Basil O’Glue – Dante [Slideways]

Tim Penner’s Slideways Music returns from a five month hiatus with a new single from Basil O’Glue. The Greek artist and Saturate Audio label boss is much loved for his progressive minded creations which have found a home on Armada Music, Coldharbour Recordings and John OO Fleming’s JOOF Recordings. Now the long time Markus Schulz favourite makes his Slideways debut alongside remixes from Dowden and SHFT.

For an artist who has spent over a decade charming fans with energetic beats and mystical melodies he continues to amaze with each and every outing. His latest entitled ‘Dante’ is a wonderful progressive techno cross pollination. Beginning with tough beats and percussive flurries the piece evolves methodically as icy pads and ethereal motifs engulf the framework. Astral arps add further depth, burrowing deep into your subconscious, playing off the meditative rhythms and eventually initiating the main break. Cinematic spheres and tasteful yet tense moduaton dominate the centrepiece, building anticipation before a tepid rush sets up an emotive finale.

The first interpretation of ‘Dante’ is provided by Dowden who is making his Slideways debut. Previously known as Onez!e, the Canadian artist has found a comfortable home on John 00 Fleming’s JOOF Recordings and ICONYC since conceptualizing the new moniker. Known for his peak time creations, Dowden strips ‘Dante’ down, reshaping the groove with bulbous beats and muscular bass stabs. Devilishly hypnotic, it’s glassy clusters and techno inspired rhythms take you deep into the heart of the groove, before the main arp elevates the mood during a memorable second act.

The second and final interpretation of ‘Dante’ is provided by SHFT who rounds out this trio of Slideways debutants. Adopted four years ago, SHFT is an alter ego of Delhi-based DJ/Producer Vipul Angirish. Created with the intent of crafting a cleaner more borderless sound, this shift in focus has led to releases on Parquet, Steyoyoke and Traum. Now following an excellent EP for Praveen Achary’s Juicebox Music, SHFT makes his Slideways debut in style with a stellar rendition of ‘Dante’. Stripped and deliberate, it’s tough beats and powerful bass tones create a groovy foundation for an unpredictable storyboard of sonic artefacts. The main arp gets utilized wonderfully, less distinct and processed for a more ethereal feel, perfectly playing off it’s tight rhythmic core while adding depth to the stark yet groovy framework. It’s a heady interpretation and one you’ll want to enjoy several times over, also my favourite version on the release. It rounds out what is a much welcome return for Tim Penner’s Slideways Music who deliver another must have release here. Highly recommended.

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Release Date: 17-09-2018

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