- Swift Records return after the success of the Flash Brothers EP, with what is perhaps an even more anticipated release by label manager G-Pal. This latest production, Ophra, was first heard at the WMC in 2003 and since then has cause quite a stir. G-Pal turns in two mixes of the track, his deep Original mix and a tougher mix under his El Greco disguise.
The Original Mix builds with the trademark G-Pal smooth tribal drums and atmospheric elements, as well as the beautiful Arabian vocals. The track builds until a small breakdown midway sees the track slow down with smooth effects. The track then builds again into a tribal culmination of sounds. A perfect production for a smooth early set warmer.
The El Greco Mix is where this release really shines. George uses a slightly less tribal drum loop in this mix in the early stages, as the track builds in a similar fashion as the original mix with a smooth baseline and vocal line providing the early highlights. The first breakdown sees a twisted melody enter the track and continue into the guts of the track until the 2nd breakdown shortly follows, a period of the track where the stunning vocal wails are magnified as well as the soothing synths, all merging with the atmospheric soundscape that G-Pal creates so effortlessly. A beautiful venture of melody and deep pounding beats.
G-Pal certainly ranks highly in the list of producers that continually deliver the goods. After the success of ‘Ocean of Blue’, G-Pal delivers the goods yet again with his Arabian inspired journey in Ophra.