Label: Polytechnic Recordings

  Released: January 6th, 2009

  Reviewed: 3.5/5

  User Rating: 4.0/5 [Login to Rate »]

  Polytechnic Recordings is fast becoming prolific in terms of the volume of their recent releases, and to be fair the quality has been pretty good too. Perhaps there is a correlation between the amount of passing yards from hometown QB Jay Cutler and the number of releases on the imprint! 100 yards per release perhaps? Anyway I digress!

This release comes from Samy Fresh and is entitled "Summer." We are treated to Yura Popov, Overcast and Python remixes.

The original mix is a chunky progressive track with some techy bleeps and sweeps added in for good effect. Several sounds and effects build slowly leading to a neat drop out. A nice tune with sound musical elements.

Next we have the Yura Popov remix, which showcases some key parts of the original, but also provides more drive. The drums could be a little more crisp but the overall standard of the mix is high. A nice alternative for sure.

Thirdly there is the Overcast remix, which is similar to the other two versions, but with more power in the bass drum. Some nice atmospherics also add value to the production. Again a solid remix and perhaps a favourite of the 4 on show.

Finally, and wrapping things up, is the Python remix. This mix has a little more groove to it, as well as an extended drop out, yet brings a similar vibe as the preceding mixes.

This release from Samy Fresh falls into the "good" category. Perhaps a couple of alternative remixes, say in a tech or breaks style, would have added more cross appeal to the package. Still, it's a release that's definitely worth checking out.

Chris Sterio [19-Nov-2008]

"I pick the Python Remix from this pack, really nice remix, will play for sure!" - 3.5 / 5

"python remix is the one for me,love the pads in the break, will play this loads" - 4.0 / 5

"Excellent basslines used throughtout this track, love the breakbeatish feel Overcast delivers." - 4.5 / 5

"The Original and the Python remix are nice, the other 2 not really my style." - 3.5 / 5

"y" - 3.5 / 5

"nice and deep. i like this version. " - 4.5 / 5

"A delicious round of deepish progressive with some hints of electro" - 4.0 / 5

"will play late night. " - 4.0 / 5

"nice ethereal release if sometimes too expected" - 3.5 / 5

"This ep have a great future!!! sound really kool to me......" - 4.5 / 5

"Samy Fresh's "Summer" remixes keeps it warm & toasty just in time for winter." - 3.5 / 5

"great quality production. this release is full of sunny sounds, just perfect for a beach party!" - 4.5 / 5

"overcast remix is for me" - 2.5 / 5

"great stuff will play" - 3.5 / 5

"Yura Popov for me" - 4.5 / 5

"top releasre this" - 4.0 / 5

"Nice work all around, but my favorites are definitely the Python and Overcast mixes!" - 3.5 / 5

"Nice progressive house tracks, infected with a little electro feel which sounds perfect. Big atmosphere and cool synths. Groovy remix from Overcast and Python" - 4.5 / 5

"Yura Popov, takes you on a nice slow journey here!Overcast has a nice funky groove going on!Python peck your brain with a more techy feel...overall a nice package!" - 4.0 / 5

"Some nice mixes in this release. The Yura Popov mix is the only one I can use, but the others are well put together, especially the Python mix. " - 3.5 / 5

"Polytechnic is putting together a solid stable of up and coming producers, this is another nice release." - 3.5 / 5

"Cool ep with some different and interesting remixes, will support." - 4.0 / 5

"Another wicked rmx from yura, fast becoming a favourite of mine Python deliver once a again with a more peak time rmx" - 4.0 / 5