Put together for full-frequency depth. In case you have ever stomped the mud at Growth, Ozora, or Tomorrowland, the seismic impression of Avalon & GMS. Representing absolutely the pinnacle of the worldwide Psytrance circuit, these two producers are chargeable for a number of the most anthemic tracks in historical past. At present, we’re diving deep into the studio secrets and techniques and tour-life insanity of Leon Robertson (Avalon) and Riktam (GMS). From heavy basslines to euphoric breakdowns, get able to discover the minds behind the music that drives the world’s largest levels.
– What was the manufacturing course of like for these tracks?
Myself (Avalon) and Riki (GMS) have been speaking about making a monitor collectively for over 10 years. Nevertheless it by no means occurred as we’ve got been so busy touring and every little thing else in life, however we each all the time knew when the celebrities lastly aligned it was gonna be a large collaboration after such an extended construct as much as it. Truly, what began out as 1 monitor was 4, practically half an album.
When Charlotte heard the first monitor, she wrote to me and stated how a lot she liked it and that it had been rocking all her units all over the place the world over. She then requested can we write some extra collectively as she may see there’s a actual magic musically between us and she or he needs to make it the primary full on psytrance launch in our type on her label.
She was proper! We really feel we each convey out one of the best in one another, our talent units mixed is a deadly weapon and it was a lot enjoyable making this EP collectively. As it really works so properly, we each determined we’re going to proceed making extra music collectively, sufficient for a complete set collectively! We’re very shut!
– What’s the idea behind them?
Avalon: Every monitor on this EP has its personal idea. Truly I’m actually an idea man; earlier than I begin arranging a monitor I’ve a imaginative and prescient from starting to finish, making music is like telling a narrative, you’re taking individuals on a journey by sound. So, I’d design the sounds, melodies, and file the vocals all with an idea in thoughts. I’d then go to Riktam’s studio after I was in Amsterdam and we’d construct it collectively.
Riktam: I’d design the kick & bass groove able to go in the important thing & bpm, so we don’t waste any time after we are collectively within the creation course of and the vibe is flowing. It must be this manner as we’re so busy with our touring schedules. Studio time collectively is treasured, however after we are in there, locked within the groove, there’s magic occurring in that studio. We each really feel that is a few of our greatest work but.
– How do you see the discharge of the EP by Charlotte’s label for psytrance?
We’re honored Charlotte selected us for the primary full on psytrance EP release on her techno label KNTXT. I feel it is a large second for psytrance as a style and it feels nice to be a part of this, pushing the boundaries, introducing new individuals from the techno style to psytrance by our music. We really feel a brand new period has arrived, the second the place psytrance and techno come collectively. Two crowds, one scene, one love, united by the identical power and the identical values.
– Is there a particular venue and particular time in your set do you assume every of those tracks can be excellent for?
If I used to be enjoying a closing set and I may play yet another, it must be ‘Rave to the Grave’, it’s a peak time dancefloor bomb, Let the beat drop! ‘Horizen’ can be the right sundown monitor at a competition. ‘Machines’, positively center of the set, it’s a strong driving monitor with highly effective hypnotic acid strains. ‘The Underground’ is ideal for an underground membership or warehouse celebration. It’s a fantastic opener monitor too, with that vocal earlier than the kick and deep bassline drops in, it simply works! ‘Welcome to the underground, you’ve got arrived!’
– Do you discover being in particular person collectively within the studio is the important thing to actually discover the magic in collaboration?
I can positively say that’s the place the magic begins, it’s additionally much more enjoyable! Working on-line is okay, however in my expertise my greatest collabs are when they’re began collectively, within the studio, within the vibe, within the second
– That is your first collaboration, however you’ve performed collectively on stage earlier than proper? Do you’ve got any key recollections from these reveals? Are there any extra units upcoming?
Effectively we had been speaking about making a monitor collectively for over a decade, then this launch with KNTXT occurred. So 1 monitor was 4 to make it an EP. We work so properly collectively, we’ve got now determined to supply sufficient music for a complete set of Avalon & GMS so it may be a mission, so keep tuned, we’re practically there. Needs to be prepared by the tip of the 12 months….
Avalon & GMS ‘The Underground’ is out now on KNTXT. Get it here.
