The first of two EPs to be taken from his iTunes #1 dance album Anjunabeats Worldwide 08, Oliver Smith continues his prolific studio streak with the release of ‘Atacama’, ‘Foundation’ and ‘Over You’.
A two day celebration with 23,000 people set against the dramatic landscape of The Gorge in Washington State. A #3 US Billboard Album with Above & Beyond. Festival stages worldwide including Electric Daisy Carnival, Electric Zoo and Tomorrowland. The Anjuna brand is stronger than ever, capturing hearts worldwide. A permanent fixture in the Anjunabeats calendar, the Anjunabeats Worldwide compilation series has brought us extended musical journeys from the minds of Mat Zo, Arty, ilan Bluestone, Jason Ross, Grum and more. With his star burning brighter than ever before, Oliver Smith steps behind the decks for the next chapter in this legendary mix series.
The first signing made by Above & Beyond to the label back in 2000, Olie has been responsible for countless catalogue classics including ‘White’, ‘Northern Lights’ and ‘Pressure’. Yet the last 18 months have seen the U.K. based producer strike gold with a series of mesmerizing progressive and trance releases, finding support from the likes of Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, David Guetta, Ferry Corsten and Sander van Doorn. Following an inspired set under the stars at The Gorge Amphitheater last September during Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 250 festival, Olie now takes charge of curating Anjunabeats Worldwide 08.
Featuring 17 exclusive tracks, our latest Worldwide adventure showcases the full breadth and range of Oliver Smith, including 9 exclusive originals, a collaboration with Above & Beyond Acoustic vocalist Natalie Holmes and the revival of his deep alias, Meramek. Worldwide 08 also welcomes Audien and Mat Zo back to their ancestral home at Anjunabeats plus new contributions from label stalwarts Kyau & Albert and Nitrous Oxide. 2018 heavy-hitters ilan Bluestone, Sunny Lax, Genix and Spencer Brown complete the journey in emphatic fashion.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Oliver Smith is definitely go through his very best period in his long career in trance music. His Anjunabeats Worldwide 08 compilation is a sign of his growing popularity and this EP includes just 3 of his fresh tunes included in the must have compilation. Foundation is the more dreamy and melodic perfect to use in the first moments of your DJ set to add warmth and calmness. The breakdown allows the simple melody to come to the open followed by powerful in your face drop packed with massive epic synths, melancholic themes and touching strings. Over You employs powerful thumping basslines, chunky electro grooves and great little vocal snippet leading to the sparkling breakdown with that classic Anjunabeats style melody leading to the ferocious high octane climax. Atacama is powerful and in your face with massive driving basslines, punchy drums and superb melody that sounds very simple but can easily crawl under your skin. Sweet piano chords in the breakdown calm the senses and slowly the build up raises the tension leading the proceedings to the heavy raw and totally unstoppable climax along with cool shouting vocal to add harmony and create that celebratory atmosphere. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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