Label: Polytechnic Recordings

  Released: August 12th, 2008

  Reviewed: 4.5/5

  User Rating: 4.1/5 [Login to Rate »]

  From the UK comes another dynamic duo of producers, aiming high with their production work. Mike Bandoni & James Warren, together known as Coalesced, have been turning the heads of superstar jocks, bedroom DJs and music enthusiasts for the past 2 years. Their latest offering Cortina, on the consistent hitmaker label Polytechnic has been moving the masses in clubs across the world this summer.

Cortina gets some major superstar remix help from Jody Westernoff; of Way Out West fame, the rapidly rising American progressive stalwarts, Darin Epsilon and Bitfiend. An EP like this looks appealing, and the nice 'Dukes of Hazzard' style cover theme works well for piquing curiosity as well.

'Cortina (original)' is a beautiful classic-progressive breaks piece, that ensues a certain retro feel. 'Cortina' throws you back to the good ol' days, while at the same time reminding us of the great strides that the music industry has made technology-wise. A beautifully organized melody remains constant throughout. Nice work, that laid the groundwork for the remixers to really shine in this EP.

Cortina (Jody Westernoff Remix) is everything we've come to expect from this musical genius. Giving 'Cortina' the "Jody touch", he polishes the already groovy and rhythmic melody and hook provided with a nice bassline, and some added synths. This one is timeless.

'Cortina (Darin Epsilon Remix)' is the peak-hour floor killer of the bunch. Darin loads this remix with a high energy driving bassline, and re-arranges everything just perfectly. Great attention to detail is evident here, and this one is sure to rock any dancefloor, at any given time.

Cortina (Bitfiend Remix) is another stunning rework, worthy of plenty of support and play as well. Not quite as noticeable as Jody and Darin's, but hey..that's not easy competition either.

You know you have a quality piece of music when all the remixers use a large number of the original elements provided by the original composers. Cortina is timeless, full of fun, happy rhythms; and is a true testament to what classic progressive house is all about.

Kev Obrien [23-Aug-2008]

"Original: Reminds me Keiichi Suzuki - Satellite Serenade. Great breaks! Jody: Very pretty atmosphear`s Darin: This is the best one! Great energy and very melodic at the same time." - 3.5 / 5

"Anything by these guys is killer Coalesced. This whole release is massive, will chart this for sure." - 4.5 / 5

"Good Package. The Darin Epilson mix is definitely for me." - 4.0 / 5

"The original mix was a bit too noisy, but the Wisternoff and Epsilon mixes are nice and tight, very proper tracks. " - 3.5 / 5

"didnt like this tune too much..." - 2.5 / 5

"this is some pretty stuff right here. " - 4.0 / 5

"Jody Wisternoff rmx for me" - 4.0 / 5

"darin epsilon mix very driving and deep, bitfiend remix very melodic and soothing great atmospheres!" - 3.5 / 5

"love darins. sweet dreamy vibe. original is ace. so old school sounding." - 4.0 / 5

"jody remix for me" - 4.0 / 5

"Jody Wisternoff...wicked pads in this and the piano is great, nice summer uplifting vibe! Darin Epsilon..has slightly more punch with a fatter beats , yet still keeping that nice uplifting vibe! Bitfiend...has a soothing synthy feel and chugs along nicely!...great package and charting in August Charts!" - 4.5 / 5

"Great remix from Jody Will be a big release this summer" - 4.0 / 5

"jodys mix is really nice , digging the original to " - 3.0 / 5

"Jody's remix has been getting tons of plays from me. Charted in July and will chart again for August." - 5.0 / 5

"nice ep, like jody and darin epsilon remixes" - 4.5 / 5