Tracklist
01: John O'Callaghan ‘Pebble Beach’ (Peaceful Mix)
02: John O'Callaghan ‘Pebble Beach’ (Original Mix)
03: John O'Callaghan ‘Pebble Beach’ (Extended Mix)
In our current times, we’re all after a bit of reassurance … That John O’Callaghan would start the year with anything other than a gift of track, well, naturally, none needed there! It’s a melodically framed number, the tone of which casts a longing eye at seasons to come. No concerns either about it being anything but the worthiest of follow-ups to his stellar 2023 output (‘Impulse Barrier’, ‘Power Of Now’ and ‘Reality’). No, we’re talking a broader type of assurance here … and that’s something ‘Pebble Beach’ is ready to deliver by the (bucket and) spade-full.
“Don’t worry, everything’s going to be okay … here at Pebble Beach” refrains the track, and backed by JOC’s transcendental pads, swimming chords and halcyon melodies, it more than makes the case. As the break’s lightly plucked strings ebb and its synths start to flow however, John redirects its production to the sky.
In keeping with his most recent Subculture outing (the Sue McLaren/Paul Skelton collab ‘Power Of Now’), John’s added something diverse to the release’s make-up. Reconnecting with his chill side, he’s included a Peaceful Mix, which serves as an elegiac overture/outro to its Original and Extended versions.
Find the trail to ‘Pebble Beach’ here from today!
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]John O'Callaghan is considered as one of the most talented producers in the trance scene with midas touch turning into gold whatever he touches with his studio magic wand. Pebble Beach is not an exception in the great stream of top releases. The main extended mix is euphoric uplifting trance at its best with great nearly balearic style pulsating basslines, thumping drums, intense kicks and sharp melodies that beautifully build the tension towards the breakdown. With cool spoken vocal sample, airy pads, smooth piano chords and slowly arising swirling euphoric synthy leads that will drive into frenzy any trance fan who appreciates great melodies and outstanding sound design. The climax is solid and tight as it should be with mesmerizing synths, beautiful melodies and overall feel good sounds that relax you while you dance along. The peaceful mix is nearly 2 minutes dreamy chillin vibes with magical piano chords and cinematic strings perfect for those early morning Ibiza style sets. Instrumental feel good trance ready for summer festivals. See you in Pebble Beach! #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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[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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