Sasha & Sentre - Glastacy [LNOE157]

[Progrez]

What do you guys think?

Even by his own high standards, electronic luminary Sasha is in a superb run of form that has already yielded some stellar singles in the last year, both solo and in collaboration with like-minded talents. TheGRAMMY Award-nominated artist is renowned for pushing musical and technological boundaries, as well as for platforming exciting sounds on his Last Night On Earth label. The next release finds him working with Sentre, aka Dave Gardner & Dennis White, who have been electronic mainstays for many years. They have plenty of major credits under their belts, including working with Sasha on his seminal ‘Involver’ album and also 'Track 10' which they made with Sasha many years ago. It was Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune at the time and is one of many gems from these self-confessed studio nerds.

The release of ‘Glastacy’ also marks a new approach for Sasha and LNOE as they extend their relationship with fansbeyond just the music. For the f irst time, along with the single release, fans will be able to collect and own the single artwork for free. The label has always sought to marry together music and art across its releases and now fans get the chance to own a piece for themselves. Using pioneering technology, those who claim the art will also be able to convert it to a smartphone wallet pass which will bring with it future benefits and surprises from Sasha and LNOE.

'Glastacy' is their latest collaboration, and it works angelic, wordless vocal sounds into heavenly loops that shimmer in and out of focus. Deft hi-hits and a supple bassline bring movement as a lead synth motif rises up out of the mix to bring dramatic tension and take dancers to the stars. It's emotive, hypnotic techno of the highest order, with a spine-tingling breakdown leading towards more trance-inducing musical pleasures. The Intro:Outro Mix is an ambient tool stripped of beats.

Just wish it had more energy and it does get a bit repetitive.

 

[dh5]

I think its cool, i like it. Quality electronic music. Reminiscent of a festival i used to attend called Summerdayze.

I slightly prefer there other collaboration below though. More on the old school sound.

 

[Archon]

Lovely stuff! Prefer Track 10 myself.

 

[Rolwerta]

It's exciting to see Sasha's innovative approach in merging music with art. Sharing personal experiences from similar pr ojects where art and music coexist could enrich the discussion highlighting how such combinations enhance the overall experience of the tracks

 

[Manofearth]

Track 10 is better. They are both OK. Easy listening prog but doesn't move itself into deeper or outstanding territory. I maybe should give them more of a chance.

 

[Sleepy Robot]

I think both are a bit too repetitive. Good for a festival but not home listening.

 

[Narel]

I think this is a great tune. Loving 'How to wear raybans well' too.

 

[Dreamless]

They both need a bit more to them. Decent enough but no energy or interesting cut to them.