Roch Dadier – Where Am I From EP

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  • *Back Catalogue Review* Following the brilliant seeker EP by Roch Dadier, the Portrait Records boss follows it up with another impressive collection of tracks, combined to make the Where Am I From EP. Die Weltenseele uses a pretty devastating baseline for its groove while the percussion elements unite in great harmony, a common trademark of Roch’s work. The production maintains a pretty steady flow, riding the grooves set out by the lower end sounds. Loops as the name suggest are a set of percussive drums looped for the DJ to use at his mercy. Darwin et la theorie de l’evolution will appeal very much to the house heads. A clear funky edge with a bit of toughness to it, this production features a deep baseline late in the track, and a small melodic riff that flows throughout most of the production. Dance Rituelle Africaine as the name suggest has a strong tribal influence. Strong tribal drums and percussion are the main features of this track, as well as some smooth piano riffs that ride alongside the drums. Quirky yet quite melodic at the same time. Afro-Electronica is again as the name suggest, a crisper electronic piece of work. Solid baselines flow throughout the track as the crisp and delicate drums of Dadier’s productions again are showcased. A stuttering effect makes for a good melodic element to the track, as do the more traditional synth sounds deep into the track. All in all, this is one of the highlight productions in another great EP. Consistently good is Roch Dadier at the moment. This is another great EP by a great producer, who has a clear talent for producing something a little different and unique each time he steps into the studio.
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