Heatsick - Dream Tennis

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  • It's no easy task to create 10+ minutes of music worth listening to. Even more so when you only have one synthesiser. And yet, that's exactly what Steven Warwick has done here, owning every second of it. A gently hopping beat starts things off, with a doleful arpeggio moving quickly into place to become one of the track's most constant elements. From here, Warwick tries on what seems like just about every type of sound his Casio can make, layering in tinny bass patches, twinkling synth work, extra arpeggios—happier this time—and guitar-like strums. The result is nothing short of riotous. It's like a room full of boisterous children, each trying harder than the last to get your attention. On the surface, Diegors remix is pretty similar, but closer inspection reveals a more refined piece of work. Judiciously selecting from a multitude of pieces, the rookie Chilean does little more than create a slimmed-down version of the original. It's also more driving, with a taut hi-hat flashing through the mix. While this tighter focus is welcome, it inevitably subdues the aforementioned spirit. That's not a put-down though: Each version captures these mutually-exclusive aspects with great skill. The "Diskomiks"—from Prins Thomas—is a little more assertive. Though still maintaining a clear connection to the original, the Norwegian adds a lower bassline, wavering guitar chords, pattering drum rolls and a chuckling 303 in the final quarter. It's also longer, weighing in at 12 minutes. Like the original, however, there's no superfluous sections: The final minute will still have you grooving.
  • Tracklist
      A1 Dream Tennis (Diegors Remix) A2 Dream Tennis B Dream Tennis (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
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