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[: ARTIST..... :] GMJ and Matter
[: TITLE...... :] Gauntlet (incl. Alex O'Rion Remixes)
[: GENRE...... :] House
[: RIP DATE... :] 2020-06-18
[: LABEL...... :] meanwhile
[: CAT NR..... :] MW002
[: TRACKS..... :] 3
[: SIZE....... :] 54m
[: QUALITY.... :] 320kbps 44.1kHz
[: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
[: ENCODER.... :] LAME
[: URL........ :] https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bfqxbhgfabkmhkyjmmegx63tvhu&hl=en
[ ::.. Tracklist ..:: ]
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01. Gauntlet (Original Mix) ...................... 08:36
02. Gauntlet (Alex O'Rion Remix) ................. 07:36
03. Gauntlet (Alex O'Rion Alternative Mix) ....... 07:00
[ ::.. RELEASE NOTES ..:: ]
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Following quickly on from the success of its debut release,
Meanwhile once again sees the talents of label owners GMJ and
Matter come to the fore with their multi-coloured sonic palette
in the shape of Gauntlet. A pair of remixes come from an iconic
Dutch name.
Fresh from the success of their debut three-track EP, GMJ and
Matter now reprise their collaborative partnership with the rich
and seductive tones of Gauntlet. Opening with a pounding beat
and looped pad, a rippling arpeggiated motif wends its way
across a smoothly filtered path. Evolving with trademark ease
melodic variation adds subtle intrigue as white-noise washes
shimmer off the sonic horizon. Imperceptibly, a lead line makes
its presence felt against the raft of grooved elements while
intermittent effects add new depth and interest.
Alex O'Rion is an artist requiring little introduction to those
cognisant of modern dance music history. A regular across the
clubs and festivals of his Amsterdam home, appearances at ADE
and the city's Westergasfabriek club have highlighted O'Rion's
talents behind the decks while international performances in
Germany and Ibiza have continued to see his reputation grow.
Able to claim ownership of a production catalogue to rival any,
O'Rion's prowess for over a decade saw early work find a home on
the likes of Black Hole and Songbird. Continuing to develop his
sound with immaculate precision, 2018 saw a debut on Hernan
Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music with the Wisteria EP before the
two-part Amalthea's Horn followed later that year. February 2020
saw a third offering in Alone. Moreover, Cid Inc.'s Replug and
Nick Warren's Hope have also become home to O'Rion's original
production work with Mango Alley also contributing to a
triple-century of production credits.
Now debuting on Meanwhile, the first of two remixes is a
thumping club rework with rolling groove and intelligent use of
the central arpeggio that played such an integral role in the
original. Extending the scope and cadence of the swathe of
melodic components, Alex O'Rion's skill is to reimagine them in
ways that provide a new focus to Gauntlet while retaining the
melodic themes inherent in GMJ and Matter's work. The result is
a gloriously multi-faceted offering that is a tribute to the
Dutch star's remarkable talent.
The Alex O'Rion Alternative Mix illustrates a deeper side to the
Dutchman's production work with its head-shaking grooved
bassline and syncopated hi-hat pattern. The central motif so
prevalent in the first remix is stripped back to illustrate
rippling delayed patterns alongside steam-powered white noise
washes, while a cavernous glissando bassline adds depth and
power post-breakdown to imposing effect.
As GMJ and Matter run the Gauntlet, remixes from Alex O'Rion
punch with an iron fist.
Directed by GMJ and Matter
AandR by James Warren
Design by Andy Thomas
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Text by James Warren
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