“Syncamore Feeling” was hard to get into, I don’t really have a reason why. Maybe I was comparing it to “Moan”? Maybe it felt like it feel short of both a dance track and an indie track? It’s really neat and there is plenty of emotion in the song. It feels space-y and strung out, which was the enjoyable part. I don’t think I’m completely into it, but with more time maybe it will continue to grow on me. I’m not saying it isn’t a good track, it’s definitely worth the listen. However, the Gui Boratto remix is phenomenal, perfect dance track. Using the space-y ambient moments and adding a simple 4/4 beat. Dance track, hello! Extended build up for the first half of the track and no huge drop, just… extended brilliance. The other remixes didn’t add anything for me, but hunt them down and have a listen and let me know what you think about the whole lot.
Trentemøller – Syncamore Feeling (Radio Edit)
Trentemøller – Syncamore Feeling (Gui Boratto Remix)
And here’s a free download of the Trentemøller edit. It’s actually started to grow on me a little more, so adding it was a good idea! A much slower more dreamy and dark track.
Trentemøller – Syncamore Feeling (Trentemøller remix)
Last Sunday, Democracy presented Brazilian Techno superstar Gui Boratto at Geisha Bar. On the way there, I was having a friendly discussion with a friend on how the night would turn out. I came to conclusion to say regardless that it was a Sunday, I felt that the Perth underground music community would be in full colours that night packing out Geisha, to really appreciate some beautiful.
I rocked up to Geisha listening to the sounds of James Francis L.I.V.E, it was great turnout for Democracy as I thought it was the biggest crowd I’ve seen at Geisha. I was actually told by someone that James Francis actually is a real upcoming producer and plays most his own productions. Listening to some of the tracks he was playing got me really impressed with one track especially a great bass-line. Obviously as all supporting acts to international artists, they have keen BPM low and “groovin”. I thought James Francis fulfilled that role and it was good to see some local talent playing a live set, which is really something different.
When it was time for the Brazilian maestro to step up….. HE DID NOT DISSAPPOINT ! Gui made his intentions clear when he opened (im pretty sure it was the opening) with his track “Azzura” (It’s not the same mix). Beautiful in everyway you listen to it, from its symphonic melodies from the violins, to the vocals. A couple of tracks later, he mixed in “Take My Breadth Away” which really got the crowd stuck in to their dance. I think Gui would have felt above the clouds that night, as the crowd there was the best I have seen. Every track he played was supported by almost everyone on the dance floor showing him love and appreciation with cheers and claps.
In turn Gui probably repaid the favour playing more & more classics. I distinctly remembered the crowd going crazy when “No Turning Back” was played. To hear the breakdown of this track on the big speakers of Geisha was a real experience. Other tracks I distinctly remembered was a lot of his tracks of his new album released my Renaissance, tracks like Trills, Azure, Milky Way & Beautiful Life. Democracy was on the spot to have Gui at Geisha, as it was the atmosphere that really nailed it in for me. They promised an intimate night and they delivered! So far his performance, sets the bar pretty high in 2010. Maybe some artists at THE LIKES OF YOU stage at Future Music Festival can reach that same level? We’ll have to see.
What: Democracy presents. Gui Boratto
Where: Geisha
When: 21 February 2010
Cost/Ticket details: Tickets on sale from Jan 25 at moshtix and all moshtix outlets.
Brazil’s biggest electronic musical export drops into Perth for round two of Democracy Live @ Geisha
Anyone who attended the Democracy 2nd Birthday at Geisha last year will know that they witnessed a set by Audion that was something special, Democracy now seek to recreate that when they present a special live set from Gui Boratto.
Gui Boratto
After sending a two track demo to Kompakt in 2005, Gui shot to prominence with the release of 12 inch ‘Arquipélago’ on K2, catalyzing a number of well received singles on labels such as Audiomatique, Plastic City and Kompakt’s Pop imprint.
Infusing a much needed dose of colour amidst the monochrome minimal landscape, his 2007 debut album ‘Chromophobia’ drew unanimous critical praise and sparked an avalanche of distinct productions and remixes.
With a style characterized by a combination of blissful pop sensibilities and complex dance floor arrangements, Gui soon developed a distinct aesthetic profile, aided by the live arrangement of his favorite tracks on the ‘Addicted’ compilation released on Platipus in 2007
As Brazil’s premiere techno export, Gui has developed a reputation for his relentless touring schedule, and has graced the stage of the most prominent clubs and festivals in the electronic music sphere both as solo performer and alongside Kompakt head Michael Mayer.
With the sophisticated sophomore album ‘Take My Breath Away’ dropping in early 2009 to huge critical acclaim, Gui shows no sign of slowing the momentum that has powered his ascent to the pinnacle of the electronic music community.
Chances to see artists of this calibre do not come often at venues as intimate as Geisha Bar, so don’t miss out.
Make Sure To Keep Checking Back For Perthquake’s Upcoming Interview With Gui Borratto Himself !
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