• Formula that balances familiarity with an “out of the box” approach
• Dirty Dutch squeaky lead united with vibrant Tribal drums
• Standard breakdown, that unexpectedly befits the idea
I’m following Intensity Recordings with greater attention in the past few weeks, both for personal reasons and because I’m digging almost all the releases there. Finally I found the time for talking about one that particularly intrigued me: “Enigma” by Jaybox and Snaypor. The pair aren’t new to the Big Room spectrum, as I am pretty sure that I have mentioned them in the past, but this time they tried something distinctive for the audience.
“Enigma” is a creative tune undoubtedly, following Intensity’s trademark of presenting pleasant oddities while exploring genres full of clichès. It picks up Dutch House vibes (Afrojack-style, for example), and infuses them with a sort of Tribal Room blueprint… Possibly influenced by Wiwek, since it’s the only rational comparison I could find. Steel drums are constantly switched with vocal samples and a Dirty Dutch lead, resulting in an explosive bouncy combination. There is a lot to describe here, but I recommend listening to it and discerning all the different details at one’s pace.
The drop’s melody is very difficult to follow, considering its complexity, presenting itself as a sharp double-edged sword. I was intrigued by the overall result, but I may understand if some listeners get dazzled by the particular structure.
The breakdown follows a rather classic structure with a vocoded vocal: nothing specifically interesting to mention here, apart from the fact that it adds the right amount of energy, if not cut and dried.
I think that this is why I enjoy “Enigma”, and more generally, Intensity’s direction, since I’m finding a pattern in their releases. The song picks familiar sounds, such as Big Room breaks and Dirty Dutch leads, and adds the right, carefully chosen unique touch. The outcome so crafted equalizes between familiarity and creativity, further accompanied with professional quality. In addition of keeping a rule-breaking standard , “Enigma” also entertained me with its groovy drop, which perhaps is the most significant achievement. I’m truly satisfied with this!
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