This first Moodfamily release brings co-founder and Belgian strong man AMyn to the table. The title track is a musical work that takes you a few years back combining a steady groove with an abstract melody that reaches beyond audible frequencies which will haunt dance floors everywhere. It grabs and releases tension while it flows like a - you guessed it - twisted river. Canson delivers a melancholic and deeply personal variation on the original twisted melody. While his piano hypnotizes, the main melody is cut, sliced and placed carefully, provoking subtle escapes from the main theme. The bass line brings more focus to this new mood which is created throughout the track by not grabbing the attention but rather fueling a sensitive groove. This brings the song into a completely new atmosphere fuelled by a haunting synth which builds gently as the song evolves. The B-side, "Gloam" might as well be the A-side as it requires somewhat more attention but after listening to it for a few times, it sticks to your mind. The melody is looming as it moves freely over a careless groove. It is a tad slower, but this allows a clear pronunciation of the musical phrases. It's a classic at the Moodfamily office.
Amyn — Twisted River
Released: May 10, 2014 • Record label: Moodfamily • Publisher: Moodfamily Publishing • Distributor: The Orchard • Artwork: Stef Smet • Mastering: Gert Beazar @ Waves & Posers