The material for Ecdisis Vol.1? Lost tracks from the past, patted down, spruced up and given a couple of shots of whiskey by Juanpablo, Dunkeltier and, a new member of the family, Vinilette.
From Barcelona, Vinilette is a Dj and producer who isn’t afraid to pull a musical punch or two and she is in fighting form with her two offerings.
First up, the 1986 EBM stomper “God Save The King” by Son of Sam is revamped and reconstructed into a psychedelic rollercoaster of crashing cymbals, spiralling samples and bruising bars. The clock is being turned further back, this time Belgium’s new wave punk outfit Arbeid Adelt! are the source material with their 1987 track “Help (Me Ik Stik)” muscling up on a diet of raging rhythms and splintering guitar strings. The head honcho, Juanpablo, meets up with an old member of the family Dunkeltier (aka Dj Sneaker) to finish our journey. The pair travelling back to 1983 to Catalonia and the prog-jazz musings of Pegasus. “Perseguido por el Rayo” is tuned up and transformed into an electronic bomb. Addictive grooves and hooks are polished with beats getting a shot in the arm for a hauntingly sinister piece of disco deviance.
Pegasus, the flying horse god, child of Medusa who was foaled upon her death. The spawn of the God Poseidon who according to legend was tasked by Zeus to bring thunder and lightning to Mount Olympus.
Well Pegasus also brings thunder and lightning to the track Perseguido Por El Rayo.
Juanpablo & Dunkeltier’s edit brings 80s style big drums, toms and flange ridden hi hats to the fore before breaking down into an electro ridden synth groove which brings the fire to the dancefloor.
Wonky pads add a hint of drama while keeping the playful nature of the track well in dancefloor territory. The track is well in key with Madrid based Frigio Records left of centre dance music policy.
It’s starting to sound like summer is here, but beware, there is a storm brewing and it’s heading straight
for the dancefloor and it comes in the shape of Ecdisis Vol.1.
