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HEIST 045EP
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Pitto is not one to flood the scene with new music considering he's only released two EPs in the last three years. He takes the time to let ideas evolve and it's clearly noticeable on 2019's EP on Something Happening Somewhere sublabel Ooshaa (OOSSHA 001EP), where his feel for an almost poppy hook is perfectly combined with his love for darker electronics. On the Baila Baila EP -- his return to Heist Recordings after his last EP in 2018 (HESIT 032EP) -- he explores this path further. The EP is filled with live percussion, a dark and rolling acid line, chopped beats, and catchy piano riffs. The three originals are accompanied by a remix courtesy of Pete Herbert that has "summer" written all over it. Opening track "Sammie" has a beautiful sense of melancholy to it, where an emotional piano riff is combined with some '80s tinged vocals and loads of live percussive elements for a smile inducing experience. "Discko" takes a darker approach with a deep and "dubby" low end and a guitar riff that wouldn't be out of place on a Caribou track. The horn section and synth lead give it a real crossover appeal and it's the kind of track you imagine working just as well on a summer festival as in a dark basement. On the flip, there's the title track "Baila", a proto inspired acid stomper with a nice wink to early '90s dance music vocals. An acid line gives the track its backbone, but it's the combination of Pitto's chords and instrumentation that give this track it's unique edge. The EP finishes off with Pete Herbert's remix of "Sammie". Pete's version has that full-on summer appeal with his recognizable style of modern day island disco. He adds a bit of drama to the track with some big breakdowns, changeovers in the piano riff and turns the Balearic vibe up a notch with an added dreamy solo.
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HEIST 032EP
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Adding another Dutchie to Heist Recordings' list of exquisite producers, the label presents Pitto. The Late Night Studio Moves is one of varied styles, where Pitto's inspiration from African music, jazzy and soulful samples becomes evident. He finds his "funk" in repetition, clever sample combinations, and combining electronic and live elements in the most organic way. "Late Night Studio Moves" finds its basic groove in an African percussive loop. The track slowly adds elements, chopped African chants and piercing synth hits. The Mole chose to remix this track and he turned it completely upside down, both in vibe and tempo.
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WLTD 019EP
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Pitto's deep house smash "Richklap" has been on the shelves for about four years. Just like with good wine, some tracks need time to grow and develop before they reach their peak. "Richklap" is now fully developed and best enjoyed in 2012 and beyond. "Dusty" and the Viola mix of "Richklap" are more upbeat; they're jazzed up disco and house influenced tracks. Also includes a remix by Jackmate.
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GR 104CD
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On this highly-anticipated debut artist album, Dutch producer Pitto displays a mature and genre-defying sound. Working with a number of gifted musicians and vocalists (and even singing on a couple of tracks himself), he has taken a bold step, joining the dots from filtered house to fragile electronic pop. In a time when the LP has become a promotional tool rather than a form of expression, Objects In A Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear stands out as a truly sincere and compelling artist album. Over recent years, Pitto has invited an international cast of vocalists and musicians into his studio. Annie Mackin (from London) lends her spoken-word to "Childhood Storage" and "Childhood Storage Returns," which were written by designer Anna Nicole Ziesche (also from London). Pianist Wout Smeets collaborates on "Every Second Of U," Lilian Hak (from Utrecht) sings over the spooky chords of "Ceiling In Paris," Leonie Muller (from Breda) features on "Where My Soul Is Now" and "Goodnight," Manu Delago (from London) plays the hang on the mesmerizing "Mono Desire" and Alice Rose (from Cologne) collaborates on "When I Look At You," "Devil In Desire," "Don't Come Any Closer" and "Happy Now." Every single track has its own story to tell, but the full package offers a greater narrative, spanning many different genres. Overall, Objects In A Mirror... is a very intimate and dynamic listening experience, taking you from ecstatic to melancholy in the blink of an eye.
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GR 012EP
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"Where My Soul Is Now" is the first single to be taken from the Dutch producer Pitto's album Objects In A Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear (GR 104CD). Lead track "Where My Soul Is Now" with its melancholic, jazz-infused overtones and incredible Leonie Muller vocal is a perfect snapshot of Pitto's mature and genre-defying sound. On the remix, acclaimed Swedish duo Minilogue create sheer beauty through techno.
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REJ 009EP
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"Who would've thought it, techno DJs playing filtered house... well, earlier this year it happened, and it was Pitto's 'Feelin'' that caused the sensation. The original and superb dub, has gone on to become one of the biggest club releases of 2009. Whispered rumour of a remix package has abound, and these were confirmed with early copies of a District One remix finding support amongst the Dutch elite. Well now it's time to confirm the rumour, and not only bring you the District One remix, but bolster the package with a devastating remix from the master, Joris Voorn. Edwin Oosterwal and Voorn's Rejected label keep on delivering the hits. Long may it continue!"
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