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Henrik B, Niklas Gustavsson and Peter Johansson – Echoes (Remixes EP)
Ahead of its UK release, the remix package for ‘Echoes’, the massive track from Henrik B with Niklas Gustavsson and Peter Johansson, is now available to hear. The original track has already received widespread support in the sets of leading tastemakers including Avicii, David Guetta, Tiesto, Sander Van Doorn and Hardwell, and is on course to be one of this summer’s most memorable dance tracks.
Alongside Niklas Gustavsson (remixer of Tim Berg’s “Alcoholic“) and Peter Johansson, the three Swedes have created a melodic gem with a strong vocal hook. Samples of The Police ‘Voices Inside My Head’ turn what used to be a funky disco track into a dance floor banger. Powered by crisp drums and a deep bassline, the collision of its beautiful vocals and uplifting synth melodies make for an undeniably fresh and feel-good, stadium-sized anthem.
The remix package features Italian duo Merk & Kremont, Spencer Bruno and rising Swedish duo WeSmile.
The WeSmile Remix features the originals chord progression with an added synth layer at the drop, and a wobbly sub bass. The Merk & Kremont Remix has the entire arrangement of the original reworked with pitch modulated and phasered string synth keywork. They’ve twisted the melody into a funk filled acid break. The Spencer Bruno Remix has the original reworked into a smart progressive dance number with several layers of dreamlike synth elements all working together to make this a wonderful warm-up dance tune.
Out on Levels, you can buy the remixes of iTunes, here.
Morten – Look Closer (Remixes)
As one of Denmark’s most celebrated DJs, Morten is no stranger to the spotlight. Characterized by his eclectic take on progressive, electro-house and dubstep, it’s no surprise he’s caught the attention of dance music’s biggest trend- setters and will be releasing his next three singles on PRMD Music.
Earlier this year, Morten’s biggest single to date – “Look Closer” – premiered on SiriusXM to rave reviews, was featured on Avicii’s world-renowned podcast, LE7ELS and aired on “Pete Tongs Essential Selection“ on BBC1. With support from Axwell, Avicii, Cazzette, R3hab, David Tort and EDX at such an early stage can only mean one thing: summer smash anthem!
As if the euphoria of the original couldn’t be maxed any more, House DJ/producer Danny Verde catapults his refix into progressive house territory clashing aggressive synth stabs reverberations against a tirade of shapeshifting percussion. Meanwhile, Santa Barbara natives Candyland, twist and meld together a fidgety low end bassline and erratic melody moves with an unapologetic dose of heavy hitting dubstep.
On top of this Swedish duo WeSmile bring their own progressive take on the track with extended synth washes and harmonic components complimenting the blissful vocal line. Finally David Tort retains the euphoric core elements of the track for smooth uplifting build-ups, which he breaks down into a contrasting abrasive electro house remix with a gritty prominent bassline.
You can buy this off beatport, here.