Review: It's another meeting of different Italian disco generations as cosmic disco veteran Daniele Baldelli and young(ish) hotshot Marco Dionigi team up for another joint EP. "Cosmic Efficacy" is a linear arpeggiated electro-disco journey to the stars, complete with electro-housey drum fills. In its "Slow Motion Remix" guise the tune is even spacier and highlights it's Moroder-isms even more. "Parallelo" on the other hand is much more abstract, with retro films samples woven over a coarse, electronic backdrop that resembles distorted cosmic interference. Far out!
Review: Marco Dionigi is the veteran Italian DJ and producer who is known for being part of Funkadiba (with legend Daniele Baldelli) and the man behind the Quantistic Division label. Mainly an outlet for his own productions, he has also found time for other worthy contributors in recent times such as Discoscuro, Simon Faz & Fabio Slider. Dionigi's next terrific offering is the Neon EP, featuring the moody modern Italo disco of the title track or "Hypnotize Zone", jacking house jams like "Life Light Love" or even moments of downbeat experimental electronica as heard on the haunting closer "Night Dreamer".
Review: This release spans a number of sounds, yet doesn't sound forced or contrived. We reckon the most popular version will be the Dionigi Tropical take, its vocal snippets and rolling drums reminiscent of the Cadenza sound. Faz's Isla Blanca remix meanwhile ramps up the tempo a few notches; the beats sound more metallic and glisten with more malevolent intent. Best of all though is Dionigi's Italo remix - featuring irresistible cowbells and snappy drums, it's the soaring bassline and evocative, slightly cheesy melodies that will seduce listeners every time.
Review: More from Italy's one-man production factory, as Marco Dionigi unveils another bumper selection of cosmic grooves. As usual, the eight tracks vary wildly, from the twittering bird noises and stripped-back rhythms of opener "U Are Really Going For This" and growling "Dance MF" to the title track's New Beat-meets-Italo shenanigans and the clicky, drifting deep house of "Listen". At times it even wanders into more into old fashioned, early prog house territory than previous excursions - well worth checking.
Review: We've come accustomed to Marco Dionigi packing his releases with a veritable skipload of original tracks. Here, the veteran Italian producer takes a different approaching, asking some of his pals to remix "Magic", a typically cosmic blend of chugging arpeggio lines, bubbling electronics and bright synthesizer melodies. DJ Rocca delivers the most revolutionary rework, adding some classic dreamy vocal samples and trippy acid lines, whilst beefing up the bottom end. Simon Faz drops a smooth but chunky deep house revision, while Cosmic Sisters add a little beatbox electro swing to Dionigi's dancing electronics and tuneful synth lines.
Review: Label owner Marco Dionigi takes to the helm once again for Start. The Italian DJ/producer's sound is an interesting mixture of minimal tech-house, atmospheric techno and in places the emotive melodies of Italo. The title track is available here in two versions; while its original format is a neat, jacking affair with a repetitive vocal hook, it's really the 'Age' mix that impresses. The vocal remains at the heart of the arrangement, but it's surrounded by shimmering synths and undercut by a grinding rhythm. "Arranco" sees Dionigi deliver an understated, stepping rhythm that provides the basis for half-heard effects and melodic whooshes, while best of all "HBM 88" is a gloriously melodic groove that recalls Italo at its most blissed out.
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