L.A. residents by way of New Mexico, Deepsky's producer-scenesters J. Scott Giaquinta and Jason Blum have fashioned a bubbly techno/trance full-length debut, channeling Nick Warren, Sandra Collins, and other DJs of their dreamy ilk. As already evinced by their late '90s dance-floor hit Stargazer, the Deepsky enjoy a throbbing woofer, punishing the bottom end with abandon to match their fruity melodies. The resulting workouts take a few odd detours (mostly around vocal numbers like "Smile," in which the fusion seems a bit forced), but when it hits its stride, In Silico is delicious. The opener, "View from a Stairway," is an early-morning jet-ski on Lake Tahoe, while the superb, Underworld-like "Ride," already a firm favorite on the international DJ circuit, is a pure, V8-powered daze inducer. A true West Coast techno trance release, In Silico has some great moments that bode well for a more consistent sophomore effort. --Steffan Chirazi
From URB Magazine
It's about time someone gave BT a serious run for his money. Fellow Los Angeles-based transplants Jason Blum and J. Scott Gianquinta (aka Deepsky) are about to do just that. With In Silico, the group's first full-length effort, the duo (originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico) put their decade-long tenure in dance-directed production into practice, creating an amalgamation of genres that are determined to set dance floors alight.
The group had some minor success a few years ago when the fledgling MTV dance music show AMP borrowed their early track "Tempest" as the program's theme. And leading progressive and trance DJs including Nick Warren and former collaborator Sandra Collins (they produced the "Red"/"Ode to Our" single with her) have championed the outfit's tunes for years. In Silico maintains those lofty panoramic standards from its opening track, "View From a Stairway," a breezy breaks-inspired jaunt that features Spanish guitar styling from one of Gianquinta's relatives. The duo nudge ever so slightly into gothic electronic rock territory on "Smile," borrowing ex-Republica frontwoman Saffron for vocal duties. Deepsky's pop sensibilities run rampant on the drum & bass inspired "Mansion World." A worldly trance tinge inspires "Cosmic Dancer (2002 remix)," creating hearty dance floor fodder.
While their genre hopping may elicit red flags from purists, Deepsky (like BT) manage to hop along rather well, allowing them a wider range of appeal. It may have taken ten years for this effort to surface, but it's that very variety that will keep Deepsky fresh for years to come.
Jolie Lash
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ASIN: B00005V8PK Release Date: 2002-02-05 |
Tracks:
- View From A Stairway
- Jareth's Church
- Mansion World
- Ride
- Three Sheets to the Wind
- Atia
- Metro
- Smile
- Cosmic Dancer (2002 Remix)
- Until the End of the World
- Let Me Live
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L.A. residents by way of New Mexico, Deepsky's producer-scenesters J. Scott Giaquinta and Jason Blum have fashioned a bubbly techno/trance full-length debut, channeling Nick Warren, Sandra Collins, and other DJs of their dreamy ilk. As already evinced by their late '90s dance-floor hit Stargazer, the Deepsky enjoy a throbbing woofer, punishing the bottom end with abandon to match their fruity melodies. The resulting workouts take a few odd detours (mostly around vocal numbers like "Smile," in which the fusion seems a bit forced), but when it hits its stride, In Silico is delicious. The opener, "View from a Stairway," is an early-morning jet-ski on Lake Tahoe, while the superb, Underworld-like "Ride," already a firm favorite on the international DJ circuit, is a pure, V8-powered daze inducer. A true West Coast techno trance release, In Silico has some great moments that bode well for a more consistent sophomore effort. --Steffan ChiraziCustomer Reviews:
Very experimentalistic ,jaw dropping dance music.......2005-05-10
The best electronic debut in quite some time........2004-06-20
This CD is crisp, clean, sharper than a straight razor. Given how poorly mixed (in the sound level sense) most CDs are these days, In Silico is an aural treat. Everything, from the clarity of the stereo seperation to the audible range of the audio is fantastic. In Silico features some gut-moving lows, some soft, dreamy mids, and some incredible highs. Everything seems to be exactly in its place, leaving everything from the deepest bass to the slightest digital effects sounding clearer than you've probably ever heard them. It's quite something.
The music is quite something too. View From A Stairway is the perfect opening for the album, and a classy introduction into Deepsky's production style. The Mansion World is wonderfully trippy number, while Ride is an an uplifting and catchy track of a quality not heard since the heydays of Underworld. Atia's soft melody contrasts its killer breakbeats perfectly, while Cosmic Dancer will get anybody moving with its subwoofer-breaking bass and almost tribal flavor. Until The End Of The World is a dramatic soundscape of epic proportions.
There are only a handful of issues with this album. The first is the song Smile, the only vocal track, featuring Saffron. The instrumental side is great, but the vocals feel decidedly forced, leaving it with an off-balance feel. The second issue is that the majority of the songs take quite some time to reach their individual peaks and climaxes, leaving you waiting through as many as 3 minutes of beats and build-ups before you get to the melody and real movement of the song. In a 5-6 song, you spend half your time waiting, and this isn't the best approach. That said, the end result is ALWAYS worth the wait on this album.
In Silico is the best debut I've heard since The Crystal Method's Vegas, and shares many similarities with the Method's masterpiece. Energetic, kinetic, and very, very electronic (Don't expect any Dirty Vegas or recent BT "crossover" styled works here), In Silico is a clean, precise album that just happens to get almost everything right. Mixed with a level of attention and filled with layers of detailing that rival BT, Deepsky's baby is a stellar addition to the electronic world, and an instant classic.
Top Quality Techno!.......2004-04-11
Masterpiece.......2004-03-03
Lush and crystal clear production.......2004-03-02
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