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Artist.....: Khen
Album......: Pollen Spreader EP
Type.......: EP
Genre......: Techno
Style......: Tech House
Label......: microCastle
CatalogNr..: MCSL041
Url........: https://soundcloud.com/microcastle
Rel.date...: 18.11.2015
Str.date...: 16.11.2015
Source.....: WEB > WAV
Grabber....: Unknown
Encoder....: LAME 3.98.4 -V0 --vbr-new / vbr-mtrh --lowpass 19500
Quality....: VBR 241kbps avg. / 44.1kHz / Joint-Stereo
Tracks.....: 4
Size.......: 58.97 MB
Length.....: 34:05
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Tracklist
01. Sunflakes 10:12
02. Emergency Routine 07:56
03. Pollen Spreader 07:19
04. Pollen Spreader (Luca Bacchetti Endless Remix) 08:38
Total Time: 34:05
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Release Notes
webshop: https://pro.beatport.com/release/pcz/1648972
The 41st release on microCastle welcomes Khen to the label for his debut EP.
The young Israeli artist has been touted as one of his country's foremost
electronic music talents. Undoubtedly a future global star, the long-time
favourite of Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J and Guy Mantzur has risen to his greatest
heights in 2015, with a recent release on Lost & Found Records, preceded by
similarly excellent material for Sudbeat Music and Parquet Recordings. Now
closing the year out on a high note, Khen makes his long awaited debut on
microCastle with the 'Pollen Spreader' EP, alongside a remix from the always
excellent Luca Bacchetti. The EP's lead piece 'Sunflakes' has been the subject
of much mystery since the summer season. Following several airings by Hernan
Cattaneo, Guy J and Guy Mantzur, the collective underground continued to
wonder who crafted this poignant creation. The rugged energy and timeless
emotive qualities may have been a dead giveaway for some of Khen's most
diehard fans, but now the magic of 'Sunflakes' is finally unveiled to the
world. Following a trip to Malta for a weekend and gig with Guy J the
composition came together quickly and has been sending dance floors into a
frenzy ever since. As Khen describes "When I was asked by microCastle for a
main melody track it took me a couple of months to start working on it, not
only because I didn't have time but because I was almost afraid to start a new
session with the possibility of no success, and one day it just happened in a
special summer mood with the inspiration after my first Lost and Found night
in Malta. This is what I call funky, melodic and progressive minded, full of
emotions." The techno inspired 'Emergency Routine' follows with its big
chunky, beats and shimmering overlays, which are just enough to heighten your
emotions and initiate a break full of hope and tranquility. In Khen's own
words: "I was searching for live instruments, strings, drums and bass guitar
together with analogue synths to make a spacious but dramatic atmosphere, and
the name reminds me of the difficult days of the security situation in my
country." The EPs third selection and also its title cut 'Pollen Spreader'
finds Khen exploring the more subversive, electronica realm of his studio
repertoire. The classically styled analog production flows through a myriad of
indistinct motifs and subtle musical themes, eventually converging for several
poignant moments. For Khen it was a track constructed to begin a long set
with, as he describes "The first thing that went through my mind with 'Pollen
Spreader' was that it was set out to be a track to start a long main set with.
I focused on 808 samples for a steady groove combined with Hammond chords,
Rhodes and analogue synthesizers resulting in a timeless feel." The lone
interpretation of 'Pollen Spreader' is provided by Luca Bacchetti who is
making his first appearance on microCastle. The Italian artist and Endless
label boss now calls Barcelona, Spain home. His diverse musical tastes have
shaped his storied career, and filled his discography with immaculate
creations on All Day I Dream, Crosstown Rebels, Ovum Recordings and his own
Endless imprint. Luca carries inspiration from art, architecture and his world
travels, all of which contribute to his ever evolving, border-less approach to
production. His elegant craftsmanship has been touching the hearts and minds
of electronic music lovers for years and he's turned in a splendid rendition
of 'Pollen Spreader' here. While retaining the tough, analog appeal of the
original Luca has created his own unforgettable designs, which comes to life
following a stylized first act of jangly hooks. After stripping down, the
piece flows through a tension filled section of dynamic beats and new found
vocal elements, before the poignant theme is unleashed for a heavenly finale.
As Luca says " When I do a remix I need to get inspired and I need to find the
right elements to develop my own vision, it's a state of mind, a place which I
can't explain beyond a certain point otherwise I empty it of its content and
meaning. With these 9 minutes, I hope to bring you there! " A perfect ending
to the release from Luca which is sure to be one of his most sought after
remixes this year. Enjoy!
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