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After ‘Komodo’ & ‘Lizard’, ‘Iguana’ was the third in Italian maestro / scene pioneer Mauro Picotto’s turn-of-the-millennium ‘reptile trilogy’. It’s also one that’s held a unique position in the mind of Mark Sherry, with his epic, thirty-track-strong second artist album ‘TH3RTY’ providing the perfect platform with which to pay homage.
Indeed, Mark carved out a full section of ‘TH3RTY’ to ‘remix-recognise’ some of the tracks most influential to his sound, with his rework of Westbam’s ‘Wizards Of The Sonic’ leading the charge in January. As spring rolls in, Sherry’s channelled plenty of Picotto’s tech-trance spirit into the TH3RTY remix’s forging drums, blistering snares, offbeat bass and technotic percussion. As its “get this place” battle cry builds, and the floor-havoc unfolds, Mark unloads ‘Iguana’s KISS-the-sky mainline, delivering the mix its coup-de-grace club moment.
With Mark’s Outburst label lighting its tenth candle this month, and none other than Mauro himself hailing the TH3RTY version as his “favourite remix of the track ever”, there’s never been a better time to get yourself an ‘Iguana’! Find it through all good music streaming and sales channels here!
Tracklist
01. Mauro Picotto - Iguana (Mark Sherry's TH3RTY Remix) (Original Mix)
02. Mauro Picotto - Iguana (Mark Sherry's TH3RTY Remix) (Extended Mix)
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Summary
Mark Sherry’s TH3RTY Remix of Mauro Picotto’s iconic "Iguana" is an electrifying reimagining that pulsates with tech-trance vigor. Sherry meticulously channels Picotto’s original spirit, infusing it with modern production techniques and high-octane energy that’s primed for today’s dance floors. The remix operates at a blistering 140 BPM, anchoring itself firmly within the tech-trance spectrum. The foundation is laid with forging drums that are both punchy and precise, crafted using layered kick samples processed through analog compressors to achieve a dynamic, club-ready thump. Sherry employs blistering snares, programmed with tight reverb tails to enhance their sharpness, creating rhythmic crescendos that elevate the track’s momentum. The offbeat bassline is a standout element, a nod to classic tech-trance motifs, but refined with modern sound design tools—likely synthesized using virtual analog plugins and enriched with sidechain compression to create that characteristic pump against the kick drum. The ‘technotic’ percussion elements introduce intricate hi-hat shuffles and metallic hits, processed with stereo imaging techniques to give the track a wide, immersive soundstage. As the remix builds toward its peak, the iconic "get this place" vocal sample acts as a battle cry, seamlessly integrated through pitch shifting and delay effects to maintain its raw edge while fitting the track’s tempo. Sherry masterfully constructs tension through a euphoric breakdown, where reverb-drenched synth pads and a gradually filtered melody lift the energy skyward. The climax is where the remix truly delivers its coup-de-grace. Sherry unleashes ‘Iguana’s unmistakable KISS-the-sky mainline—reengineered with modern synth patches that combine supersaw layers and harmonic distortion for added grit and brightness. The bass-heavy drop that follows is rough, raw, and designed to dominate large sound systems, with sub-bass frequencies meticulously EQ’ed to avoid muddiness while maximizing impact. Mark Sherry’s TH3RTY Remix of "Iguana" is more than just a tribute; it’s a technical tour de force that blends nostalgic elements with cutting-edge production. It’s a 140 BPM tech-trance anthem with Teutonic basslines, pounding drums, euphoric breakdowns, and a raw, bass-heavy climax that’s pure gold on the dance floor. #PureGold #LoveIt10.0
Beat and Rhythm10
Basslines and Groove10
Melody 10
Synths 10
Breakdown10
Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10
Intensity, Drive and Energy10
Sound-design and Arrangement10
Overall Atmosphere10
Goosebumps / Shivers moments10
Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10
Originality and Inventiveness10
Radio Friendly10
Vocals & lyrics10
You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10
It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10
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