J.Shore: The Night After is my favorite track from the album. The whole creation process was a small, lucky accident. In February 2011 I was listening to Tsuumi’s “Growing Up” album (on Spotify) and I’m sure something got stuck to our piano themes as well. Lauri Kallio brought the track to the next level with his amazing guitar skills and live strings gave the finishing touch. I wish making new tracks would always be this easy.
Orion: The main inspiration for me was the eerie feeling of Gustavo Santaolalla’s amazing track Iguazu (on Youtube). The Silk label guys said The Night After reminds them of Game of Thrones series but I can’t get this wild west feeling out of my head when I listen to this. Even though most of the tracks on “Brotherhood” album include live strings and pianos, this is the only one which was combined of live instruments only. No plug-ins, synths or similar here, only digitally produced parts are a couple of effects. Read More
Original + Michael Cassette & Shingo Nakamura remixes out on 01.11.2011.
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On Silk Digital’s latest release, “The Night After,” the dynamic Finnish duo Orion & J.Shore treat us to another visionary cut from their forthcoming artist album, “Brotherhood” (which officially arrives to Beatport on Dec. 16). However, before we arrive at their inspiring Original Mix (the last track in the pack), we are treated to several uptempo interpretations by two of the most currently celebrated acts in progressive: Michael Cassette and Shingo Nakamura.
Not unlike the original artists of this release, Michael Cassette is a now internationally recognized Finnish duo, whose dramatic rise over the past few years culminated recently with the release of their artist album “Temporarity” [Anjunadeep]. Their remix of “The Night After” is a fair representation of the unique sonic niche that they have carved within the progressive genre. More specifically, after an extended “teaser” intro, the song energetically launches into a vintage 80’s bassline, the aggressive, yet polished character of which has truly become the main signature of the exceedingly talented duo. Soon thereafter, a lead synth chord progression emerges, as arps dance above. In the main break, the poignant string plucks of the Original Mix slowly creep into the track, and then are suddenly reversed, as the rhythm picks up again. Also included in the pack is an alternate “Club Edit,” which shortens the main break, as to prevent any risk of club-goers losing interest / momentum on the dancefloor.
Silk fans will be delighted to discover that Shingo Nakamura, fresh off the launch of his own triumphant artist album (“Sapporo,” which remained in the top 5 Beatport releases for several weeks following its debut), is back with an unsurprisingly sophisticated and melodic rendering. The track starts out with a soothing house rhythm and the slow crescendo of an array of glorious arpeggios. As we approach the main break, a deep bass begins to gather energy and the arps become more aggressively resonant and layered. In the break itself, we are treated to a solo of the Spanish guitar from the Original, followed by the beautiful coalescence of this instrument with piano and strings. In the latter half of the tune, delicate piano lines (a Nakamura signature) joins the deep bass progression and celestial arpeggios.
Finally, the Original Mix of the tune is presented; like the rest of the tracks on the forthcoming “Brotherhood” album, the composition falls squarely in the “cinematic soundtrack” niche. To be more clear on this point, the song’s use of age-old instruments, including violins and even a lead harp melody, immediately evokes a “fairy-tale” world — music that would not be out of place accompanying the current (and widely popular) “Game of Thrones” series. It is worth affirming, though, that Orion & J.Shore’s original, which is built upon a haunting string motif, is a unique, intricate, and truly breathtaking composition, not just an homage to the soundtrack pieces that are often mindlessly inserted into fantasy / adventure films. We cordially invite you to delve deep into this one for an escapist and deeply moving aural experience. tune is presented; like the rest of the tracks on the forthcoming “Brotherhood” album, the composition falls squarely in the “cinematic soundtrack” niche. To be more clear on this point, the song’s use of age-old instruments, including violins and even a lead harp melody, immediately evokes a “fairy-tale” world — music that would not be out of place accompanying the current (and widely popular) “Game of Thrones” series. It is worth affirming, though, that Orion & J.Shore’s original, which is built upon a haunting string motif, is a unique, intricate, and truly breathtaking composition, not just an homage to the soundtrack pieces that are often mindlessly inserted into fantasy / adventure films. We cordially invite you to delve deep into this one for an escapist and deeply moving aural experience.
This weekend sees most likely the biggest club event of the year in Vaasa and its surroundings. Fantasia, held now for the second time, lands to Tropiclandia, Vaasa’s indoor spa with a massive lineup of 17 DJs and live acts and 3 separate stages.
Last year some 600-700 people showed up, but now it seems the word of 2010 event’s amazing vibe has done its thing and this year’s Fantasia will be sold out to its full capacity, 1200 people.
While choosing your bikinis, speedos or Borat-style trousers, it’s good to warm up by checking some photos from last year or even some video footage shot at the event. Here’s my tracklist from last year’s partiee, too.
I’ll be playing the second last set at the main stage, after the almighty K-System who has promised to try (literally) some stagediving and before Syna who will be finishing the night. I’m really looking forward to give the first plays to a couple of brand new re-edits as well as Michael Cassette’s remix of Orion & J.Shore’sThe Night After.
Full event schedule is available to see at Fiksaatio’s website – but check the Facebook event, too.
