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Mr. Pit
Shana

Released: 14th July, 2008
Label: Coldharbour Recordings

Elevating further the new trend of vo-coded vocals, Mr. Pit AKA Adrian Ivan sizzles on with two dance floor destroyers - "Shana" and "Love You More". "Shana" has left some big names in this industry continuously looping it in their respective radio shows, out of which, Markus Schulz is the man to hammer this tune largely, leading to it's immense popularity. Duderstadt brothers, Marco and Dirk Duderstadt, lay their hands on two remix versions of this tune, one being with close friend Plastic Angel.

01 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Original Mix]
The Original Mix starts with identical beats as "Love You More" and then develops into a jumpy bass line, worked along with sweet synth plucks. The beautiful vocals rush in melodically, one of the best heard this year. A small break and vocals drive you in a melodic frenzy - innocent, hallucinating, like a child is about to touch a star in the space. The follow-up progresses with the vocals and a danceable bassline.

02 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Duderstadt Progressive Dub]
The Duderstadt Progressive Dub is a heavy bass toppled sans too much melody. Rich bass rolls lead way to a massive siren-synth which in turn lead to an arena feel. The mix has a minimal flavour to it. An early break occurs and the vocals are introduced with melodic backscore, similar as the original. A sweep and the progression carry on to a synth & bass loaded climax. But if you want to experience an earthquake without the cost of losing anything, play this beauty on a good sub-woofer!

03 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Plastic Angel vs. Duderstadt Remix]
Plastic Angel vs. Duderstadt Remix goes smoother in the line. Initiated by ambient sounds and subtle vocals, the lead vocal can be heard in traces. This time the bass kicks in tighter, with a slow tempo. Twinkling / spacey synth strings are introduced and a bass flow is released creating a force which, carries on further to the end.

04 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Plastic Angel vs. Duderstadt Vocal Mix]
The Vocal Mix is a fully blown-up enclosure of the lead vocal, creating emotive chills and thrills!

05 - Mr. Pit - Love You More
"Love You More" is the trippiest of the lot. Filtered bass grinds lead you to trippy vocal treatment. The vocals are beautifully chopped to create a dancy atmosphere with the perforating bassline. At 2.43, the break occurs and the vocal rises – mellow and pleasing. The synth work progresses quickly and grows into you after the break down. This one, for sure has the power to move you, even if you exhibit two left feet!

The great mixes had a well-deserved release on Coldharbour Recordings on 14th July, 2008.

Track listing:
01 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Original Mix]
02 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Duderstadt Progressive Dub]
03 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Plastic Angel vs. Duderstadt Remix]
04 - Mr. Pit - Shana [Plastic Angel vs. Duderstadt Vocal Mix]
05 - Mr. Pit - Love You More

For more info related to Mr. Pit, Duderstadt and Plastic Angel check out the following links:
www.mrpit.ro
www.myspace.com/adrianivan
www.duderstadt.dj
www.myspace.com/theduderstadts
www.plasticangel.de
www.myspace.com/thisisplasticangel

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Reviewed by: Apoorv