With its reputation as one of the Trance scene's leading labels, Lange Recordings has reached a milestone seldom seen in modern times - 200 releases, and to celebrate, six of this iconic label's most prolific producers have combined in a two-track release showcasing exactly why Lange Recordings continues to innovate and surprise...
First up, Trance legend and label head-honcho Lange draws on the proven talents of Finnish genius Tempo Giusto and Scottish label A&R Stephen Kirkwood in the appropriately titled 'Jackhammer'. Exploring the deeper, rolling Trance sound that these three producers have increasingly been championing of late, 'Jackhammer' merges the trio's respective expertise with an intricate, pulsing melody chugging alongside flexing, chopped bass and twisted, effortlessly-layered FX. Beautifully complex and seamless - 'Jackhammer' pulls together these leading producer's abilities in a tour-de-force of production wizardry.
As the second and final offering on this seminal release, three other leading lights from the Lange Recordings family combine, merging their collective ear for epic atmospherics, resonate melodies and hands-in-the-air euphoria. Label veteran Johnny Yono brings his renowned energy alongside fellow US Trance luminary Monoverse and the instantly recognisable sound of Canadian, Somna - a combination which sees the end product, ‘Hijackers', smoothly bringing together these groundbreaking producer’s styles to result in a perfectly proportioned display of tech driven, grinding Trance with an epic lead melody.
Dimitri Kechagias review: Absolutely amazing release celebrates the 200th releases for Lange recordings. The most lovable dj on earth Dj Lange does what he knows best in his label that stands out from the rest. The idea to combine the forces of the producers in 2 tracks rather than releasing each one of them their own track sounds very exciting and intriguing for our imagination. First is Lange, Tempo Giusto & Stephen Kirkwood for the track Jackhammer. If you think that sometimes the title of the tracks describes exactly the content this track is one of these moments that one title says it all. Dynamic big room tech trance madness with tribal grooves, great percussion, intelligent arrangement and fantastic melody that is dark and sinister but has uplifting effect along with the vocal snippets and the whole shinning production that bang you hard and tough for sure. The three top USA based names Johnny Yono, Monoverse & Somna give us the magnificent Hijackers. The result of their common hard work is an excellent slice of thumping beats, aggressive electro basslines, female vocal snippets and brilliant breakdown with warm strings, piano melody to die for and epic anthemic synthy hook that will explode out of proportion and will drive the clubbers out of their heads. The climax is more dark and tech but still very in your face particularly when the top synthy riff comes for the final closing sequence. Two tracks that explains why Lange recordings reach the 200th release! #PureGold Love IT
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