
Citadel
Next up on Upbeat, we move into deeper territory with a superb offering from Amsterdam-based Dutch producer David Stolk under his alias Singularity. With previous releases on Smu[th], Redux and Branded last year, he has a history of high-profile support which includes Above & Beyond, Daniel Kandi, Sebastian Brandt and Ron van den Beuken.
The original mix signals the adoption of a more progressive and tech-house style with a thick rising bassline melody, chugging kick and sparkling percussion.
Providing the remix spice we firstly enlisted the creative genius of Maarten de Jong, fresh from successes on premier trance labels such as Doorn, Oxygen, Liquid, Spinnin' and Black Hole. A rough, tough rhythm combines with vibrant filters and low echoes over expertly twisted techy stabs.
Secondly, Shaun Ansari completes the package with a remix which draws the distinctive flavours of the original towards more traditional trance elements. By layering soft basses and thick leads with big chords and warm pads,