‘Disillusioned’ by David Forbes pres. Hal Stucker is a dramatic odyssey. A progression through contemplation and dark desires. The intense middle section thrills and evokes curiosity.
This is the 2nd instalment of David Forbes first Hal Stucker album ‘Electronic Excursions’ (forthcoming on Pure Progressive in a couple of months time). The Hal Stucker sound is dance legend David Forbes (Public Domain, Optimus, Active Force, Tekra, Arkadi etc.) exploring his progressive side; deep, emotive, melodic, expertly crafted dance music.
‘Disillusioned’ is constructed around a pulsing, arpeggiated bass-line made from multiple, filtering layers, which creates a locked-in groove on the floor. A neat dialogue sample makes it’s statement at the break, while analogue Pink Floyd-esque tones come to the fore – driving the track to it’s grinding peak. First on the remix tip is the Australian Matter – famed for his stunning ‘The Bends’. His remix, in Matter’s own words is “possibly by best work yet” – and we wholeheartedly agree. It is deep, sultry and glorious. Secondly, Russian Slam Duck – fresh from the mind-blowing ‘Mercury EP’ delivers an acid-bass-line fuelled prog masterpiece.
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