Artette – Marina

Label: Apollo
Catalog#: APOLLO1310
Release date: 28-03-2013
Source: WEB
Format: MP3
Quality: 320 kbps
Size: 74 mb
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno, Deep Techno, Tech House, Electronic

Tracklist:
1. Marina (3:14)
2. Marina [nikosf. Deeper Meaning Remix] (8:35)
3. Marina [Nadja Lind Remix] (6:55)
4. Marina [Loz Goddard Remix] (7:28)
5. Marina [Adverb Remix] (6:58)

Liverpool resident, Artette has forged a considerable reputation for producing a blend of texture, atmosphere and melodic ambience, ably illustrated in his track “Marina”, for the “Skylab – 2013 Spring 2012” compilation and for the 2011 palindrome entitled “Ettetra” EP, both on Apollo. Furthermore, as head of the Etoka imprint, Artette has advanced the causes of deep house, electronica and downtempo with a host of impressive releases and eye-catching artwork. With the origins of Artette’s track unknown, serendipitous themes are kept in tact with Proton’s very own AandR guru, Marina Gerardi, expertly drawing together four fine exponents of their craft from across Europe to take on remix duties of “Marina”. Greek producer, nikosf. has always felt an affinity with “the sounds of nature” which, in turn, provide the essence of his production process. With work on the Ready Mix, Lowezone and Etoka imprints, nikosf.’s work for Apollo has already seen him remix Artette’s “Day Three” in 2011. Turning his thoughts to ” Marina”, attention is immediately drawn to Nikos’ effort with its metronomic 4/4 rhythm, straight house hi-hats and deep percussive elements. A strong but subtle lead line sits perfectly across proceedings adding yet another dimension to Artette’s original. Nadja Lind has a huge body of work behind her. With some 350 Beatport production credits to her name since 2007, on the likes of Gastspiel, Evolved and Doppelgaenger, the hard-working German is also half of the renowned, Klartraum project with Helmut Ebritsch. Together, the duo run the LucidFlow imprint whose catalogue is brim full of talent and supported by the world’s finest DJs in the shape of Hernan Cattaneo, Estroe and Silicone Soul. Remixing Artette, Nadja Lind’s lazy beats and grooves act as a perfect backdrop for layers of ambient field recordings to be blended into their rhythmic counterparts. These then expertly develop into a clever vocal loop, reprised throughout, to produce an impressive new interpretation of “Marina”. Loz Goddard has made a splash in the world of deep house in 2012. A clutch of releases on Oversized X, C! Boutique and 5 and Dime have seen the Cheshire based UK producer achieve considerable success in a short period of time. A remix of Alvaro Hylander’s “Stop” and the forthcoming “Frame of Mind” EP for Apollo have further enhanced the Mancunian’s reputation. Schooled in the art of drums and the essentials of rhythmic programming, such skills are immediately apparent in Goddard’s remix of “Marina”. Full of vibrant energy and floor-shaking rhythm, this is an epic and innovative interpretation as Artette’s original elements entwine themselves seamlessly with Goddard’s rhythmic underpinnings. Based in the sun-drenched island of Tenerife in the Canaries, Florian Traian, producing as Adverb, is an artist that prefers to shun the limelight. The rhetorical question, “how deep can you go?” encapsulates the Spaniard’s production philosophy in one simple statement. A regular contributor to Etoka records, Adverb confirms his deep house sensibilities with a cavernous beat, enhanced with a strong 808 clap and subtly tuned percussive elements that provide an anchor for a rippling arpeggio and pitched vocal loop to emerge as the track progresses. With Artette’s sustained pads providing even greater depth, Adverb’s skill is in full evidence. Artette’s original and a quartet of remixes from Europe’s finest has turned “Marina” in to the star of the show. Directed by Jay Epoch AandR by Marina Gerardi Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Ben Mautner Text by James Warren