 Up next is a quaint little release that
found its way into my inbox, from producer Sunn Jellie...This is the
Sail EP, released on Ukrainian label Really Really Big Records(Or
RRBR, henceforth, cause that's a bit of typing :P ). I have heard
absolutely nothing with regards to the artist or label, but when I
popped this one into the player, I found it nice and relaxing, so I
want to share it with you guys! Read on past the break for samples,
reviews, and the like.
Sail – Original Mix
We start off with a sweep and some
light percussion, and find our way right into the groove, as a kick
introduces itself. A bit of synthwork enters, building in volume
until we crest into full motion. The drum parts are nice and full,
backing up the very laid-back synthwork quite nicely, while providing
a bit of contrast that keeps the energy going. Some new overtones
come into range, acting as our interim melody, along with some darker
sounding material, until we encounter the break. The melody is
brought into full view; a nice, plucky bit that does indeed echo
nautical excursions...Or sailing ;) . We pick right back up where we
left off, as the melody variates a bit, as we casually exit the
track.
Cassiopeia-Original Mix
This one begins in similar fashion-top
heavy percussion, until a kick is swept right in. The kick also
brings a higher energy drum part, it moves the track along. This
rumbling bassline makes its entrance, as sweeps crest and fall above
the track. Our bassline makes some tonal changes, which adds to the
progression of the track. Some electronic noise makes its way in, to
act as the higher pitch, spastic opposite of the bassline, creating
contrast(good contrast, of course). Some of our filling elements
depart, to fake the transition; a glance at the time says that we're
only halfway through, so don't be fooled yet! It's the breakdown for
the break. The break is lush, bringing forth some lovely synthwork,
as well as a melody played out on the noise element. It's a bit edgy
for that moment, but it gets the job done, and when the backing track
returns, it's quite wonderful. Carry on to the transition.
Sail-Synthetic Sound System Remix
This one begins with a top heavy kick,
and some electro-elements. The soaring work of before is introduced,
rather subtly, until a cliffhanger drops us into a minor break. We
return with a gritty track; some of the filling percussion makes a
cameo here, but the stage is taken by those electro elements...Until
the melody returns. It is built up by some clickwork, and a bending
bassline, until we return to the groove. The melody sweeps in and out
as we exit the track.
Again, a nice little release. It's nice
when these little things turn out to be really really big gems...I'll
give this one an 8.5/10 (Admittedly I wasn't a huge fan of the Sail
remix, but I love both originals!). Hopefully we shall see more from both artist, and label, in
the near-future!
If you liked what you heard, check out Sunn Jellie's Myspace and let him know what you thought! (And of course tell him who sent you)
Release Info:
Sunn Jellie - Sail EP [Really Really Big Records]
1. Sail - Original Mix
2. Cassiopeia - Original Mix
3. Sail - Synthetic Sound System Remix
Released July 10, 2008.
Buy these tracks on Beatport!
Sunn Jellie - Sail - Original Mix
Sunn Jellie - Cassiopeia - Original Mix
Sunn Jellie - Sail - Synthetic Sound System Remix
Special thanks to Evgeniy Shestopal.
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