- Floating Point Music is a new local Australian label. For their first release, they call upon renowned Sydney-based based, electro and hip hop DJ and producer Mako to team up with 2001 Bedroom Bangers winner and breakbeat maestro, Bass Kleph and the result? Like, Abort Juan!
Original and Radio Edit
Like, Abort Juan bridges the gap between deep tech-house and electro with elements of breakbeat thrown in. Quirky vocal stabs make up a cheeky hook – one that’ll be hard to forget even when the needle is off – while the bass line morphs through various guises and melodies, sounding like a buzz saw at one point. On top of this Mako & Bass Kleph complete the recipe with stirring synths and counter melodies to compliment the hook. The tune itself progresses through various phases so it’s hard to actually tell you’re listening to the same tune.
Mako & Bass Kleph Delta Mix
The first delta mix transforms the tune into a harder edged, 4-4 housebreaks affair. The bassline is given a little more aggression compared to the original making this one suitable for fans of the tribal breaks sound (Meat Katie, Soul Of Man etc.) Towards the end, the track slowly anti-climaxes slowly removing elements for a nice wind down.
Andrew Maher Delta Mix
Andrew Maher’s mix starts off on a highly syncopated 2-step tip, before returning the 4-4 house beats to the track, then going back to the 2-step beats that introduced the tune. It’s similar in feel to Mako & Bass Kleph’s Delta mix with a little more syncopation in mind. It’s a pity it’s so short and ends so abruptly.
After being blown away by previous tunes like Bass Kleph’s “Dance With Me” and Mako various work on albums like the first Mother Tongues release – a team up of these two minds, should result in nothing short of genius. Like, Abort Juan lived up to my expectations – it’s a catchy tune done well.