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PROTON0053 Orang Asli - Shake the Malay (Mar 20th, 2008)

Release Date: Mar 20th, 2008
» Reviewed: 4/5

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» User Rating: 3.9/5

» Promo Pool: 3.8/5

» Top Rank: Reached #26 on Mar 28th, 2008

This EP has been a long time coming. Written by Icelandic duo Jón Frímannsson (Asli) and Atli Mar Thorvaldsson (Orang Volante), the first tune on it was done nearly two years ago but the latest one just a few months back. Some parts are done with analog gear, others on the computer. Some samples are from Icelandic jazz songs, others from this bloke screaming on about Reykjavik. Jonfri doesn't even know where they recorded him. Or maybe Atli knows. Sometimes they're in a bit of a haze.

The Malay Valley EP is a 3 track deep house vs. techno. Take your pick, and enjoy.

1. Malay Valley (Original Mix)
2. Shakers (Original Mix)
3. Reykjavik (Original Mix)

Reactions from MyPromoPool.com:

Mike (Invisible DJs) (USA)
"interesting production work with a jazzy side" - 3.0 / 5

Reviewed:

Proton shapes up to hit us with a new tech house number. Orang Asli - Shake the Malay is an EP from Reykjaviks finest tech house duo and no doubt they will be gaining support from this globally too. You might recognize Asli as his tunes have received support from the likes of Laurent Garnier and this looks set to follow. Kicking off with "Malay Valley" this is rooted firmly in its genre but mixed in is a sweet blend of jazz and swing. The track has this rotation of sound about it and is hell.... 4/5 [Simon Latham]
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