Friskybeat Records presents "Left It All," the latest single from jazz/flamenco guitarist and producer Andre Stepanian. Based in Vancouver, Stepanian has delivered a tropical dance groove that incorporates an acoustic nylon guitar for its main melody. Subtle vocal ad-libs introduce the track which are joined by swirling strings and guitar melodies. The Latin-house rhythm, funk-fueled bassline, and staccato electric piano chords shape the song's feel-good vibes.
Cool, driving percussion over more prominent kick and bass tracks flavor Luis Machuca's extended mix. The strings and pianos are jazzed-up a bit, giving the mix some added depth. In addition, the mix features a sultry female vocal playing call-and-response with the guitar melodies for some sleek deep house smoothness.
Casomado is on hand for a club-ready dub mix, stripped down with nuanced differences in the groove. A new bassline binds the percussion and pads to the bottom end while a groovy synth hook creates a haunting effect, wavering in and out of the tune. Affected vocals add texture while nodding to the original version's themes and motifs. Each track on "Left It All" is a dancefloor pleasure.
Rise Ashen (Balanced Records) – “Nice sounds, love the vocals and the groove. The dub is dope too. Full support here in Ottawa!”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Love the fresh, breezy vibe!”
Vanilla Ace (Toolroom) – “Luis Machuca’s Extended Vocal Mix is dope.”
Alvaro Hylander (DeepWit Recordings) – “Casomado’s Dub does it for me. Great groove and mood.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House Web Zine) – “Beautiful sun drenched vibes.”
Miguel Garji (Deepfusion Radio Show) – “Fantastico! Full support on Balearica Radio.”
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