Title:
The Gathering Remixes
Label:
Desert Trax
Released:
14th July 2014
Once again the Desert
Dwellers have selected some smoking hot producers to do their magic
on some classic DD tracks, the original tracks were compositions
co-produced with Shamen's Dream as part of a series of yoga DVD's.
Now although, this e.p. has fewer tracks than some of the releases
earlier in the year, quality rather than quantity is probably
what your after anyway.
Up first is Living Light
weaving her magic on 'Kumbh Mela'. Now, I've been listening to L.L. a
fair bit recently and I'm definitely partial to her distinctive sound
of reggae keys, bamboo flutes and summery uplifting chill with a
dubby psychedelic underbelly. This re-mix is no exception to the rule
and what a way to start the e.p.
Next up is Quade's re-mix
of 'Ras Mandala', now I only remember Quade for the excellent low
bass frequency re-mix of 'Tala Odyssey' which I personally hammered
alongside Drumspyder's more tribal edged re-work. Maybe it's a grower
but this didn't grab me instantly. It's a slow plodding number which
blends eastern horns, darbukas and vocals with the industry standard
wub, wub, computer game like sequences and sweeping synths that seem
to build to no drop.
Finishing off the e.p. is
Soulacybin with an alternative take of 'Kumbh Mela'. Now although the
original is easily recognisable he's really gone to town on the fx
producing a psy-dub version with more loops than a cotton mill. I'd
hazard a guess that they are probably more prominent with headphones
for a full panning experience.
Review by Woodzee
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