Arty – When I See You (Alesso Mix)
2012 has been an incredible year for Alesso, but rather than resting on is laurels the young Swede is finishing out the year strong. First with his release of "Clash" and now with his glowing mix of Arty's "When I See You," Alesso has shown no signs of slowing down even as the year is about to wrap up. Expansive and inviting, Alesso's spin leaves much of the original untouched, utilizing lush pads and subtly layered synthwork to create a powerful progressive statement without jeopardizing Arty's elegant composition.
Dancing Astronaut’s Top 10 Essential Mixes of 2012
Every Saturday night at 1am in the UK, Pete Tong allows an artist of his choosing to take over the Radio 1 airwaves for two full hours. The Essential Mix is legendary and for many of these DJs and producers, the pressure feels immense. A stellar mix can shoot you to recognition, solidify a career, or facilitate a comeback. Although with the generous input of fans, Pete Tong does eventually crown an Essential Mix of the year himself (last year: Above & Beyond), we also put our heads together to decide on the ten mixes from 2012 that made us listen again, and again, and again.