Perseus Traxx and Aroy Dee take and develop this aural expression with a subtle stratification, draping murmurings of Techno onto gentle House movements. But it is not just the combination of those similar sounds, it is their production and discretion that culminate into a wonderful interpretation.
[Buy at Clone] Perseus Traxx and Aroy Dee take and develop this aural expression with a subtle stratification, draping murmurings of Techno onto gentle House movements. But it is not just the combination of those similar sounds, it is their production and discretion that culminate into a wonderful interpretation.
The Dutch have been a synonymous with Electronic music from the last ten years and it’s difficult to fault the Netherlanders contribution. Labels like Bunker, Clone, Rush Hour, Crème Organization and Viewlexx created a scene—a musical mission and even a radio base from which new and old sounds were introduced. Of late new labels have grown. Aroy Dee’s M>O>S has pioneered a style of House that is deep, often thoughtful but isn’t alien to the underground floor. It is from this latter tradition that a new Holland label arrives, Photic Fields.
Hope is a split 12″ featuring the inspiring Aroy Dee and York born Houseman Perseus Traxx. It is the British analogue enthusiast that gets the show underway. “The Girl I’ve Never Met” is a brew of deep bass and synthesizer pangs. Claps are employed for balance in a piece of Larry Heard pastiche. The swirling melodies and beats of “Don’t Turn” follow. A complex piece of House music is the product. Layers of beats, bass, claps and sounds are developed by Rogers in a cracking piece that nods to Chicago but draws heavily from the traditions of Techno. MOSDeep boss Aroy Dee occupies the flip. Once again, the drums are there but the content is an understated embrace. “Cloud” almost has an IDM quality to it but the beat structure comes from the world of House. “Flames” brings down the curtain on a beautiful EP. Memories of fellow Netherlander, and House trailblazer, G-String come to mind as Aroy Dee paints a track of warm soft tones.
Deep House is one of the more bandied about terms, and it can also be one of the more poorly executed styles. Hope is an example of getting the sound right. There’s none of the dreary minimalism that can sometimes haunt the genre. Perseus Traxx and Aroy Dee take and develop this aural expression with a subtle stratification, draping murmurings of Techno onto gentle House movements. But it is not just the combination of those similar sounds, it is their production and discretion that culminate into a wonderful interpretation. Four well chosen pieces from this new imprint.
Hope is available on Photic Fields. [Buy at Clone]
