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Shaking Particles (Nick Zero Newtron Mix)
Shaking Particles (Jacob Seville Remix)
Dark Side of the Moog (Berlin Edit)
Dark Side of the Moog (Alex Tomb Remix)
Dark Side of the Moog (Danjel Esperanza Remix)
Taste Me (Voodoo J Remix)
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Moog Conspiracy
Elements of Density Remixes
Elecktrotribe Records
Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
By: Dillon Carlyon
By: Dillon Carlyon
Supplementary material to Elements of Density, giving Moog Conspiracy's typical ambience a bit more kick.
Moog Conspiracy has compiled a healthy set of remixes here, all of which are less minimal than the material on Elements of Density, more energetic, and a bit more club-oriented. It could be said that any techno-based artist's fanbase begins and ends in the club scene. This makes the release of the Elements of Density Remixes a smart move, making the low key sound featured on Moog Conspiracy's most recent album more high profile and therefore accessible to a wider audience. This remix CD also showcases the talents of Elektrotribe artist Voodoo J, not to mention Alex Tomb and Danjel Esperanza, electronic artists based in the UK and in Germany respectively. While this act's music may tend to be too staid and static for some, the upshot is that those who would normally find Moog Conspiracy a little too laid back should find these remixes a little more interesting.
The original version of "Shaking Particles" had a heavy, bassy side to it, and a very light beat complemented by well placed glitches and strange effects. The Nick Zero Newtron mix beefs things up with a heavier beat, while the Jacob Seville remix moves the BPM up a couple of notches and adds atmospheric overtones, some sketchy hi-hats, and some upbeats that make this version busier and more dynamic. Similar to "Shaking Particles," "Dark Side of the Moog" had a very vague, almost haunted house soundtrack feel to it, with the main feature again being the heavy backdrop of bass. We get three remixes of "Dark Side of the Moog" on this release, all of which have their good points. The Berlin edit starts out with a great beat and gradually moves into the drawling, spooky bass line. The Alex Tomb remix is probably the best version, opening with a beat that has more of a trance feel and adding a catchy rattle effect on the upbeat that is later developed into a slightly dissonant bell. The Danjel Esperanza remix brings the mood back down to minimal with some lighter synths that further develop the bass line, also adding a rattle effect that in this case is more hollow-sounding. Lastly, Voodoo J's version of "Taste Me" features some trippy, off-kilter tones and effects, and turns the cymbal clashes in the first version into a more biting bell sound.
The remixes are a nice collection of supplementary material to back up Moog Conspiracy's album. It does not stand on its own very well and is probably better thought of as an extension or continuation of Elements of Density, but it still manages to deliver some enjoyable trance-oriented moments that set it apart from its predecessor.
The original version of "Shaking Particles" had a heavy, bassy side to it, and a very light beat complemented by well placed glitches and strange effects. The Nick Zero Newtron mix beefs things up with a heavier beat, while the Jacob Seville remix moves the BPM up a couple of notches and adds atmospheric overtones, some sketchy hi-hats, and some upbeats that make this version busier and more dynamic. Similar to "Shaking Particles," "Dark Side of the Moog" had a very vague, almost haunted house soundtrack feel to it, with the main feature again being the heavy backdrop of bass. We get three remixes of "Dark Side of the Moog" on this release, all of which have their good points. The Berlin edit starts out with a great beat and gradually moves into the drawling, spooky bass line. The Alex Tomb remix is probably the best version, opening with a beat that has more of a trance feel and adding a catchy rattle effect on the upbeat that is later developed into a slightly dissonant bell. The Danjel Esperanza remix brings the mood back down to minimal with some lighter synths that further develop the bass line, also adding a rattle effect that in this case is more hollow-sounding. Lastly, Voodoo J's version of "Taste Me" features some trippy, off-kilter tones and effects, and turns the cymbal clashes in the first version into a more biting bell sound.
The remixes are a nice collection of supplementary material to back up Moog Conspiracy's album. It does not stand on its own very well and is probably better thought of as an extension or continuation of Elements of Density, but it still manages to deliver some enjoyable trance-oriented moments that set it apart from its predecessor.
