- Samuel André Madsen's sense of groove is so good that his tracks don't need melodies. His most far-reaching tunes ("When The Weeping Stops," "Descend To Ascend") are as stripped-down as house comes, reasserting that keys or chord progression aren't essential if the beats are right. The Danish producer's upcoming Dream State Of A Bellmaker album, however, will need a melodic touch to make it worthwhile—an eight-track collection of atmospheric drum tracks is a tough sell, no matter how nice the patterns are. But if Delaphine 007, a two-track album sampler, indicates what's to come, we'll see another side of Madsen.
"Pour Aisha" is Madsen at his most expansive. Over 11 minutes long, it's vaguely tribal with an intense, swinging drum pattern rattling underneath long, atmospheric pads and a simple three-note bassline. Dreamy and pumping at once, "Pour Aisha" is the kind of tune that can put a late-hour dance floor in a blissed out-daze—that is, until the crowd erupts into cheers once the kick drum returns after a long breakdown. A 12-inch version of "Out Of Touch" sits on the A-side. It's a funkier option for DJs, with cosmic stabs and a cheery vibe. We're in for a treat if Dream State Of A Bellmaker has more tunes like these.
TracklistA1 Out Of Touch (12" Version)
B1 Pour Aisha