Deepsky duo is definitely moving around “deep” areas of trance “sky”, but one thing remains beyond the shadow of doubt – they do not revolutionize it in any way. „Talk like a Stranger” is a release strongly imbued with the voice of guest-singer Jes – I would even say imbued a bit too much, cause it’s almost based on it.
Opening Original mix is a thoroughbred „smash hit”, which will surely find its place in many radio stations playlists very soon. It starts smoothly – almost in an oriental manner. Soothing sounds of bells and oboe (which in this case resembles shakuhachi) are then suddenly disrupted by a dynamic kick of percussion and bass. After about a minute or so we encounter Jes’s voice for the first time. Her voice itself is very comforting and pleasant for the ear, but fits more to an Atlantic Records album than Yoshitoshi’s. From now on, the words rammed into the microphone take full control of the situation. Musical layer looses its primary momentum and verve. The only mellow feature that sways around the score lines is a sampled echo of the mentioned oboe… Oh, well they use to say “Take it or leave it” – I prefer the latter option and jump straight to Markus Schulz’s remix.
And here it’s crystal clear who had his fingers in the pie! Sometimes I wonder if Schulz’s going to share the faith of Iron Maiden, in electronic scene realities. I would expect his upcoming productions to be more unforeseeable and diverse, but okay – let’s get back to the remix: in this parallel it stands out a bit. Additionally subdued vocals, absorbing sound specific for the German (now leaving in Florida). The track is more than just proper!
Last but one version of „Talk Like a Stranger” - Burufunk Mix is a gay break with percussion playing the key role. Here - tapped rhythm is pierced from time to time with a drilling synthesizer sound and specially distorted vocals. A total copy of DJ Rap – “Bad Girl” by Hybrid, however it’s still the best piece on the vinyl.
This breakbeat accent directly precedes Sunday Club Remix, which does not deserve any single word of comment here.
For many reasons Deepsky’s work doesn’t necessarily correspond with my taste, but for all the fans and djs trying hard to keep up with the fresh releases – it’s an interesting installment. Tracks included on this record will surely find their place in many sets this upcoming spring & summer – so it’s better to get acquainted with them just now. I only hope that this vinyl doesn’t mark Yoshitoshi’s future direction of progress.
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