- Jono Fernandez is another one of those Australian artists causing quite a stir on the worldwide scene. Following in the steps of Infusion, Phil K, Vance Musgrove and many more, his latest single ‘Colours of Conscience’ demonstrates the enormous talent coming out of Melbourne in particular. This release on Electrofly follows the very impressive debut release by Shiloh, which of course featured a remix by Aussie lads Infusion with UK producer Gwill Morris. Not to be outdone, the 2nd release on this very promising label is just as good.
On the a-side is the Original Mix. Broken beats and swirling effects are layered early in the production as it builds. A deep and juicy baseline then enters the track giving it some real substance as it continues to glide along in solid fashion. Midway into the track, the beats are momentarily lost and the vocal samples gain in weight, all while the baseline drives the track. The track really takes off in the latter half as the melodies and effects combine with the beats, while the baseline takes a backseat. A solid piece of work from Jono.
On the flip is the Fretwell Remix. Another array of solid broken beats spell the arrival of this remix and although the baseline is not as obvious as the original, it remains deeply embedded in the production. Fretwell makes great use of swirling effects and generally creates a great atmosphere with this remix. The vocals ride the production without really providing a great presence, but overall it’s quite a pleasing remix by Fretwell.
Electrofly hit the mark again with this release so it’s a good 2 out of 2 for them. Both the original and Fretwell mix are very impressive, so if breaks with a deep baseline and atmospheric edge sounds good to you, check this out.