[i:Vibes] Emphased Reality & Tim Nokx - Perception [Backlash Muzik]

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Emphased Reality & Tim Nokx - Perception [Backlash Muzik]

14:52 - November 20, 2006

by Dreej

Just out on this Bonzai sublabel is a cool collaboration between two young Dutch producers going by the names of Thomas Snik and Tim Tonk. Together they bring us a an interesting original plus a wicked remix by Mulika aka Astatic...

Both producers behind 'Perception' haven't been around for too long, but are starting to make their names when it comes to producing and DJ'ing. Emphased Reality has done some things together with Azior and has had releases on Inov8 and Enhanced, while Tim Nokx has released a remix on Cellection Music. Together, the two also seem to have a release coming up on Ferry Corsten's Flashover label. On to the review!

A-side: Original Mix
'Perception' is quite the pumping track. It yields a great deal of power with its razorsharp percussion and massively stampeding bassline, with surging electro-like riffs growling through everything like no other. Wickedly placed melodic rhythms are incorporated every here and there to give the tune a slightly more trancy feel, but the main emphasis of course remains put on its harsh, electrifying structure. The breakdown is one full of contrasts: it brings in a delicate panflute interlude, which slowly but surely is being backed by one of the stomping rhythms we heard during the build as well. Overall, this is kind of a blend of tech and trance, on the one hand bringing that magnificent breakdown, but on the other hand using raw basslines, drums and FX to keep up the pace on the dancefloor. I'm very sure this one has the ability to generate a nice bit of damage. Cool stuff!

B-side: Mulika Remix
Cliff Coenraad (of Astatic fame) steps up to prove his remix. It could also be typified as a bit of a mixture between tech and trance, providing a similar structure as heard in the original. Punchy beats and a totally crunchy, phat b-line take over control without remorse, surging out powerful bass-filled rhythms, accentuated further by the use of bleepy trancy pads and lots of subtly placed backing melodies. Again, we're treated with a full-on melodic break, this time around filled with smooth, soft strings and gently tickling lil' riffs. I totally dig what has been done after the break: just the drums and that beast of a bassline return, followed up by weird yet structurally very well worked out tricks with synths and beats. As said, in structure Mulika's remix can be compared with the original, but soundwise it's of a completely different affair. Its overall feel engenders a more full-on experience, making it quite the nice tune to place just about anywhere in a set.

Conclusion:
Both mixes on this release are really cool. They have a bit of a self-willed vibe hanging over them, mainly because of the use of them pounding electro-ish basslines and pumping techy beats. Intermingled with the more trancy influences we heard here and there, both tracks sport a rather inventive structure. Think Marco V spinning peaktime plus just an extra bit of trancy stuff and you're there. Nice release!