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[: ARTIST..... :] Stan Chetverikov
[: TITLE...... :] Occasum
[: GENRE...... :] House
[: RIP DATE... :] 2021-01-26
[: LABEL...... :] Silk Music
[: CAT NR..... :] SILKM291
[: TRACKS..... :] 4
[: SIZE....... :] 31m
[: ENCODER.... :] LAME 3.100 -b 32 -V 0
[: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
[: SOURCE..... :] WEB (FLAC)
[: URL........ :] https://store.tidal.com/nz/album/170866827

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01. Occasum (Original Mix) ....................... 05:25 
02. Frozen (Original Mix) ........................ 03:39 
03. Inspired (Original Mix) ...................... 02:52 
04. Time Stream (Original Mix) ................... 04:18 

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Rising Russian artist Stan Chetverikov has been a fixture on our 
seasonal 'Selections' releases over the past few years, but he 
has yet to release an original EP on our label, until now. On 
his lovely, four-track Occasum EP, Stan's versatile 
compositional talents are on full display, as the tracklist 
ranges from cinematic downtempo to the progressive-influenced 
title cut.

Kicking off the release, Occasum is a hopeful (and often 
euphoric) progressive gem, which was featured recently on our 
Silk Music Showcase 07 compilation. Throughout the composition, 
a radiant chord progression soars above a vintage progressive 
house groove, as a variety of sparkling melodic motifs further 
enhance the mellifluous soundscape. The main breakdown features 
an equally rapturous new lead melody, which continues to unfurl 
and emit rays of joy, well into the subsequent drop sequence.

Departing fully from the sun-kissed tones of Occasum, Stan 
Chetverikov next reveals the glacial downtempo cut, Frozen. In 
the foreground of the arrangement, gorgeous, swirling pads 
patiently crescendo throughout the tune, as an exceedingly 
chilled pattern of kick drums provide just enough low-end 
support. Meanwhile, the soothing echoes of dripping stalagmites 
and stalactites are (faintly) audible in the background. In the 
second half of the arrangement, a poignant new string theme is 
introduced, which adds both gravity and emotional depth to the 
soundscape.

The cinematic Inspired lives up to the promise of its name, as a 
kaleidoscopic array of synths and pads increasingly engulf the 
listener, as the song progresses. While the layered melodic 
themes continue to coalesce throughout the tune, the harmonious 
soundscape evokes visions of a terrestrial Eden.

Closing out the release, Time Stream is arguably Stan 
Chetverikov's most memorable downtempo production to date. Its 
indelibly beautiful lead theme remains haunting long after the 
song's conclusion and the breathtaking background music employs 
several seemingly ancient instruments that are rarely heard in 
electronic music scores.

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