It wasn't long ago that I came into contact with who would become one of my favorite producers of any kind, Galimatias. His absolutely stunning collaborative effort (listen here) with vocalist Alina Baraz graced my ears sometime over the summer, and ever since, I've found myself glued to whatever work he's released, no matter the genre or direction of sound. It's been a splendid decision of mine, if not an inevitable one. I've yet to be disappointed with a single production of his, and that's something I can't say about very many people, producers and artists alike. His most recent effort, a remix of the Scandinavian duo KIll J's emotive "Phoneix" single, has furthered my fascination with him and his audible insights, which isn't really as much of a surprise as it is an accomplishment. There comes a time when you question how much more your infatuation for an individual's creative catalog can climb, though, I guess that time hasn't yet come. I'm not complaining. Galimatias' remix advertises the most illustrious aspects of the original, while of course including the particularly alluring nuances he's been known for injecting into his works. He perks up the ambrosial vocal melody and ambiance existing already, setting a tantalizing sonic scene for his iconically grandiose synths to pervade with fervent grace. And while the particular execution overwashes the majority of the production, it is not without a pulsating bass, string of dazzling keys, and dramatically accented atmosphere that the new "Phoenix" truly takes off.
KIll J