arlsm D021 [DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE]
Kenneth Scott- What Do I Do? EP
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ARLSMD021 Kenneth Scott - What Do I Do? EP by Auralism Records

Auralism is proud to present the new five track EP from talented San Francisco producer Kenneth Scott. The title track “What Do I Do?” is a dynamic vocal cut framed by hints of Eighties synth-pop contrasted against the modern techno sleekness and intricate musicality of Scott's work. On the flip, "What Do I Say?" is all about bass line, recalling the heady free-for-all of the early Nineties illegal party scene- but updated to meet 2009 standards.

What Do I Do?
"What Do I Do?" combines cutting edge late night techno, groovy house music, and solid pop hooks into something distinct. There is a serenity to this cut that can be found inside a memorable vocal, solid use of melody, and that serpentine bass line.

What Do I Say?
Imagine putting a heavy plumber's wrench into a commercial dryer, that's about the best description of the masculine bass bin destruction going on the flipside of the EP. But this track is far from a thuggish techno onslaught, the weird mechanical throbs and clicks serve as the melodic glue holding this counterweight of musical ideas together. This allows "What Do I Say?" to take on a simple life of understated grace where the best elements of the track partially obscure themselves only to reveal its magic to those souls who really sit and listen.

What Do I Do? (Dave Aju Remix)
Circus Company's Dave Aju brings real elements of the Eighties into his remix of "What Do I Do?", although the handclap percussion hook exudes more of a downtown Oakland influence of old school electro rather than the New Romantic pulse of the original. However, the cleverly crafted bouncing bass line could only come from San Francisco circa 2009 and gives this remix its form and definition. The melodies are the key attraction, though, always in perfect balance with the emotions Aju is trying to capture in this subtle re-working.

What Do I Do? (Rift Remix)
Rift transforms the A-side track into a sleazy, late night tech house voyage to an after-hours club somewhere on the wrong side of the tracks in Florida. His remix is loaded with the musical interpretations of overworked flesh peddlers crowding the dance floor of the club. The brilliant flashes of micro melodies tangled in Rift's dense web of sounds help keep things from getting too dark but it's the blowzy and swollen bass line that defines the track’s decent into unbridled hedonism.

What Do I Say? (Jason Short’s Response)
Auralism head Jason Short brings a tackle box full of sounds and throws every one of them at his remix of "What Do I Say?". Far from sounding cluttered, Short uses each ping, blip, and bleep to make contact the “great beyond” via a psychedelic musical conversation. A rolling bass line meets shamanistic techno buzz saws and an otherworldly clacking to create a face numbing late night 8-bit excursion to a place just a little beyond our universe.

Feedback

"Incredible release! Kenneth really shines here. By far the best material from the kid. I like all the remixes as well. Will chart and review if given the opportunity. 5/5" -Alland Byallo (Nightlight)

"This is one of the best releases I've heard so far in 2009. Very well rounded, and super creative. There isn't a track on here that I dislike and I'm a picky mofo. A total breath of fresh air." - Brian Ffar (Siteholder)

"whoa. we need more of this caliber. please? marc is one of my favorite artists. brilliant originals coupled with brilliant remixes. supreme smoothness here. 110 percent behind this." -Kris Wadsworth

"OMG i love the 2 Original TRAX!!!!amazing..will be playing them !!" -Jay Tripwire

"Great combinations! Full support from the deep side!" -Ripperton

"I love What do I do Original! really cool track. Support" -Okain

"Nice ep, really feeling the original of What do I do, and absolutely love the rift remix. Full support" -James Teej

"Excellent 12"! This shit is seriously on fire. dope!" -Daniel Becker (Trickski)

"Wow-i love this package Originals and the remixes-Jason Short and Rift deliver great remixes-full support from me. The Jason Short remix is FAAAAAAAT! Am banging this.Thnx much" -Frankie Flowerz

"amazing ep. love the originals of both tracks. dave aju takes it to another level. great great house music with soul. i shall be playing all these tracks out this weekend in london. 10/10" -Pedramovich

Also support from:

Acid Circus, Arnaud Le Texier, Brothers' Vibe, Calculus, Dave DK, Derek Plaslaiko, Ed Davenport, Ekkohaus, Fine Cut Bodies, George Holland, Kenneth James Gibson, Laurent Garnier, Limacon, Nick Curly, Noah Pred, Patrice Baumel, Peter Kruder, Pheek, Rene Breitbarth, Sebastian Herre, Solomun,Three

Artist Info

Kenneth Scott

Dave Aju

Rift

Jason Short

Track List

1. What Do I Do?
2. What Do I Say?
3. What Do I Do? (Dave Aju Remix)
4. What Do I Do? (Rift Remix)
5. What Do I Say? (Jason Short’s Response)