Joining forces for the first time we have two of the finest producers on the circuit with a multitude of quality releases between them. Airwave and Jimmy Galle deliver a stunning slice of prog with "Karaba" which comes with their own plus two additional top notch remixes. Laurent is currently working his way around many collabs with quite amazing results while Jimmy is his usual busy self churning out awesome music on a regular basis. Both guys come to the desk armed with a wealth of experience which they have pumped into this epic release, expect to get blown away by the sheer quality within the sound on this release.
Airwave's mix intros with a cool percussion led sequence that builds up to a solid progressive groove with a tribal element. Laurent's distinct atmospheric vibes shine through as a myriad of sounds blend in perfect harmony. The break takes us into a world of melodic guitar plucks with superb pads rising through the background. The track kicks back in style and continues on a purely progressive rhythmic journey, wonderful stuff yet again from a master of his craft.
Jimmy's mix takes on a much more house orientated vibe with a strong progressive slant. The track gets moving with a chunky kick as percussions ease their way into the grooves. Deep basses take this track more towards the house side of the tracks alongside a tribal tinged vocal. Flowing rhythms are quickly established and as we approach the break the tracks signature guitars come through. Very well crafted track which would go down well in any set.
DJ and producer Crocy delivers a fine slice of prog house with his usual tight arrangements. Nice and steady flowing rhythms emanate from cool kicks and superb percussions giving off a groovy house vibe. Bright melodic plucks add contrast to the deep bass and on the break subtle synth stabs peek through before easing back into this fine house joint, superb stuff!
Alexey Samotarev is up next with a sublime prog house cut. Alexey's last release "Odyssey" gained a lot of support through our Progrez imprint and he sure knows how to deliver the goods. Here he attacks the remix with a focus on the guitar sounds from the original. A super tight drum section with very cool percussive elements sit over a swirling pad as the guitar licks echo throughout the sound, big house grooves abound on this and a sure fire hit in many sets.
Dimitri Kechagias review: Bonzai Progressive never fails to deliver and stand out with every single release so far. The latest one comes from the hands of the beloved Airwave and is his collaboration with Jimmy Galle. The track is called Karaba and is supported by 4 magnificent and equally high quality versions. The Airwave remix is a classy tribal prog house meets trance version that will be played by both music camps easily and with great reception from the audience. Tribal drums and excellent percussion with deep haunting basslines and ethnic chants on top. The breakdown is very surprising as the balearic guitar riffs create a very summery Ibiza infused atmosphere. The tribal beats strikes back and the track flows so nicely towards its cinematic and very hypnotic climax. Jimmy Gale remix is equally awesome that remains in the tribal house territory with nice twists and turns and definitely targets the long progressive house sets. Atmospheric and cinematic track that you can best enjoyed with closed eyes and wide open ears. Crocy remix is a deeper house affair that widely applies the xylophone melody while the beats are crunchy and basslines deep and playful at the same time. Last but not least the Samoratev remix is a deep progressive house meets trance version with cinematic strings and exceptional atmosphere that takes advantage of the balearic guitar riff in order to build a memorable and highly infectious production that will be played in Ibiza terraces the forthcoming summer season. This is the sound of Bonzai that I will always Love, Love IT
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