Above & Beyond return to the dance floor with ‘Tranquility Base Vol. 1’, a collection of five heavy-hitting club records, calling back to their instrumental roots.
The GRAMMY-nominated founders of Anjunabeats have been quiet of late. Following six months of studio hibernation after their sold-out Group Therapy 500 celebrations at Banc of California Stadium last October, Jono, Paavo and Tony have been busy working on their next extended project. ??This April, they make their return to the dance floor, with two sold-out shows for Printworks London’s closing season, and a love letter to their instrumental club past: the launch of the ‘Tranquility Base EP’ series.
Above & Beyond’s Tranquility Base alias was revered for its contribution to the trance genre, including iconic records such as ‘Surrender’, ‘Oceanic’ and ‘Razorfish’. The ‘Tranquility Base EP’ series showcases the current instrumental records firmly lodged in Jono, Paavo and Tony’s record boxes.
Above & Beyond’s ‘Angry JP8’, the electro-edged lead single off ‘Tranquility Base Vol. 1 is out now, with the full EP arriving May 25.
Above & Beyond will headline The Gorge Amphitheatre on July 21-23 for the biggest iteration yet of their Group Therapy Weekender festival, alongside label stars from Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep and Reflections. Tickets are on sale now (aboveandbeyond.nu/gtw).
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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"]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"]Radio Friendly[/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"] Above & Beyond - Angry JP8[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Above & Beyond are back with another super exciting forward thinking instrumental festival friendly club trancer that combines various electronic music styles for the ultimate dance experience. Angry JP8 is a powerful club stormer with punchy basslines, thumping kicks, bouncy grooves and stomping percussion while on the two breaks the track goes full on playful and body shaking electro with mouthwatering dramatic synths, chopped vocals and mysterious intriguing atmosphere. The main section is super energetic ready to crush and burn and explode out of any proportions particularly after the second breakdown in the mainstage style final segment. With cool effects, vocal chops, percussive melodies and aggressive synths the track manages to keep your ears hooked wondering what is coming next as the track continuously unfolds new elements and sounds. Looking forward for the rest of the tracks of the top Tranquility Base Vol. 1 [/content]
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