This release features two top quality remixes of tracks by Bachelors Of Science and Saburuko. Apex's remix of "Strings Track" pushes the euphoria dial up a notch (like that was possible), while Morphy's remix of "Brooklyn Summer" is jungle inspired take on the original.
1. Bachelors Of Science- Strings Track (Apex Remix)
This is one of those remixes that primarily builds upon the successful qualities of the original. It's euphoric and uplifting and it mirrors the structure of the original. Apex included drum samples that are a little more hard hitting and removed the soulful male vocals to make his take on "String Tracks" a bit more suited for the dancefloor. If you've ever listened to any other tracks by Apex, you'll probably recognize the trancey synths and breakdowns. While these additions definitely definitely get the job done, it would have been nice to see Apex be a little more original. Nevertheless, this is an excellent track for anyone who has any interest in drum & bass.
2. Saburuko -Brooklyn Summer (Morphy Remix)
Unfortunately, I could not find a streaming version of this remix, so you'll have to buy this release to hear it. :) The original mix by Saburuko is notable for the way it mixes soulful vocals with upbeat, but not overwhelming, dancefloor drum & bass. Morphy keeps the soulful vocals and the general structure of the track, but he does make a lot of changes to the drumline and the bassline. At the beginning of the track, the drumline is less pronounced, soon we are greeted by some ragga-jungle inspired samples and effects. Morphy finishes the intro with a dubby melody that is quickly followed by a wicked drop that marks the true beginning of this track. The drum line in Morphy's remix feels a lot more raw and less clinical than in the original remix. The lack of 'polish' in bassline is also not very typical of modern drum & bass. The ragga-jungle song structure with the melodic pauses suggest that Morphy was definitely inspired by jungle when he made this remix. However, you don't have to be a big ragga-jungle fan to enjoy this track, the soulful vocals give this track a unique feel that is sometimes lacking in ragga-jungle tracks.
1. Bachelors Of Science- Strings Track (Apex Remix)
This is one of those remixes that primarily builds upon the successful qualities of the original. It's euphoric and uplifting and it mirrors the structure of the original. Apex included drum samples that are a little more hard hitting and removed the soulful male vocals to make his take on "String Tracks" a bit more suited for the dancefloor. If you've ever listened to any other tracks by Apex, you'll probably recognize the trancey synths and breakdowns. While these additions definitely definitely get the job done, it would have been nice to see Apex be a little more original. Nevertheless, this is an excellent track for anyone who has any interest in drum & bass.
2. Saburuko -Brooklyn Summer (Morphy Remix)
Unfortunately, I could not find a streaming version of this remix, so you'll have to buy this release to hear it. :) The original mix by Saburuko is notable for the way it mixes soulful vocals with upbeat, but not overwhelming, dancefloor drum & bass. Morphy keeps the soulful vocals and the general structure of the track, but he does make a lot of changes to the drumline and the bassline. At the beginning of the track, the drumline is less pronounced, soon we are greeted by some ragga-jungle inspired samples and effects. Morphy finishes the intro with a dubby melody that is quickly followed by a wicked drop that marks the true beginning of this track. The drum line in Morphy's remix feels a lot more raw and less clinical than in the original remix. The lack of 'polish' in bassline is also not very typical of modern drum & bass. The ragga-jungle song structure with the melodic pauses suggest that Morphy was definitely inspired by jungle when he made this remix. However, you don't have to be a big ragga-jungle fan to enjoy this track, the soulful vocals give this track a unique feel that is sometimes lacking in ragga-jungle tracks.
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