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Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z – Time Remixes (feat Agents Of Time, Ramon Tapia, Guy J, Robert Babicz remixes)

by Ran Salman September 9, 2015

Guy J’s Lost & Found is riding high in 2015 with its flow of exceptional releases that now continue with a bumper package of remix interpretations of some of the standout tracks from Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z’s critically acclaimed “Time” album – a stunning audio journey, so distinctly special that it has captivated audiences on a global scale, breaking through simplistic genre boundaries and uniting people through its exploration of the psyche of modern electronic dance music.

The super-talented Italian trio of Andrea Di Ceglie, Fedele Ladisa and Luigi Tutolo (aka Agents Of Time) open proceedings here, with their interpretation of “Small Heart Attack”. These purveyors of an ever evolving sound – a fusion of strong elements that flags up electronic, progressive, techno and ambient influences – are on exceptionally fine form, creating a deeply brooding, melancholic remix.

“Survivors Guilt” is given a new school techno treatment by Ramon Tapia as he blends the slower, sexier sounds of the contemporary vibe with his deep understanding of the genre from the past few decades. With tinges of his Latin background influencing percussive elements and his Dutch/Belgian heritage providing the basis for his hard-grooving template, his sound is one of the freshest of recent years.

Guy J’s work is always touched with a magic and emotion that few rival and his remix of “Small Heart Attack” is yet another example of why his productions are so special. Sensual beauty flows seemingly effortlessly into an enthrallingly hypnotic, ever-blossoming journey, as his interpretation weaves its slow-build seductive spell.

Robert Babicz stands tall as one of only a handful of distinctive artists who are bold enough to breathe life into their productions with true emotion. His creations display a level of honesty and soul that sets them apart from so much of today’s here-today-gone-tomorrow disposable music – the mark of a true musical innovator. Here, he reveals his talent and skill as one of Europe’s most essential techno producers, with a stunning remix of “Our Foggy Trips” – its soaring, pulsating, angelic beauty is a true wonder to behold and the perfect finale for this exceptionally creative remix EP.