SILKSF004 Gridlocked :: Balancing act out now @ Beatport!

flyant · **Posted:** Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:34 pm

Silk's Sofa is proud to introduce the new ambient artist Gridlocked, with the brilliant debut, "Balancing Act." The Original Mix begins with a sweeping introduction - swirling pads and ethereal vocal stabs create a dream-like soundscape, truly evoking the feeling of "balancing" on a cloud. Suddenly, the listener is propelled forward by an explosive rhythm section and added synths, which continue until the last quarter, when the beats are released and the euphoric pads return. Alex Maragos provides a steadier, down-tempo interpretation: gentle beats and sparse piano hits push the track along, while soaring sweeps and vocal stabs reinforce the sensation of weightlessness. Seasoned veteran Retroid rounds out the release, with a hard-hitting, but equally emotional breakbeat remix. The energy of the electro-infused arpeggios of the original are highlighted here, as well as newly added glitches and robotic effects. This stunning debut from Gridlocked will resonate with anyone striving to find emotional balance in a an increasingly anxious world.

Info:

Cat. #/Name: SILKSF004 Gridlocked :: "Balancing act"
Release date: 13 February 2009
Genre: chillout/deephouse/downtempo breaks
Format : digital

Tracks:

01 balancing act (original mix)
length: 04:56
genre: chillout

02 balancing act (alex maragos 'equilibrium' remix)
length: 09:04
genre: deep house

03 balancing act (retroid remix)
length: 06:52
genre: dowtempo breaks

Supported by:

ifrolov, Jacco@work, Guillaume Nyckees, Joe Sweeney, DiKomm, Dpen, Darin Epsilon, Cantus, Aeron Aether, Joel Armstrong, SLanG, Duane Barry, Michael Witness, Evgeny Bardyuzha, David Christopher (Deviant), Airillusions, James Warren.

For more info & previews please visit:

https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/157099/Balancing%20Act >>> Beatport page
http://www.sofa.silkdigitalrecords.com >>> Official website
http://www.myspace.com/silksofa >>> Myspace page