounds like: Autumn. For the first two tracks of the release, you can expect gentle rhodes, saxophones, chimes, and some delicate vocal snippets. For the last three, however, things get deeper as you get to hear flickering rhode slicks, bold basslines, and groovy monotonous vocal snippets. 

Recommendations: "Over the Hill" and "One Piano" really captured the essence of this release, these two tracks you definitely have to listen to. On the other hand, "End of the Line" is our favorite among the deeper tracks in this release-- the sparring combinations of deep bass, rhode slicks, and the panning vocals really did the job!

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Javier Varez- You Are Here

It's no surprise that Spanish producer, Javier Varez had pulled off a remarkable debut on DeepWit Recordings, the Denmark-based deep house record label by Alvaro Hylander and Sierra Chandler. Weeks before we got word about his debut release, we have already been frequenting Javier's releases from different labels including his remix on "Turn it Around", released on Solardish Records. We discovered that Javier Varez is always a step ahead of his game, producing sounds so different from other deep house artists-- and his sound is something that constantly changes release by  release! His debut release, "You Are Here" brings to DeepWit territory Varez's ingenious yet organic sound consequentially featuring the smooth and deep sounds of Dirty Culture and Alex Sosa!


The original mix of "You Are Here" actually caught us off-guard. A few seconds into the track, we thought that Javier would be dropping some deep and subtle sounds-- but we were wrong. Javier surprised us with a dashing arrangement of groovy bass so groovy that we couldn't stop tapping our feet for about an hour while playing the track. On top of the bass, you'll be able to hear some thin-layered synths, panning vocals snippets, suave flanged chords, and more groove factor! Excellent track, you can never go wrong with this one!


To keep things short and sweet, here are the things you need to know about the remixes and the B-side of the release: first-up, Romanian DJ and producer Tudor-Radu Barbu sets forth a groovy chord-led reinterpretation as his celebrated guise, Dirty Culture. Alex Sosa also puts together a somewhat deep tech-inspired remix for the release. 


The last track that brings the release to a close is "Round Numbers", also by Javier Varez. "Round Numbers" uses some elements of his remix on "Turn it Around" while at the same time introducing a different kind of approach to his productions. Upbeat and brilliant-- this is "Round Numbers"!

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Alvaro Hylander- Cream Soda

1. Cream Soda (Original Mix)

2. Cream Soda (Blakkat Remix)

3. Stop (Original Mix)

4. Stop (The Messenger Remix)

The revolution for a noncommercial yet innovative deep house sound sees new light with DeepWit Recordings' latest release, "Cream Soda" by the label's very own Alvaro Hylander. Together with partner-in-crime, Sierra Chandler, Alvaro brought to life DeepWit Recordings to serve as one of the scene’s epitome for deviant deep house music. As the fourth installment on the label, “Cream Soda” features the organic sounds of Alvaro Hylander as well as the suave sounds of Blakkat and The Messenger.


Within the first few seconds into playing the original mix of “Cream Soda” one can already feel the organic but groovy vibe of the track. According to Hylander himself, “Cream Soda” is a track made back in spring in anticipation of summer, and he was inspired to put together simple melodies that embody the sexy warm vibe of summer. Onto the hands of Blakkat, Mark Bell, one of the veterans in the industry, “Cream Soda” turns into a lush and funky soundtrack that serves as an excellent alternative to the original!


Side B of this release is “Stop”, a deep-drenched track available in two versions: an original version from Alvaro and a remix from The Messenger. On to the darker side of Alvaro’s productions, “Stop” is one of your ideal midnight deep house tracks that puts together deep atmosphere and sweeping hi-hats. The Messenger, a music project by Maria Jones and Joel Heim, also celebrates this release with a remix on “Stop”. Their reinterpretation in three words is fresh, groovy, and deep!


Alvaro Hyalnder’s “Cream Soda” is out now, be sure to take part of this revolution by properly supporting this release brought to you by DeepWit Recordings!

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Interview with ALVARO HYLANDER [2011]

DeepWit [Recordings] is made out of passion and love. 


It is because of his love and passion for deep house music that Alvaro Hylander keeps on going. Although currently based in Denmark, Alvaro's early manifestations of his passion can be traced back in his years in Southern Spain where he started DJing and producing at a very young age.  As time passed, he had found a stronger connection between his sound and his identity as he developed his personal style in producing deep, sexy, groovy, and organic house music. 


Alvaro's  unfaltering efforts in delivering untainted deep house music in Denmark has lead him to appearing on various labels worldwide like Acryl Music, Alma Records, Balance Alliance, Behaviors, Etoka, I Records, Solardish, and Stratospherik. Alvaro Hylander's greatest manifestation of his passion; however, is just about to see light-- and that you will find out in a while. . .


Alvaro Hylander's Official Website


Copyright © 2011 Miguel Libre



Greetings sir! How are things so far?

Hola Miguel, Things are going great in cold Denmark. Looking forward to the
spring after such a strong wintertime. I really think is the most inspiring season
of the year not just for music, but on every aspect of life.

I heard that you are launching a new record label soon? Can you share
with us some information about it?

Yes!! DeepWit Recordings and I am extremely excited about that. Deep house will be the main ingredient on this venture, with a twist of tech or lounge on occasion. Combining some of the artists we know today on the genre with fresh and upcoming artists. We expect to be “on-air” sometime between February and March with the first release. The best way to stay tuned with what’s going on is to sign up for our newsletter. As well as following us on Our Blog, Soundcloud, Facebook and all those social networks we are all addicted to.

[For demo submissions, send them to: deepwit@me.com or via Soundcloud]



DeepWit Recordings "Snippet" by DeepWit Recordings


What inspired you to create DeepWit Recordings?

Miss Sierra Maydell, She’s the key and engine of DeepWit Recordings.Sharing my love of music is something I have been doing for several years now.I started by djing then gradually started producing and this just felt like thenatural next step. I knew it would be a lot of hard work and preparation andalmost impossible to do by myself, but the work and inspiration she providesgives me the time to concentrate on other matters, such as production.

Do you have any particular artists in mind that you would like to
appear on DeepWit Recordings? 

Ideally it would be wonderful having all those artists I personally love and that’smy approach right now since DeepWit is made out of passion and love.Unfortunately we won’t be able to reach out to each of those great artists yet,but step by step we hope to add more and more artists I enjoy.

Let’s talk about. . . the world. In which countries do you think your
label would successfully thrive in? 

The universe? Well… that’s what it always says in the contracts. Hahaha.But definitely in all those countries where deep house is thriving and starting totake root like Eastern and South Europe, North America and hopefully in manyother places as people come in contact with this great moving style of music.

Alvaro Hylander- Feels Right EP [Alma Music].  Click here to read the review!

Label matters on the side, what to you is the sound of Alvaro Hylander?

Organic, groovy, sexy, deep and moving. Those are the most common feelingsI have while working in the studio. Also that’s the desired outcome through myproductions to those who come in contact with my sound. The way I combinethese elements make it unique, as well as the fact I do a lot of sound design foreach production. This is what makes every work and project exciting for me.

If there was an Alvaro Hylander in the parallel universe, what would he
be like?

I think he would be exactly like this one or at least I hope that he wouldn’t be anevil mastermind! Mwahahahaha!! (evil laugh)

What can the people expect from you and your new and upcoming
deep house label, DeepWit Recordings? 

Well… Until now we haven’t said much about DeepWit as we like to keep thingssecret, but DeepWit Newsletter will be a way to stay up to date with what’sgoing on. We are also preparing our first Sampler for Spring 2011 with some realfresh and inspiring sounds. All that together with some serious releases along theyear not just for DeepWit, but for me as well.

There is coming a first taste of the label’s sound (Alvaro Hylander – WeavingDreams) for free to all of our followers on the different sites such as Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/DeepWit-Recordings/104823792916714And of course to our newsletter readers: http://www.deepwitrecordings.com

I, Miguel Libre, would like to personally thank you for this opportunity
to conduct this interview. Good luck with your new project!
Soundscapes by Motionmigs will support you all the way.

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