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REVIEW: Various Artists - Anjunadeep 14 - The Selection out on Anjunadeep




Handpicked by curators James Grant & Jody Wisternoff, Anjunadeep 14 - The Selection hosts 6 highlights from the label’s annual compilation, featuring PROFF, Igor Garanin, Legato, Duke Boara, Nōpi and exclusive James and Jody remixes of Natascha Polké and LAR.

Kicking off the EP is a remix of Above & Beyond’s ‘Surge’ from Russian producers PROFF and Igor Garanin. First debuted during Above & Beyond’s ABGT500 Deep Set, PROFF and Igor Garanin add an organic house spin to the original, leading with an array of percussion and intricate countermelodies.

James Grant and Jody Wisternoff collaborate with British producer LEGATO on ‘Petals’. With releases on All Day I Dream, Eton Messy, When We Dip and Nightcolours, LEGATO demonstrates his distinctive style in his latest collaboration.

Duke Boara returns to Anjunadeep with ‘Woodwick Close’. Having first debuted on Anjunadeep 12, Duke Boara has since gone on to release his debut album ‘11am’ which has gained over 8 million streams and support on BBC Radio 1.

Anjunadeep welcomes Natascha Polké back to the label with a James Grant & Jody Wisternoff edit of ‘Loose Lips’. Natascha debuted on the label in 2022 with ‘Cranes’, a collaboration with Nils Hoffmann, and has had further releases on This Never Happened, Hive Music and Definition:Music. Leading with Natascha’s enchanting vocals, James and Jody stamp their mark with signature percussive-led rhythms and warm chords.

‘Freefly’ is the second collaborative cut on the EP, with Ukrainian producer Nōpi, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant. Nōpi first debuted on Anjunadeep in 2020 and has since gone on to release his outstanding four-track EP ‘Gray Cloud’ on the label.

Rounding off the EP is a Jody Wisternoff & James Grant remix of LAR ‘Collide’. Hailing from the UK, LAR debuted in 2021 with his release on Monstercat Silk and has since gone on to release on Colorize, Eton Messy and Zerothree.

Buy/Stream Anjunadeep 14: https://anjunadeep.co/deep14.oyd




Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]It's not a secret that Anjunadeep yearly compilation includes the very best in the deep melodic house and electronic music selections. The volume 14 is already out getting incredible reviews and topping the sales charts. The 6 tracks selection is an excellent showcase of the diamonds and pearls included in this must add in your collection timeless compilation. Above & Beyond’s ‘Surge’ remixed from Russian producers PROFF and Igor Garanin. Their version has organic deep melodic house elements with percussions, melodic synthy layers, cinematic strings and outstanding soundscapes associated with the two Russian talents. James Grant and Jody Wisternoff with LEGATO present the magical ‘Petals.’ With relaxing balearic house infusions is deep progressive full of nice sonic effects, ethereal female voices and trancy gated effects that will hypnotise the listeners for sure and recall Way out West tracks. Freefly’ with Nōpi, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant is  melodic dreamy breaks beauty that floats so nicely with all the natural warm sounds we all adore. Wisternoff & James Grant remix of LAR's  ‘Collide’ is moving on the dream progressive breaks that is smooth sensual and full of chopped voices and playful sonic invasions. Natascha Polké with the James Grant & Jody Wisternoff edit of ‘Loose Lips’is an excellent melodic organic beauty with warm piano chords, nostalgic romantic strings and excellent female vocals that merge exceptionally with the stunning beats. Lastly Duke Boara presents his exotic organic house full on great percussion, warm synths and guitar like licks Woodwick Close. It's one of those tracks that will be very tempting to press the repeat button many times. 6 examples of why Anjunadeep 14 is again the compilation of the year! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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