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Artist ...... : Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic Vs. Desaturate
Title ....... : Trauma
Genre ....... : House
Label ....... : Replug
Catnr ....... : RPLG037
Source ...... : WEB
Encoder ..... : Lame 3.97
Quality ..... : 320kbps/44.1Khz
Duration .... : 23:21 min
Pre.Date .... : 17-06-2016
Store ....... : https://www.beatport.com/
Tracklist ... :
01. Trauma [07:18]
02. Trauma (Cid Inc. Rmx) [08:00]
03. Trauma (Orsen Rmx) [08:03]
Release Notes:
The 37th release on Cid Inc's Replug Records welcomes Michael,
Levan, Stiven Rivic and Desaturate to the label for their first
collaborative project. The trio of Michael, Levan and Stiven
Rivic have firmly etched their place in progressive music
history. As founders of both Kunai Records and Mistique Music
the duo also boast a discography that includes releases on
Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat imprint. Meanwhile Janko Dragovic aka
Desaturate, formerly one half of the long running Progress Inn
duo, went solo a year ago with exceptional results. The Serbian
artist's first ever EP enjoyed an extended stay in Beatport's
Top 20 and a midyear appearance on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeats
Volume 3 proved to be the icing on the cake. Now for Replug's
37th release we see Michael, Levan, Stiven and Desaturate
presenting their first single together entitled 'Trauma',
alongside remixes from Cid Inc and Orsen. The fusion of four
creative minds is always an interesting proposition and
sometimes magical things happen. Michael, Levan and Stiven have
explored a variety of stylistic blueprints over the course of
their career, while Desaturate's pendant for all things deep
and driving has already found its own unique place in the
underground. On 'Trauma' the quartet presents a track with
energy, funk and most of all a keen nose for the dance floor.
It's undulating groove makes for a never-ending wave of
momentum, while dubbed out tones and frayed atmospherics
provide an endless sonic storyboard. A brief and expertly
executed break keeps the tension high with swirling textures
and indistinct vocals, as a trail of white noise disintegrates
for an ultimate calm before the storm moment. Monstrous work
from Michael, Levan, Stiven and Desaturate. The first
interpretation of 'Trauma' is provided by Cid Inc. who is
returning to his home imprint for the 22nd time. 2015 was a
momentous year for the Swedish born producer. Beginning with
'Guardian' on Lost and Found Records and moving through a
variety of top releases from a Sudbeat EP, to a gorgeous remix
of Simos Tagias and Jorgio Kioris 'Exist'. It was not only a
landmark year in the studio but on the road as well, with an
increasingly busy gig schedule capped off by an end of year
tour in India / Indonesia. A renewed focus on running Replug
has also further ignited Cid Inc's passion for writing cutting
edge progressive techno. His interpretation of 'Trauma'
reshapes the groove into something equally funky but much more
menacing. It's acid tinged hooks and spacious roll back a
framework of ominous motifs, before leading to a preliminary
break of eerie pads. Reprocessed vocals along with radiant
percussion only enhance the prophetic vibe, eventually leading
to a final break of escalating tension, followed by a huge drop
and waves of sonic decay. This one's big and expect to be
hearing it a lot in the coming months. The second and final
interpretation of 'Trauma' is provided by Replug label artist
Orsen who is making his second appearance. Hailing from the UK
but now based in Austria, Dan Baseley aka Orsen made his Replug
debut in April of last year. Praised industry wide for its
immaculate production, Dan's 'Look Twice EP' went on to earn a
spot in Beatport's Top 10 and put his Orsen moniker officially
on the map. A subsequent EP and remix project for Proton's
Particles filled out the rest of year nicely, ultimately
leading to his much anticipated debut on Hernan Cattaneo's
Sudbeat Music in January of this year. Reaching the #1 spot in
Beatport's Progressive House Top 100 the five track 'Komorebi'
EP quickly made Orsen a name to watch for the remainder of the
year. Now carrying that strong momentum forward he closes the
release off with a great interpretation of 'Trauma'. Anchored
by a driving groove, spiralling themes and clanky hits, there's
a distinctive charm locked in this spaced out creation. It's
one which Orsen builds in a methodical manner, eventually
reaching a frenzy during the tracks second break as a vortex of
white noise reignites the groove on to an exhilarating
conclusion. A top notch interpretation from a future star and a
perfect end to another wonderful offering from Replug Records.
Don't miss it.