Artist:
Various
Title:
The Underground
Sound of Ibiza Vol 2
The Underground
Sound of Ibiza Vol 2
Label:
Bedrock
Bedrock
Released:
17th of July
17th of July
Following
on from the success of last years compilation this release compiled
and mixed by progressive house pioneer John Digweed covers different
points of the evening over 3 CD's. Here I'm going to focus on the 3rd
CD '8 AM' which is aimed at post-club after party listening.
The
journey unfolds with the deep and dreamy 'First Light' by Greek house
DJ/producer Stelios Vassiloudis which leads into the reprise of
'Taking Over' by an another progressive house pioneer Quivver
containing a stereotypical elongated lush progressive drop full to
the brim with piano, chimes and vocals. While Mark Romboy takes it
seriously deep and atmospheric with part 2 of his chunky new house
release 'Counting Comets'.
The
journey continues in a similar fashion with the beatless version of
'Sad Robot' by another veteran of the U.K. scene Nick Warren this
time teaming up with Tel Aviv's Guy Mantzur. Which leads nicely into
part 1 of 'Backslider' by C-Jay a slightly darker down-tempo
atmospheric affair with lighter key sequences overlapping. Where as
'Wake Up Later' by Charlie May leans back to the past with Vangelis
like elements evident in his piece.
The
bass comes in slow and low not a million miles away from dub-step
with the down-tempo version of 'Sizzles' by Brad Wilder balanced
nicely with dubbed out mellow keys and spooky synths. Following on in
a slightly similar fashion bass wise is 'Eagles and Butterflies' by
Life in Reverse who also offer the occasional tribal drum roll,
bubbling synth fx, indistinct vocal samples and distorted keys.
Then
it's over to Omid 16B's underwater mix of 'Heart of Silence' with
dark rumblings set amidst a lighter atmospheric backdrop. It may not
be a classic like 'Escape (Driving To Heaven) but it certainly slot's
into this compilation well with it's own qualities. Then the album
comes to a close with 'Just Waiting' by Robert Babicz who provides a
dreamy fusion with some wonderful laid-back jazzy piano keys.
To
conclude as always fans of Bedrock know what to expect and this
compilation won't disappoint and is available to pre-order now.
Review
by Woodzee.
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