While Can Costa might not be a highly recognisable name in today's EDM scene, Kosmas Epsilon should certainly grab your attention. With tracks on compilations by Nick Warren, Dave Seaman, Sasha, and supported by thousands of DJ's world-wide, Kosmas is undoubtedly a household name when it comes to Electronica. How does his latest collaboration with a relatively unknown Argentinian producer stand up?
If there's one radio station that stands out in my mind for continuously playing good music, its Proton Radio. Their relatively new label, Proton Music, has signed some of the most creative and innovative artists in the genre today, including Digital Witchcraft, Deepsky, Opencloud, and Chris Micali. Their latest addition, Kosmas Epsilon, is no exception to the rule; but how does his latest, and rather unknown producing partner hold up in the studio, and how did the German duo D-Nox & Beckers handle their remix duties?
Original Mix - Right from the start this track has a bit of Kosmas's style laid into it. Call it diet Electro, call it Tech-lite, just acknowledge it as good. The main melody wastes no time, and kicks in before the first minute, giving the listener an early taste of things to come. It's a short, catchy, and undeniably dancey piece, almost bubbly with happiness. The track builds and breaks itself down several times, actually adding a bit of suspense in the middle of the track rather than the now-boring standard of building to a peak and breaking down.
Certainly more upbeat than most of Kosmas's work, this could be a reflection of Can Costa's influence, and I certainly can't wait to hear more from him. The producing styles of the duo don't clash at all, and I await their next release with much anticipation.
D-Nox & Beckers Mix - If there's one stereotype about German EDM, it's that it tends to be harder and techier. D-Nox & Beckers are no exception to this rule, taking the track ice-skating on that oh-so-thin-line that represents Techno territory. Unlike the original, this remix makes you wait for your melody; even after it kicks in, it's a shorter, punchier stab than the original. The build is a little more standard, and while not as refreshing as its predecessor, it is definitely nice to hear the track from a somewhat more conventional point of view.
Conclusion:
While I must admit I found the Original mix to be vastly superior to the D-Nox & Beckers remix, both are amazing, and I highly recommend them to any fans of Proton Radio, or even some of the light Progressive genres out today. Kosmas Epsilon has been a man to keep track of, and now Can Costa has given me a new rising star to keep my eye on. Great job by all artists involved.
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