A hugely respected figure within Proton Music folklore, Igal Magitman returns to the flagship imprint with another twin-track EP of sublime splendour. With a triple century of production credits dating back to early collaborative work with Roman Brisker, the Magitman name has always been allied with a host of blue-chip imprints that include Global Underground, Spinnin' Records and Renaissance.
Topping the list of most featured labels is Proton Music and over 30 credits dating back to a 2008 debut. Since then, 2012's "Cleaning Day", 2017's "Recovery", 2021's "To the Mood and Back" and November 2023's "Daybreak", have consistently seen Magitman dining at Progressive House's top table with a buffet of tasty musical morsels.
Now hitting the heights once again, "Dreamscape" is worthy of the name with a gorgeous cast of rhythmic and melodic actors. Characterised by a smooth and emotive sustained bassline, a rippling arpeggio and shimmering keys add to the otherworldly quality, as do the ethereal vocal breaths. Building in intensity, an intricate motif plays out with gradual open-filtered intensity atop rich piano chords. The result is delicious blend of counterpoint melody, propelled forward by a deep kick, off-beat claps and ticking percussive hats.
Named after a star in the constellation of Aquila, "Tarazed" is a beautifully crafted affair that hits its mark with a shuffling hi-hat pattern and deeply resonant kick. A syncopated bass pattern and melodic counterpart soon enter the fray while a synth motif adds further variation. Full of vibrant energy, the multi-layered melodies pause for breath at a stripped back breakdown before the kick is re-introduced underneath a muted melodic backdrop as a snare roll heralds a return to the mesmerising phrasing of earlier movements. Building to a powerful denouement, yet another fizzing melody is added to a thoroughly modern and exultant take on the house genre.
Another powerful musical vision sees Magitman once again at the summit of underground house with "Dreamscape / Tarazed".
Directed by Jay Epoch
Mastered by Magitman
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
Topping the list of most featured labels is Proton Music and over 30 credits dating back to a 2008 debut. Since then, 2012's "Cleaning Day", 2017's "Recovery", 2021's "To the Mood and Back" and November 2023's "Daybreak", have consistently seen Magitman dining at Progressive House's top table with a buffet of tasty musical morsels.
Now hitting the heights once again, "Dreamscape" is worthy of the name with a gorgeous cast of rhythmic and melodic actors. Characterised by a smooth and emotive sustained bassline, a rippling arpeggio and shimmering keys add to the otherworldly quality, as do the ethereal vocal breaths. Building in intensity, an intricate motif plays out with gradual open-filtered intensity atop rich piano chords. The result is delicious blend of counterpoint melody, propelled forward by a deep kick, off-beat claps and ticking percussive hats.
Named after a star in the constellation of Aquila, "Tarazed" is a beautifully crafted affair that hits its mark with a shuffling hi-hat pattern and deeply resonant kick. A syncopated bass pattern and melodic counterpart soon enter the fray while a synth motif adds further variation. Full of vibrant energy, the multi-layered melodies pause for breath at a stripped back breakdown before the kick is re-introduced underneath a muted melodic backdrop as a snare roll heralds a return to the mesmerising phrasing of earlier movements. Building to a powerful denouement, yet another fizzing melody is added to a thoroughly modern and exultant take on the house genre.
Another powerful musical vision sees Magitman once again at the summit of underground house with "Dreamscape / Tarazed".
Directed by Jay Epoch
Mastered by Magitman
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
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