![]() ![]() While the restless rhythm track is reflective of 21st century European techno, Tracey’s hi- hat hits recall classic Motor City productions. There’s a similarly enduring quality about the equally impressive “Earthrise”. As a result, “Skyfall” feels timeless, as if it was a pan-generational collaboration between Tracey, early Detroit futurists, and early ‘90s ambient techno producers. The beats are crunchy and distorted, with that distinctive swing that comes from vintage drumcomputers. The title track offers a near perfect balance between head-in-the-clouds melodiousness – delivered via cascading, new age influenced synthesiser motifs, starry electronics and crystalline lead lines – and serious dancefloor grunt. More pertinently, the EP marks the first time he’s used the Tracey moniker for a release. Skyfall is his first 12” for Voyage Direct, following a fine contribution to the First Mission compilation – alongside friend and sometime studio partner Efde – back in 2015. With a production history that stretches back to the turn of the decade, and includes releases under his given name on Bangbang!, Karat, Hot Waves and Soweso, he’s no newcomer, either. Amongst those on the Amsterdam club scene, Tom Ruijg is highly regarded as a DJ and producer. ![]()
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