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Solarity - Terminal 6 - 11-Oct-09 11:05 AM
One of the biggest hits to come out on Anjunadeep in a long time, ‘Terminal 6’ is massive in every sense of the word. Building energy and suspense in classic trance style over the first three minutes, even such an elongated build-up cannot prepare you for the hyperdistorted, tidal wave of a bassline that follows. Factor in some bright and uplifting melodies and you have a real crowd-pleaser on your hands; Above & Beyond have been spinning this one as a real ‘statement of intent’ set opener recently and it’s not difficult to understand why.

Jaytech’s gently grooving remix makes for a refreshing alternative to the heavy-duty original, whilst Incognet’s rework sits somewhere in between its predecessors in terms of style with its easy pace and re-incorporation of elements of the original’s searing bassline. That said, it is the Original Mix that marks this release out, so plug in, play and watch the floor go off!

Deep Dish With Everything But The Girl - The Future Of The Future (Stay Gold) - 04-Jul-09 12:51 PM
Get this spinning and it quickly becomes clear that this get-together really was a match made in heaven, for this truly is an effortlessly stylish and timeless slice of deep-chilled house. Rippling electronics and classy piano riffs fuse seamlessly with Tracey Thorn’s flawless velvety vocals to give it an undeniable feel-good factor, and it has some nice percussive and bass-driven breaks to mix things up a bit too. It’s often said that “House is a Feeling”, and this gem really is the epitome of that sentiment. Essential listening from an inspired collaboration.

Tritonal - 30-Nov-08 08:29 AM
Prior to their appearance on the Anjunabeats label I hadn’t become acquainted with the abilities of this talented American duo. Nevertheless, since being blown away by ‘Lights Over Austin’ I felt compelled to check out what else they had to offer and as such have since become a major fan. The aforementioned track has ‘Anjuna’ written all over it, with its subtle, delicate keys and airy vocal effects sitting on top of a rather satisfyingly meaty bassline and possesses the tight production values to which the label so strictly (and indeed rightfully) adheres, although their sound could arguably sit within both the Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep spheres.

Although it’s difficult to nail down quite what makes their sound so distinctive their presence is almost instantly recognisable when it comes to remix work and their ‘Air Up There’ mixes in particular are a joy to behold; the deep groove and spacious atmospheres of the storming ‘Pepe’s Garden’ remix almost seem to scream ‘Tritonal’, whilst another Jaytech reworking (‘Vela’) demonstrates an ability to stamp their authority all over a track whilst retaining the key elements that made the original so good in the first instance. Furthermore, they have already taken their classy sound into the realms of vocal trance, joining forces with Cristina Soto on the excellent ‘Walk With Me’ where once again their penchant for a floor-destroying bassline comes to the fore.

Versatile and progressive, Tritonal are one of the most exciting young talents within a genre that has rapidly come stagnant, predictable and short of ideas. I look forward to (and indeed expect) great things from them after their showings so far!

Jaytech - Vela - 30-Aug-08 06:31 AM
Now this is what Im talking about!

As part of the ongoing mission to spread the Jaytech vibe Anjunadeep have put together this stunning all-round package. Lifting one of the strongest tracks from Jaytechs debut album Everything Is OK and adding in three excellent remixes as diverse in terms of sound as one can imagine, this release really is the epitome of everything that is special about the resurgent imprint.

The original mix, with its electro-washed soundscapes immediately evokes comparisons with the sublime Spacelift, albeit with a somewhat beefier rhythm section. Indeed, Cayzer places considerably more emphasis on the bottom end here and this is massively beneficial to the overall listening experience as a result despite the richness of the melodies on show.

Now, onto the remixes. There is such an interesting array of sounds and influences on display here that it is rather difficult to know where to start. I honestly feel that I would have to flip a coin in order to decide whether Tritonals Air Up There Mix or Electrobios & Interplays Remix is my favourite. On the former, the core melody is effortlessly retained on top of a hyperdistorted, adrenalin-driven groove to create an energetic number to really get the crowd going; skip to the latter and youll be kicking back to a sexy, feel good beach anthem that seamlessly weaves together airy atmospheres and electro-inspired bleeps.

None of the superlatives that I can summon can effectively convey just how good this release is. Perhaps therefore it is best to remark that productions like this are the reason I have fallen out of love with conventional trance and straight into the arms of the progressive sound. Have a listen and you may just be following suit.

Anjunadeep - 22-Aug-08 12:19 PM
Slowly but surely the Anjunadeep label has grown from the promising sibling of the institution that is the Anjunabeats label to a dynamic and influential imprint in its own right. Indeed, by showcasing and accommodating far more disparate sounds and influences than the main label fans such as myself have become acquainted with the delights of a pluralistic progressive sound much removed from the increasingly predictable mechanics and sonic structures of so-called orthodox trance. Indeed, as electronic music (and in particular trance) progresses, it is labels such as Anjunadeep that producers should be looking at in order to discover how to incorporate a diverse range of influences into their work.

The label begin with a real flourish, turning out masterpieces such as the funk-filled Larry Mountains 54 and Hawks Need For Cognition, which placed darting melodies across a speaker-destroying bass section, as well as introducing the prodigious young talent Maor Levi to the scene. A number of distinctly average releases followed, but since the artist roster was bolstered by the likes of Boom Jinx, Michael Cassette and Jaytech the label hasnt looked back. Currently the most prolific in terms of output it has ever been, the eclectic outlook of the label will surely mean that there are many more great releases to come.

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