Rabiee Ahmad & Sebastian Blanco make their debut on UV Noir
Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[item value="10"]Rabiee Ahmad, Sebastian Blanco - Fabricated Truth / False Evidence [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]UV Noir continues to define the cutting edge of upfront house music, consistently elevating progressive house sets with innovative soundscapes. The latest EP by Rabiee Ahmad and Sebastian Blanco, "Fabricated Truth / False Evidence," stands as a testament to their meticulous production prowess and deep understanding of progressive house dynamics. "Fabricated Truth" operates at a steady 122 BPM, crafted as a dark, moody, peak-time progressive house anthem. The foundation is set with superb tribal house percussion, featuring intricately layered congas and shakers that create a hypnotic rhythmic bed. The energetic basslines are sculpted with precision, employing sidechain compression techniques to ensure they pulse dynamically with the thumping kicks. These kicks are processed with subtle saturation to enhance their punch without overwhelming the mix. A distinctive element is the incorporation of Middle Eastern-influenced melodies, woven through modal scales that evoke an exotic, mysterious aura. The dark synths, primarily analog-inspired, are modulated with LFOs and filter automation to add evolving textures throughout the track. In the background, a heavily distorted spoken vocal sample adds an atmospheric layer of fear and enigma, processed with granular synthesis and reverb to blur its intelligibility, enhancing the track’s mystique. On the flip side, "False Evidence" accelerates slightly to 123 BPM, embodying the essence of a classic progressive house banger. The track features robust, chunky basslines crafted with layered synths and tight EQing to maintain clarity. The thumping kicks are tuned precisely to the key of the track, ensuring harmonic cohesion. Percussion elements are crisp, with high-frequency shakers and claps providing rhythmic sparkle. The melodic framework is adorned with cool, dark synths and melancholic string pads, adding emotional depth. The breakdown section shifts to a more ethereal, dreamy atmosphere, utilizing reverb-drenched pads and filtered synth swells. This section introduces a motivating synth hook, designed with a combination of arpeggiation and gradual filter sweeps to build tension. The progression is meticulously automated to crescendo into a powerful climax, where all elements converge with explosive energy. This EP exemplifies progressive house as it should be—rich in texture, dynamic in flow, and emotionally resonant. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item][item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
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[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[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]
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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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