Artist(s) .........:: Nikko.Z
Title .............:: Sungazing
Genre .............:: House
Record Label ......:: Particles
Catalogue Number ..:: PSI1540
Source ............:: WEB
Quality ...........:: 320kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Full Stereo
Duration ..........:: 00:23:32 (54.0MB)
Release Date ......:: 02-11-2015
Support ...........:: https://pro.beatport.com
Tracklist .........::
1. Sungazing 7:19
2. Sungazing (Blood Groove & Kikis Remix) 7:48
3. Sungazing (Cristian R Remix) 8:25
Release Note ......::
In midsummer 2015, Nikko.Z shone a brilliant haze across the progressive scene
with his "Sungazing" for Proton Music, coupled with an outstanding remix from
Dutch duo, Huminal. Now, as summer ends, Particles launches its own "Sungazing"
release with a reminder of the original plus two further remixes from
heavyweight Latvian and Argentinean producers.
Hailing from the largest city in the Baltic states, Riga residents, Blood
Groove and Kikis have hit upon a formula for success that has seen them climb
the heights of the progressive and trance genres. With over 150 production
credits for the Spring Tube and Silk label families û including the bestselling
"Wonderland" full-length album for Silk Digital û the Latvian duo have
continued to produce an outstanding blend of melodic music that has seen them
garner support from a catalogue of 'A' listers that includes Max Graham, Above
and Beyond and Jaytech. Indeed it is the latter that has both been remixed by
the duo on his track "Electron", while also returning the favour by remixing
their track "Mirage" in 2013.
Regular DJ appearances across their homeland and beyond have seen their
production work translate effortlessly into the live arena and it is now with
great pleasure that Particles welcomes back Blood Groove and Kikis after a
remix of GMJ's "Silent Love" in May 2015. Taking their trademark approach to
"Sungazing", the Blood Groove and Kikis remix combines a dominant house beat
with a dance floor friendly bass line that bristles with shimmering energy via
delayed melodic riffs that cascade across the upper frequency range. The
garrulous vocal sample from the original makes its presence felt in the
breakdown as vocal pads and additional production material combine in the
latter movements to create a work of high skill and precision.
From the Temperley province of Buenos Aries, Cristian R has built a reputation
for himself based upon a dedication and passion for his craft that has borne no
considerable degree of success. Supported by a host of DJ luminaries including
John Digweed, Nick Warren and Jimmy Van M, the Argentinean producer has found
his music allied to legion high profile imprints that include Movement, Flow
and Sudbeat. Indeed, it is for the latter that the "Outer Space" EP, written in
conjunction with fellow countryman, Kasall, that saw a high point for Cristian
R on the Hernan Cattaneo owned imprint.
A regular in the clubs and venues of the sprawling Buenos Aries metropolis,
Cristian R's "Spaceship" EP marked an impressive Particles EP debut in August
2015 after an appearance on the "Summer Particles 2014" compilation with
Kasall. Now returning with a debut remix, the Cristian R drives "Sungazing"
forwards from the outset with prevailing house beat and beautifully constructed
grooved bass line. Paying homage to Nikko.Z, themes from the original develop
enticingly across the eight-and-a-half minute voyage of discovery, resonating
in the breakdown, to create a pulsating rework that is as technically
impressive as it is musically evocative.
Two new remixes from Blood Groove and Kikis and Cristian R have illustrated
that the sun has far from set on Nikko.Z and his "Sungazing".