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MINA008 / Edomite / Dorian Clein - Unknown Waters - Melanin

The Swiss purveyors of all things deep Mina Records, are back with their latest vinyl release. A stunning collection of artists and music sees label chief Masaya welcome two debutants to the label in Edomite and Dorian Clein. Their original work is then reworked in impressive fashion by Sei A and Clara Moto.

The Swiss purveyors of all things deep Mina Records, are back with their latest vinyl release. A stunning collection of artists and music sees label chief Masaya welcome two debutants to the label in Edomite and Dorian Clein. Their original work is then reworked in impressive fashion by Sei A and Clara Moto.

Dutch producer Edomite's first introduction to electronic music was through the purchase of compilation CD's. Fast forward to 2007 and it was his own productions that were on the verge of being compiled. Strongly influenced by the likes of Jeff Mills, Daniel Bell, Ripperton and Minilogue, Edomite in his own work, looks to harness power and momentum and present it with delicate and textured face. Deep and atmospheric, "Unknown Waters" is a perfect example.

Remixing "Unknown Waters" is the task of Glasgow's Sei A, and boy does he deliver. Renowned for his exquisite cross-genre productions, he once again presents a beautiful, all enveloping soundscape that snatches us from its opening bars. Wildly hypnotic, and with an inspired break-beat drop, this remix will have the eyes rolling and the hands raising...

Our second original comes from another fresh producer in the form of Dorian Clein. Having only been producing since 2009, the London born producer's first forays were together with his brother under their "Leaking Shell" moniker. Those down-beat productions were soon replaced by a more minimal house sound after an eye opening trip to Cologne. "Melanin" is not so much minimal, as it is deep and pretty. Its sweeping strings and beautiful melody will see it become a firm favourite on the floor.

Clara Moto returns to Mina on the remix of "Melanin". Her trademark 'deep' touch is a perfect match for the original as she leads it to new depths whilst adding a housey touch through her beats. A softening of the melody and the addition of an acoustic guitar makes this a perfect selection for the summer terraces.

Release date: April 2011
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DJ reactions

Deetron - "The Original is great but Sei A manages to take his remix even further, love it."
Desyn Masiello (sos) - "I really like Melanin on this release. Big support coming from me."
Anthony Collins - "Clara Moto remix is very cool. Will play it!"
Layo – “Unknown Waters… love the gentle feel of production.”
Secret Cinema – “The Sei A remix is pure quality!!”
Alex – (i-DJ Magazine) – “LOVING that Clara Moto remix. The girl done good!!”
Diesel - (X-Press 2) - "Loving the Sei A remix so much! Support from us!"
Rocky - (X-Press 2) - "Really beautiful. Love the Sei A mix!!"
Ripperton - "Really original release! Love both remixes a lot! Great choice of music in here! J Thanks!"
Shaun Reeves – “Unknown Waters is beautiful. Seth gave me a copy when I played with him recently. Love it.”
Butch - "These are really nice tracks. Well done. Unknown Waters for me.”
Manuel Tur - "A very cool Sei A remix!! Support from me."
Christian Smith - "Really really good! Full support from me! I think the Sei A remix is my favourite."
Marc Marzenit - "Unknown Waters Original and Remix for me!!! Great release!!"
Roual Galloway - (Faith Fanzine/Radio) - "The Sei A remix rocks!"
Diversions - (CHRY 105.5FM Toronto, Canada) - "Amazing release overall - Sei A remix!!!"
Karlos Sense - (Ibiza Sonica) - "Amazing Sound & Package... Full support in my next gigs."
Ceoltronic Radio - (RTE Pulse, Dublin) - "Nice vibes. Sei A remix is my favorite."
Victor FL - (DJ Magazine Spain) - "This release is pure bliss. Deep house at its purest. The remixes are ace too."
Kev O - (datatransmission.co.uk) - "Clara Moto remix...excellent! Deep, jazzy and sexy funk."
Pete A
– (Datatransmission.co.uk) – “Unknown Waters is a killer. Will aim to review!”
De:Bug Magazine Germany - "Considering for review."
Seth Troxler – “Beautiful and totally unexpected. Unknown Waters really hits the nail on the head.”
Matthew Dekay - "Sei A mix for me! However I will have to cut the breakdown out as its a bit much for me."
Nick Warren - "Wonderful, both mixes of Unknown Waters are great!!"
Quince
- "Nice release, Unknown Waters (Sei A Remix) is my favorite. Support!"
Guy J - "Supporting! Great release! Unknown Waters for me."
Lee Curtiss - "Solid ep with great remixes. Great work here."
Till von Sein – “Both remixes do the job for me here. Maybe Clara’s, just.”
King Unique - "Sei A mix has the edge, thoughtful & effective. Nice ep overall."
Nuno dos Santos - "Sei A Remix is the one here for me! Really cool!"
Dave Seaman - "Both mixes of Unknown Waters are great!! Big support."
Hernan Cattaneo - "Really like this!! Original and Sei A all work for me."
Pawas - "Unknown Waters really is lovely! Full support from me."
Danny Howells - "Sei A Remix is awesome!!! Perfect for the weekend and beyond!!"
Terry Francis - (Fabric London) - "Sei A Remix is the one for me here. Strong."
Dosem - "What a super remix by Sei A. Big support from me!"
Russ Gabriel
- "Clara Moto mix is really nice. Full support!”
Club Madnezz Radio Holland - "Very chill."
Diversions – (CHRY Toronto) – “Amazing release overall – Sei A remix!!!”
Jose Maria Ramon - (Ibiza Global Radio) - "Sei A Remix is very cool love the other tracks too full support from Ibiza Global Radio."
Kiko MartÌnez - (DocePulgadas RadioShow) - "Nice bassline on Sei A Mix."
Mike B - (Datatransmission.co.uk) - "Good chug on the Clara Moto remix."
Scan Mode - (ClubbingSpain/DJ Magazine Spain) - "Sei A Remix is my fav!"
Marco R – (DJ Magazine Italia) - "Clara Moto Rmx is cool! Trip!"
Russ - (iDJ Magazine) - "Quite proggy for me but still good."



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