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[: ARTIST..... :] Alex O'Rion
[: TITLE...... :] Echium Remixed, Pt. 1
[: GENRE...... :] House
[: RIP DATE... :] 2022-02-10
[: LABEL...... :] Meanwhile
[: CAT NR..... :] MW026
[: TRACKS..... :] 3
[: SIZE....... :] 54m
[: ENCODER.... :] LAME 3.100 -b 320
[: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
[: SOURCE..... :] WEB (FLAC)
[: URL........ :] https://store.tidal.com/nz/album/214021842

[ ::.. Tracklist ..:: ]
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01. The Chase (Navar Remix) ...................... 07:31 
02. Echium (Simos Tagias Remix) .................. 07:48 
03. The Serpent (Sebastian Sellares Remix) ....... 07:44 

[ ::.. RELEASE NOTES ..:: ]
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Finding his groove on Meanwhile with a clutch of impressive 
productions, Alex O'Rion has been a regular on GMJ and Matter's 
best-selling imprint. Reaching a highpoint with May 2020's 
Echium EP, we now return to O'Rion's seminal work with remixes 
from a trio of outstanding artists.

And iconic name within the underground dance industry, Eelko 
Wijnja has forged a distinctive and innovative sound through his 
Navar soubriquet. A regular on the likes of Guy J's Lost and 
Found, Roger Martinez's Higher States and Cid Inc.'s Replug, the 
Dutch star makes his Meanwhile debut with a typically rich and 
evocative interpretation of The Chase that flows gloriously 
across its near 8-minute journey. Built upon deep kick and 
rolling arpeggiated synth line, familiar motifs from O'Rion's 
original float into sonic range as deeply textured pads and 
evolving percussive groove wend their way forwards in delicate 
fashion. An array of sumptuous additional production, courtesy 
of deep bass and sympathetic new melodies, make their presence 
felt as the track explodes into the second movement with 
dancefloor grace. The result is a dynamic interpretation that 
places Navar at the upper echelons of dance music royalty.

Another familiar name to the Meanwhile cognoscenti, Simos Tagias 
made an impact via his March 2021 twin-track Euphoria / Emotion 
EP, before September saw a remix of Imran Khan's Horizonz. A 
veteran of over 400 production credits dating back to a debut 
for Lynx Records in late 2012, the Greek artist now reworks 
Echium with typical aplomb. Taking the machine-gun hi-hat 
pattern of the original and a 16th note bass sequence, the 
meandering melodic themes of O'Rion's work resonate across a 
dynamic rhythmic framework. With raw, seething power, Tagias 
builds intensity that pauses for breath at a haunting breakdown, 
drenched in reverbs, delays and the stunning motif central to 
Echium, before exploding into the third movement with shimmering 
effervescence and club-friendly groove.

The final remix sees another Meanwhile favourite enter the fray. 
An artist who has grown in stature with a slew of releases on 
the likes of onedotsixtwo, MNL and Proton Music, Sebastian 
Sellares hit the ground running in April 2021 with his Dunes at 
Dawn EP. This musical triptych showcased the Argentinian's skill 
and artistry, while a remix of GMJ's Precipice two months later 
was another label highlight. Working his production magic on The 
Serpent, Sebastian Sellares has found a way to illuminate the 
musical phrasing of the original while creating a spotlight that 
shines on an array of new production material, simultaneously 
driving the track forward with potent rhythmic force and 
effortless bassline presence. The result is a searing lead line, 
rooted in O'Rion's original, that cuts its way through the 
second half with acetylene precision, perfectly illustrating 
Sellares' sought-after production credentials.

Growing in stature with a trio of towering new remixes from 
Navar, Simos Tagias and Sebastian Sellares, Alex O'Rion blossoms 
once again with Echium.

Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren

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