- Finally, a new release from the stable of dark progressive: Forensic Records and it’s about time! After the demise of their distributor, the label resurfaces vigorously with Echoman’s 'Spirit'. The brainchild of Chris Scott and Anton Fielding with vocalist Graeme “Cheb” Stewart, the flip side sees one of their alter ego (Mooncat) deliver another quality tribal number. There are two mixes here people, grab it while you can cos if you don’t someone else will.
The Original A-side is a wicked layer of melodic synths over chunky percussion with the trademark that is Forensic. Darkness unfolds as a chunky bass impels around melodic synths to hurl the track into a whirl of harmonic synchronization. Tribal progressions add to the b-line that constantly builds and builds with lush piano keys. The key change adds a layer to the melody that helps to make it feel very ‘dreamy.’ I know that may sound a bit strange. How can House music sound ‘dreamy’? Isn’t that for Trance? All I can say is to find this release and to listen to it, and you’ll understand. The original mix is a perfect example of Echoman at their best.
Flipside sees a deeper progression into tribal territories. To best describe the Mooncat Mix in one word is Heavy! The percussion is tweaked much harder and it develops the track into tougher terrain. The programming and production is amazing with crisp FXs that’s as clear as the nites sky. It’s fascinating to hear how creepy tribal can be at times; how hypnotic those drum beats and whirling slabs can alter your state of mind – very cool.
Smooth. No one should expect anything less from Echoman or Forensic Records. As Mooncat, New Phunk Theory, or Echoman, the lads are the best at what they do. I think it’s safe to say that Forensic has return to show every man and woman that their back on top of the game.