The latest offering from Madloch's Sound Avenue imprint finds the label showcasing new interpretations of Mariner + Domingo's 'Inertia'. Released in September of last year and played by Sebastian Leger and Tim Green, the two-track showcase proved to be one of the defining releases in what was a standout year for the American duo. Now bringing new life to the well-received EP, Sound Avenue invites Powel, Tristan Case and Tom Barlow and Orange and Indigo to re-imagine the tracks for 2022.
Returning to the label and providing the lone interpretation of 'I Still Remember' is Powel. With a career that now spans over a decade, Berlin based artist Powel has continued to delight organic house aficionados with his releases via All Day I Dream, Anjunadeep and more. As a favourite of the genre's tastemakers, Powel made his Sound Avenue debut in 2019 with a gorgeous rendition of 'Pearl' by Paula OS. A groovy yet impassioned take on the track that earned praise from Eelke Kleijn, Nick Warren, Modd, Roy Rosenfeld and Sasha. Now following the release of his latest Do Not Sit On The Furniture vehicle 'Back To The Beginnings', Powel returns to Sound Avenue with a heartfelt interpretation of 'I Still Remember'. Pitched somewhere comfortably between dreamy reverie and groovy bliss, it's a version equally at home above a daytime dance floor or sitting in the emotional sweet spot of an end of the night scenario. Captivating and poignant in equal measure, it's playful nature only furthers Powel's uncanny ability to achieve natural elegance and tasteful patience through his music.
Providing the first interpretation for 'Inertia' are Tristan Case and Tom Barlow. Renowned for his dreamy yet reassuringly tough and beautifully balanced approach to deep house, UK born, Australia based artist Tristan Case has carved out a sound all his own. From his 2020 debut on Do Not Sit On The Furniture to more recent offerings via Flug Lab, onedotsixtwo and UGENIUS Music, the Sydney resident has enjoyed a three-year creative swell. This inventive period also yielded his Sound Avenue debut, with a contribution to the label's popular 'Correlation' series landing in April of last year. Also finding a home on the label affiliate 3rd Avenue, Tristan now returns to Sound Avenue alongside fellow Sydney resident Tom Barlow for a spirited take on 'Inertia'. Having collaborated twice previously, the creative synergy between Tristan and Tom continues to grow, as the duo crafts a remix that is sure to send people home with a smile. Gentle flutters build and atmospheres emerge across a warm voluptuous groove and trails of bubbly sonics, before a widescreen, cinematic style break ultimately seals its brilliance. It's this tasteful amalgamation of grandiose themes which proves most captivating perhaps, touching the listener with moments of hope and inspiration, before segueing into a finale of buoyant beats, organic percussion and fragmented themes.
The release concludes with Orange and Indigo making his label debut and providing the second and final interpretation of 'Inertia'. Based in Australia and formerly known as Khetouin, the Sydney resident first made waves by winning 3rd Avenue's Choon remix competition in 2018, a production which eventually led to an appearance on Sound Avenue's popular 'Correlation' series in 2019. 2020 saw the birth of Orange and Indigo however, setting the course for a new organic journey which has yielded standout offerings via 3rd Avenue, RYNTH and The Purr. Now making his Sound Avenue debut as Orange and Indigo, the Australian artist provides a gorgeous take on 'Inertia' to close the release out in style. Warm and undeniably organic; its pulsating low end, balmy effects and heavenly sonics work in perfect harmonic unison. A blissful centrepiece sits at the heart of the journey, highlighted by choir-like phrases and hazy motifs, which perfectly set the stage for a transcendent finale. A heady interpretation from Orange and Indigo, which rounds out an excellent remix edition for Mariner + Domingo's 'Inertia'.
Written by Mitch Alexander |
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released May 30, 2022
