A new artist to enter the Particles catalogue, Chihaka makes his EP debut with the striking "Nyarara". Remixes come courtesy of an Indian newcomer and a Mexican stalwart.
Making his Particles debut via a notable reworking of Aeikus' "Juno" in September 2019, Michael Chihaka continues his relationship with the label through a stunning original triptych. An immaculately crafted affair, the title track shimmers in percussive energy while a plucked arpeggio sits easily across the upper frequency range as subtle piano chords generate emotive nostalgia and rare beauty that opens up at the mid-point. Building with ease, the track erupts into the third movement with a glorious new melodic sequence built upon the earlier arpeggio. "The Awakening" continues the rich melodic characteristics of its predecessor with sublime piano chords acting as a centrepiece for strong beat and dynamic hi-hat groove to carry the track forwards. A grooved pluck adds further, filtered intrigue in a track of untainted vision. Final track, "Kurohwa", is built upon a wonderfully constructed bassline groove as offbeat open-hat percussion and melodic components wax and wane with mesmerising results. A grooved synth sequence ties in seamlessly with the dynamic rhythmic cadence as reverse-reverb piano add texture and emotion in an immaculately crafted affair.
From the ‘Silicon Valley of India', Rayomand is another new name to the Particles roster. An accomplished musician, proficient in piano, violin and guitar, the Kolkata resident has continued to flourish. After releases on Submarine Vibes and Gentleman Lounge Records in the first half of 2019, the self-taught music producer joins Particles with an accomplished reworking of "The Awakening". Retaining the central melodic themes of Chihaka's original and intelligently reworking them within a driving rhythmic framework, the track pulsates gently with familiar piano refrain and plucked sequence. Expertly mixed by Khordad Edulji, a wonderful new low-octave piano motif adds a delicate touch to proceedings post-breakdown and a vibrato edge supplies relevance to the "Dusty Old Tape Machine Remix" title.
No stranger to the underground dance fraternity, Hot TuneiK has consistently wowed listeners with his stirring brand of progressive house. With a triple century of production credits to his name, the Mexican has been a regular across the Proton Music and Particles catalogues with his "Revival" and "Circles of You" for the former and "Erase and Rewind" and "Tulum" EPs for the latter. Now returning to the Particles roster after a remix of Matter and Universal Harmonics in October 2018, Hot TuneiK delivers a typically energetic offering that immediately delivers a rich melodic flow that sits across a nine-minute epic remix. Through laid-back, rolling groove, "Kurohwa" is given the perfect vehicle for a sumptuous array of textured pads to complement the original sounds while the plucked motif sits perfectly on top. Full of magical additional production material, Hot TuneiK delivers a unique interpretation of Chihaka's work while staying true to the elegant musical values of the original.
A musical triptych of the highest order from Chihaka is only enhanced by remixes from Rayomand and Hot TuneiK in "Nyarara".
Directed by Jay Epoch
AandR by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
Making his Particles debut via a notable reworking of Aeikus' "Juno" in September 2019, Michael Chihaka continues his relationship with the label through a stunning original triptych. An immaculately crafted affair, the title track shimmers in percussive energy while a plucked arpeggio sits easily across the upper frequency range as subtle piano chords generate emotive nostalgia and rare beauty that opens up at the mid-point. Building with ease, the track erupts into the third movement with a glorious new melodic sequence built upon the earlier arpeggio. "The Awakening" continues the rich melodic characteristics of its predecessor with sublime piano chords acting as a centrepiece for strong beat and dynamic hi-hat groove to carry the track forwards. A grooved pluck adds further, filtered intrigue in a track of untainted vision. Final track, "Kurohwa", is built upon a wonderfully constructed bassline groove as offbeat open-hat percussion and melodic components wax and wane with mesmerising results. A grooved synth sequence ties in seamlessly with the dynamic rhythmic cadence as reverse-reverb piano add texture and emotion in an immaculately crafted affair.
From the ‘Silicon Valley of India', Rayomand is another new name to the Particles roster. An accomplished musician, proficient in piano, violin and guitar, the Kolkata resident has continued to flourish. After releases on Submarine Vibes and Gentleman Lounge Records in the first half of 2019, the self-taught music producer joins Particles with an accomplished reworking of "The Awakening". Retaining the central melodic themes of Chihaka's original and intelligently reworking them within a driving rhythmic framework, the track pulsates gently with familiar piano refrain and plucked sequence. Expertly mixed by Khordad Edulji, a wonderful new low-octave piano motif adds a delicate touch to proceedings post-breakdown and a vibrato edge supplies relevance to the "Dusty Old Tape Machine Remix" title.
No stranger to the underground dance fraternity, Hot TuneiK has consistently wowed listeners with his stirring brand of progressive house. With a triple century of production credits to his name, the Mexican has been a regular across the Proton Music and Particles catalogues with his "Revival" and "Circles of You" for the former and "Erase and Rewind" and "Tulum" EPs for the latter. Now returning to the Particles roster after a remix of Matter and Universal Harmonics in October 2018, Hot TuneiK delivers a typically energetic offering that immediately delivers a rich melodic flow that sits across a nine-minute epic remix. Through laid-back, rolling groove, "Kurohwa" is given the perfect vehicle for a sumptuous array of textured pads to complement the original sounds while the plucked motif sits perfectly on top. Full of magical additional production material, Hot TuneiK delivers a unique interpretation of Chihaka's work while staying true to the elegant musical values of the original.
A musical triptych of the highest order from Chihaka is only enhanced by remixes from Rayomand and Hot TuneiK in "Nyarara".
Directed by Jay Epoch
AandR by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
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