[i:Vibes] Mike Brin - That Strange Planet/Frustrated Cargo [Morrison Recordings]

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Mike Brin - That Strange Planet/Frustrated Cargo [Morrison Recordings]

18:26 - August 1, 2006

by MTG

Mike Brin is part of the new wave of producers that are sure to develop over the coming year. His first nod of approval came from the likes of Omid Nourizadeh (16B) and Desyn Masiello, where Brin made a remix of Colours which eventually found its way on Hernan Cattaneo’s Renaissance compilation. This EP here showcases Mike Brin at his finest and this progressive gem is being supported by Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Matthew Dekay, etc. How does this release stack up? READ ON!!!

“That Strange Planet” starts off with a pounding 4/4 kickdrum and various layers of percussion until a catchy bassline and some nice synth sounds build the track until the first break at the 3 minute mark. A highly processed and distinctive flute-sounding instrument takes the lead and when the beat drops back in, “That Strange Planet” uses this unique lead to chug along for another couple of minutes. For the second break, most of the melodic elements are stripped away, leaving only a distant and haunting collection of swirling synths. The bassline is first used to build the track, and is then quickly joined by an ensemble of melodic elements that make “That Strange Planet” a beautifully complex and entertaining piece of truly progressive house music. For the outro, these various layers are stripped down gradually, leaving only the bassline, a distant melody, and the kickdrum.

Clocking in at 11 minutes, “That Strange Planet” is an epic piece of progressive house/trance. The sheer amount of effort and thought that has went into this remarkable piece of music is evident in the track’s complexity. Not only do all the layers compliment each other beautifully, the track is arranged in a progressive and interesting way that makes the 11 minutes fly by.

“Frustrated Cargo” has a darker vibe than “That Strange Planet” and sounds similar to Brin’s remix of “16B – Colours,” which was featured on Hernan Cattaneo’s Renaissance: The Masters Series Volume 2 compilation. “Frustrated Cargo” employs a similar bassline to “That Strange Planet” and also uses similar distant melodies that layer beautifully. As the track chugs along, a series of delayed chords and a high pitched, emotive melody take the lead, delivering the track into a break that is expansive and deep. Once the beat drops back in, more melodic elements are added. These elements are then subtracted to make way for the second break. This break uses the distant melody and some very interesting effects to build until the beat drops back in at the 5 minute mark. After that, the track strips down over the course of the next 2 and a half minutes.

Conclusion:
It is difficult to decide which is better, as both of Mike Brin’s tunes on this fine release are memorable and deserve to be played out. “That Strange Planet” uses countless layers of melodies, percussion, and effects to achieve a highly memorable 11 minute trip in the style of progressive house/trance. “Frustrated Cargo” is somewhat similar to “That Strange Planet” in that many of the melodic elements used sound the same. However, “Frustrated Cargo” is a more concisely arranged, club oriented track that is sure to go down well all over the world. Pick them both up! © Morrison Recordings