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RANDY BOYER - WEST (REAL HYPE) |
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After having been told that up-and-coming Producer/DJ Randy Boyer hailed originally from my own home state of Massachusetts, I was eager to hear his material. Boyer’s latest independent release, West, features a mix of his new material as well as some of his past works [including productions as one half of the production duo EnMass.] Containing predominantly top-notch trance tracks [both instrumental and vocal] along with some older productions [included for his loyal fans], West encompasses a range of material for progressive trance fans. For me, there was a clear delineation between the older and newer tracks. The newer tracks are more musically developed in composition, production, and sound quality - and were clearly the standouts. The older work was less-defined and geared more towards pop [not my favorite style of trance.] The vocal trance standouts are: “Not So Lonely” [co-produced with Eric Tadla and featuring the angelic female vocals of Ari Loren - a great vocal melody line, and vocal placement in the mix maximize their enjoyment], “So Please” [produced with EnMass and the heart-felt vocals of Shimika Brice - with just the right amount of vocal effects, and smashing buildups that include a ripping synth line to enhance the buildups]. For instrumentals, the five-star-makers are: “Beyond Horizon” [produced under EnMass – slightly breakbeat, emotionally uplifting, and intense, with buildups that are sure body-movers], “Ultimate Experience” [produced with Slobo Dusanic – another beauty that features an inspiring electric guitar lead, melodic piano melodies, and rich strings – think Tiesto meets Chicane], “CQ” [again, an EnMass track that takes emotion and energy to the next level with its floating arpeggiated melodies and energy-inducing buildups], and “Chunky Monkey” [the darkest of the tracks – with a slightly more techno feel and a driving energy that’s sure to get the dancefloor rocking.] Boyer captures energy and emotion in his productions and is sure to climb in the ranks of dance music producers. For more info and to listen and purchase the West album go to www.randyboyer.com-- review by Jules Mari
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