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Artist ...... : Andre Sobota
Title ....... : Fragments Remixes
Genre ....... : House
Label ....... : Proton Music
Catnr ....... : PROTON0322
Source ...... : WEB
Encoder ..... : Lame 3.97
Quality ..... : 320kbps/44.1Khz
Duration .... : 14:56 min
Pre.Date .... : 29-05-2016
Store ....... : https://www.beatport.com/
Tracklist ... :
01. Fragments (Shingo Nakamura Rmx) [06:41]
02. Fragments (Nocturna Rmx) [08:15]
Release Notes:
An artist blessed with prodigious crossover talent, Andre
Sobota has been a mainstay of the underground dance community's
highest echelons since his early work for Proton in 2009.
Delivering "Fragments" in February 2016, the Brazilian's work
continues to grace the imprint, now further emboldened by a
pair of exquisite remixes from Japan and Italy. Originally from
Ibaraki on the Pacific coast, Japanese superstar, Shingo
Nakamura, has become a leading force in the progressive house
and trance scene. Supported by industry leaders including Max
Graham, Gareth Emery and Above and Beyond, Nakamura's renown is
global in scope. A regular on the Silk Music imprint, his
"Sapporo" album shot to number one in the Beatport Progressive
House charts, and, with over a century of productions credits
for the label, his influence cannot be overstated. A second
album for Otographic combined with further work for the likes
of Anjuanadeep and Armada has seen Nakamura hit the headlines
with striking regularity. A regular on both the Particles and
Proton Music imprints, an array of remixes has graced the
latter as Soundprank, Poison Pro and Derek Howell have all
borne witness to a distinctive sound. Now reprising a remix of
"One Day Out" in 2010, Shingo Nakamura revisits Andre Sobota
with typically dynamic and melodic flair. A huge bouncing bass
line provides a strong anchor while cadenced percussion prowess
works in harmonious synchronicity with pulsating textured pads.
A breakdown of emotive majesty retains the themes of Sobota's
original as Nakamura's additional production supplies a leading
edge. Considerable talents in their own right, Italians Danny
Lloyd and Andrea Cassino have been at the vanguard of the
modern dance scene. Lloyd, a cutting edge figure with a host of
production credits for the likes of Lowbit and BCSA, was a
highlight of the 2015 Particles calendar with the original
"Espejismo" EP highlighting burgeoning talent with its
characteristic sound. Andrea Cassino's history is no less
storied, cutting an iconic figure alongside Alex Laben from
2001 as Cassino and Laben. A solo artist from 2009, Lowbit,
Armada and Soundteller have provided strong foundations for the
Cassino sound, supported by the DJ elite in Hernan Cattaneo,
Sasha and Richie Hawtin. As Nocturna, 2014's four-track "Big
Bang" EP exploded onto the underground scene via Cattaneo's
Sudbeat, a remix of Dousk for Proton Music was a 2015
highpoint. Furthermore, November's "Nocturna û Compiled and
Mixed", for the imprint, provided a successful celebration of
the duo's work simultaneously demonstrating their impressive DJ
skills. Now returning to Proton for a second remix, the
Nocturna rework of "Fragments" is a delightful jaunt through
intricate percussive rhythms and strong beat. Cleverly
reworking the underlying melodic theme of Sobota's work, the
additional production work in intermittent sparkling riff and
deep, rich bass line has ensured a successful return to the
label. A pair of intelligent new interpretations sees Andre
Sobota's "Fragments" unified by Shingo Nakamura and Nocturna.
Directed by Jay Epoch AandR by James Warren Mastered by Cid
Inc., Nocturna Design by Ben Mautner Text by James Warren