PAUL SG - NARROW MIND/NO NEED TO PRETEND [DIGITAL BLUS 017]

PAUL SG is back at it again on Blu Saphir’s sister label. Collaborating with label owner, Jay Rome earlier this year, Paul brings two beautiful solo rollers forth with Narrow Mind and No Need to Pretend. As expected, the atmospherics brought forth will raise the vibe of any venue it touches, from a rave to a club to a lounge.

A: NARROW MIND
B: NO NEED TO PRETEND

RELEASE DATE: JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012

NARROW MIND:

Led in by dreamy pads, “woosh” type effects, blips and a reverberating vocal, Narrow Mind’s squelchy bassline drops as Paul SG’s signature style hits the floor. Chilled out by nature but still very danceable, lovely rhodes chords make their entrance. As this number nears its end, legato saxophone riffs ring out in the distance adding atmosphere and depth.

PAUL SG - NARROW MIND (DIGITAL BLUS 017/FORTHCOMING) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP

NO NEED TO PRETEND:

The hi-hat chimes while filtered effects rush forward into the first drop. Aggressive, driving drums hit the floor while the bassline lulls the listener. Make no mistake about it though – you won’t be sitting around for this one. After one round of liquid bliss, the chopped up sample leads into the second drop to roll out to the end.

PAUL SG - NO NEED TO PRETEND (DIGITAL BLUS 017/FORTHCOMING) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP


SUPPORT BY: LTJ BUKEM


Words by Bryan Friedman (sykophiend@gmail.com)

FLOWRIAN - DONT CARE / IMPROVISATION [DIGITAL BLUS 016]

Swiss-born Flowrian is a name that has been rising rather quickly within deep drum ‘n bass. You might remember his first release on Digital Blus with LaMeduza (Into the Storm (2010 Remix)/Purifying the Evil), released early this year. He has since gone on to release his soulful imprint upon the likes of Liquid Drumz UK, Soul Deep, Phuzion Digital, and SP Breakz. He continues to collaborate with LaMeduza and has released the “Lost in Sub-Conscious” with Soultec. Be sure to catch the man on Bassdrive.com for Low Gravity Radio every first, third and fifth
Friday of the month from 4-6 PM GMT



DIGIBLUS016 – FLOWRIAN

A: DON’T CARE
B: IMPROVISATION


RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 2011

SUPPORT BY: FURNEY, PAUL SG, FABIO, BASSFACE SASCHA, LTJ BUKEM




DON’T CARE:

Flowrian’s opening number on this release, “Don’t Care” is a feast to the ears. Even from the beginning, we get treated to articulate drum work, beautiful, melodic atmospheres and a multitude of instruments. Piano arpeggios are lit up by a shallow reverb as the vocal comes flying through. The bass stays chunky throughout, giving this inspirational number its shape. The break comes, emphasized by hi-hats and the a capella vocal. Then comes round two, inviting the listener to soak up the melodic composure once again.

FLOWRIAN - DON´T CARE ( DIGITAL BLUS 016 - OUT NOW!!! ) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP


IMPROVISATION:

Sweeping Rhodes chords introduce the second of release number seventeen. The bassline remains subtle but exposed as the drums crescendo to the first vocal sample. Brass horn stabs add to the body, while synthesized sax riffs illuminate the backdrop. An additional piano lends its chord structure to reversed drum hits, which lead back into the drop. You might feel inspired to dig through the jazz crates after going through this one a few times.

FLOWRIAN - IMPROVISATION ( DIGITAL BLUS 016 - OUT NOW!!! ) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP


Words by Bryan Friedman (sykophiend@gmail.com)