Grammy-nominated DJ, producer and Sirup Music label boss Maurizio Colella aka EDX is kicking off the festival season with an all new and fresh Hit single. DESIRE is a beauty- and powerful Pop meets Dance song, featuring Australia based singer/songwriter Jess Ball on vocal duties.
EDX once again satisfies the needs of music enthusiasts with his world-famous signature sound, a sophisticated entanglement of beat-driven grooves and melodic soundscapes, perfectly rounded off with emotionally profound lyrics.
Following his previously released club anthem "Cobalt", this one is bound to make some serious noise on worldwide dance floors and beyond.
Something called desire... it offers anything but help.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]EDX, a renowned figure in the global house music scene, continues to push boundaries with his latest single "Desire." This track marks a slight departure from his recent club-centric productions, pivoting towards an upfront vocal house vibe with pop dance crossover appeal. Delving deeper into its technical intricacies, "Desire" showcases EDX's mastery in music production, blending traditional and contemporary elements seamlessly. The track kicks off with energetic, pulsating basslines crafted using sidechain compression techniques to create a dynamic interplay between the bass and the thumping kick drums. The kicks themselves are meticulously layered, combining punchy 909 samples with subtle sub-bass layers to achieve both clarity and depth in the low-end spectrum. Dynamic percussion elements, including crisp hi-hats and snappy claps, are placed strategically to maintain rhythmic drive. EDX employs intricate groove quantization to give the percussion a humanized, natural feel, enhancing the track's danceability. The melodic framework is enriched with melodramatic string arrangements, likely synthesized with virtual instruments that emulate orchestral textures. Dark, synthy melodies weave through the composition, crafted using analog emulation plugins that give them a warm, vintage character. The moody soundscapes are achieved through creative use of reverb and delay effects, adding spatial depth and emotional resonance. Jess Ball's vocals are a standout feature, captured with high-fidelity condenser microphones to preserve the nuances of her unique timbre. Her infectious lyrics are supported by precise vocal processing, including EQ, compression, and subtle pitch correction to maintain naturalness while ensuring clarity in the mix. The track’s 127 BPM tempo aligns perfectly with melodic house and techno sensibilities, allowing for seamless integration into DJ sets. Its arrangement is meticulously structured, with tension-building breakdowns, euphoric drops, and smooth transitions facilitated by automation of filters and effects. Already climbing the charts, "Desire" is poised to be a definitive summer anthem, a testament to EDX’s technical prowess and artistic vision. #PureGold #LoveIT [/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
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