Daniel Wanrooy, Re:Locate & Simon Anthony team up for the stunning melodic house & techno track, 'Veil,' out now on Avanti. Expect intricate layers, driving beats, and an immersive atmosphere. Essential listening!
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Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[item value="10"]Daniel Wanrooy, Re:Locate & Simon Anthony - Veil[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The track "Veil" emerges as a masterpiece forged through the collaboration of three legendary artists: Daniel Wanrooy, Re:Locate, and Simon Anthony. This dark and atmospheric progressive anthem is crafted meticulously, embodying both technical sophistication and emotional depth. The original mix is set at a driving tempo of 130 BPM, creating an immediate sense of urgency and energy. The backbone of the track lies in its pulsating basslines, crafted using layered sub-bass techniques combined with mid-range harmonic elements to provide both depth and clarity. The energetic kicks are produced with precision, utilizing a blend of analog and digital processing to achieve a punchy, yet warm texture that cuts seamlessly through the mix. Electrotouched synths add a futuristic dimension, achieved through complex modulation techniques and layering. The use of detuned saw waves processed with chorus and reverb effects generates a wide stereo field, enhancing the track’s atmospheric qualities. Exotic vocal chops are another standout feature, manipulated with granular synthesis and pitch-shifting for a haunting, ethereal effect. These elements are meticulously side-chained to the kick, ensuring rhythmic cohesion and dynamic movement throughout the composition. The arrangement is expertly designed to maintain a moody, melancholic, and mysterious vibe. The breakdown section serves as the emotional core, where cool bell melodies emerge, crafted using FM synthesis for a crystalline, resonant tone. These melodies are supported by lush, evolving pads and arpeggiated synth lines that build tension gradually. The build-up employs advanced automation techniques, modulating filter cutoffs, reverb decay, and delay feedback to heighten anticipation before the track reaches its anthemic climax—ensuring a euphoric response from club-goers. In contrast, Christopher Vassillakis offers a hypnotic reinterpretation in his deep progressive version. His remix maintains the essence of the original while infusing his signature progressive trance sound. The production leans heavily on smooth, immersive textures achieved through sustained pads, subtle atmospheric FX, and rolling basslines that glide gracefully beneath the surface. Vassillakis employs reverb-drenched percussions and finely tuned delay effects to create a spacious, traveling atmosphere. His remix structure focuses on gradual evolution rather than abrupt changes, utilizing progressive layering techniques where elements are subtly introduced and withdrawn, guiding the listener through an emotional journey. The remix showcases excellent use of the original’s melodic motifs, reimagined with lush synthscapes and deeper harmonic progressions, creating an immersive and anthemic experience. Both versions of "Veil" stand as testaments to outstanding production craftsmanship, offering club DJs and progressive enthusiasts two must-play anthems enriched with pure sonic gold. #LoveIT [/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item][item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
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[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
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[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/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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