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[: ARTIST..... :] Ritz
[: TITLE...... :] Meditation
[: GENRE...... :] House
[: RIP DATE... :] 2019-09-29
[: LABEL...... :] Piston Recordings
[: CAT NR..... :] PRCD2019044
[: TRACKS..... :] 11
[: SIZE....... :] 176m
[: QUALITY.... :] 320kbps 44.1kHz
[: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
[: ENCODER.... :] LAME
[: URL........ :] https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bnzaoj7m5h52ccbproowz53fveq&hl=en
[ ::.. Tracklist ..:: ]
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01. Acid Sundays (Original Mix) .................. 08:26
02. Roads (Original Mix) ......................... 06:10
03. Cluster, For 2bias (Original Mix) ............ 05:14
04. Dusty (Original Mix) ......................... 06:20
05. Genesis (Original Mix) ....................... 06:35
06. Blips And Clicks (Original Mix) .............. 06:42
07. Confessions (Original Mix) ................... 07:10
08. Meditation (Original Mix) .................... 08:13
09. Dimensions (Original Mix) .................... 06:45
10. Bliss (Original Mix) ......................... 07:46
11. Minor Threat (Original Mix) .................. 07:08
[ ::.. RELEASE NOTES ..:: ]
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Portuguese DJ and producer Ricardo Cardoso aka Ritz returns to
Piston with his album Meditation. Aside from contributing
several tracks on our compilations, Ritz has also delivered a
series of quality cuts for us over the years, including his last
effort, on the remix for Lebedev's Paris Night followed the
superb Bronx 476.9625 EP with both being very well received as
always. Ricardo got the electronic music bug in the mid 90's
after visiting clubs such as Climacz and Alcantara-Mar. He
quickly got into Deep House, Deep Dub, House and Leftfield
House. It was under the pseudonym M0u53 that in 2015 he released
several singles and EPs on Audaz Recordings and Hush Recordz. In
2016 he changed his stage name to Ritz, and since then he has
worked with many national and international publishers such as
ARTS, Blossom Kollektiv, Hypnotic Room, Open Bar Music, Plastic
City and many more. Ricardo also runs his own imprint called
Left Hook Recordings where he showcases his own unique sound. He
rarely does DJ sets and when he does, it is on special occasions
using only his own music. We're excited and delighted to present
this work of art, enjoy.
First up we have the smooth and dreamy vibes of Acid Sundays
which takes us on a post-club ride that will regenerate the mind
and body. Roads is up next and heads for the floor with its
straight up 4x4 solid beat alongside mesmerising chords and
groovy bassline. Cluster, for 2bias follows and offers up a
truly deep and moody slice thanks to dark tones and a toughened
bassline while Dusty embarks on a more urbanised retreat
delivering a solid deep house joint that will keep any set
grooving. Genesis takes an upbeat approach with a superb
analogue style bassline that bounces around the track
flawlessly, attracting the richness of the pads and a subtle
vocal that adds unique character to the sound. Blips and Clicks
marks the midway point in the album and as the title suggests
we're in for a trippy one courtesy of intricate patterns and a
deep grooving bassline.
Taking us into the second half we have Confessions which darkens
the mood with a driving bassline and rising atmospheric pads.
Spoken vocal adds an intriguing narrative as carefully placed
blips add a cosmic vibe. The title track, Meditation, follows
and we start to get into much deeper territory. Tight drums and
shuffling percussion join a deep probing bassline as smooth pads
engage the senses, drawing us down to the depths. Vibrant chord
stabs cut through the darker elements creating a dynamic groove.
Dimensions intros with a pumping kick drum and crispy hi hat
combo over a mesmerising pad that ebbs and flows. A deep
rumbling bassline ensures the bassbins will work hard as dark
303 style stabs come through. The penultimate track Bliss
delivers exactly as the title remarks, a wonderfully blissful
house slice with a vibrant, upbeat vibe, perfect for the summer
party. Minor Threat rounds up this stunning album in style. Deep
analogue style basses rule as tight beats rack up the rhythm to
the backdrop of a chilling pad.
An exceptional 11 track album that tells the story of Ritz
beautifully, absolutely not to be missed.
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