Posted: 27May2011 at 5:00pm
Release: Lucky StrikeArtist: Rick Maia & Adam JamesRemixes: Rick Maia | Alex ParsonsCatalogue: 16S006Genre: Deep/Tech Househttp://www.16steps.co.ukBUY HERE:Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/3 75253/Lucky%20StrikeDJ Download: http://www.djdownload.com/mp3-detail/Rick+Maia++Adam+James/L ucky+Strike/16+Steps/3936984 Here at 16 Steps, we are proud to present the sixth in our series of releases from students of our London-based Production School. ‘Lucky Strike’ is a superb remix package featuring reworkings from Rick Maia and 16 Steps course tutor Alex Parsons. Both mixes demonstrate the deeper side of Tech House with grace, yet contrast greatly in their construction. We hope you enjoy them. About The Release:This is an astounding production debut from Rick Maia, whose reputation as a DJ in the London Tech House Scene has earned him regular sets at most of the Capital’s top venues as well as residencies for ‘Going Palces’ and ‘Gifted Presents’ at Ministry Of Sound and previously Turnmills. Maia’s remix is mature and intelligently crafted, combining warm throbbing bass with luscious oscillating synths and sparse percussive FX. The deep, melodic breakdown glistens with harmonics, while a scattering of drums enter with growing intensity before launching into a deep and percussive groove to the finish. An interesting and wonderful journey. Alex Parsons takes things a little deeper from the outset, relying on the original’s percussion, a punchy sub and deep pads to hold the groove. Hints of the original can be heard as they are twisted in and out of the foreground, while Parsons cleverly uses harmony to create a constant build in intensity. The track’s unusual structure introduces a solid new bassline at the peak, transforming the vibe completely. Definitely one for the main rooms. YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/16StepsLabel?feature=mhsnSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/16-steps Feedback: Orde Meikle (Slam): Both good mixes. ThanksPaco Osuna: Downloaded. Thank youLeigh Morgan: Enjoyed the Alex Parsons mix, smooth groovesNeil Quigley: As a listening experience they are fab and I can certainly hear Alex’s sound design experience in there for sureAnderson Noise: Very goodRaymundo Rodriguez: Feeling the original and Alex’s mixInkfish: Great set of remixes. Rick Maia suitable for us but Alex Parsons mix is excellent as well.Ataneus: Alex Parsons remix for me Good releaseHans Tavera: Alex Parsons for me! Thank you!Coldfuture: Alex’s mix for me! Deep and straight to the heart of things. Good sunrise or sunset stuffSteve L: Solid package! Will play both but loving the Rick Maia remix 