Sound Field - Ascension EP [D Oxygen Records 2007]
Sound Field - Ascension EP [D Oxygen Records 2007]
Reviewed By: Basilisk / http://www.ektoplazm.com
Track List:
01 :: Sound Field feat. Threshold Productions - Ascension (8:16)
02 :: Sound Field - Tribalogic (8:27)
Oxygen Records is an established boutique label specializing in a smooth fusion of progressive grooves and full-on energy ideal for the morning hours. Label owner DJ TV has recently founded a “sister label” by the name of D Oxygen Records to make headway in the expanding digital media marketplace. The first release from this new imprint features a pair of unusual tracks from Sound Field (Andy Yakovlev AKA Sonify), already known from the release of the full-length Audio Surfin’ on Oxygen in early 2007.
On the title track, Sound Field renews his association with Threshold Productions (Torsten Edwinson) of Sweden. Previously, Andy and Torsten released the No More Silence EP on Baroque Limited in 2005. Cruising along at 130 BPM, the thick and chunky rhythms of this progressive floor burner instantly establish a catchy groove. Before long, mystic atmospheric themes soar skyward as a dazzling set of subtle melodies unfold in the middle reaches. The sample, taken from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, certainly contributes to the otherworldly mood: “But that sunset! I’ve never seen anything like it in my wildest dreams. The two suns! It was like mountains of fire boiling into space.” Whereas electro influences dominate modern progressive psytrance, Ascension restores faith in the vibrant effervescence of deep and truly psychedelic trance. Enchanting!
Tribologic represents the more energetic side of Andy’s work as Sound Field. With the tempo raised to 142 BPM, the pumping robotic beats surge forth with impunity, nicely complimented by the patter of light tribal drums. Strange female vocals are littered throughout the song, spicing up the sparser moments with another touch of the alien. This song takes a little while to build steam but the mesmerizing leads that emerge in the later moments are worth the wait. These melodies that come whirling in from the outer darkness invite comparisons with those of Corridor Of Mirrors, the recent album from Twisted Records artist Prometheus. The results are quite satisfying, once again. As a side note, a remix of Tribologic by Amygdala is available on the Mainspring Motion compilation from PAR-2 Productions.
The release of the Ascension EP is a great beginning for D Oxygen Records. Breaking with convention, Sound Field explores pure psychedelic trance with two distinct approaches, both of which yield success. Look for the Ascension EP at Beatport, iTunes, and many other digital download shops.
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