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REVIEW: Oliver Smith - New Dawn incl Sunny Lax remix on Anjunabeats

1-Original Mix
2-Sunny Lax Remix

The prolific Oliver Smith continues his recent run of form with the release of "New Dawn" - a track featured on Above &
Beyond's "Anjunabeats Volume 9".

A bubbling, high-energy and groove-fuelled trancer, "New Dawn" combines Smith's trademark melodic magic and attention to detail. Filling the breakdown with contrasting melodic shades that play off each other cleverly, Smith then drops the track into an uplifting, energetic finale.

On the remix, Hungary's Sunny Lax aka Levente Márton follows his recent Anjunadeep anthem "There’s Always A Way Out" with a clever twist on the original. Building his own unique groove and weaving in synth flourishes, Levente approaches the original's melodies from a different angle in the breakdown before steadily rising into a euphoric climax.


Dimitri Kechagias review:  Oliver Smith is so talented artist and of course his ability to write some amazing unforgettable melodies is praised by his many fans worldwide. His comeback on Anjunabeats is the so beautiful New Dawn that will become one of your favourite tunes for the next weeks in its original or the Sunny Lax remix. First of all is the original version that packs once again a hopeful optimistic feel good melody in a very shinning progressive trance package. Bubbly progressive trance beats combined with energetic electro influenced basslines along with hints of the main melodic theme will take us by the hand to the superb breakdown that once again the characteristic Oliver Smith style melodies take the centre stage along with huge synthy stabs that will excite the audience and is great excuse for some fireworks as well. The main part is the climax you expect with all the sound layers working harmoniously together to create that sense that something new is born, A New Dawn. Sunny Lax is another big Anjunabeats star that takes part in this release with a brilliant remix on board. Definitely more upfront with a playful groovy style that builds step by step creating the right amount of excitement before to start revealing his own take in the main melodic theme. Creative unique approach that has the ability to hook the audience until the end with the big climax for the so needed relief. His breakdown is quite functional just to keep on building his track without  going towards the long and atmospheric breakdown tradition. Great package of two fresh and crispy versions. Love It!

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