Born and raised in Ireland's historic capital city, Gavin Mulhall has forged a reputation under his Silinder production moniker that has nourished the music scene for over eight years, culminating now in the "Basement" EP for Proton Music.
A production name that began life in 2002, Silinder's influences were borne from a passion for the deep, dark and atmospheric sounds of The Cure and Depeche Mode, blossoming into a connection with the pulsating beats Infusion and King Unique. A sound first championed by industry legend, James Zabiela, remixes of New Order and Zabiela's own "Robophobia" ensured platinum support for Silinder's incipient production career. With his work played to club audiences of thousands across the globe, a subsequent appearance on the front mounted CD of UK's DJ Mag and a license to Renaissance in 2007, Silinder's career started with a flyer that has never looked down.
With almost a double century of credits to his name, Stripped Recordings Perspectives Digital and Balkan Connection have all played host to the Silinder name. Moreover, 2011 remixes of Luke Porter for Hernan Cattaeno's Sudbeat imprint and the recent appearance of "The World in Your Eyes" with Luis Bondio for the recent "Sudbeats 2" compilation, further demonstrated the Irishman's talent and appeal at the highest level.
Silinder's work for Proton Music has provided genre-defining moments since a first remix of Lank's "Needless Solution" in 2011. Subsequent remixes of Biologik, Paul Hazendonk and Scotty.A have followed, but it is original work in the shape of the "Corrupt" and "Solas" EPs that have become vehicles upon which Silinder's talent has shone. Multiple remixes from Terry Grant, Magitman and Fulvio Perniola have followed with the latter's interpretation of "A Doomed Endeavour" featuring on Armin van Buuren's ASOT Moscow compilation.
Returning once more to Proton Music, Silinder's brand new "Basement" EP opens the door into three-track offering that epitomises the Irishman's skillful approach to his craft. Opening track "Slow Emotion" is filled with effortless melodic progression as soft shakers, subtle rhythms and warm bass form a well-laid bed for shimmering keys, brilliant arpeggio and undulating pads to weave their emotive magic in blissful joy.
Fuelled by a floor-shaking groove, "21:21" hits percussive heights with a combination of hi-hats, claves and immaculately crafted rhythms. A delicate deep house vibe underpins proceedings with rich chord stabs and house beat as a cleverly worked motif plays atop to create a light and airy atmosphere to accompany dance floor dynamism.
Final track, "Last Light" continues the theme of deep rolling grooves as a strong bass rhythm plays an integral part, locked to a cleverly worked rhythm section. Subtle riffs and progressions dance within as lead line and pads create a wonderfully textured collage.
Rising out of the "Basement", Silinder's elevator to success is heading from pavement to penthouse at express speed.
Directed by Jay Epoch
AandR by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
A production name that began life in 2002, Silinder's influences were borne from a passion for the deep, dark and atmospheric sounds of The Cure and Depeche Mode, blossoming into a connection with the pulsating beats Infusion and King Unique. A sound first championed by industry legend, James Zabiela, remixes of New Order and Zabiela's own "Robophobia" ensured platinum support for Silinder's incipient production career. With his work played to club audiences of thousands across the globe, a subsequent appearance on the front mounted CD of UK's DJ Mag and a license to Renaissance in 2007, Silinder's career started with a flyer that has never looked down.
With almost a double century of credits to his name, Stripped Recordings Perspectives Digital and Balkan Connection have all played host to the Silinder name. Moreover, 2011 remixes of Luke Porter for Hernan Cattaeno's Sudbeat imprint and the recent appearance of "The World in Your Eyes" with Luis Bondio for the recent "Sudbeats 2" compilation, further demonstrated the Irishman's talent and appeal at the highest level.
Silinder's work for Proton Music has provided genre-defining moments since a first remix of Lank's "Needless Solution" in 2011. Subsequent remixes of Biologik, Paul Hazendonk and Scotty.A have followed, but it is original work in the shape of the "Corrupt" and "Solas" EPs that have become vehicles upon which Silinder's talent has shone. Multiple remixes from Terry Grant, Magitman and Fulvio Perniola have followed with the latter's interpretation of "A Doomed Endeavour" featuring on Armin van Buuren's ASOT Moscow compilation.
Returning once more to Proton Music, Silinder's brand new "Basement" EP opens the door into three-track offering that epitomises the Irishman's skillful approach to his craft. Opening track "Slow Emotion" is filled with effortless melodic progression as soft shakers, subtle rhythms and warm bass form a well-laid bed for shimmering keys, brilliant arpeggio and undulating pads to weave their emotive magic in blissful joy.
Fuelled by a floor-shaking groove, "21:21" hits percussive heights with a combination of hi-hats, claves and immaculately crafted rhythms. A delicate deep house vibe underpins proceedings with rich chord stabs and house beat as a cleverly worked motif plays atop to create a light and airy atmosphere to accompany dance floor dynamism.
Final track, "Last Light" continues the theme of deep rolling grooves as a strong bass rhythm plays an integral part, locked to a cleverly worked rhythm section. Subtle riffs and progressions dance within as lead line and pads create a wonderfully textured collage.
Rising out of the "Basement", Silinder's elevator to success is heading from pavement to penthouse at express speed.
Directed by Jay Epoch
AandR by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
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