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Alesso – Clash (Original Mix)
“Clash” perfectly sums up what has already been a massive year for this young Swede. After giving us two smashing tracks in “Years” and “City of Dreams” earlier this year, Alesso has finally released his highly anticipated single.
It was first thrown out there during Alesso’s BBC Radio One Essential Mix back in March and is now going to see daylight after months of being played at so many gigs and festivals.
The track is actually little bit different from the sweet melodic tunes we have seen from him of late. “Clash” has actually a darker tone towards it. Alesso’s use of a sophisticated correction of grinding chords as well as a high-end lead play from the outset has turned “Clash” into a contender for one of the tracks of the year.
Personally speaking, I feel that through this track, Alesso has shown his raw talent and versatility after being heavily criticized for producing music that sounded the same. Let’s also not forget that this is the same guy who gave us “Calling” and “Pressure” in 2011 that were definitely amongst the top tracks of last year.
“Clash” is a perfect example to show how experimenting with new sounds is not always a bad option. Unless you venture out in new territories and come out of your comfort zone, you will never get the recognition of being a true gifted performer. This is where I feel that 2013 will be a strong year for Alesso where not only we will see some of his original flair but also some fresh sounds come through.
The US and Europe have already seen his magic but India is still waiting for it’s turn. If Alesso does make that trip then make sure you are there to hear his music!
“Clash” is released under Sebastian Ingrosso’s label Refune Records. You can buy it on Beatport by clicking here
Alesso feat. Matthew Koma – Years (Official Video)
The much-awaited video for this track that has become sort of both a club and a festival anthem is finally here!
Personally speaking, I would put Alesso right up there with one of the biggest discoveries in the EDM scene in the past couple of years and this video would perfectly justify this.
Well for starters, it is not your typical music video that shows a night out of partying or fans jumping around in a club. The video is a simple story through the “Years” (life) of a young boy from Sweden who in spite of facing so many obstacles ended up living his dream of being a DJ. It’s just quite amazing as to how such an ingenuous concept was never adopted and used in any music video of late by any DJ.
Alessandro Lindblad a.k.a Alesso takes us back through the “Years” to his childhood where he started out making tunes on a Moog keyboard in his apartment. He ends up burning CD’s that he used to bring to clubs and then gives a sneak peak on what it’s like to be kicked out of one as well. We also see him selling his bike to buy a computer to try his hand at producing songs. The video finishes with a closing shot of Alesso on the main stage of the EDC NYC festival held earlier this year (which again was one hell a performance!)
My pick of the video is of him burning copies of one of his first tracks called “Dynamite” and then dropping discs of it on the windshield of his mentor Sebastian Ingrosso’s car. The entire video is a salute to the perseverance of Alesso for never losing hope and continuing to knock on the door until it finally opened up for him!
Once again, a big shout out to Mr.Sebastian Ingrosso for picking up that disc and giving Alesso a shot at living his dream. EDM fans in the NYC area can get a chance to see this gifted duo later this month when they take over Pier 94 and Haunted Coliseum along with another Sebastian Ingrosso recruit – Otto Knows.
Alesso is also a huge favorite for the entire Swedish House Mafia crew and is usually opening for them at many of their gigs. This is where some part of me is praying that they bring him down for the India leg of their “One Last Tour”!