Medicinne - a collaboration between two of Francis Preve's alumni: Arcader (Definitive, Academik) and deep tech DJ, Allen Tagle - delivers a stunning tech house debut with their "Saving/Lucid" EP.
"Saving" begins with bass-laden jacked up beats, then fuses deep house vocal slices with subtle techno flourishes, culminating in a surprisingly ethereal breakdown that never loses the groove. The result is a mesmerizing dancefloor journey that works equally well in both house and techno sets.
"Lucid" stakes out different tech house territory, combining indie guitar elements with Medicinne's driving-yet-funky progressive sensibilities. "Lucid" keeps the crowd guessing with a series of complex, yet utterly musical twists and turns that culminate in a massive atmospheric guitar breakdown, evoking the glory days of Sasha & Digweed without feeling forced or nostalgic.
With a debut like "Saving/Lucid", Medicinne quickly marks their place in the vast world of progressive tech house. Their combination of intelligent sound design and intricate musical details makes them a duo to watch in 2014.
Beatport Release: March 4, 2014
Dimitri Kechagias review: The must always check record label Academik records returns with two awesome productions by the very talented Medicine aka Arcader (Definitive, Academik) and deep tech DJ, Allen Tagle called Saving / Lucid that will be praised and supported from all the big guns in the industry and with a reason of course. Saving is such a funky groover that will immediately lock you in its groove and will be super hard to resist it and not start tapping your feet or moving and shaking your body. It combines deep funky basslines, techy chunky groovy housey beats, chopped vocal samples, guitar licks, white noises, atmospheric strings and excellent combination of sound layers that create the perfect feel club atmosphere. Lucid on the other hand is deep bouncy number with brooding moody basslines, techy chunky playful beats, cool little synths here and there while nearly the breakdown starts a very emotional dreamy synthy theme that transforms the dark beginning into something more inspiring and very amazing as well. The breakdown is quite tripped out with guitar riffs that add that rock edge to the track along with the more mesmerising sounds. The climax is a wonderful colourful sonic journey that will hypnotise you instantly and even put you in that special state of trance that music guide your body and senses and you feel unable to react or resist. Its one of those tracks that wide variety of djs will adopt for their sets. If you want some eclectic touch in your deep house sets don't forget to check always Academik records. Love IT
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