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Kosmas Epsilon - Paranoid (GCB002) | OUT NOW !!
Kosmas Epsilon � Paranoid
A. Original Mix
B. Elias Tzikas Remix
C. Eelke Kleijn Remix
D. Elias Kazais Remix
E. Tekhead Remix
Release date: 7th of May (beatport excl. pre-release)
Label: GrooveCollection Records Black 002
Kosmas Efstratiou, the multitalented Greek better known as Kosmas Epsilon, is slightly becoming one of the top league players in dance industry. With his tracks and remixes constantly finding its way into the boxes of respected dj�s as Sasha, John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo amongst others, Kosmas has been making a name for himself for quite some years now. Who hasn�t heard his bootleg remix of FC Kahuna�s �Hayling� that made its way onto the critically acclaimed Balance 005 by James Holden? Or beauties like �All is Heaven� and �Innocent Thoughts�. With Kosmas Epsilon as a producer you just know you�re getting tracks full of lovely melodies and mad driving basslines that are sure to rock the dancefloor.
With his remix for Medway & Sven Hauck � Heliopause Kosmas Epsilon proved to be a great partner for Groove Collection Records with his remix ending up as top selling track for the 3Beat Digital download store in its first week. And now he�s there again with his own production �Paranoid�. Originally featured on the mix compilation Addicted vol. 1 on Platipus �Paranoid� finally sees a full release. A strong kick, throbbing bassline, energetic synth lines and trademark subtle melodies give so much energy it�s just impossible to stand still. Kosmas Epsilon yet again knows how to build a very strong peaktime monster and easily maintains his high standard of quality productions.
Remix duties come from fellow countrymen Elias Tzikas and Elias Kazais with dutchies Eelke Kleijn and the Tekhead duo to complete the five track release. Elias Tzikas turns the energetic original into a techy, deep and slumbering track with sudden moments of synths swelling to full effect. An interesting version that cleverly builds up tension and keeps the heads nodding and the feet moving.
Eelke Kleijn is on a booming mission with almost all of his recent productions and remixes ending up in the top jocks� cd wallets, but most importantly on respectable compilation series carrying the names of Global Underground and Renaissance. The latter is exactly the case with Eelke�s take on �Paranoid� being featured on Hernan Cattaneo�s newest Renaissance release called Sequential Vol. 2. It�s not hard to understand why Cattaneo wanted this track on his compilation as Eelke creates the ultimate groove and shows us the true meaning of progressive house. Funkyness and groovyness together with some deeper elements take care of the real music lover.
Third Greek on this release, Elias Kazais, takes the techiest route of all and delivers a more stripped down version with a gritty bassline, spacey sounds and an unquestionable drive. The two clever breaks are destined to create a �hands in the air� moment before getting back to business and let the bassline/kick combination do the rest.
Last on the list, but certainly not the least are Tekhead. Better known as Chane and Ralphi these two Dutch producers from Amsterdam may not have an extensive list of productions and remixes, but show with their remix that their future may very well lie in production. Creating a warm and deep vibe while not losing energy Tekhead produces a tight production with great ear for detail. The addition of an alternative melodie surely does the trick and leaves the listener with a big smile on his face.
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Nice! Innocent Thoughts is one of my favorites ever...I'm sure this one won't disappoint! Thanks!
Been waiting for this release, sounds quality! 
I'm in Australia and Beatport won't allow me to purchase any tracks from this release, it's giving me the 'unavailable in your territory' message. What's the deal there 
eelke remix for me.
original and eelke kleijn remix are pure quality!
nice nice release (i hope there will be more in the near future from groove collection)
There are very nice things coming up Check http://www.groovecollectionrecords.com/ for the release list.
Really like the Original Mix
Original mix is nice, but Eelkie's is terrific, definitely the one for me
Not so much a fan of the others.
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| Originally posted by dorifuto Been waiting for this release, sounds quality! I'm in Australia and Beatport won't allow me to purchase any tracks from this release, it's giving me the 'unavailable in your territory' message. What's the deal there |
Eelke's Mix is a bomb
been loving it ever since I first heard it
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| Originally posted by Glaniskanis Eelke's Mix is a bomb been loving it ever since I first heard it |
Eelke's remix rocks indeed!
And Groovecollection Records in on fire! 
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| Originally posted by Jasperovitsj And Groovecollection Records in on fire! |
Artist: Kosmas Epsilon
Title: Paranoid
Label: Groovecollection Records Black
Score: 9/10
Reviewed On: 5/21/2007 5:15:58 AM
By: Andy Dixon
Epsilon is the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet but Kosmas Epsilon isn't fifth in Greece's underground electronic scene. In fact in 2004, he was voted Greece's best new DJ and his popularity all over the world has continued to grow since then. His original works have included 'Ill Ssa' on Dave Seaman's Audio Therapy and 'Sorry for Being Rude' recently featured on Nick Warren's Shanghai GU. His remixes included sterling efforts rearranging FC Kahuna and V-Sag & Andrew K. He even just released a mixed album entitled Addicted with Luke Chable. With the Paranoid EP on Groovecollection Black Records, more success is coming. This release includes the original and four superb remixes, each one offering something different.
The original is cheeky and hard driving. It builds slow but constant. Erupting by a continual addition of layers into the fold and finding a melody over droning pads, acid scales, and quick attacking hits. The highlight is after all these players have been introduced and the beat turns into a hard hit breakbeat for only a phrase, but the increase in energy drives until the last bar.
The Elias Tzikas remix starts unbalanced. Like an overloaded washing machine, it wobbles with a mechanical perfection until the beat hits fully. It uses the psychedelic pull of the original in conjunction with a randomized combinator - that grumbles throughout the track - to push its methodical message.
The Eelke Kleijn remix is already featured on Hernan Cattaneo Sequential Volume 2 and one of John Digweed's Transitions radio shows. It lightens up the hard beats and pads its way into a gorgeous piece of tech house with an emphasis on the house. With a bouncy bass and added harmonies from the extracted melody of the original, it dances into a unique vibe that feels like a completely different tune.
The Elias Kazais remix is techier with a faster blip of a beat. It takes longer strands from the original but rearranges them to flirt with the pushing tempo and steadfast consistency. It twice fades to nothingness, nearly going silent, just to reform and rebuild into the familiar layers from the original. Each time just rejuvenating the quickest and vigor it began with.
The Tekhead remix completes the set with the straight progressive version. Taking advantage of the note sequences in the original to build into a trance breakdown and build. Uplifting and fulfilling, it adds a kick drum and strong bassline to the Kosmas Epsilon layering and maintains a distinct voice.
It's nearly impossible to pick a favorite here, and this reviewer was truly impressed with the distance between these mixes and how each one is a superior piece of music. It seems Eelke Kleijn's mix is an early favorite of the top tier DJs but each of the mixes could have a place in many sets to come.
http://www.progressive-sounds.com/M...on-Paranoid.asp
The Eelke Kleijn Remix is ace!
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