UV launches the Retrospection Series, breathing new life into some of progressive house’s classics from the past. John Creamer and Stephane K’s ‘I Wish You Were Here’ is the first release of the series, featuring support from Nick Warren and Hernan Cattaneo at the Loveland Festival in the Netherlands and Nick Warren at Balance in Croatia.
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[item value="10"]John Creamer & Stephane K - I Wish You Were Here (Paul Thomas & Das Pharaoh Remixes) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The latest UV release presents a masterclass in progressive house craftsmanship, revitalizing a classic with remarkable technical precision and production finesse. John Creamer & Stephane K’s iconic track “I Wish You Were Here” receives a state-of-the-art reimagining by Paul Thomas and Das Pharaoh, each delivering remixes that reflect why progressive house enthusiasts hold this record in high esteem. Both interpretations stay around 123 BPM, aligning perfectly with the genre’s sweet spot for groove and immersion. Paul Thomas’ remix exemplifies deep, melodic progression: its low-end features a meticulously engineered, thumping bassline layered with chunky drum programming and subtle percussive textures that build tension without cluttering the mix. The haunting original vocal is artfully processed—chopped, filtered, and layered to generate a hypnotic, almost cinematic atmosphere. The breakdown section showcases lush sound design, with warm analog-inspired synths, bell-like melodic phrases, and spatial effects that give the track a rich stereo field, creating a moment of suspension before the rhythm re-engages. Das Pharaoh’s remix takes a more peak-time, main-room approach, demonstrating a tighter rhythmic structure and a polished, high-energy mixdown. The basslines are heavier and more percussive, supported by crisp, pounding drums that cut through the mix with precision. His sound design leans into hypnotic arpeggios and soaring pads, creating an expansive auditory landscape. The breakdown, where the vocal takes center stage, is a moment of introspective release, skillfully enhanced by reverb tails and delay effects that swell into a powerful drop. The return of the beat delivers a euphoric climax, engineered to captivate dancefloors during prime-time sets. For progressive house aficionados, these remixes embody why the genre is so revered: an artful balance of atmosphere and groove, meticulous layering, and a production approach that rewards both emotional immersion and technical appreciation. This release not only respects the legacy of the original but elevates it into the contemporary arena with #PureGold execution. Love IT[/content]
[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item][item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[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]
[item value="10"]Vocals & lyrics[/item]
[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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