
Date | 2017-06-02 |
Author | Axel |
FOA006 - RUNNING NUMBERS EP
RELEASE DATE: 2017 / 06 / 02
ARTISTS: PATRIK BERG
REMIXERS: LOCO & JAM
TRACKS:
1. Patrik Berg - Running Numbers (Original Mix)
2. Patrik Berg - White Armor (Loco & Jam Remix)
3. Patrik Berk - Lovely Vicious (Original Mix)
2. Patrik Berg - White Armor (Original Mix
We gladly welcome one of
German’s notable new names in the techno scene. You might know Patrik Berg from
his earlier releases on labels like Tronic and Alleanza. The magic duo Loco
& Jam are on board for the remix.
The EP kicks off with the
title track Running Numbers. Atmospheric synth swell and fade away while the
hypnotic, repetitive synth sets its groovy sequence. A monstrous bass drum
combined with tight hats and cymbal rides create some substantial impact on the
dance floor. A mechanical arpeggiated synth sets the perfect mood for the
outstanding vocal; an absolute A-side bomb by Berg.
The second track is the Loco
& Jam remix of White Armour. True to their signature style the tracks opens
with a fat kick and crispy, well placed drums. Gradually through filtered stabs
and reverberated vocal snippets, a dreamy, distant, memorable synth line. The
break ends with understatement, making the build not too obvious, leaving room
for all the elements to come together nearing the end of the track. Their remix
for Patrik Berg is definitely one of Loco & Jam’s stronger works to date.
The EP continues with Lovely
Vicious. A stripped back clear groove sets the basis for acidic synth stabs and
well placed reverberated synthetic chords. The chords unfold into pads that
swell during the first half of the track. Magically the main acid hook arises
from this pad, switching the track into to next gear after the break. Hypnotic
and heavy hitting at the same time.
We finalise Running Numbers EP
with the original mix of White Armour. Berg’s typical groove is supplemented by
a clear, classy clap. The interplay between the background stabs, synth chords
and vocals create a magical, soothing atmosphere, topped off by a colossal main
theme.