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                 [: ARTIST..... :] Savvas
                 [: TITLE...... :] Crescent Moon
                 [: GENRE...... :] House
                 [: RIP DATE... :] 2023-03-23
                 [: LABEL...... :] Proton Music
                 [: CAT NR..... :] PROTON0534
                 [: TRACKS..... :] 5
                 [: SIZE....... :] 97m
                 [: ENCODER.... :] LAME 3.100 -b 320
                 [: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
                 [: SOURCE..... :] WEB (FLAC)
                 [: URL........ :] https://listen.tidal.com/album/276239204

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             01. Crescent Moon ................................ 08:40      
             02. Wonder ....................................... 08:52      
             03. Lullaby ...................................... 08:52      
             04. Crescent Moon (Juan Deminicis Remix) ......... 06:57      
             05. Wonder (Andrea Cassino Remix) ................ 08:44      

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             An artist with an impressive recent history, Chicago born, 
             Greece based, Savvas, returns to Proton Music with the brand new 
             Crescent Moon EP. Making his label debut with a trio of remixes 
             between 2019 and 2021, a debut original EP followed in February 
             2022 via Reminisce as three original tracks plus remixes from 
             RIGOONI and Vridian showcased an exceptional offering. With 
             another triptych to his name, the Crescent Moon title track is a 
             beautifully evocative piece that evolves majestically over its 
             9-minute duration. Hypnotic keys and counterpoint melodies fire 
             off each other as strings, pads and effects take their turn 
             vying for listener attention in the resulting rich opener. 
             Wonder' quickly creates a melancholy vibe with its delicate 
             piano sequences that extend in organic fashion across a 
             rock-steady kick and shuffling percussion. Beautifully imagined 
             vocal phrasing adds to the air of sadness and delicacy as a 
             smooth arpeggio provides another graceful tone in the latter 
             stages along with strings and sympathetic melody. Sparkling 
             arpeggiated sequences immediately highlight an upbeat air in 
             Lullaby before they drift away at the mid-point allowing for 
             strong rhythmic elements to come to the fore. A further 
             combination of meticulously engineered elements sees a second 
             half suffused with poise and lightness of touch.

             Juan Deminicis has been a staple of the Proton Music catalogue 
             for more than a decade. Since a 2012 debut, the Argentinean has 
             released five original EPs that have seen such stellar offerings 
             as Behind the Sun, Life on the Moon and July 2022's Cycles. 
             Remixes for GMJ, Mark Slee and Michael A have seen equally 
             impressive production work as Juan Deminicis now returns with a 
             typically assured reworking of Crescent Moon. Through a 
             trademark rolling groove and intricate rhythmic framework, the 
             central motif of Savvas' original is reworked in mesmerising 
             fashion as a cast of new production material join forces, not 
             least in a piercing new melodic phrase and whispering vocal cut 
             that make a play in the second half. Organic house elements flow 
             through the 7-minute interpretation with flute and traditional 
             instruments combining as Juan Deminicis once again demonstrates 
             why his production work is so sought after.

             Another Proton Music regular with such celebrated releases as 
             Divine, Losing Part of Me and Asante, Andrea Cassino has been at 
             the forefront of the progressive house scene for almost 15 
             years. Remixes for Kamilo Sanclemente and Dabeat, Rudy, Michael 
             A and GMJ have also been notable highlights in the Italian-born 
             producer's star-studded portfolio, as he now returns to remix 
             Savvas. Characterised by an effortless bouncing bass groove and 
             immaculately syncopated percussion, the Andrea Cassino 
             interpretation of Wonder retains some of the core melodic themes 
             while turning it into a rolling, club-friendly gem. Sweeping 
             string passages and the haunting vocal prevalent in the original 
             make their presence heard, particularly at the atmospheric and 
             evocative breakdown before the mesmerising groove takes hold 
             once more.

             Directed by Jay Epoch
             AandR by James Warren
             Mastered by Cid Inc.
             Design by Ben Mautner
             Text by James Warren

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