Support so far comes from Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo, Anil Chawla, Paco Osuna, Tommy Four Seven, Neil Quigley and more…
16S006: Rick Maia & Adam James – Lucky Strike (Rick Maia & Alex Parsons Remixes)
16S005: Beppe Gallo – Silver EP
16S004: Coldfuture – Plastic Voices EP
16S003: Will Konitzer – Evensong/Wind Through Wires (Original & Agent Toga Remixes)
16S002: G.A.B. – The Scheme EP (Original & Justin Steel Remixes)
16S001: Nik Frattaroli – Home (Original & Alex Parsons Remixes)
Coming soon:
16S007: Luno Maro – Touristas EP
(Rick Maia & Alex Parsons Remixes)
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Orde Meikle (Slam): Both good mixes. Thanks
Paco Osuna: Downloaded. Thank you
Leigh Morgan: Enjoyed the Alex Parsons mix, smooth grooves
Neil Quigley: As a listening experience they are fab and I can certainly hear Alex’s sound design experience in there for sure
Anderson Noise: Very good
Raymundo Rodriguez: Feeling the original and Alex’s mix
Inkfish: Great set of remixes. Rick Maia suitable for us but Alex Parsons mix is excellent as well.
Ataneus: Alex Parsons remix for me… Good release
Hans Tavera: Alex Parsons for me! Thank you!
Coldfuture: Alex’s mix for me! Deep and straight to the heart of things. Good sunrise or sunset stuff
Steve L: Solid package! Will play both but loving the Rick Maia remix
Here at 16 Steps, we are proud to present the sixth in our series of releases from students of our London-based Production School. ‘Lucky Strike’ is a superb remix package featuring reworkings from Rick Maia and 16 Steps course tutor Alex Parsons. Both mixes demonstrate the deeper side of Tech House with grace, yet contrast greatly in their construction. We hope you enjoy them.
About The Release:
This is an astounding production debut from Rick Maia, whose reputation as a DJ in the London Tech House Scene has earned him regular sets at most of the Capital’s top venues as well as residencies for ‘Going Palces’ and ‘Gifted Presents’ at Ministry Of Sound and previously, Turnmills.
Maia’s remix is mature and intelligently crafted, combining warm throbbing bass with luscious oscillating synths and sparse percussive FX. The deep, melodic breakdown glistens with harmonics, while a scattering of drums enter with growing intensity before launching into a deep and percussive groove to the finish. An interesting and wonderful journey.
Parsons takes things a little deeper from the outset, relying on the original’s percussion, a punchy sub and deep pads to hold the groove. Hints of the original can be heard as they are twisted in and out of the foreground, while Parsons cleverly uses harmony to create a constant build in intensity. The track’s unusual structure introduces a solid new bassline at the peak, transforming the vibe completely. Definitely one for the main rooms.
Rick Maia: http://rickmaia.com
Alex Parsons: http://soundcloud.com/alexparsons
Released by: 16 Steps
Release/catalogue number: 16S006
Release date: May 29, 2011