PAN-POT’s latest offering on Second State Audio pays homage to the duo’s origins. ‘PROTO’takes on a trio of unique forms, two supplied by PAN-POT, whilst Canadian underground legend Mike Shannon delivers the third.
The original mix of ‘PROTO’ wastes no time in getting you re-acquainted with PAN-POT’svigorous production style, echoing the robustly energetic DJ performances that have seen them attain endless global acclaim. Orbiting the ominous vocal centrepiece, a rhapsody of powerful drums, coarse industrial percussive drive, and the modulating envelopes of a savage lead bassline all combine to serve a pulsating peak-time slammer.“The lyrics of Proto are the continuation of the original‘Charly’ track. Just have a listen….’ adds PAN-POT.
The ‘Stripped’ mix offers a dynamically contrasting persona, built around the hollows of thudding kicks, crisp hat grooves, an acidic bell-type synth lead, and a mind-bending sine wave that will challenge your ability to stay on beat with the track’s spurring pace. Mike Shannon’s remix of ‘PROTO’ takes things deep, groovy, and swinging on a minimal tip. Throwing the track from left to right from the outset, its combination of chunky drums, endless layers of percussive movement, and rhythmic sub-bass provide a solid core for a kaleidoscope of subtle musical accents that flow throughout the mix. It’s playful, cool, and underground and will keep you on your toes from start to finish.
