Nice review from one of there fans.. for people that like trance music, your going to love this.. :) Purchase this album.. :)


"Son Kite - Colours

Cover: [ downloads.mpdqx.com ]

Format: CD
Artist: Son Kite
Title: Colours
Label: Digital Structures, Sweden
Cat. #:DIGCD015
Year: 2004

Track listing:

01. 09’37” Other Side
02. 08’58” Focus
03. 09’36” On Air
04. 08’03” Game & Watch
05. 07’38” Let Us Be
06. 07’43” The Stars Within Us
07. 09’48” Jukebox
08. 09’06” Made To Move
09. 08’05” Colours

Review:

Step two of a four-stage rocket!

Finally it’s out… The album we’ve all been waiting for. The release of the “On Air Remixes” EP last month gave us a mouth-watering foretaste of what was coming… A full album from the talented wizards behind Sweden’s biggest trance-export: Marcus Henriksson & Sebastian Muellart a.k.a. Son Kite. They’ve moved into release-concept territory with their ambitious “Colours” project, consisting of one album, two singles and a live-DVD... Very impressive! So, let’s see what the hype was all about…

Let me take you thru the tracks…

#01: Let’s start… Pay close attention to that Son Kite whistle – it’s the first and last thing you’ll hear on this album… The whole album is one big loop! ;o) The intro is long and lukewarm… Slowly it progresses, FX are added… Water, wind, violin, percussion, calm voice samples… and then bam! The smooth, groovy, crispy Son Kite baseline… Fast kicks and hi-hats are added creating chunky grooves leading to pure bliss… Amazing track!

#02: The album is mixed, so we slip almost unnoticed into track two… The progressive groove continues here – the intro is sweet as candy… And then, an almost exploding bass grabs you… The bass is just so deep and brutal, but at the same time sweet and almost sexy! @ 6’00 the pace quickens and all hell brakes loose – A dark, mean, wall of bass-groove rips the track in half and slowly builds it up again… Holy phuck, this is good… Overwhelming track!

#03: Pheeew, time to chill for a short while with the intro from last year’s summer-bash “On Air”. Allow me to copy/paste from my previous EP review: A very cool, floating, dream-like intro sets the mood… Someone hits a piano-key about 5-6 times, low voice-muttering samples in the back-ground, someone talking about radio – basically we’re just chilling out, having a good time… And then, at 2:22 the infamous Swedish progressive baseline cuts thru the silence like a scythe… This is the true essence of trance; razor-sharp percussion, beautiful synths, wonderful melody… And a build-up @ 5:15 that’ll annoy the hell out of you the first time you hear it, but after a few listens you’ll give in to the sheer genius that is On Air! So get your damn hands up in the air – this is a magic track!

#04: “Let’s go back upstairs” … We mix smoothly into Game & Watch… But something’s changed here; it appears the kicks are harder and the bass is less polished… What gives? For a second you want to sound the cheddar-alarm, but no worries… Although this is the most full on sounding track on the album, it’s a sweet track that in no way compromises the groove… Hypnotic morning trance ala Son Kite! Nice track!

#05: Ahh let’s take a trip back in time… Somewhat distorted melodies accompanied by a melancholy feel… Plus we get lyrics & vocals by C. Brink and M. Kratz… It’s not Michele Adamson standard, but very nice nevertheless… Also good use of stereo here… Nice track!

#06: Go fly a kite – into the world of electro crash! Is progressive electro psy even invented? Well, it is now… We get the best of both worlds here… Old school kitschy computer sounds and classic robot voice box – combined with massive progressive rhythm patterns… Look forward to the sweet, sweet build-up part – can’t wait to hear that at a party… Electro acid flash! Lovely track!

#07: Put another dime in the jukebox baby… Ambient intro … Just relax and float downstream… A subtle drum pattern is introduced… More delicate effects are added… The beat is slightly cut… The old Chicago warehouse techno atmosphere is present… And then: “Rhythm… rhythm… rhythm…!” A repetitive, simple voice reminds us that this is rhythm… Thanks! This is a very minimal track – and even a tad too minimal for my taste. It is funky however, especially for the last 3 minutes… Ok track!

#08: After a long fade we progress into “Made to Move”… And this is a bouncy piece for sure… Focus has shifted back to percussion now, and we are treated to some cool steel oil drum beats… And yes the rumours were true; there is a definite Trommelmaschine influence here… And it sounds great! It’s a very danceable, tribal, progressive tune… Nice track!

#09: The last track starts and ends exactly like the first track… The infamous whistle or whatever it is… What a nifty feature! This is a slightly slower track, but still so unbelievably groovy… All kinds of psychedelic bleeps and blops, birds whistling, water dripping… Beautiful melodies mixed with a distinctive wiggle-your-toe Son Kite beat… Sweet track!

Woow, what a trip! This album is truly an experience… Epic trance at its best! A true journey showcasing the immense talent of the Son Kite guys… As I’ve said before they continue to distance themselves from the vast majority of trance labels – both production-wise and concept-wise! As always with Digital Structures the visual art is striking – great, tasteful cover art…However, I dislike the cardboard wrapper around the jewel case – what’s the point with those?

Style wise this album embrace several electronic genres… It ranges from old school techno and house to cutting edge modern electronica… I like most of it, though there are tracks which doesn’t really scratch my itch… It is however miles ahead of the bulk of electronic releases nowadays…I’d even go as far as calling this a milestone album – instant classic! Get this or be left out!

9/10

Favourites: 1(!), 2(!!), 3(!!), 6, 9

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External links:
Son Kite: [ www.sonkite.com ]
Digital Structures: [ www.mpdqx.com ] (Audio samples available!)
Psyshop: [ www.psyshop.com ]
Saiko Sounds: [ www.saikosounds.com ]
Chaos Unlimited: [ www.chaosunlimited.co.uk ]
Trance-shop: [ www.trance-shop.com ]

For info on the vinyl release check out the Digital Structures site…
There will come a time when the Earth grows sick,
and when it does a tribe will gather,
from all cultures of the world,
who believe in deeds and not words,
they will work to heal it.
They will be known as warriors of the rainbow."

damn straight Fred....

hahahahaha... i can't wait to see them..euuhh, i mean you's.. ;)

well, there's at least one carlos.. just shower before leaving... ;)

bahahaha.. oups..

stupid fucken clown..

thanks for forgetting about me in the line-up SEB..

pfffffffff..

;)

now thats alot of freaks.. ;)

yeah.. ian... cum...

yeah. lizz said it best.. all with a dash of techno a la level 4 stylez.. you peeps should come out..

you have to find your own ride there pretty much.. yeah .. :) just go with steve ;)

off we go to tampa bay.. i hope they enjoy the sun while they kick tampa's ass.. :)

yeah. its a fucken sick audio card.. :) not too pricy, not too "creativeish".. great sound :)

to hell with you sammy.. it was gumby's fault the security guy came along.. i was just rolling a joint..

ohh wait, maybe it was the LOUD MUSIC YOU WERE PLAYING... hehehe :)

hitler rocks okay.. one of the smartest men alive..

shame he wanted the world.. he could have taken all the jewish people.. but NOOOOOOO.. he wanted more.. ;)

yeah.. and montreal WON.. :)

fiew.. thank GOD there's only 3 of you's ;)

but yeah, a ravewave Vs technodium party would be nice... its an idea...

scared to get a stiffy??? :D

yeah.. i've had my ticket lying around for about 2 months now.. :) hehehe..

cool sharon, then all the guys will be inside you.. :D

the GT was fun.. sucked that OOB wasn't there.. i was looking forward to spliffin with my homey Olee and El-D..

next time i guess..

heheheh.. look at lizzy getting all interested in this party ...

i thought you weren't comming...

nice, ima bring my new demo.. just made it today :)

werd.. thanks J-f.. nice words of encouragement..

see y'all next week at the cottage bash..

hehehe..

i had a total blast.. got to meet the populare Subflower at this one.. along with some other sweet looking ladies.. hehe..

My set with Drenchrome went great.. killer tracks, tight mixes.. the works.. i love playing out with this guy.. :)

BIG thanks to the people who threw this event.. i hope there will be more like this to come.. the crowed was awsome..

WOOT

see you there around 11ish.. :)

the flyer is out people.. anyone have any comments??

hehehe.. i luv ya carlos.. don't worry.. ;)

liam's bringing the girls.. :)

cool.. maybe i'll tag along my sk8board.. its been a while though.. :p

HAPPY B-Day Italien sistah.. i hope to see you soon.. at a party near you, or foufs at random moments.. hehehe :)

Have a great day..

yeah carlos, that picture is fake.. you were awake. hehehehe...

MAD funny though..you must have been quite drunk not to feel that.. unless you knew about it.. but that would be kinda "drole"..

bahhaahahaha.. thats nasty sharon.. all i remember is everything being so blurry.. and that godawful sound of the buzzing neon lights.. ahh. the PAAAAAAAAIIN..

yeah, the site lost some pictures.. :(

[ www.. ] now cat's gonna get all red .. hehehe ;)

crap.. how the hell did this thread get up here.. lol..

:)

and yeah, i kinda miss those lanjeu nights.. drooling on the floor from K overdoses. ahh, the sweating memories..

yeah.. i agree with the different location thing as well. but do people have car's or we gonna travel by BMW?? :)

either way, its going down man..

meow.. :)

hey shaun, should we rent the studio for this one.. to make sure we have all the sound and intimacy for this one??

how much was it?? like about 5$ each or so?? :)

yay,, Kat is comming.. long time no see gal.. :)

somebody has to film your candy asses..

and sharoon, i luv ya too hon.. no worries.. thats the illest flyer i've ever seen.. :)

"Just cause I dont Fake-Dance like you guys doesnt mean I dont have talent, it seeps out of my fucking pores asshole!"

"I DONT EVEN DANCE"

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I just felt the urge to show yet another contradiction by your behalf..

And yeah, joker got it right.. about the landrey.. i guess your superior intelect didn't catch that one.. i must have used some trance magic of some sort to confuse you.. many pardons..

And as if there are rumour about you... lol.. don't make me laugh.. people don't waste time talking about you.. hehehe.. what an ego i tell you..