- Record label
- Detroit Techno Archive
- Catalog Number
- DTA1
- Release Date
- December 9th 2013
- Genres
Tracks
| play | pos | title | artists | duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Rising Light | Denizo | 5:46 | |
| A2 | Redirection | Denizo | 5:17 | |
| A3 | Firelife | Denizo | 5:35 | |
| B1 | Midnight Express | Alex W | 5:21 | |
| B2 | Soft Rhodes | Alex W | 4:53 | |
| B3 | Summer Sunset | Alex W | 5:14 |
Nobody knows where these guys were beforehand, but this record is a real hit. A new release has emerged from an equally new label - Detroit Techno Archive; it reflects the label's name perfectly. The 12inch recording includes six wonderful Detroit techno tracks, from a couple of artists. The first associations that come to mind are Detroit legends like Underground Resistance, Derrick May, Stacey Pullen, Kenny Larkin, and Octave One. You'll find some old-school techno with a rich groove, multilayered melodies, and some great stories behind them. This is real hi-tech jazz. On Side One you'll find Denizo. He has already shown a similar style on labels such as Etiku World, where - in 2008 - he performed 'Life for Life' under the name Denis The7notes. Now, for his new label, he has produced three high-quality and brand-new cuts. 1. 'Rising Light.' This energetic track has a groove based on acoustic guitars. It speeds up, getting hotter all the time. The flames are then extinguished by some strings: it's all exciting - and emotional, too. 2. 'Redirection.' This shows some Latino influences, a mix of intriguing percussion with a massive bass line. It's all grounded by the melancholy sounds of an orchestra. The strings penetrate the forward rush of the groove - and reveal a new story to us. 3. 'Firelife.' A totally classic techno track! The strings sound like the voices of Motor City. They come pouring through a hot bass and get mixed with the Rhodes. The groove is accompanied by new instruments to create an amazing energy. You really have to hear it! Side Two brings the work of Alex W. Previously you could hear his work in the sets of Dave Clarke, Derrick May, Vince Watson, and others. His composition 'Someone Old PornStar' was republished twice in 2007-2008. Alex's new works make up the second half of our fresh release. 'Midnight Express': a feisty track with a springy bass line and some bright percussion. You'll hear resonant pads and strings, coming together in a live atmosphere. As soon as the groove breaks out into some rich chords, they fly by - like lights around a speeding night train. It's beautiful stuff. 'Soft Rhodes': a tender and melancholy composition. You'll be won over by its melodies and carried into the depth of multilayered pad-work. The melodies intertwine in fantastic patterns and the rustling hi-hats are never totally subsumed in the groove. 'Summer Sunset': a real sonic painting. Live sounds operate like waves on the sea. Wonderful melodies, together with pads, and a thick bass sound really create the impression of a summer sunset. They come together with some broken, light beats and soft female vocals. The track is really upbeat and sunny. In closing, we'd just like to say this release truly matches the standards of classic Detroit techno - even though it's a product of 2013!