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Tilt - The World Doesn\'t Know [Lost Language]

23:00 - July 26, 2004

by Nick P

Tilt have always been known for spirited club music and their production smarts. However, after some personnel change, will the same wonderful sound they've brought in the past still shine through?

Tilt have been around for quite a long time. Their 1995 smash "I Dream" was a massive track and a breakout hit for the duo. Recently, Andy Moor has taken the place of the veteran John Graham who was one of the founding members of Tilt. This new single for the Lost Language label brings us two tracks that have already met some acclaim from DJ's around the world.

:: Tilt - World Doesn't Know / I Know You're Afraid
:: Lost Language
:: LOST 036

The A-Side track brings us 'World Doesn't Know'. This track begins with a standard 4/4 kick, with some funky drum elements surrounding. Some bits of vocal samples slowly drift in, very similarly to the Kamui track recently reviewed on i:Vibes. Soon, a few bits of synth with heavy delay appear, before multiplying amid heavy delay. The bassline comes in concurrently, with a very 'slippery' sound to it. The swirling effect of the delay on the plucked sounding lead combined with other atmospheric elements produce a very nice atmospheric sound. This sound sticks for pretty much the rest of the track, with occasional breakdowns for the bassline, which gets tweaked pretty heavily with distortion and some filtering. The re-build that follows is solid, and helps the main hook, which begins to tire and lose some its emphasis at this point. Five minutes in and you've really heard all there is to hear, and while it is a fine track, it lacks the variety to justify its length, as it clocks in at an epic 10:23. However, any competent DJ will be able to correct this shortcoming, and it shouldn't hurt its dance floor impact.

The B-side, "I Know You're Afraid" begins with similarly progressive drum elements, and with a very strong sounding analogue synth that warbles its way slowly on over the drums. The drum track bears a resemblance to that of Ulrich Schnauss' "On My Own". As the drums build and then fade out, the sample that the track takes it name from comes in over some sci-fi sounding effects. The sample has a very b-movie quality to it, and is perhaps not the best of choices, but the ringing noises in the background are a nice touch. Slowly the analogue synth that has been present the whole time begins to rise, as a higher pitched, arpeggiating synth is introduced. Things continue to move slowly, until a stringy-sounding pad comes over the top of all these elements, and is flanked by the arpeggiating synths as the track builds to its climax. This track has some interesting elements, however, they aren't fully enough developed to maintain the listeners interest. A decent track, but lacking in the powerful hook that saves the A-side, and damned by slow pacing.

Conclusion:
"The World Doesn't Know" has an excellent hook exploited by two very competent and experience producers, however, in its present incarnation its simply too long. Be that as it may, it is still a powerful atmospheric piece of music. The B-side is an interesting diversion but doesn't hold its own, especially in comparison to the strong offering presented on the front of the vinyl, which is where this record will receive the vast majority of plays.