Bringing together a talented quintet in an artistic trio, Russia collaborates with the US as Mango, Meeting Molly and Phonic Youth visit "Iceland". A single remix comes from Dutch master, Alex O'Rion.
Mango needs no introduction to the dance music faithful. An iconic name with a rich history dating back over 15 years, his music for a plethora of imprints including ARVA, Anjunadeep, UV and his own Mango Alley, have seen over 400 production credits to his name. A comparatively new name to the underground dance scene, Meeting Molly has come a long way since a late-2018 debut for Incepto Music. A half century of credits for both Songspire Records and Monstercat have been complemented by work for Colorize and Black Hole before now arriving on GMJ and Matter's imprint. The final debutant sees San Francisco trio, Phonic Youth, revel in their differing musical backgrounds with a clutch of releases sprinkled over a decade and finding their way onto the likes of The Purr, Garuda and Monstercat Silk.
"Iceland" is a beautifully atmospheric offering that excites the senses with its shuffling hi-hats, heavy beat and evocative melodic phrasing. Spine-tingling vocals shimmer across the track in haunting and ethereal fashion as elegant piano notes complement the delicate lyrics. Marrying arpeggiated synth patterns with fizzing white-noise effects and a deeply grooved bassline, "Iceland" is a real tour de force of mature and modern progressive house.
A regular on Meanwhile with almost a score of original and remix production material, "Echium" in mid-2021 and "Solis" in late 2022, fully showcased Alex O'Rion's unique talents with a raft of original music that illustrated why the Dutch producer is at the top of his production game. Remixes of GMJ and Matter's "Gauntlet" and "The Path" showcased his remix skills as Alex O'Rion now debuts on Meanwhile Horizons with a typically imaginative and silky-smooth reworking that drives forward with a rolling groove and new rhythmic foundation as familiar keys from "Iceland" cascade gently across proceedings. A perfectly placed vocal refrain echoes the key lyrical theme found in the original before opening-up fully at the mid-point breakdown, while a sumptuous club-friendly backdrop of thickly textured pads and white-noise pads radiate in gently pulsing waves and a generous coating of reverb.
Full of atmosphere and vivid sonic landscapes, "Iceland" is lit up in iridescent glow by Mango, Meeting Molly and Phonic Youth.
Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren
Mango needs no introduction to the dance music faithful. An iconic name with a rich history dating back over 15 years, his music for a plethora of imprints including ARVA, Anjunadeep, UV and his own Mango Alley, have seen over 400 production credits to his name. A comparatively new name to the underground dance scene, Meeting Molly has come a long way since a late-2018 debut for Incepto Music. A half century of credits for both Songspire Records and Monstercat have been complemented by work for Colorize and Black Hole before now arriving on GMJ and Matter's imprint. The final debutant sees San Francisco trio, Phonic Youth, revel in their differing musical backgrounds with a clutch of releases sprinkled over a decade and finding their way onto the likes of The Purr, Garuda and Monstercat Silk.
"Iceland" is a beautifully atmospheric offering that excites the senses with its shuffling hi-hats, heavy beat and evocative melodic phrasing. Spine-tingling vocals shimmer across the track in haunting and ethereal fashion as elegant piano notes complement the delicate lyrics. Marrying arpeggiated synth patterns with fizzing white-noise effects and a deeply grooved bassline, "Iceland" is a real tour de force of mature and modern progressive house.
A regular on Meanwhile with almost a score of original and remix production material, "Echium" in mid-2021 and "Solis" in late 2022, fully showcased Alex O'Rion's unique talents with a raft of original music that illustrated why the Dutch producer is at the top of his production game. Remixes of GMJ and Matter's "Gauntlet" and "The Path" showcased his remix skills as Alex O'Rion now debuts on Meanwhile Horizons with a typically imaginative and silky-smooth reworking that drives forward with a rolling groove and new rhythmic foundation as familiar keys from "Iceland" cascade gently across proceedings. A perfectly placed vocal refrain echoes the key lyrical theme found in the original before opening-up fully at the mid-point breakdown, while a sumptuous club-friendly backdrop of thickly textured pads and white-noise pads radiate in gently pulsing waves and a generous coating of reverb.
Full of atmosphere and vivid sonic landscapes, "Iceland" is lit up in iridescent glow by Mango, Meeting Molly and Phonic Youth.
Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren
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