[i:Vibes] Airfire feat. Talla 2XLC - No Signs 2006 [Venom Recordings]

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Airfire feat. Talla 2XLC - No Signs 2006 [Venom Recordings]

20:15 - October 18, 2006

by Dreej

After a one year pause, Venom has finally returned by bringing us a massive update of the classic by Airfire ft. Talla 2XLC. Included are mixes by Talla 2XLC (plus an Ace Da Brain Edition) and a pounding hardtrance interpretation by Ultraform. Does this comply with Venom's usual quality standards?

The original version of 'No Signs Of Life' was released no less than 6 years ago on the Technoclub label. It became quite the hit with its superb melodies and intricate structure, so Venom thought now would be the right time to give the tune its deserved major overhaul in today's high production standards.
The reason why this is released on Venom is of course that Andreas Schmidt aka Ace Da Brain was involved in the initial production years ago. He also co-produces Talla 2XLC's tracks at the moment, so the choice of label seems more than logical.

One sidenote about this review. The Talla 2XLC Mix and the Ace Da Brain Edition are exactly alike, apart from an extended breakdown in the latter. Therefore, I will review the two in one paragraph, concentrating on Ace Da Brain's Edition during the breakdown.

A/B2-side: Talla 2XLC Mix / Ace Da Brain Edition
It's quite noticeable that this mix is a merger between sounds of two producers. Talla is mostly known for his rather harsh, raw tunes from a few years back, while Ace masters melodies and chord progressions like no other. This immediately comes forward while listening to the track: massive pumping beats, swift SFX and a vigorous, wicked sounding bassline set the right tone immediately, supported by delicous melodic structures brought forward using madly elevating synths. A thick and harsh, yet very uplifting atmosphere is being created, totally bringing back the Venom feel many people adore so much. Without knowing it, the combined force of both the powerful percs and impressively aired melodies slam you right into the breakdown. Ace has once again managed to create a truly fantastic intermezzo. Subtle, slim piano chords float their way through beautifully, with gradually building and above all very delicate pieces of emotionally charged sweeps topping it off flawlessly. A second bit of piano goodness introduces that good old riff from the original in a slow yet steady way, getting ready to induce a giganticly powerful climax to be created. Like most of Ace's productions, it lifts you up to great heights, showcasing the tune's many strengths. Venom's back!

B1: Ultraform Mix
Ultraform is a name I haven't seen earlier on releases, but I'm sure he's going to be generating a lot of damage in the near future 'cause this remix is right-on massive. It's a combination of hardtrance and techy elements in optima forma, implementing bits of the original's melodies in a very distinct, flawless way. A coarse breakbeat section leads into a very dark, menacing atmosphere immediately, jamming out the wickedest of FX, unbelievably stampeding beats and a fast, vengeful b-line. As said, the track leans on heavy industrial synth stabs every here and there, be it not that this gets hands in hand with a devastating beast of a riff during the build as well. It's mysterious and energetic at the same time, releasing a fantastic feel continously. The breakdown sounds quite like the one described in the other mix, but this time it's been vagued up a bit by putting a slightly whooshy air over it to comply with the rest of the track. Total brutality comes forward during the climax: a dirty, superswift tech-riff shuts everything down, only to be merged with them crazy ass beats to create an enormously powerful, almost apocalyptic highlight. This is hardtrance the way it should be, no doubt.

Conclusion:
Good hardtrance has been on a break for a while, but with this release my hopes start getting higher. Both mixes of No Signs 2006 are top class productions, and make use of the original it's great elements in worthy ways. If you fancy hardtrance don't let this one pass you!