- Sometimes every year a record comes along where the hype is so ridiculously high that the track is already massive before it even gets a release. One of those track this year is Ride by the very talented Aussie duo of Luke Chable & Danny Bonnici. Caned by Sasha, Pete Tong, James Zabiela and Nick Warren in particular, ‘Ride’ is one of those big tunes that you just can’t ignore. Made in a few hours by the duo, the track demonstrates that a simple formula can often do the trick, so much so that it has been included in Sander Klenienberg’s latest Renaissance mix, as well as the playlists in many sets of the big name DJ’s as mentioned.
The Original Mix starts off innocently enough with some nice drum work and clattering effects before it breaks down early and introduces the main bubbly melody that rides over a smooth baseline. The melody gains an effected partner shortly before the production erupts with the baseline working its way into the track in no uncertain terms. The track flows smoothly until it breaks down again showcasing the melody once more before the track hits peak time madness for the remainder. Definitely a summer track, this production is purely designed for the dance floor, and in that respect it works brilliantly.
The Have a Break Mix is on the flip and it sees a few changes from the original. The 4/4 beat pattern is exchanged for a break beat. The track has a similar arrangement but noticeable changes and effects are applied to the main melody as it becomes more disjointed to pretty good results. It’s a little quirky but it retains the big room baseline and summer vibes.
This is a pretty big release for Alternative Route and fair play to them for getting it released as soon as they possibly could. The original does the damage as many would know and the reworking on the flip adds a little bonus to a release that would have been adequate as a one-sider. Check it out and see what the fuss is all about.