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Posted by geroin on Sep-22-2008 03:58:

Guy J - Esperanza

CD1: Mixed

1. Indigo Fields 3:06
2. Nebula 5:11
3. Geko 4:40
4. Mikro 3:50
5. 2 Steps 3:20
6. Under Pressure 3:13
7. Love Is Not Alone 4:53
8. Save Me 5:36
9. I See You Next Time 4:05
10. Druma 5:10
11. 7 Steps 2:32
12. Esperanza 5:13

CD2: Unmixed

1. Geko 7:06
2. Mikro 7:11
3. Nightloss 8:12
4. Under Pressure 6:36
5. Save Me 9:10
6. Aftertouch (Bonus) 7:42
7. Avalanche (Bonus) 8:59
8. Esperanza 4:44

After setting the scene alight with numerous killer singles,
Israeli producer Guy J releases his hotly anticipated full
length artist album with label heavyweights, Bedrock Records.

Guy J has emerged over the course of the last two years to
represent an intrinsic part of the Israeli dance music
juggernaut that has been steadily powering through clubland in
recent times. Along with fellow countrymen Guy Gerber, Sholmi
Aber, Chaim and Gel Abril, Guy has been at the forefront of a
movement back towards the melody rich sounds on which House
music is based.

Guy╞s productions, with their driving beats, shimmering synths
and journey-like qualities, embody characteristics from all
manner of House music. Guy states ⌠I didn╞t set out to write
an album √ I just wrote tracks when I was in different moods,
hence each track having different types of genres, different
influences.� He adds, ⌠This is the album I wanted to makeα it
has a warm soundα it╞s very sexy and really tells a story.�

On this, his debut artist album, Guy fully exploits the
opportunity to explore the length and breadth of his creative
capacity. Alongside the dance floor orientated cuts on which
he has built his reputation, Guy straddles moods of ambient,
techno and electronica whilst constantly maintaining a melodic
and highly emotive core. Anyone who appreciated the majesty of
Nathan Fake╞s �Drowning in a Sea of Love╞ will instantly feel
at home with �Esperanza╞, as would fans of the Kompakt or
Border Community sound where the focus is first and foremost
on musicality.

�Indigo Fields╞ opens up the album perfectly and immediately
encapsulates the rich tapestry of sound for which Guy J is
famed. Following on, �Nebula╞ highlights the dancefloor
focused underbelly of the album by marrying dark, driving bass
with Chicago-influenced synth-stabs that leave you doubtless
of Guy╞s sonic capabilities. �Geko╞ again picks up a strand of
the classic house blueprint albeit this time in slower and
more twisted fashion. Guy╞s first single �Under Pressure╞
appears on the album in a slightly more restrained album
version. Flourishes of synthesis and noise appear and
disappear as the track travels patiently through peeks and
troughs of intensity.

By the time �Druma╞ jerks into the frame you realise you are
experiencing the work of a genuine musical talent. Epic slabs
of sound are stacked atop glitchy lo-fi drums which results in
a listening experience that simply swallows you whole. Closing
track �Esperanza╞ completes the journey and in archetypal Guy
J fashion it╞s a musically dense trip that is dynamic enough
to keep you hanging until the very last beat.

Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha and Tiga are among Guy╞s many
supporters thanks to consistently releasing sterling tracks.
In support of the album, the three singles �Under Pressure╞,
�Geko╞ and �Mirko╞ are all being released through Bedrock
Records in the coming weeks and months.

What is without question is that Guy has managed to produce an
album that is brimming with soul, a feat which an artist can
toil for an entire lifetime hoping to achieve.

i had to comment on this, this guy is seriously talented and imo way too underrated for the kind of music he produces. New, beautiful and fresh. His new album is great, even though the actual mix on this cd is kinda slow and chill it's still nice and relaxing (danny howells style) and the singles speak for themselves. Great album and I also strongly reccomend checking out his latest promo mix which is different from his album, stuff that you would hear him play at a club.

GUY J - Promo Mix - September 2008 (right click, save as)

Posted by iLLnaDa on Sep-22-2008 14:49:

Guy J is amazing!!

I first heard some of his tunes in Digweed's transition sets and I was hooked...Definitely getting my hands on Esperanza!!

Posted by Aleks_B on Sep-22-2008 16:23:

Digweed played some of those tracks on Sat. and they sounded siiiiicccckkk.

Posted by jon jon on Sep-22-2008 16:49:

Guy J is fucking sick

Posted by MattVagrant on Sep-22-2008 18:39:

Guy J/Esperanza

Perused this a few days ago: gave it an in-depth listen, as I've a special place in my heart for some of Guy J's work.

Sadly, I found this pretty boring. Sorry.

Posted by LKD on Sep-22-2008 18:44:

wasnt gonna post in this thread but...."hotly"anticipated?

Posted by The Highroller on Sep-24-2008 01:56:

Posted by Vanos on Sep-24-2008 02:33:

i dont like guy j not enough groove

Posted by plaxx on Sep-24-2008 02:53:

I've liked nearly all of Guy J's stuff this year. Especially the Pjaano remix, and the Mongoose remix.

Standout track for me is 'Geko'. It's been an amazing summer track and I'm sure it will give some warmth all throughout winter. I just can't get into the other tracks right now -- might need a few more listens.

Posted by richard raiban on Sep-25-2008 10:30:

quote:
Originally posted by jon jon
Guy J is fucking sick

Posted by devnull on Sep-28-2008 18:31:

I really liked guy's tunes when Digweed plays them in his transitions show.

This 2 CD was OK, nothing to rave about