Dousk "EP (Disc Two)"

Following on from Dousk´s first 12" on Bedrock, this second 12" of his EP captures a similar vibe and texture, and stays with that deep groove that made the original so great. ´Pa Dida´ and ´The Novel´ are both very smooth progressive tunes that John Digweed himself has been caning for months. They slip nicely in your mind with their pretty harmonies and low bass that moves.

´Pa Dida´ starts in with light tribal drumming. Toms and high hats that are sparse, but the depth is what makes this tune so beautiful. A slight stomping groove moves up keys, pulsing underneath the drums creating a solid groove. Lots of reverb is put on every sound, creating a vast space for tiny melodies to trickle in and spacey tones to wave in the background. Falling into a break, new uplifting synths are added building into a lovely harmony once the drums kick back in. Female vocal snips play of the synths, adding another layer to this dramatic, yet perfectly simple tune.

A metallic synth starts the ambient introduction of ´The Novel´. The closing track to this full EP is a smooth ride through melancholy sounds and liquid synths. Helicopter high hats build along with a kick, which works into a slow tribal house beat and a low bass groove sets in moving ever so softly down keys and sways with the synths. At a break, pads stab down into the sounds, taking the tune over and following it out with a dreamy feeling.

John Digweed and Bedrock have chosen some of the most beautiful and interesting music that I´ve heard this year. Dousk has the ability to get inside your head with his gorgeous sounds and his perfectly structured arrangements. Here´s to the future, where great things await for John Ntouskos.