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Progressive Review: JES - Ghost (ZOYA Remix) out on Black Hole Recordings

 


Songs are seemingly now more than ever just passing through. They can rule the world for a heartbeat and then seemingly vanish, rarely to be heard again. “Ghost,” by Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and DJ, JES, is different.

“Ghost” has dwelled in the charts and clubs for over a decade and has lived up to its title by making its presence felt long after it has passed. It gets into your heart, under your skin, and into your head in a way few songs seem to and won’t let go.


Leading off with one of the definitive vocal performances in electronic music and the simple words “I was a Ghost before you came,” the song conjures fierce worlds of hope and determination. It leads us through the dark and lonely places we all go, and come back stronger for having visited. The enduring lyrics speak today with the same force they did when it was first released.

“Ghost” has been re-imagined numerous times with many notable remixes and releases. This latest re-work comes from Bulgarian Progressive savant ZOYA, who brings an undoubted flare and bubbling groove. Retaining all the emotion and sentiment of the original, ZOYA's inspired production skills have resulted in a beautiful, melodic, flowing rendition of a classic that will have you dancing into the sunset one more time.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]JES - Ghost (ZOYA Remix) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]When a song is truly beautiful and exceptional then you get many remixes through the years as the track manage to speak to the hearts and communicate with those that know it already but also to the new audience that discover the track with the new remix. The outstanding JES is back with her eternal classic Ghost with the beloved ZOYA on remix duties. ZOYA has build great reputation with her melodic house/deep progressive tracks released lately on Black Hole Recordings. Her remix of course respects the indie dance vibe of the original by adding upon the deep pounding basslines, thumping drums, chunky grooves and hypnotic atmosphere some brilliant guitar riffs and melodramatic strings in the breakdown to highlight the emotional depth of the track. The result is an attractive remix that will get many plays particularly in the summer holiday resorts as it has that magical balearic feel. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
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[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
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[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"]Vocals & lyrics[/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]
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