[i:Vibes] Sound Alliance - Sub Regression [Proton Music]

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Sound Alliance - Sub Regression [Proton Music]

11:35 - March 6, 2006

by RayvinAzn

When a radio show known for its quality starts its own label, you can be sure that the quality of the tracks released will be top-notch, and user-tested. The latest release from Sound Alliance with remixes from Trafik is no exception.

Original Mix: Those of you familiar with Sound Alliance's earlier work for Distinct'ive and Renaissance (two names which should need no introduction) will know that Lee and Chris are top-notch up-and-coming producers with a great feel for a building tune. Rather than jumping right into the heart of things, these two take over half the time building the track - and building it well. Rather than simple addition of layers, they add, subtract, and probably factor polynomials to create a musical experience in their track not often heard in these impatient days. The tune teases you with an elusive yet haunting melody that trickles in and out, just enough to let you know it's there, and is punctuated with a bassline to match. There is nothing formulaic about the way this tune is built, it seems to simply drift with the wind, and manages to carry you along with it very successfully. I'm glad I picked this one up, because the samples I heard really didn't do the track justice.

Trafik's Hexxed Mix: Andy Archer (half of Trafik) has been an fairly underground member of the EDM scene for quite some time. He is also part of The Forth, the duo responsible for mixing all of the Electric Calm and Sampler discs for Global Underground - no small feat for someone that remains mostly on the backburners of the scene. For their first rendition of Sub Regression they chose a harder, grittier sound. Rather than having a slightly ethereal feeling, this remix has a little more punch than the original. The melody is more consistant as well, even if it doesn't kick in until well after the 6-minute mark. It's almost (but not quite) out of place with the driving feeling of the track, but sometimes opposites attract, and it's certainly the case here. An outstanding remix by Archer & Elliot.

Trafik's Regressive Mix: If the Hexxed mix was gritty, this one is rocky. Rather than a grinding, harsh feeling, this one is a heavy, hard-hitting monster. It builds in a similar fashion to the other two mixes, but seems to focus more heavily on the melody than the other two; whether that's an illusion created by the heavier beat or not isn't quite clear, but it certainly stands out most in this track. Of all the remixes, this one was probably my favourite, even if I didn't write as much about it. Sometimes the best way to describe something is to let it speak for itself.

Conclusion:
In closing, this is a wonderful effort by Sound Alliance, and another bright mark on the record of Proton Music. In a world of stale build-ups and breakdowns, the aforementioned producers managed to breathe a little life into the meaning of "building a track". Outstanding effort by all the producers involved, and a great catch for Proton.

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