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In October 2015, the "double-headed dragon" of Lanvary, ended their year in impressive fashion with the "Micromegas" EP. As Particles now returns to the debut offering, remixes from Australia and the UAE continue its development.
Australian rising star, Matty Doyle, has borne witness to a particularly noteworthy 2015. Building on a reputation that saw him work the clubs of Melbourne and London with considerable aplomb, his Matter production soubriquet has provided Doyle with a unique vehicle in which to display his maturing skills. As affable as he is talented, Matter continues to impress with a portfolio of material that includes appearances on Le Petit Machiniste, Balkan Connection and FutureForm. Indeed, it was for the latter that the "Spore" EP saw a hugely impressive remix from fellow countryman, Jamie Stevens, as well as going on to feature on the successful Visceral "Past Forward" series.
From a passion for "deep synth lines, driving bass and pulsating rhythms", a pair of remixes for Biologik and Dousk make up a sumptuous part of Matter's Proton Music recent catalogue, and it is with huge pleasure that we welcome him to Particles with a sublime interpretation of "Micromegas". A sublime, gently pulsating bass line opens proceedings, backed by strong beat and ticking percussion. An evolving and filtered pad add further depth and texture while a pitched down variation of Terrence McKenna's vocal sample references Lanvary's original work. Additional production material comes fully to the fore in extended melodic interplay and thought-provoking sequences, "Matter's Chasing Rainbows Remix" is a pot of aural gold.
Hailing from the opulent desert plains of the United Arab Emirates, Subandrio Sinhawansa is a producer who has burst onto the underground dance scene in 2015. An award winning Pioneer and PALME Middle East DJ in 2009 and 2013, Subandrio's pedigree is second to none. A regular on the DJ circuit in his home country and beyond, production prowess has seen almost a half-century of production credits to date, since 2014's "Silicone Oasis" debut for Lowbit and February 2015's "Fractured Moment" EP for Cid Inc.'s Replug imprint. Since then, Balkan Connection, Perspectives Digital and Juicebox Music have supplied the musical cognoscenti with a regular does of high-quality music that has cemented Subandrio's reputation.
Following up debut remix of Lateral Cut Groove for Particles at the back end of 2015, the Subandrio remix of "Moby Dick" is an elegant affair that revels in a grooved low-frequency synth line that carries the additional melodic material with considerable style. A freeform theremin-style lead line encapsulates Subandrio's innovative flair at the mid-point breakdown, while richly textured pads and gated melodies add depth and richness. A bright and punchy variation on the original, Subandrio's skill is in full evidence.
Continuing the erudite work of Lanvary in striking manner, Matter and Subandrio add another chapter to the "Micromegas" story.
Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Matter, Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
- Genre
- Progressive House