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[: ARTIST..... :] LADS
[: TITLE...... :] Stoyote (Bengal and Simos Tagias Remixes)
[: GENRE...... :] House
[: RIP DATE... :] 2021-03-04
[: LABEL...... :] Proton Music
[: CAT NR..... :] PROTON0487
[: TRACKS..... :] 2
[: SIZE....... :] 33m
[: ENCODER.... :] LAME 3.100 -b 32 -V 0
[: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
[: SOURCE..... :] WEB (FLAC)
[: URL........ :] https://store.tidal.com/nz/album/165344954
[ ::.. Tracklist ..:: ]
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01. Avem (Bengal Remix) .......................... 08:28
02. Stoyote (Simos Tagias Remix) ................. 07:58
[ ::.. RELEASE NOTES ..:: ]
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Proton Music regulars and a thoroughly talented duo, LADS
consistently astonish with their unique song-making and
production abilities. June 2020's Stoyote was no exception and
it is therefore a pleasure to see a return to the EP via a pair
of stunning remixes from US and Greek artists.
Typically operating out of his San Francisco studio, Ben
Engelberg has been a shining light in the underground house
scene through his Bengal production soubriquet. With a
considered and wide-ranging approach to his craft, the use of
traditional instruments with 'origins ranging from the Javanese
Gamelan and classical piano to the traditional music of Africa',
has seen the Bengal sound create a lasting impression. A regular
on the likes of Desert Heart Records, Kindisch and Nie Wieder
Schlafen, the US artist's work for Mark Slee and atish's
Manjumasi imprint in the form of 2017's Fractal Dust, and 2018's
Tortoise in collaboration with atish himself, have also been
notable highlights. Making his Proton Music debut, the Bengal
remix of LADS and Traumhouse's Avem is a remarkable affair. As
sensitively and beautifully crafted as it is emotive and
memorable, the central melodies of the original are treated to a
glorious new reworking that spans the eight-plus minute offering
with looped phrasing and reverse-reverb textures. Additional
production material blends seamlessly with original components
as a symphonic and cinematic breakdown is an eloquent example of
Bengal's talent. A rich rolling groove adds dancefloor character
in an epic offering that is certain to find favour with the
Proton Music faithful.
Simos Tagias is an artist with a long and growing history with
Proton Music. Able to point to well over a triple century of
production credits, the Greek artist's work for Mango Alley,
Replug and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat, sees an artist at the
summit of the progressive house scene with a distinctive and
mature sound. As such, Proton has been a regular home for Simos
Tagias with a pair of original EPs that began with 2017's
twin-track Airlock and continued with 2018's Audacity.
Furthermore, a host of remixes for the likes of Soulwerk, Tim
Penner and, most recently, Dimuth K's Beams Aglow in March 2020,
have impressed. Now, taking on the title track, the Simos Tagias
remix of Stoyote is a typically dynamic affair that bristles
with percussive flair via machine-gun fire hi-hats and seismic
kick. Building in rhythmic layers, melodic elements from the
original float across the eight-minute piece in familiar
refrains as an array of additional production material and
reverb-coated effects pan across the stereo spectrum with ease.
An effortless rolling groove adds to the sonic collage in
club-friendly splendour via a remix that is testament to Simos
Tagias' skill and craft.
A pair of new remixes finds LADS and their Stoyote further
enhanced through Bengal and Simos Tagias.
Directed by Jay Epoch
AandR by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
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