[i:Vibes] Cates & dpL - Sunday in Portland EP [Morrison Recordings]

» Tune of the week: Temple One - Our Destination
» Classic of the week: Paul van Dyk - For An Angel
» Album of the month: Chicane - Nevertheless

iwc,corum,fake rolex for sale,cartier,montblanc,piaget,fake rolex for sale,rolex datejust,longines,rolex masterpiece,replica tag heuer,rolex yachtmaster,jaeger lecoultre,rolex,hublot,faker rolex for sale,tag heuer,rolex explorer,richard mille

ç¥´ personal
Username:	Password:	Autologin
Not a registered user? Click >here< to register now. It's free, you get access to all features and can win great prizes!

Search:

Main Menu

Interactive

Info

Essential audio

Cates & dpL - Sunday in Portland EP [Morrison Recordings]

11:46 - January 26, 2006

by MTG

The first release from the aptly titled Morrison Recordings (run by Release Records' Glenn Morrison) is a 3 track EP from the wonderboys of downtempo and organic funk - Cates & dpL. How does it stack up with whats out there and what does it spell for the label's future? Read on!!!

Sunday in Portland starts off with a simple 4/4 kickdrum, combined with some crisp and catchy percussion. The kickdrum is removed after the second four bar phrase, meaning the initial drum pattern would have to be looped to make it mixable. Cates & dpL are known for their tightly controlled breakdowns, and obviously wanted to make every second count here. The kickdrum quickly returns with some lush and relaxing synths. The ambient sounds Cates & dpL are known so well for are also used to great effect with some simple notes that keep the track moving nicely. Percussion is layered over the upcoming phases, and the track hints at a funky electro vibe while staying true to its relaxing “Sunday” feeling. A catchy harmony creates a nice rhythm that’s a cross between funky and relaxing. Although “Sunday in Portland” is under five minutes, it would be certain to stand out as a great addition to any set. In terms of placement in a DJ set, “Sunday” would probably only work in the warm up hour, but nonetheless it is a relaxing piece of music that’s sure to go down well in any setting.

“Just What She Asked For” is about two minutes longer than “Sunday in Portland”, starting off with some dark and progressive elements. The track also has a heady dub reggae feel. Trippy ambient sounds, hypnotic percussion patterns, and spooky darkroom melodies give the track a mechanical feel that remains danceable and interesting. About half way through, the track strips down to a basic drum pattern, and eventually a short break. The drums return with synths accented on the upbeats to give the track a signature dub reggae feel. More organic sounding percussion is layered on, making it impossible not to move. After a couple minutes of this, “Just What She Asked For” strips down to its basic percussion. A thoroughly satisfying piece of progressive house with a strong helping of dub reggae, “Just What She Asked For” is sure to leave quite an impression. Even though its 120 BPM tempo gives it the same rhythmic feel as “Sunday In Portland”, the track has the ability to work at multiple points in a set because it would not sound off pitched up a few points on the deck.

Produced at 147 Beats Per Minute, “Lead The Way” has a downtempo feel. Starting with some crisp percussion, and layering a thick bassline with some seriously tripped out sounds, “Lead The Way” has a fresh lazy and dubby ambiance to it. There are a few vocal snippets sprinkled throughout that sound like they could’ve been pulled from an old Bob Marley record. The track is short, but sure to make an impression.

Conclusion:
This EP could be a sign of great things to come from Morrison Recordings. If Glenn Morrison has more talent on tap like this, the label is sure to make an impact not only on the growing Canadian scene, but also on the international circuit as well. Look out and pick this one up ASAP on audiojelly!