With releases across the Armada spectrum, Nate Raubenheimer - he who proclaimed that 'Music is More than Mathematics' - is back on A State of Trance. Catching audiences in action-packed crossfire, the classic trance sound from South Africa's number one DJ is boosted by elements of dubstep's robo combat, taking breath with a mixture of tantalising voodoo and the captivatingly orchestral, and carrying both a lightness of touch while waging blood and thunder. "Everything he touches turns to musical gold" says Armin van Buuren: with this voyage through the 'Valley...', it's easy to see why.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Ethnic Vocals[/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
[item value="10"]Protoculture - Valley Of The Red Gods[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]One of the most beloved and most consistent talent is Protoculture. Everything he unleashes is just magic that any trancer wants to be part of and leave it till its last second. The same applies for his newest ASOT creation Valley Of The Red Gods. The track has excellent drum programming, thumping powerful basslines and most importantly incredible breakdown with cinematic sound design and magical sonic that includes brilliant ethnic vocal that seems to work like a treat and elevate the track one level higher. The climax follows the cracking solid and stomping big room direction rich with vibrant synthy stabs that ensure to uplift the crowd. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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