Following on from the fiercely immersive genre fusion of Adagio One, rising artist and composer David Ratmoko manages yet again to enthral, engage, and impress modern listeners, with the darkness and hypnotic depth of Adagio Two.
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Capturing a unique corner of Techno-Pop, Dubai’s Moonlit Glow is an intensely euphoric arrangement of synths, keys, rhythms and vocals, offering precisely the kind of drop into finely-crafted chaos and energy expected, alongside a poetic thread of images and ideas appreciating the late-night skyline of Dubai.
Souvenir is a dark and dystopian kind of hard-hitting dance track, but there’s also a softness and mystique to the vocal stylings and the underlying warmth of the mix. It’s a style of his own, in essence, and with the additional twists of flair brought through with the Ormus Remix, we’re reminded of the freedom of creative originality, and the true escapism of thoughtfully crafted electronic music.
Ari Fraser masters both the conceptual and production sides of the spectrum, incorporating world music tones and riffs as per his extensive and creative repertoire, but as ever carves out a whole new journey for music fans across genres to appreciate.
Rhythm first, ambiance second, soulful vocal unexpectedly next – Gokhan Aydogmus seamlessly unites the intoxicating qualities of House and EDM’s sub-genres, with the immersive escapism and evocative presence of Lost.
From inspiration amidst Daft Punk to The Chemical Brothers, Jax presents an eclectic and well-versed understanding of the history of electronic music. We get fragments of nineties influence for nostalgia, the 2000s then leaning all the way to the current sound and shape of mainstream dance.
Fans of the already mentioned Prodigy, of Fat Boy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Adi Lukovac – Upgrade relights the excitement of classic albums, maintaining that nostalgic minimalism and industrial realism, alongside a sincere and consistent playfulness, which lets each and every track work its magic in unpredictable but satisfying ways. Not to be ignored.
An echoing arena of rising notes and descending bass, something of a mirror-chamber of reflecting ideas and melodies that build and envelope the listener. There’s a certain lightness and humble euphoria to this track, a meeting between the meditative and the energising.
Two recent singles have been given the artistic reworking for your audio escapism needs, and in addition, Sarah has also launched her VEVO channel, noting a handful of captivating music videos for these remixes, created alongside visual expert Luigi Florente.
Great vibes and a consistent celebration of immersive production and catchy songwriting – the long-awaited EP from Anonymous17 hits the airwaves, with six original tracks that boldly celebrate the optimism and anthemic brightness of the style.
The serenity and freedom of the solo run, a mellow headspace encapsulated by a simple pop soundscape and intimate vocals – Amit Dsouza adopts a poetic look at the self and the process of discovery, with Joggers Park.
From the choir-like church-hall sample of sound, through neo-classical strings, industrial rhythms, and organic fragments of nature, Adagio One is everything we’ve come to love from renowned composer David Ratmoko, and yet in being so, is nothing like you’ll be expecting.