Up next on Our Friend Irving - Deep house lifted from the sea in a lobster pot and carried forth onto Emirates by none other than Kimbucha K. @kimbuchakardashian - our TikTok Compilation Queen, LA Lady, & Tinned Fish Savant. She makes her debut into the world of experimental sounds with Pitch Invasion, accompanied by remixes from local Brooklyn producers.
The original track finds Kim stretching analog synth lines past comprehension into revolving patterns that churn and twist upon themselves, all the while anchored by thick pads that ground the track in familiar deep house territory. Icy bells puncture the mix and haunting vocals add layers of harmony, elevating the track and giving it wings to fly amongst the hazy city sky under which it was created.
Monolithic’s remix plays true to the club, adding one of the catchier basslines we’ve heard all year and upping the tempo a few notches for extra effect. A breakbeat swing delivers the groove we so desire, while the original chords are enveloped in a late night glow and a cheeky harmonic twist features in the second half to keep the dancers on their toes..
Duane Island & Noah Prebish’s remix is the first time this duo has teamed up in the studio and you can find their love for everything cosmic & melodic on full display here. They keep things tech-y throughout with rolling drums setting a groove and a bubbly bassline breaking open the track halfway through. The track rides out into the beyond on a pad heavy trip, safe travels all who wander..
We round out the package with Ephemera’s synth-heavy take on the original. He leaves the vocals haunting and floating above the mix & adds layers upon layers of frosty arps that cascade down to wash the listener in FM goodness. Digital euphoria abound, for all your ambient dad needs..
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