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BB02 (Bedrock Breaks)
- Momu as many of you may know are Jondi and Mark Musselman, who hail out of San Francisco. Remember this as their music is sure to make a big impact in the near future, that is, if it already hasn’t. Their remix of Cass’s “Mind Rewind” received great reactions, and this new record, out on Bedrock’s new breakbeat imprint (Bedrock Breaks) is just as impressive.
On the outer a side we have Momu’s Original mix of Sunsicle. It is quite simply a stunning piece of ambient work. Smooth soft beats are layered underneath soothing strings and subtle effects. The track maintains a steady pace and clear direction, and uses a subtle breakdown midway, before it continues in its merry ways.
On the inner a side is the Rock Candy Mix of Sunsicle. A soothe string begins the track but then fades out, with a differently shaped drum loop than the original put to use. Similar effects remain but a baseline is added, and it takes an important role throughout the production. It’s another brilliant rework of Sunsicle, giving another angle on an already impressive original.
On the b side is the very brilliant Donner Pass. The atmospheric intro makes way for solid broken beats to kick start the track. An evil two line baseline then grabs you by the balls as subtle effects also fill the air. Midway into the track we are treated with a breakdown that sees the baseline change and gain a few notes, and also welcomes the arrival of an eerie yet hypnotic melody. The beats, effects, baseline and melody all meet to create a wonderful fusion of sound. Brilliant.
Following the pretty sturdy Locked On, Bedrock Breaks is here to stay. With this release, it should also show that its not here to put out run of the mill breaks, but rather like its father label, quality is assured.