- Echofalls deliver the first release for Cuba Recordings, a label co run by young DJ and Producer Chris Lake and Hooj man Bobby M. ’Shiver’ is the name of the forst track and it already has been causing quite a stir with the big DJ’s such as Pete Tong, Sasha, John Digweed and Danny Howells all giving it a good run for their money. It comes equipped with 3 different mixes, with the Original, Dave Robertson and Blue Haze mix all equipped with something memorable.
On the a-side is the Original Mix. A sublime melody begins proceedings as some nice subtle percussion soon enters the track. The deep baseline is the next feature accompanied with the kick as all the elements combine early in the piece. The track maintains a smooth flow until some enchanting strings make a presence as do the melodic overtones. A smooth and heart warming production this Original mix is.
Also on the a-side is the Dave Robertson A+D Mix. A much deeper affair, the baseline dominates this remix, despite being placed deep in the layer of sounds. The drums are solid and snippets of the main melody feature throughout. A looped melodic piano line, however, gives the remix its drive and energy. It’s another solid piece of music from Dave Robertson, a producer in great form.
On the flip is the very impressive Blue Haze Melody Extract Mix. A solid kick opens the track as the piano melody makes an impact early. The drums build the track in the first half, until the track breaksdown in stunning fashion midway in. The melodies trickle while the strings and baseline bring shivers down the spine. The beats come back in with effects as a high combined with the lush melodies still ringing with great presence. A stunning remix.
What can be said about this release is that all 3 productions are very solid and all have some positive aspects. Its simply put a storming debut for Cuba Recordings and one that musn’t be overlooked. If this is just a taste of things to come, expect big things from the label, as quality is surely assured with ‘Shiver’ as the early benchmark.