Baardman - Embrace Variance

The 45th release lands on Infinite Depth and this time it's a 5-track EP by the British Baardman. After shaping the EP for a while, these tracks are fully ready to see the light under the name of the 'Embrace Variance' EP. Four originals, accompanied by a great remix of our friend and sophisticated producer Alex Preda. 'Aumento' is the first track of the EP and it immediately shows the immersiveness of the full collection. On top of the slower, but hypnotizing groove, an overwhelming blanket of synths is settling down. In the middle of the track, it feels like it takes a small break, after which the play of synths gets even more compelling. The title track 'Embrace Variance' has a very high-tensioned arrangement, through which you can feel the lead building up and up towards the point after the break. This all guided by a repeating detuned element, which makes place for a new synth, working to a dry, but impactful, climax together. 'Facing The Observer' is a break track focused on the drums surrounded by plucky and dreamy elements. An atmospheric and calm break is one of the outstanding moments during this track. After the break an unexpected saw is coming in, which could be seen as a perfect change of dynamics. Next up is Alex Preda his remix of 'Facing The Observer'. He took the lead of the original and built a more fast pace and groovy arrangement around it. The other important element is a sawing synth, which also keeps the original alive. All elements are communicating with each other, forming a playful and tight wholeness. Where the EP started of quite deep, it ends more danceable, groovy and focused on basslines and percussion. 'Daemons' slowly evolves into a continuous repetition of the lower part, accompanied by organic and sharp percussion. Together it's working towards the final big moment of this EP, bringing the collection of tracks to an impressive end.