V/A - SYNC:SAPHIR LP (english)
Syncopix and Jay Rome continue to build their brand new imprint Sync:Saphir with the release of their first album compilation, which is part of the Sync:Saphir LP project. Already released on vinyl, Henree's massive remix of Fun, Bionic1's surrealistic Love Maschine, Syncopix's string-ridden Smile, and Enei's bass-heavy Brick, are of course included in this fantastic, technically sound mix.
The remainder of the compilation is taken up by an octet of masterful, yet very different sounds by Edward Oberon, Heavy1, Joe Syntax, Mr. Sizef, Paul B, and Sobersoul, while Syncopix and Enei come rolling through with a second track for the album.
Mr. Sizef's 7 Tones of Melodic begin the mix with lush piano melodies, eventually leading to a more teched-out, tribal feel. Moog-like samples fill the backdrop creating a spectacular genesis to the mix.
Following Henree's Fun Remix and Enei's soul-deep Brick, Russian darkness mastermind, Paul B debuts on Sync:Saphir with Bayawak, a massive technical artwork, bringing together beautifying melodies and his signature techy, minimal sound.
Edward Oberon's Ain't It Funny comes rolling through next, sampling the techstep anthem, To Shape the Future alongside angelic vocals, warm basslines and instrumental riffs before label co-owner, Syncopix takes over with Epsilon Pegasi, a big tune with an uplifting intro alongside ambiance and a minimal but impactful song structure.
As we enter the second half of the compilation, Bionic1's sci-fi oriented Love Maschine makes its presence felt with its dancey, dark vibes, making for a phenomenal mix into Joe Syntax's Modern Games, a futuristic stepper loaded with tramens.
It would be no surprise that a duo of tracks from another world would lead to a Riot in Tokyo, produced by Heavy1.
Well-planted bass kicks lead to an almost dubstep-like body, increasing the tempo before wading into Enei's Right On. Melodic symphonies open to an uplifting vocal and minimal bassline.
The last two tracks of the mix, Sobersoul's To Love and Syncopix's Smile exhibit the masterful ability of these artists, combining ethereal melodies, sweeping arpeggios and vibes that were created for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.
V/A - SYNC:SAPHIR LP (german)
Stilistisch gesehen ist Drum and Bass so bunt wie nie zuvor. Auf der Sync:Saphir LP, einem Kooperationsprojekt der Labels Syncopix und Blu Saphir, werden nun fast alle dieser Farben abgebildet, ohne dabei den roten Faden zu verlieren.
Dieser liegt eindeutig auf konsequenter musikalischer Innovation und einem Höchstmaß an Qualität der Produktionen.
Versammelt wurden Titel zehn verschiedener Künstler wie u.a. Syncopix, Enei, Paul B oder Henree, die jeder für sich schon mehrfach auf den großen Labels der Szene in Erscheinung traten. Einmal angespielt, wird der Hörer von Sync:Saphir in ein Wechselbad der Gefühle katapultiert.
Er findet sich selbst im gleißenden Sonnenlicht des Polarmeers, bevor er schon beim nächsten Stück in einen dunklen Abgrund stürzt, aus dem ihm nur das Echo fallender Stalgmiten entgegenschallt.
Sync:Saphir ist eine Reise durch außergewöhnliche Musik, die durchweg zeigt, was im aktuellen State-of-the-art Drum and Bass möglich ist. Es ist ein Ausnahmealbum, das mit Leichtigkeit alle Genregrenzen und Konventionalität hinter sich lässt.
TRACKLISTING:
1.) MR. SIZEF - Seven Tones Of Romantic
2.) ELECTROSOUL SYSTEM - Fun ( HENREE RMX. )
3.) ENEI - Brick
4.) PAUL B - Bayawak
5.) EDWARD OBERON - Aint It Funny
6.) SYNCOPIX - Epsilon Pegassi
7.) BIONIC1 - Love Machine
8.) JOE SYNTAX - Modern Games
9.) HEAVY1 - Riot To Tokyo
10.) ENEI - Right On
11.) SOBERSOUL - To Love
12.) SYNCOPIX - Smile
DIGITAL RELEASE INCL. BONUS TRACKS
13.) EASTCOLORS - Beatz Connecting
14.) ENEI - Brick ( IMPLEX V.I.P )
15.) HEAVY1 - Drums Muted
16.) SYNCOPIX - Sputnix
RELEASE DATES: CD - 07.08.2010 / DIGITAL - 20.09.2010
SYNCOPIX - SMILE (3D VIDEO) BY HEIKO FRANZ
