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Unrelenting with his current studio output, ilan Bluestone continues to assert himself as one of the most creative producers on the scene with his first 3 track release, the "Big Ben EP".
Having rung out across Alexandra Palace during Above & Beyond's ABGT050 celebrations, "Big Ben" is ilan's most progressive track to date. Stripped back to a tasteful metronomic groove, reverberating bassline and chiming melodic hook, it has fast become one of the most anticipated Anjunabeats releases of 2014.
Living up to its name in typically euphoric style, "Elysian" carries all the signature traits of a Bluestone anthem. An emotive staccato lead, rich piano progression and unyielding pace form the basis for yet another peak time floor filler.
A tried and tested weapon in ilan's DJ sets over the last year, "Waves Of L.A" completes the EP in suitably uplifting fashion. Overflowing with characteristically plucky arps and cascading melodies, "Waves Of L.A." plunges you into a whirlpool of feel good vibes and summer sounds, just in time for the Miami music conference.
Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the biggest Anjunabeats and Above & Beyond discoveries is ilan Bluestone. He is such a gifted musician and he manage so easily and quickly in his career to establish his own very distinctive high quality sound that seems to move within and out of progressive house and trance. ilan Bluestone presents his newest babies that will grow up in digital collection into huge monster anthems. First of all is Above's & Beyond record of the week Big Ben. This top track has exactly what it takes to satisfy the widest possible amount of clubbers who are affected from house grooves and those who are simply trance followers for their whole life and nothing else. Groovy housey beats, driving basslines and nice synthy lead that create the nice euphoric rhythm and hook you instantly. The breakdown is very inspiring with Gregorian style vocals, Big Ben bell sounds and various mesmerising melodies that slowly and gradually lift you from the ground and can even make you cry when you feel those hairs stand still. The climax is progressive euphoria to the maximum with the enlightening synthy riff driving the crowd ballistic. The word beatport trance chart number 1 is written all over it! Elysian includes the distorted quite aggressive bassline as foundation while on top various colourful luscious melodies are added as well. The breakdown is pure magic with awesome piano melody that sets the tone nicely along with warm strings that create the cinematic atmosphere followed by the manic build up that will land us all on the euphoric hands in the air climax that nothing can stop the clubbers pleasure. You will demand more of the same that's for sure. Last but not least is Waves of L.A. It starts with quite epic melodramatic percussion that prepare us for something mindblowing. The main part is composed with electro infused basslines, pumping bouncy beats and euphoric colourful themes. The breakdown once again is where all the goodness of the track is hidden and slowly is revealed in front of you. Very emotional and mysterious start followed by uplifting euphoric synths with the word epic written from the first note till the last. His main melody though follows the USA EDM current sound that is epic and melancholic at the same time. We can call it bittersweet to be short! The climax is well conceived and I can imagine the crowds jumping, clapping and smiling letting everything go. Music that is inspired and inspires too! #PureClass #PureGold Love iT
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