Review: File Under Balearic Gabba marks the inaugural release in a promising series of DJ tools, encompassing remixes, edits, originals, and licensed tracks, adorned with distinctive artwork by PlanetLuke reimagining the Balearic Gabba logo. Helming the debut are core Hell Yeah artists, with SIRS, aka Daniel Klein, kicking things off with a Berlin-infused take on Caramel 3000's "Super Rapido", a nine-minute odyssey blending kosmiche chug and tropical percussion. Japanese downtempo maestro Calm follows with his Mellow Mellow Acid Dub of Sergio Messina & The Four Twenties's "Sometimes Remember", a nostalgic acid daydream and a fitting sunset soundtrack. Feel Fly contributes an Estatico Danzante Remix of Pedro Bertho's "Tornei", elevating the EP with twinkling keys, dusty breakbeats, and warm, worldly vocals. The final act is DJ Spun's It's Rong Remix of My Friend Dario's "Acid Mosquito in a Summer Night", a nine-minute exploration into jungle humidity, tribal percussion, and a spooky lead synth over lurching drum breaks.
Review: Italian legend Quiroga, also known as Walter Del Vecchio, takes us on a riveting journey through the acid house era with his latest offering on Hell Yeah Recordings. This intriguing package includes two original tracks, an ambient mix, and a remix by the revered DMX Krew. In "Once Again," Quiroga delivers a punchy and robust house groove that's laced with a touch of eccentricity. The "Ambient Version" of "Once Again" takes a detour into the downtempo realm. It retains the wild acid lines but introduces ethereal effects, old-school piano chords, and a soulful female vocal that dances alongside a blissful breakdown. DMX Krew steps in to offer his take on "Once Again" with a remix that transforms the track into a bumping acid-electro monster. This remix exemplifies the art of sonic manipulation, making the original composition entirely new and exhilarating. "Freak The Funk" serves as the second original cut on this release. It rides on crisp snares and snapping drum breaks, complemented by a warm bassline and smeared cosmic chords that grace the top. It's a classy peak-time house production with magical pixelated synth melodies, showcasing Quiroga's innate ability to craft music that's simultaneously stylish and dynamic.
Review: Verdo hails from Senigallia on Italy's Adriatic coast, where he runs Gratis Club, a venue that's welcomed the likes of Prins Thomas, Bjorn Torske and Glenn Underground in recent times. Whether 'Prins' is consciously a tribute to the former we couldn't say but we wouldn't bet against it: it's got that druggy, glacial, synthy Scandi-disco feel in spades. Elsewhere on the EP, 'Boulevardier' has a more 80s feel - think 'Fade To Grey' vs 'Axel F' - and comes accompanied by a dubbier, more percussive Pedro Bertho Remix, while the similarly-themed but slightly more Balearic-ish 'I Want It' completes the package.
Liminal Moment (Coyote Dream mix) - (7:42) 120 BPM
Liminal Moment (Coyote Acid Dream mix) - (6:44) 120 BPM
Review: Hell Yeah Recordings is back with a series of remixes for the highly acclaimed album Calm released in 2022. Leading the pack is Coyote, founders of Is It Balearic? Recordings, offering two mesmerising versions of "Liminal Moment". The Coyote Dream mix delivers a serene post-rave experience with its soothing melodies and rubbery drums, inducing a blissful comedown. On the other hand, the Coyote Acid Dream Mix takes us on a deep and hypnotic journey, intertwining soft 303 lines and celestial chords to create a captivating 5am dance floor ambiance. These remixes breathe fresh life into the album, adding more magic to an already celebrated musical endeavour.
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