1 August Rush - Astral (Original Mix)
2 August Rush - Astral (Nerutto Remix)
3 August Rush - Astral (Glittering Puzzle, Stanlie Diaz Remix)
4 August Rush - Osho (Original Mix)
Spring is in full bloom and here to bring you a great new summer vibe is August Rush’s new EP “Astral”. These two talented Russian artists also known by Alexander and Alexey Arkhangelsk have been making quite the name for themselves in the Progressive House as well as the Indie Dance/New Disco genre.In their original mix of “Astral”, August Rush eases us in with a deep kick followed by supporting claps, hi-hats, and a beautiful Rhodes synth. Once the plucks, lead synth and bass line kicks in you’ll be in sublime summery heaven. This track is no doubt the essence of summer fun captured and compressed into an awesome 8 minute and 12 second musical journey.Speaking of summer, not too long ago we had artist Nerutto release his own EP on Fuzzy Recordings titled “Then There Was Summer”. He’s bac with us today with a stunning remix of Astral. Nerutto starts the track with a very strong kick and a subtle filtered/phased pad that later on progresses and really ties the track together. The overall sound design of all the synths, bass line, and percussion on Nerutto’s remix is superb. Little things to take note and appreciate are the ambient sound of birds chirping in what sounds like a beautiful summery afternoon during the break of the track. As the break progresses and intensifies, a new catchy vocal sample/cut is introduced and carries the track into its final departure.Here to chill things down a bit is a Deep House remix of “Astral” from Glittering Puzzle & Stanlie Diaz. These two have done a great job in taking the original track and slowing down the BPM to a steady 118 while keeping their own style and using retro sounding synths.A perfect way to close off the EP is another original track from August Rush titled “Osho”. This track is a beautiful, bright, and moving tune that will have you focusing on the brighter things in life. A truly uplifting and emotional piece executed perfectly.
Dimitri Kechagias review: The quality record label Fuzzy recordings continues to break rules and conventions with great tracks that move from the melodic house to progressive trance. The latest release comes from August Rush who delivers two great originals and the package is completed with two additional remixes. Astral is a spacey melodic prog house track with colorful melodic layers and electro touched basslines keeping the proceedings deep and emotional. Nerutto remix is a tougher work out with cool choped etherial vocal samples, beautiful melodic layers particularly in the breakdown and nice driving tripping warm balearic climax. Glittering Puzzle & Stanlie Diaz Remix is moving on the darker side with deep melodic prog house with techy elements and late night relaxing atmospere. Lastly Osho is a beautiful really tasty and attractive melodic prog house with groovy chunky beats and cool melodic layers on top along with chopped vocal samples. Its cool music to warm up the crowd and build the right atmosphere. Love iT!