Release : Derek Howell - Happy To Be Sad / I Was Just Leaving
Artist : Derek Howell
Album : Happy To Be Sad / I Was Just Leaving
Genre : House
Source : Web
Label : Bedrock Records
URL : http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/1203521-02.htm
Date : 12-04-2004
Encoder : WEB
Quality : 320kbps 44100 kHz Full Stereo
Tracks : 2
Time : 20:29 min
Size : 46.90 MB
1 Happy To Be Sad 9:42
2 I Was Just Leaving 10:47
The second part of Derek Howell's EP for Bedrock Records steps in where the
first disc left off. "Happy To Be Sad" and "I Was Just Leaving" are two
outrageously good pieces of music. There are great melodies and harmonies
playing off of heavy rumbling basslines and mental drum patterns, all wrapped up
into ferociously good production. A wicked intro of techy beats, cool pops and
snaps build into a great driving percussion, while a rising arpeggiated synth
starts the clever "Happy To Be Sad". Enormous melodies and harmonies work
together and play off each other, while a deep atmosphere sets in and rides
alone the simple beats. Everything falls apart at the break, as cascading drops
of delayed plucked arp sounds carry on, and a new rumbling synth creeps in
twisting and turning until the kick hits back in. Riding along many drum changes
and synth drops and builds, the song slowly comes to an end as the tones drop
out leaving just the rumbling bass and a simple drum kit. "I Was Just Leaving"
is my favorite trakc of the pair with its multi layered synths and sounds, sweet
drums and driving bassline. The beginning starts with cool breaking sounds
falling into place and creating a drum kit, while scratchy bits float on top
covering the high hats, while a head bobbing groove sets in. The drums pick up
and synth stabs delay off and mix in with dark rumbling sounds that keep the
tune moving. Falling into a break, tiny high twinkles change up and a ripping
electro tinged bassline builds in and drives through dips and drops, while a
sweet orchestral pad washes over and carries the tune till the end. This is a
genius piece of work and should be heard instantly. This is another stunning
body of work from Derek Howell. Do yourself a favor and find both of these
tracks right away. Your ears will love you for it. Enjoy!
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