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Here we see Zirenz returning for their follow up release on Darren Tate's trancey Mondo Records label. More trancey goodness comes from a remix by Whiteroom...
:: Zirenz - Edge Of Space
:: Mondo Records
:: MND031
1) Edge Of Space (Whiteroom Remix)
The first track from Zirens (Bex Hazard & Cat Llewelyn), 'Utopia' was a vocally inspired piece of uplifting trance. 'Edge Of Space' has a vocal lead, but it's just "Aaahs" and "Ooohs", making the vocal element blend in nicely and act as smooth, synthy pads instead of providing distinctly pronounced sounds and defined rhythms, as standard vocal parts do. The main body of the track has been made strong and driving by the Whiteroom boys Adam White and Andy Moor. Gritty, pulsing bass travels along well with a strong beat and simple but rhythmic percussion. Subtle melodies come from the synthed up vocals and eventually a set of chord changes picks up the energy and raises you up to prepare for a lull during the ambient breakdown. When the track drops back in, you get a few more minutes of the main section with those lovely vocals until things start to fade out. Really nice track and a job well done on the remix by Whiteroom. The only niggle is that it can sound a bit empty when the vocal part takes a rest.
2) Edge Of Space (Original Mix)
The thing you notice right away here is the lack of strength compared to the first track. The bass isn't as deep and the kick drums are much weaker. There's a delicate (but quick) synth presence which makes the whole thing sound a bit too fragile. There's a lead synth which plays a few duets with the vocal notes, which this time round sound much more operatic than before. After the vocally oriented breakdown, a new, more trancey lead takes the reigns with typically trancey scales, although it does raise the energy levels a bit. Not as good as the Whiteroom Remix, the Original Mix sounds and feels weaker, focuses too heavily on the vocals and isn't consistent enough with the lead instruments.
Conclusion:
Overall the release suffers from a weaker Original Mix, but benefits greatly from a wicked bit of trancey remixing effort from Whiteroom.
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