GMJ & Matter - EXT 135 / Elemental / Time to Space (Remixes)

Originally released at the end of 2022, "EXT 135 / Elemental / Time to Space" showcased GMJ and Matter as masters of the progressive house genre. Now, Meanwhile revisits the 3-track EP with a trio of outstanding new remixes. Henri Hurtig has been at the vanguard of modern underground dance music for close to two decades with his Cid Inc. production alter-ego. Some 600+ production credits for the likes of microCastle, Lost and Found and his own highly respected, Replug, are testament to an enduring appeal as is a packed tour calendar where the Finnish star continues to tour the world. Now making his Meanwhile debut, the Cid Inc. remix of "Elemental" retains a similar rhythmic poise to the original as a familiar bass pattern blends with a squeaking, bleeping effects layer. A trademark storming beat and seething dancefloor character is in full evidence as a distorted and frenetic breakdown leads to a new melodic character in the second half to brilliant effect. The result is a typically impressive reworking full of dynamism and brio. A rising star in the progressive firmament since early work for EIN2 in 2018, Tantum has hit considerable heights with his music on Juicebox Music, Mango Alley and Guy J's Lost and Found. A Meanwhile debut in mid-2023 saw "Secondary / Suan Pan / Narko" place the German star front and centre with a musical triptych of the highest order, as Tantum now returns with a deep and innovative take on "Time to Space". Replete with rolling groove and deep bassline presence, a more stripped back offering allows the central motif from the original a chance to flourish within a new cadenced structure, while richly textured pads flow effortlessly across the musical stream. Rising and falling in easy patterns, a new arpeggiated pattern makes itself heard alongside a raft of additional production material and counterpoint melodies as the remix heads towards a rousing finale. Reworking "EXT 135" themselves, Meanwhile head honchos, GMJ and Matter have given the track a sublime "Ambient Reprise". Stripping away the powerful rhythmic backdrop of the original, the duo have created a sublime interpretation that captures the central melodic elements of the original, allowing them to blossom unencumbered by dancefloor character. The result is a chorus of deliciously crafted keynotes and melodies that blend together in seamless fashion, held together by a deep sub-bass groove. The result is a smooth and pristine slice of electronica magic. Shining once more through remixes from Cid Inc. and Tantum, GMJ and Matter have given a new lease of life to "EXT 135 / Elemental / Time to Space". Directed by GMJ and Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren