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REVIEW: Alex Kunnari - Lifter Remixes out on ITWT / Black Hole

1. Tom Fall Remix 
2. Maison & Dragen Remix 

 Alex Kunnari's career in the electronic dance industry spans more than 20 years. Looking back on an impressive back catalogue of outstanding singles like "Eternity", "Rising" (with Heikki L.), "You & Me" (ft. Emma Lock), "Sweet Melody" (ft. John Hall), "Taste The Sun" (ft. Ben Andreas), "Colors" and countless others, he will probably always be remembered for the incredible success he harvested with "Lifter". 

 From its early promo stages on, the track took the world by storm and was hammered by Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk, Judge Jules and many others for months on end. Up to this day the ruling names behind the decks still play "Lifter" in all thinkable variations and remixes and Alex Kunnari's classic now sees the release of two brand new 2013 remixes by Tom Fall and Maison & Dragen. 

 Tom Fall opened Pandora's electro house box for the original version and allows the beats to take turns with pounding dubstep breaks in-between. Faithful to the original melody line he still expands to the tech side, creating a version suitable for the stadium sized events. Maison & Dragen's version earned the maximal house seal of approval, overhauling "Lifter" into a hard smasher for the big rooms. 



Dimitri Kechagias review:  One of the finest producers from Finland returns to the legendary trance imprint In Trance We Trust with brand new fresh and very modern updates of his beloved classic Lifter. Tom Fall & Maison & Dragen from Finland too are responsible to respray, rework and remix the classic that everybody remembers its characteristic melody. Tom Fall knocks the doors first and he seems to be energetic, dynamic and aggressive more than ever. His remix pushes the track to its limit by blending electro, progressive, trance and even dubstep elements in one huge melting pot. The result is explosive that's for sure cause it seems that Tom found the perfect healthy balance to put fire on any dancefloor worldwide and get the crowd jumping right from the very start. Second excellent rework comes from Maison & Dragen who have huge potential and they prove it in every track or remix they produce. Their take on Lifter is an interesting hybrid between prog house and trance right and exact for dj sets on both EDM styles. If you search for that sure crowd pleaser their version will have sure impact as the rough and raw basslines along with the bumping and jumping beats combined perfectly with the lovely uplifting synthy riff that talks straight to your heart. Superb package Made in Finland. Love IT!

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