• Different vocal that, in this case, makes the difference
• Intelligent blend between both styles
• Entertaining melodic combination
There have been some troubles with “Dynamite”, first postponed and then released with a different vocal, but, finally, I can say that I’m satisfied by the final outcome. Mike Williams experimented with something different from his future bounce, and Nicky Romero demonstrated again his experience in a clever way.
The way the duo used the splendid Amba Sheperd vocal, honestly, didn’t meet my expectations. I rarely check out IDs from live sets for avoiding cresting false expectations. However, in this situation, I had to listen to the Tomorrowland version and yes, there is a big difference, especially in the predrop segment, where the actual voice doesn’t add that same energy.
It was a forced choice, but it does make a difference in “Dynamite”… It’s clear that a part of the collab has been built around a vocal different than the one we are listening to.
Amba’s performance remains very good, nonetheless. The sound design behind it, in addition, is superlative, as expected when such big names are teaming up. I particularly loved the elegant piano solo in the central part, a real masterpiece from Nicky (I suppose). At the same time, Mike Williams added his creativity in the melody, an element that, in my opinion, is a hit or miss.
I loved his unpredictable, complex scheme, but I’m sure that some fans will find it too dispersive, especially when it begins playing in the first minute in a shy, cautious way. The vocal was supposed to balance the missing energy in that section…
“Dynamite” remains a prominent hit, with a progressive drop that fuses both styles in an efficient blend, entertaining the lucky listeners with a charismatic approach. Romero continues his positive period, while I’m sure that Mike Williams should continue this progressive/bounce hybrid, there is much potential to discover here!
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