Following Gregory Esayan's acclaimed "Impressionism" artist album on Arrival, we proudly present two brand new remixes of "Monday Night" and "Pilgrimage," two standout tracks from the release. On remix duties, we enthusiastically welcome back Volant (aka Blend) and Vintage & Morelli, both of whom are distinguished Arrival veterans.
Volant's remix of "Monday Night" starts out with a gorgeous atmosphere, including mesmerizing background synths and the lovely vocal from Ai Takekawa. A strong and energetic groove is soon established, and the soundscape keeps building up with additional textures. Around the 2-minute mark, we witness Ai's vocals in full effect, beautifully accompanied by soothing background arpeggios. Later, an astonishing breakbeat and a truly energetic theme section take over. The unstoppable Vintage & Morelli provides us with his interpretation of "Pilgrimage". The song starts out with a firm groove and a lush atmosphere; soon thereafter, a subtle piano line makes its entrance, and the gorgeous flute from the original lurks in the background. A truly hypnotizing break emerges later, including breathtaking string lines and African-inspired percussion elements and vocal stems.
A shifting collage of ambient layers and bright melodies that resists convention from a member of New Zealand's underground house scene. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 9, 2023