A Guy Called Gerald - Proto Acid: The Berlin Sessions 2
DE 2007 CDR; Laboratory Instinct: LI012 [Promo CDR in plastic wallet]
DE 2007 12"; Laboratory Instinct: LI012
08:01 Voltar (Bring Da Rain Mix)
12:09 Sweet You (Bitter Mix)
Released:
25th May 2007.
Credits:
Written by A Guy Called Gerald.
Press Release:
Following last year's first critically acclaimed 'Proto Acid' album, the
Berlin-based acid house innovator A Guy Called Gerald provides a taster
for what to expect from the second instalment.
'Voltar' (Bring Da Rain mix) starts off with shuffling drums and tribal
beats, but as the track evolves, haunting sounds and what could be a
Native American Indian chanting are gradually introduced. 'Voltar' builds
and builds, reaching a filtered climax, and, after it breaks down, a
tripped out bass lends it a more DJ-friendly direction. The end result is
an adventurous take on house music. 'Sweet You' is an entirely different
matter and shows that Gerald is still adept at crafting deep dance floor
grooves. Subtle breaks and understated drums provide the basis for dreamy
Motor City chords, a plunging, resonating bassline and old school piano
keys. As its title suggests, 'Sweet You' is a beautifully evocative piece
of music that'll appeal to the heart, head and feet.
Don't miss this opportunity to sample the latest experiments from Gerald's lab!
