Becoming (Remixes) by Luka Sambe

We're glad to present the ‘Remix Edition' of Luka Sambe's debut 3-track EP ‘Becoming' on Juicebox Music as our 21st release. There's an undeniable character with Luka Sambe's music, a certain rich sonic quality clubbed with a plethora of magical near-symphonies, all defining the originality that he brings to the table. With his recent & highly acclaimed EPs on Guy J's "Lost & Found" & Cid Inc's "Replug", his rise as an exceptional music producer only gets more compelling. The original ‘Becoming' EP showcased his diverse palette in electronica, techno and progressive house. We've called upon his Australian comrades - GMJ & Filter Bear, both making their label debut, to give the tracks a new breath of life.

Gavin Griffin, better known as GMJ, has been a consistent force in the progressive community for nearly a decade. Kicking his GMJ moniker off in early 2008 through Jesse Kuch's "Open Records" & Kasey Taylor's "Vapour Recordings" and further through the years with appearances on "Sudbeat", "Balkan Connection", "Flow Vinyl", "Particles" & "Proton Music". His style gravitates towards the atmospheric, melodic side with a partiality towards a strong groove, and he's clearly taken that direction with his remix of Luke Sambe's "Becoming". Along with taking cues from the original, he's added his own little magic through extra vocal bits, complimenting drone & groovy basslines and atmospheric fillers, all supporting a riff that runs through the track. Goosebumps moments ensued.

Remixing the electronica piece ‘Lucent Amongst Black' is Michael Lokchin, aka Filter Bear. A relatively new player, but in no way is he to be underlooked. A regular collaborator with Luka Sambe, with their recent release on "Lost & Found", and holding an equally strong profile as a solo artist with music on Riley & Jacquieline Reinhold's "Traum Schallplatten", Cid Inc's "Replug", Tim Penner's "Slideways" & John Johnston's "ICONYC" make Filter Bear a recognizable name. His remix pays homage to the beauty of the original, keeping most of the memorable elements intact, whilst adding his hypnotic & soothing soundscapes on a bed of a pulsing groove, swaying in & out of phrases like a true storyteller.

Juicebox Music is a record label based in Bangalore (India) geared towards releasing & promoting quality underground electronic music with an affinity towards Deep Progressive, Melodic Techno & Electronica.

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