Open Records is proud to first release for the year, a wicked remix package of New Zealand masters Fiord’s Scratching The Sides. 2010 was a defining year in Open Records history, firmly establishing us as a name to watch on the international scene with a string of Beatport chart successes and strong support from Radio and DJs across the globe.
Our first showing in 2011 forms a link between Open Records’ biggest and most successful release yet, Expansion Pack, and our next full length compilation Depth Perception, released in February.
First up on remix duties is Germany’s Ryan Halifax, delivering a storming, bass-heavy rework. Selected by label DJs Paul Abad and Solatek to feature on Depth Perception, the track has already picked up some heavyweight supports and looks to be one of the big hits of the Aussie festival summer. Fellow countryman D-Nox puts it perfectly: “It’s really good... it has a flow. All the sounds are connected and make sense together. It’s got good drive and will definitely work on the floor. Very pumping!”
Rounding out the release is Israeli producer Sheff, with his deepest and most intelligent remix yet. With big support on his prior releases on Open, including names like Umek, Christian Cambas, Misstress Barbara and Piatto, Sheff is fast establishing himself as one of this year’s most exciting names in techno.
With plenty more big releases on the way, we look forward to an exciting year at Open Records and think this is the perfect way to get us started!
TRACKLIST //
1. Fiord – Scratching The Sides (Ryan Halifax Remix)
2. Fiord – Scratching the Sides (Sheff Remix)
CATALOGUE // OPNDG019
GENRE // TECHNO
RELEASE // January 10 (exclusive to Beatport)
DISTRIBUTION // http://www.pressandplaypr.com
SELECTED FEEDBACK //
Stephan Bodzin: “Halifax rocks!”
Umek: “Sheff delivers again!”
Hybrid: “Ryan Halifax’s is super futuristic and heavy as a space ship...Wicked mix....”
Orde Meikle (Slam): “Really like these guys stuff - both are cool remixes!”
Nihil Young: “Amazing remixes, love both!”
Sasha Carassi: “The Sheff remix is for me!”
Wehbba: “Ryan Halifax’s remix sounds nice, will give it a try, thanks.”
Jewel Kid: “Sheff’s remix is awesome!”
Aldrin: “Diggin’ Sheff’s juxtaposition of deep & dubby groove with intense soundscapes.”
Loco & Jam: “Liking Ryan Halifax Remix here... Will try.”
Jamie Stevens (Infusion): “REALLY digging Ryan’s work of late. killer mix! Sheff’s mix is really special too. Top release guys.”
Dimitri Nakov (Tronic / emFire): “Cool track, Ryan Halifax mix rocks.”
The Advent: “Low down & dirty tech grooves.”
Secret Cinema: “The Halifax remix is really nice! Sheff’s crazy break will work definately too!”
Steve (Miniminds): “Nice remix package. Will def give them bothe a blast. Great work!!!”
Da Fresh: “Sheff rules!!”
Christian Cambas: “The Sheff remix takes the cake!”
Dave Seaman: “Both are interesting mixes, downloading!”
Marc De Pulse: “Ryan Halifax’s for me. Support.”
Chloe Harris (Mashtronic Rec, Proton Radio): “Sheff’s is funky and dark in all the right places.”
Jim Rivers: “The Sheff Remix for me!”
Dandi & Ugo: “Scratching The Sides (Sheff Remix) IS SUPER !!! THX”
Erphun: “Sheff’s mix is cool. Chuggy.”
Tom Hades: “Loving Sheff’s remixes ! always good stuff !!”
Manuel De La Mare: “ Wow, Sheff rocks!”
Anthony Attalla (Incorrect Music): “love love LOVE the Ryan Halifax Remix! awesome!”
King Unique: “The Ryan Halifax Remix is a sturdy surger - thanks guys.”
Mason (Great Stuff): “Damn...”
Dr Motte: “THE SHEFF REMIX IS MINE”
