[i:Vibes] Jussi Polet - Memory Reflect EP [Finity Digital]

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Jussi Polet - Memory Reflect EP [Finity Digital]

22:01 - June 7, 2007

by Watts

Jussi Polet makes his debut on the now very well respected Finity Digital label. Up here are 4 tracks which continue to demonstrate Finity's dedication to quality trance music...

:: Jussi Polet - Memory Reflect EP
:: Finity Digital
:: FTYDG005

1) Live, Love, Die
This rather dramatically named production sports a punchy kick and an energetic and active, pulsating bassline. A slow rise of ambient pads and chords along with glassy, dreamy synths which play a proggy kind of melody creates an unnoticeable build into something solid, well established and pleasing to listen to. The breakdown introduces some wicked new dynamics - a beautiful acoustic guitar plays out a developed version of the melody over some muted beats. The beats regain their strength slowly with the help of those uplifting, ambient pads. The effect here is a thick, enveloping sound with a cool edge which comes from an acidic, bassy riff. The rest of this dreamy track switches back and forth between the guitar and that lovely, glassy synth, where they share out the melodies between them.

2) Two Seas Apart
'Two Seas Apart' begins with a bit of a mask. Chunky beats with an almost breakbeat feel are used in the introductory sections. Soon though there is a rush of synth activity and a bouncy little bassline kicks in, taking things in a distinctly trancey direction. Things just continue to get trancier and trancier as the synths take over and some simple melodies appear. These melodies are played by non-complex synths and this contrasts well with the intricate workings which are happening in the background. After the breakdown, another appearance by an acoustic guitar is made. Again though, it sounds really nice, as these types of instrument always do. Quite laid back with no anthemic melodic action, this solid piece just glides its way through to you.

3) The Starchaser
Jussi continues the smooth, laidback approach with 'The Starchaser'. This one is a lot smoother and much more dreamy, with airy synths and a big emphasis on soft rhythms which come from an array of backing synths. Later in the track, there is a kind of melodic duet between a super smooth glassy synth and a higher pitched, proggy type of synth. Again this track uses good contrasting combinations to make it interesting without the need of relying on big melodies and catchy hooks and riffs.

4) Midsummer Night
The final track on this release differs greatly from the three that came before it. The pace is much slower and the feel is that of cool, chilled house music. An almost plucked bassline provides good rhythm and some minimal synth usage provides a melodic complement to the bass. The main 'melody', if you'd call it that, is a female vocal line made up of soft and soothing "Aaaahhs". There is also a bit of funky electric guitar work in the breakdown which is unexpected, but it adds to that cool, hip and relaxed housey feel.

Conclusion:
Four absolutely solid productions here. The first three tracks are smooth and subtle trancey pieces, trusting in soft melodies and beautiful sounds rather than anything too over powering. The final track is in a chilled style of its own but still sounds great nonetheless.