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Helix
Real Name:
Matt Carlton
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UK happy hardcore / trancecore producer.
Aliases:
Arcade Of Sound,
Ballistic (2),
Goste,
Justin Time,
Matt Carlton,
Matticus,
Menthol Man,
Smoke Screen
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Helix produced a completely unique style of Hardcore that, while being unique unto itself, is probably closest to Freeform Hardcore. He fused really mental acid leads, breakbeats, massive Trance melodies and more. He somehow managed to create a very cerebral sound while staying true to the rough & ready nature of Hardcore.
For me, the best solo tune Helix ever did is his remix of "A Voice Spoke To Me" on Stompin Choonz. It's rather diverse, with sirens that are great for DJ use, hard kicks, dirty acid lines, and a sublime uplifting Trance build in the middle. Deffo one of the deepest Hardcore tunes I own, yet it doesn't disappear into the vacuum of it's own arse.
His work with other producers of the time is equally awesome - Check out Helix & Fury - "Sanctus Dominus" is a good place to start. Maybe a bit "slower" in tempo, but it's a true classic.
The basic rule is thus - Buy all tunes by Helix & Fury, buy all solo Helix (just be ready for a few fluffy tunes early in his career), and buy all tracks on Stompin Choonz after #23. Once you've accomplished that, check out his slower stuff on XY2 and random labels like Blame Technology. It's all good.
If anyone knows where he is there days, please post more info.