Hazem Beltagui makes two appearances on this EP, one as himself, and the other as ‘H4Z3’.
The difference in styles is immediately apparent — ‘Hyperion’ is a furious trance monster, while ‘Sticks & Stones’ will remind anyone of blue waters and refreshing summer days.
Dimitri Kechagias review: Future Sound Of Egypt Exelsior presents Hazem Beltagui's brand new anthems that will be adored and explored by thousands of fans worldwide. This top EP highlights the abilities and production skills that Hazem has gathered through the years and proves how much he mastered his profession. Hyperion as the spacey title suggests is the main big room mainstage track that you can expect Aly & Fila or Armin van Buuren playing in their peak time moment of their performances. His bassline is slick, dirty, greedy, aggressive and very punchy while the percussion has great rhythm and creates the needed groove to lock you in its world. He adds slowly variety of great soundlayers until to land on the breakdown where he goes for the blockbuster cinematic experience with huge orchestral symphonic style melodies and opera like voices in the breakdown and overall magnificent feeling that you are the king of the world behind the decks. His climax is full on and hands in the air really rough and aggressive with melodic substance and colourful euphoria that change your world and mood instantly. If you search for a memorable rave style synthy hook to blow you away don't look any further than this. On the other hand Sticks & Stones is a very beautiful melodic progressive trancer that is very deep and atmospheric with bubbly basslines, tribal grooves and warm cinematic strings. The blissful breakdown is decorated mainly with the melancholic piano that adds its esoteric magic. The climax is travelling, inspiring, relaxing, peaceful and balearic to the maximum. Just close your eyes and let the magic happen instantly. #PureGold Love it
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