The fourth release of the Hamburg-based Label PMP (Playmusic Productions) will be given from
Project 24 - since October 2009 this pseudonym stands for the DJ's and producers Joscha Grunewald and Maxim K. Both of them are from Detmold in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Their studio is based in their hometown, established in Hangar 24, a former building of the British armed forces. Hence the number 24 in the project's name reflects its connection to this building. On the a-side of their 'No More EP' you will find a great crossover track called 'The Difference', which combines techno and songwriting in a really worthy way. In the break this beast evolves into something you would never think of when you put that track on. Goosebumps.
The other track on the a-side is called Aurora. The dramatic string sounds define the mood for the break, then a few synths fade in, and in the break the track has reached its peak, emotions are really strong, then the bass carries the groove again and the track gets danceable again. Definitely a real gem of melodic techno.
On the b-side you can find the title track 'No More', which is quite a difference to the a-side, but you still know that it's Project 24, their remarkable atmosphere work really makes this track deep again, even though the drums are some kind of disco-influenced. Again some lovely vocals by Joscha Grunewald with a slight pop-appeal define the break of the record, a beautiful slide guitar captures the feeling of the track and then a modulated bass comes in, and it starts to mesmerize you..
Then the release gets rounded up with a remix by the dutch producer Rob Hes, who has already released on labels like Sounds Of Earth and Repressure Recordings, and he will also have his debut on Gabriel Ananda's Basmati imprint soon. His remix is a real monster combining the atmosphere of the original track and some beautifully morphed sounds, that are taking the remix to another galaxy.
All in all, a really impressive release by two guys who have unbelievable talent. Keep at least one eye on them..
Matt Abbott
"Nice"
Best Mix : Project 24The Difference (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Summer (Brendon Collins)
"Nice remix by Rob Hes."
Best Mix : Project 24Aurora (Rob Hes Remix) Support : Yes
Paco Osuna (Plus8)
"downloaded thanks :)"
Best Mix : Project 24Aurora (Rob Hes Remix) Support : Yes
DJ Shiva
"Very interesting EP. Most of it is not necessarily something I would play a lot. I tend toward the harder end of things, but my tastes vary far beyond what I play all the time, and it's definitely well-made, musical and unique. I would probably drop "Aurora (Rob Hes Remix)" in an early morning set.
Hell, maybe I'm full of shit and I'd drop any of them. "No More" is seriously a fantastic piece of music. Echoes of 80s alternative in that delayed slide guitar. If nothing else, this is going on my iPod. Who knows. An early morning may tempt me to play this one yet. ;)"
Best Mix : Project 24No More (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Gregor Kempf Rating : 9 / 10
"nice track!!!"
Best Mix : Project 24The Difference (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Tom Schön
Rating : 10 / 10
"Big package..."
Best Mix : Project 24The Difference (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Niki Belucci
"cool ep, will try, thx"
Best Mix : Project 24No More (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Lars Wickinger (So What)
"Sounds interesting!
Best Mix : Project 24The Difference (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Summer (Brendon Collins)
"Nice remix by Rob Hes."
Best Mix : Project 24Aurora (Rob Hes Remix) Support : Yes
Jan Liefhebber (We Are Techno/HighlandBeats)
"great deep stuff ! Cool ep ! Support"
Best Mix : Project 24Aurora (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Ataneus
Rating : 10 / 10
"Again massive release. Full support"
Best Mix : Project 24Aurora (Rob Hes Remix) Support : Yes
My Evil Twiin Rating : 10 / 10
"love it when people take a risk by putting a full vocal in a track , this is up there with Spektre - Casting Shadows without light .....full support on this one guys !!!"
Best Mix : Project 24The Difference (Original Mix) Support : Yes
Kareem Gokem (Dubmission Radioshow)
"Not into the vocal track that much, but the others are worthy of some praise."
Best Mix : Project 24No More (Original Mix) Support : Yes