Posted by Scott Willats
Quietly — or rather, in point of fact, not so quietly — Provoke has been dropping some real bombs: in terms of tracks, events, and everything in between. Their latest release, which landed just a couple of weeks back, has more momentum than the LeBron in game five against the OKC Thunder.
The combination of Gabe Gallucci and Jed Harper on the track “Falcon” is hotter than anyone could have even expected. A minute of thumps get your pulse racing at 128. Then the keys. Strings interweaving — a slight echo, a touch of reverb, but a powerful, ringing presence. It’s the big-room feel Jed Harper is known for. And Gallucci steps in with the “air shartz,” as I like to call them, and the rest is just plain insane, mayn.
“Falcon” is big-room heavy duty all the way; add four stellar remixes from the likes of Kim Fai, Northend, Stranjah and yes, Jed Harper himself, and this release is an absolute must-have. While Stranjah’s remix takes things in a drum-and-bass direction, Kim Fai and Northend stick to that progressive template. But it’s Jed’s own remix that takes the cake here.
Sometimes you’ll get a release where the remixers try to do too much, aiming for wholesale renovation rather than a simple add-on or enhancement. Happily, this is not one of those times. Each of these artists takes what’s best about the original and adds a distinctive personal touch. You can hear their creative additions, but the track you love still shines through, intact. Maybe nothing to you, but this is something I greatly appreciated.
Give a listen to the tracks below. CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS RELEASE ON BEATPORT.
Gabe Gallucci & Jed Harper – Falcon (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Gabe Gallucci & Jed Harper – Falcon (Jed Harper Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Gabe Gallucci & Jed Harper – Falcon (Kim Fai Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Gabe Gallucci & Jed Harper – Falcon (Northend Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Gabe Gallucci & Jed Harper – Falcon (Stranjah Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
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