Saints of Valory – Neon Eyes (Matisse & Sadko Remix) [Preview]
With “Neon Eyes,” Matisse and Sadko have taken a poppy guitar ballad and turned it into a classic piece of fizzling, pumping electronica. Synths take over for guitars and spew brightly and aggressively, driving the track throughout its development. Over the course of these five-and-a-half minutes, “Neon Eyes” experiences builds, declines, ramp-ups, and of course, drops. So with all that electronic and dance influence permeating throughout, it’s even more remarkable that the tune still retains the integrity of the original track. This is a masterfully done remix, a roller coaster of dynamics, and as danceable as ever.
Isaac Tichauer – I’ll Let You Go (Original Mix) [Free Download]
“I’ll Let You Go,” the latest output from Isaac Tichauer, is an example of the great power of driving, purposed house music. A steady house beat greets you from the outset before fragile bass wobbles and some encroaching synths fill out the mix to create a thumping, lumbering bass jam that rocks for a full six minutes. From there, subtle deviations expand on the musical themes – spliced vocal samples, both singing and rapping, filter in and out as the beat breaks and modulates.