One Side of the Underground Vol 6

2022-11-24 13:40

Rick Pier O'Neil, Dabeat, Zankee Gulati - One Side of the Underground Vol 6 / PROTON0528 / Proton Music

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1Rick Pier O'NeilAnki07:0216
2Rick Pier O'NeilTlaloc07:2517
3Rick Pier O'NeilNamlus05:5514
4Rick Pier O'NeilIxchel (Dabeat Remix)07:3617
5Rick Pier O'NeilImperial (Zankee Gulati Remix)08:3820
A L O N E                O U R S E L V E S

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                 [: ARTIST..... :] Rick Pier O'Neil, Dabeat, Zankee Gulati
                 [: TITLE...... :] One Side of the Underground, Vol 6
                 [: GENRE...... :] House
                 [: RIP DATE... :] 2022-11-24
                 [: LABEL...... :] Proton Music
                 [: CAT NR..... :] PROTON0528
                 [: TRACKS..... :] 5
                 [: SIZE....... :] 84m
                 [: ENCODER.... :] LAME 3.100 -b 320
                 [: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
                 [: SOURCE..... :] WEB (FLAC)
                 [: URL........ :] https://store.tidal.com/nz/album/260807605

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             01. Anki ......................................... 07:03      
             02. Tlaloc ....................................... 07:25      
             03. Namlus ....................................... 05:55      
             04. Ixchel (Dabeat Remix) ........................ 07:36      
             05. Imperial (Zankee Gulati Remix) ............... 08:38      

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             Returning for a further instalment of his long-running series 
             whose first volume appeared in late 2017, Rick Pier O'Neil 
             delivers three new original tracks on One Side of the 
             Underground, Vol. 6, while remixes come from Colombia and 
             Australia.

             Opening proceedings, the bristling bassline groove of Anki 
             immediately supplies energy aplenty while heavy beat and 
             atmospheric melodies flow across the 7-minute piece with ease. A 
             hypnotic arpeggio emerges at the mid-point before powering into 
             the second half in dynamic fashion. The lighter melodic air of 
             Namlus showcases Rick's production talent as free-flowing 
             harmonies and delicate string motifs join with deep bassline 
             presence to create a rich filmic quality. Plucked synth passages 
             enter the fray post-breakdown where the sonic collage paints a 
             vivid picture. Tlaloc continues the oppressive bassline 
             narrative of its partner tracks as shuffling hi-hats add a 
             subtle urgency to proceedings. Pitched analogue synths and a 
             fizzing LFO pattern pierce the mid-range midway, while a 
             coruscating arp pulsates powerfully forwards into the latter 
             stages before ebbing gently away.

             A Colombian artist with a rapidly rising reputation, David 
             Barragan is an artist who continues to impress via his Dabeat 
             production moniker. Responsible for a host of production credits 
             on the likes of Anjunadeep, Sprout and Sudbeat Music, his debut 
             solo EP for Proton Music after collaborative work with fellow 
             countryman Kamilo Sanclemente, saw Equilibrium illustrate an 
             elegant touch and immaculate sense of rhythm upon its release in 
             May 2022. Returning for his first solo remix, the Dabeat 
             interpretation of Ixchel is full of intricate rhythmic flair as 
             cascading rhythms blend with a deep bassline in a smooth new 
             rework. Cleverly using the root melodic phrases from Rick Pier 
             O'Neil's original, a raft of delicate new motifs and production 
             material flows across the latter stages, culminating in a 
             delicious and meandering arpeggio that provides a dance-friendly 
             touch.

             Another artist whose stock has risen rapidly among the 
             underground dance fraternity, Zankee Gulati has witnessed a 
             string of impressive releases from his adopted home in New South 
             Wales. Quickly establishing himself in Sydney's club 
             environment, Zankee's production work for the likes of Balance 
             Music, Plattenbank and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, has 
             established the Australian as a driving force. Making his Proton 
             Music debut after a string of releases on Particles, most 
             notably with his 2018 Breathe EP, the Zankee Gulati remix builds 
             a new rolling groove around Imperial that immediately supplies 
             club-friendly rhythms. Familiar refrains from Rick Pier O'Neil's 
             original flow through the near 9-minute remix while sumptuous 
             pads add new texture. A pulsating white-noise crescendo heralds 
             a driving second half as the iconic main synth motif plays out 
             post-breakdown with hypnotic ease.

             Continuing to flourish topside with Dabeat and Zankee Gulati, 
             Rick Pier O'Neil shows his mastery, One Side of the Underground.

             Directed by Jay Epoch
             AandR by James Warren
             Mastered by Cid Inc.
             Design by Ben Mautner
             Text by James Warren

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