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Thursday 31st, January 2008
Deepwide pres Kylkai - Kaimaar
Updated: Saturday 02nd, February 2008

Deepwide pres Kylkai - Kaimaar

Finnish trance duo Matti Järvinen & Tommi Hatakka (better known as Deepwide) churn out another uplifting monster, this time with a progressive twist. Under their Kylkai guise the boys bring us "Kaimaar", their debut single on the Enhanced brand. Remixes come courtesy of Supuer, Deepwide and Six Senses so this one's certainly to satisfy any particular uplifting fan.


Original Mix

The original is a punchy, smooth and driving affair. Crisp, banging, plodding percussion starts things off along with several FX bits here and there, acting as a lush atmospheric backdrop, which is magnified once the bass and side-chained pads make their way in. More FX sweeps sound on and off as the track slowly builds momentum. A blunt pluck lead soon emerges, which is soon followed by a lovely, uplifting chord progression. A brief moment later, the breakdown kicks in. A grand FX sweep and a vocal riff bring in the theme. The break really kicks in at this point; powerful pads create a sublime atmosphere which builds as the lead slowly filters in, along with the blunt pluck from earlier on. The pads soon disappear as the kick emerges and the percussion begins to build up, as if the break never even happened. I call this maneuver a 'teaser build-up' as the track almost makes you believe that the theme will never re-emerge. Thankfully it does after a flanged sweep brings in the chorus. The soaring pad lead and plucks are back, along with the background pads and chord progression. A laid-back production with an uplifting edge, this is truly something unique and beautiful; it's what I'd call a perfect fusion between trance and progressive. A powerful theme, lovely pads, an untraditional buildup and a subtle theme - overall very effective and fresh. If you enjoy uplifting and progressive trance and are tired of the same supersaw-driven bosh, this is for you.


Deepwide Remix

The percussion starts off with a greater amount of drive right off the bat. Odd FX riffs sweep in before the bassline starts to filter in. A fantastic acid riff begins to filter up and down as well. All the while the percussion builds up gradually. A nifty FX sweep brings in the bass in it's full glory; a powerful rolling bassline that doesn't quite sound overdone. A lovely guitar-like lead emerges along with an unoriginal but effective chord progression. The percussion soon fades away and thanks to the beautiful vocal riff and flanged sweep, all that's left afterwards is the approaching pads of the theme. The guitar is back, which is soon joined by the fantastic and catchy lead; a soft pluck of sorts with a bit more bite, this one really stands out. Another sweep joined with the vocal riff lifts the track up and the chorus kicks in full force. Beautiful pads return on top of the punchy percussion and crisp bassline. The acid line soon reappears and the progression experiences a bit of variation which adds as a nice touch. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and the track begins to wind down after the chorus concludes. Overall a mystical and uplifting journey, definitely for those who enjoy uplifting trance with a kick. Similar in a few ways to the original, this one has more energy and drive with the same amount of uplifting goodness. Definitely for those who prefer no-nonsense uplifting trance.


Supuer Remix

Supuer's take leans more towards the progressive spectrum, starting off with some chunky percussion and sidechained bass. Deep and layered this bassline sounds very similar to a lot of the stuff you'd find on Coldharbour. A catchy pluck-synth sequence emerges along with some uplifting pads and a cool chord progression. The breakdown features a distorted lead pad and another catchy progression. No stand-out lead emerges, but the chorus is quite lovely and warm. Loads of FX and synthy bits float in and out, creating a bright and uplifting atmosphere. The track dissipates somewhat before another breakdown soon emerges, featuring that lovely bassline, some high-pitched plucks and that distorted pad. A grand FX sweep brings in the chorus much like it had before which features the same subtle but effective elements from earlier on. Oh, and that seductive vocal riff makes several appearances in this mix as well. In conclusion a satisfying progressive remix with a lot going for it. A compromise for progressive and trance fans.


Six Senses Remix

Covering the driving trance aspect, Six Senses rounds off the final mix of this release. The percussion and bassline sound somewhat dated but they certainly pack a bit of drive. A nifty arp sequence appears, followed by some subtle pads before the chord progression kicks in. More noticeable and quite serene pads pop in at this time as well. The transition into the breakdown is a bit of a smooth one; the synth aspects slowly fade away, leaving just the pads. The reverb-soaked rubber kick FX is a bit cliche and perhaps overused. The lead that filters in is a bit Icone-ish and sounds a little standard. The breakdown lasts too long at this point before finally building up with some filtering on the lead. The chorus is quite uplifting but it's very run-of-the-mill. Perhaps the production quality here is spot on, but nothing about this track really stands out.


In conclusion...

all mixes had something unique to offer. The original and the Supuer remix both offered an uplifting-progressive fusion while the Deepwide and Six Senses mixes took care of the full-on trance end of things. All in all, the Deepwide remix stole the show with its superior production, fantastic arrangement and beautiful theme. Trance at its best. 4.5/5

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DJ_Redstar

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