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Paul Miller pres. Motion Blur - Liquidity [Nu-Depth] // Review
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| KrisA |
Nu-Depth Recordings presents Paul Millers second appearance on their label. Last time Paul teamed up with Michael Mystica. This time he is back under his famous Motion Blur guise. The release offers a bit of everything within trance; something soft, something in the middle and some no-nonsense energetic club music. On the remix duties we have Michael Dow from the UK, Suncatcher from Romania and AJ Hutch from the UK. The Suncatcher remix won the web vote on Above & Beyond’s Trance Around The World – this is bound to be an interesting package.
Review
This is the third Motion Blur release I am reviewing. Paul Miller is certainly working overtime in the studio. First up is the Original Mix and as per usual we are dealing with an uplifting and energetic affair. The bassline is pumping and underlining everything and making it suitable for the dancefloors. Hard beats, drumrolls, lush melodies and an epic breakdown are the keywords. Michael Dow is usually known for his uplifting or more techey productions. He is especially known for his remake of Brian Eno’s An Ending (Ascent). This remix is a progressive tryout. He is playing quite nicely with the melodies, but the tune does not take off as much as I want it to. He still manages to pull off a proper build-up and the tune is well spiced with some cool sounds.This is one wicked remix from Suncatcher. So far this guy has not impressed me, but he caught my attention with this remix. I love the aggressive hi hats, the kick and the clap used. These are simple things but can really make a difference if well put together and arranged properly. The melody is huge and sucks you in from point 0:58 to 6:28. The pads are simply magical and are truly the outstanding ingredient. A few piano keys also pops in on top of the melody and adds a final but important touch to the track. This tune is messing about in 136 bpm which I somehow feel is important to mention since this is a rarity these days. A perfect remix from Suncatcher and easily among the top 3 uplifting tracks this month. 9/10. Andrew aka AJ Hutch is making a return on Nu-Depth with this remix. For those who do not know him, he is behind Small World together with Jonas Hornblad. AJ Hutch went down the same path as Suncatcher basically. He keeps things more energic though and the mix ranks somewhere between the Suncatcher version and Millers Original Mix. A very good rework of the melody.
Verdict
There is an unquestionable quality about the Suncatcher remix. I just cannot get enough of it. This is a track that you do not want to miss. Second runner up has to be the AJ Hutch remix. The progressive version from Michael Dow could have been lifted with a more outstanding lead synth and maybe some more focus on the percussive elements. Good package all around.
In stores on the 23rd of March
Websites:
http://www.nu-depthrecordings.co.uk/
Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/nudepthrecordings
http://www.myspace.com/djpaulmiller
http://www.myspace.com/michaeldow
http://www.myspace.com/scatcher
http://www.myspace.com/ajhutchmusic |
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| Stino |
do you get hired to do these reviews? i never see you giving any critics at all
and this is a serious question. |
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| KrisA |
| quote: | Originally posted by Stino
do you get hired to do these reviews? i never see you giving any critics at all
and this is a serious question. |
No i do not get paid. I describe what I hear and I only recieve promos from labels that release music I like.
I could easily be more critical but I believe this way is better for everyone. Sure I could overnanalyse everything and talk about how cheap trance is sounding these days but what's the point in that.
Wouldn't want the reviews to have a reverse effect, sorta, but rather draw some attention (=profit). |
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| ReclusNdangrmnt |
Say, do you review for any sort of organization, or are you flying solo?
I've been meaning to ask for quite some time actually. :D |
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| KrisA |
| quote: | Originally posted by ReclusNdangrmnt
Say, do you review for any sort of organization, or are you flying solo?
I've been meaning to ask for quite some time actually. :D |
I write for a national trance community. But thought it would be fun to give it a go in English as well. Some people liked it so I kept on doing it. |
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| Stino |
| ok clear :) nice initiative though (just personal) i always like reviews that are sharp and critical :) |
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| nudepth |
| kris is ace for giving his honest approach, thanks for the review kris on this :-) |
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| Dj Phillip |
| i like a lot the suncatcher remix |
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| nudepth |
Thanks Kris :-)
Hi guys,
Just to let you know that Downloads and CD’s are now available of Paul Miller Presents Motion Blur’s ‘Liquidity’ (nudepth007) from the following stores –
Beatport – https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html...62552/Liquidity
Audiojelly – http://www.audiojelly.com/singles/223836
Trackitdown – http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/tr...ack/867691.html
DJ Download – http://www.djdownload.com/mp3-detai...cordings/600032
Juno Download - http://www.junodownload.com/ppps/pr.../1395879-02.htm
CDJ Shop – http://cdjshop.com/labels/Nu-Depth%20Recordings
Pawel Meller otherwise known as Paul Miller has really taken the Trance scene with a bang the last 12 months, and after his impressive builder 'Turn On' alongside Michael Mystica and of course his Contraption Remix of 'The Unit' we gladly welcome him back to nu-depth recordings under his Motion Blur alias with another Euphoric gem in the form of 'Liquidity'.
This is trademark Miller right from the start with his aggressive kick and percussions layered to suit the affectious melody that soon comes into play. The energy given is on the same tip as 'Turn On' and the outcome is very much the same too; it leaves you wanting more and more!
On the Remixes we welcome two new artists to nu-depth, first up is Michael Dow who had the Armin Van Buuren caned 'Ascent' on Captivating Sounds a couple of years back, with regular input also on Lee Haslam's Digital Remedy, this guy is no stranger to the scene at all. Here he takes 'liquidity' down a groovier and progressive route, teasing us with a big intro before unleashing the melody onto us. This is Balearic sounding Trance from a promising artist. Next is one of the promising stars on the horizon and is a name to keep an eye out for in 2009. Suncatcher has really taken the Trance scene by storm the last few months and here he takes the elements of the original, and makes it into a big uplifting piece with plenty of warm moments, but still giving enough energy to rock the floor. After his 'Small World' outing on nu-depth, AJ Hutch delves into his tough, euphoric bag for a solid remix that is the harder choice of the four versions but he too keeps true to the original, just adding his trademark effects and sounds around the main lead.
This keeps the nu-depth ball rolling for the time being, but expect more material in the next few months from some exciting artists on the Trance circuit.
DJ Support – Above & Beyond, Jon O’Bir, Aly & Fila, Paul Miller, Ronski Speed, Steve Helstrip (Thrillseekers), Jorn Van Deynhoven, Frase, Danilo Ercole, Abbott & Chambers, Ernesto & Bastian, Dan Stone, Jonas Hornblad, Bas & Ram, Andre Visior, Manuel Le Saux, MIKE (Push), Talla 2XLC, Maarten De Jong, Dimitri Kechagias, Mike Nichol, Solarstone, Agnelli & Nelson, Onova, Sebastian Brandt, Bart Classen, Lee Haslam, Pedro Del Mar, Suzy Solar, Sied Van Riel, Digital Nature, Tillman Uhrmacher, Mark Eteson, Graham Gold, Fast Distance, Vicky Devine, Marcos, Artento Divini, Sasha Da Link, Cesar Lugo
Radio Plays – 3 plays on Above & Beyond’s Trance Around The World #255/256(Web Vote winner) & 257, Paul Miller on Crystal Source, The Perceptive Recordings Show, Jon O’Bir Presents Ways & Means 35, Maarten De Jong Solid Sessions, Dimitri Kechagias Flux Top 30 (1/3/09)(15/3/09), Mike Nichol Pres. Unity 13, Solaris International Episode 150 with Robbie Nelson, Sebastian Brandt Blank Point 51, Sunset to Sunrise 003, Manuel Le Saux Extrema 123, Ernesto vs Bastian The Next Level Episode 114, Mellomania Episode #374 with Pedro Del Mar, Sasha Da Link on Mellomania, Aly & Fila Future Sound Of Egypt #73
Also out now on nu-depth recordings are –
(nudepth006)Fast Distance – Point Break (Original Mix / Onova Remix / Frase Remix / Six Senses Remix)
(nudepth005) Airborne Performance Presents Airborne Angel – The Unit (Original Mix / Paul Miller Presents Contraption Remix /Danny Powers Remix / Adam Foley Remix / Stuart James Remix)
(nudepth004) Paul Miller & Michael Mystica – Turn On (Original Mix / Anguilla Project Remix / Fast Distance Remix)
(nudepth008) Danny Powers – Eternal Call / Frequency |
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| tranceevolution |
"the stolen track, stolen melody "
"I find at music forum that Paul Miller has stolen this track from Dima Krasnik." |
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