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PAMPA 011EP
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Swiss producer Michel Cleis cemented his status in the house canon with a string of releases for Cadenza, including La Mezcla. He's also remixed artists like Tracey Thorn and Skunk Anansie, but this first release on DJ Koze's Pampa label finds him at his peak. "Mir a Nero" is Latin house with buzzing synths and a simple kick underlying a simple piano arpeggio. "Amaranthus" is a dubby, technofied counterpart to the A-side, crafted for deeper moments on the dancefloor.
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CADENZA 054EP
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Cadenza once again presents Swiss native Michel Cleis. Featuring two intricately-produced tracks, and showcasing the contrasting elements of Cleis' musical fabric, the Un Dolce EP represents the producer's penchant for uptempo house music and more soulful, restrained melodies. On "Litoral," brash drum patterns and a barrage of shakers make for a perfect introduction, before a sublimely-crafted, trumpet-led melody acts as the perfect backdrop for the harmonious Latin vocal. Unpretentious house music at its most sincere.
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SFR 015EP
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"Supplement Facts Records is ecstatic about its latest addition to the repertoire! The unstoppable Swiss fellow Michel Cleis has been on a streak of strong releases in 2009, lead by his highly popular La Mezcla on Cadenza. Michel has been producing contemporary house music with a personal note- presenting a wide musical scope, whilst swaying the dancefloor with a number of his releases throughout his career. Supplement Facts Records' 15th release -- East Of Eden -- is Michel Cleis' first on the label. The release East Of Eden carries 2 tracks. Both are fine avant-garde house music productions. The first ? 'Red Tape' gradually develops, gathering lots of energy, which is released through its second break. The unleashed groove is sure to move and shake. The second, 'Dark Glasses,' is a deeper, but nonetheless grooving and inspiring production. As the title insinuates, the track becomes available just in time for the sunny season! At first glance the innocent intro that leads into this production quickly comes to a halt, when less than two minutes into the track several layers fuse and the first break brings about a welcome change in groove that lets the track fall into its spot. From that point on the groove, dominated by a cheeky drum riff that keeps the energy high and ties the track together. 'Red Tape' emotionally leads from break to break -- leaving the listener yearning for the next sly climax. The track leads on from the flip side with a comparable internationally influenced base and drum structure. 'Dark Glasses' settles fast into a warm groove, the male vocal brings a playful yet dramatic element into play. The varied drum instruments and the base heavy kick wrap up the flow of the production. This creates a 'feel good' groove that maintains the necessary edge and depth to inspire, whilst still working on the floor. At 13 seconds to end of the record, DJs find an effective loop that lets the hidden synth elements of the final part roar one last time."
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MBF 12047EP
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Michel Cleis has an eclectic past rooted in rock and pop, but his love for "shakin' music," humanism, and creativity have put him in contact with like-minded people, and he is now increasingly active as a techno producer. His first 12" for MBF is very strange and authentic and comes with two very different tracks: "Dixie On Monday" is a 12-minute groover with lots of percussion, whereas "Deconstructed" is more direct and Chicago house styled -- dark and weird.
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