offthesky du soleil remix
The Resting Bell netlabel has reissued offthesky’s du soleil, to which I have a contributed a remix. It’s a lovely little release, featuring some of Jason’s best sounds.
Time is a strange thing. Two and a half years ago (65 releases ago, in netlabel-speak) Resting Bell released offthesky’s rare decay. A timeless and beautiful 4 song EP. I didn’t hesitate a second when Jason Corder asked me if I’d be interested in a re-release of his musically related du soleil EP which was originally released via atmoworks back in 2007.
du soleil is not only fully remastered, but it is also extended with three fine remixes from Darren McClure, Billy Gomberg and offthesky himself. So all in all around 54 minutes of pure bliss – not really an EP anymore I suppose. As I listened to du soleil it was hard for me to believe that this work is even dated. It sounds fresh, gentle and bright with the same timeless quality, you can find in all of Jason’s releases. du soleil is a very calm ambient-work with many subtle melodies and musical ideas hiding inside.
Last but not least, the three additional remixes are quite stunning: Darren McClure’s rework presents a multifaceted structure of evolving and lush tonal climates. Billy Gomberg brings a moody and diffused interpretation with subtle tone resting upon a bed of ash like analog texture. Jason’s own perspective is a soft re-synthesis of compositional elements and samples used throughout all 4 pieces in du soleil. This group of additional treats, makes the perfect landing for a work that certainly stems from somewhere above.
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