Ogawa, OMB, Haruo Chikada – CO2 [Musique de Lune]

Musique de Lune rounds out the month of September by welcoming Ogawa, OMB and Haruo Chikada to the label for their debut single. Hailing from Japan, this trio of artists have been pivotal in the development of their country's progressive house scene. Tokyo resident Daisuke Yamagishi aka OMB has been releasing music for over two decades, getting his start on influential label's like 3Beat and Audiotherapy, projects that were championed by Anthony Pappa, John Digweed and Hernan Cattaneo. Meanwhile, hailing from Nagoya, DJ Ogawa has been one of the pioneers of his city's underground scene. In 2001, he began his own event called SMASH at Club Mago and after 12 years of a solid reputation of high-quality music and world-class DJs, SMASH became known across the country, being favored by many international talents such as Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed and Satoshi Tomiie. Moving forward, Ogawa became a standout on the Japanese circuit, performing at many legendary clubs such as Womb, Yellow and AgeHa. Rounding out this trio of talents is Haruo Chikada, whose illustrious career began over 50 years ago in 1970. Chikada also holds the esteemed position of professor at the Faculty of Popular Culture, Department of Music at Kyoto Seika University, and has recent releases via Madloch's 3rd Avenue. Now, combining their extensive forces for Musique de Lune, the trio debuts on the label with 'CO2', alongside remixes from Kostya Outta and Analog Jungs.

A wealth of experience and history comes together on the original mix for what results in a proper progressive chugger. With a rough and rugged low end the track's impact is felt immediately, nicely accentuated with swinging percussion and catchy synth hooks. At over eight minutes in length it's a slow-burn build across the first act which peaks anticipation for a spaced out topline to segue into the break. Here the trio shows their veteran savvy and crafts an interlude for the ages, flowing through tense but tasteful modulation with a lovely astral tinge, before a staggered drum roll eventually sparks an impactful finale.

There are few producers hotter than Kostya Outta across 2024 and now he brings his talents to Musique de Lune with the first remix. The Belarusian artist puts his trademark progressive touch on 'C02', and appropriately sends it directly to a modern dancefloor. Bright, vibrant and ultrasonic in all the right ways, there's a lovely balance of darker lows and lighter highs which come together for a gorgeous journey. Intriguing vocal elements and clustered motifs steal the air at timely moments, while a roller-coaster of emotions highlights a spectacular break onwards to a grooved out final act.

The release concludes with Analog Jungs also making heir label debut with the second and final interpretation of 'C02'. The Cordoba residents and Constellation Music bosses take a darker and more subversive approach which complements Kostya's version really well. The duo's tougher grooves and prophetic design qualities make this one perfect for late night play, and ultimately results in a less musically dominate version for the more astute dancefloors out there. Highly recommended.

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Release Date: 20-09-2023

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