Nyquist drops a particularly strong and rich tech house track with the Iboga Records release, “Otagu.†Crafting sounds that weave between and amongst Progressive House, Tech House and Techno concurrently is no easy task; the track has true innovation supporting it. Not surprisingly, then, “Otagu†is able to drive home a wicked pulse lain atop surprisingly smoothly sweeping rhythmic bass. Percussive clasps and mid-tempo clashes give this track an internally chaotic nature that is rich with cymbals and laden with groove. “Otagu†is freshly produced tech house with elements as unique, perhaps, as even its own name.
Perfect Stranger’s remix of “Otagu†eliminates the stylistic interplay that defines Nyquist’s original work, opting instead to possess one’s mind with moody and sometimes minimal techno. Various shakers, clappers and stabs align this type of techno with the CD wallets of DJs who seek lengthy and intricate builds utilizing the fewest possible constituent sounds. The result? Perfect Stranger produces a perfectly strange version of “Otagu†whose build-ups give more the impression of an opus than a simple techno track. Whether in the club or at home, this remix is a must-have for the techno purists out there. Blending rich musical landscapes with persuasive rhythm, Perfect Stranger’s remix creates a novel and simply unforgettable experience.
