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Blue Tunes
Happy fifth anniversary
When it comes to Progressive Trance,
one inevitably encounters Blue Tunes
Records. Founded by two of the busi-
est protagonists of this genre, the
Montagu and Golkonda brothers, the
Northern German label pursued a very
literal interpretation of the term “pro-
gressive” from its very first hour. Thus
the releases of Blue Tunes represent
a skilful balancing act between classi-
cal, Trance-focussed productions and
modern, club-orientated influences,
without ever slipping too much to the
one or the other side. In January the
label turned 5 - time for a well-deser-
ved “High Five”, which is also the
name of the anniversary compilation.
According to the avant-garde philosophy
of Blue Tunes, this CD will not be just ano-
ther Best Of collection of old hits. Rather it
gives a very up-to-date impression of the
label’s activities, including 10 previously
unreleased tracks. Solid Progressive sto-
mpers can be heard next to sleek hybrid
productions, tried and tested names
appear next to newcomers. Also there is
a Chill Out track by Koan that gives a psy-
che-licious foretaste on their new album.
Another string in Blue Tunes’s bow is Twi-
light, the debut album of Osher. The Isre-
ali, already well known as part of the pro-
ject Ananda Shake, combined his vast
experience of producing powerful and
melodic Psychedelic stuff with Progres-
sive grooves. The result is a surprising
trancey album that makes the listener
longing for a sunlit open air floor. Apro-
pos open air: Also the new Haldolium
album delivers a perfect soundtrack for
the summer festivals. Mario Reinsch pro-
grammed an own software synthesizer
for this work. In this way the organically
rolling and grinding groove of the clas-
sic Haldolium productions was elevated
to a fascinating new level… definitely a
comeback to look out for this summer!
www.bluetunes-records.com
Roberdo
Osher
Osher – Twilight
Blue Tunes Records
Osher Swissa is everything but a dark
horse: Being each 50% of the projects
Ananda Shake and DFusion, the Isra-
eli already proved himself to be pret-
ty skilled in a series of great productions.
Thus also his newest solo work, which he
presents under his civic name, stands out
due to a remarkable mature and inde-
pendent character. On his available debut
album Osher combines the two hori-
zons of his musical experience, represen-
ted by his previous main projects. The
result is a bewitching Twilight between
day and night, between rest and suspen-
se, between Psychedelic and Progressive.
The complex arrangements of his tracks
are composed in a considerable melo-
dic way and feature a very subtle under-
tow effect. Vibrating sixteenth note bass
lines and dramatic modulation cascades
brim with positive energy- but still the
overall context remains within the scope
of moderate tempi and lots of acou-
stic space is given to the various sound
effects. In this way a highly hypnotic Pro-
gressive Groove evolves.
www.bluetunes-records.com