Milan-based Davide Ferrario has gained quite a reputation for himself with his highly regarded
production credentials. Through a half-century of credits for the likes of Anjunadeep, Manjumasi
and My Other Side of the Moon, the Italian artist now returns to Particles after the success of his
2020 "End of an Era" EP and remixes for Rudy and LADS.
With fastidious attention to detail and a penchant for combining analogue synthesizers and real
instruments, Davide has managed to sculpt a sound that lies somewhere between "Deep House
and cinematic soundtracks". "Home" is the result of this distinctive sound as Davide Ferrario
brings together a dozen tracks of star quality including remixes from Pambouk and Mike Dem.
From the elegant and emotive opener, ambient effects shift in patterns around the central piano
theme of "It All Started With Some Rain", before the silky vocal phrasing of Alex Uhlmann adds
an atmospheric layer to the deeper melodic vibe of "Falling Down". The club-friendly feel of
"Alethia" then introduces a pulsating pad texture alongside trademark piano motifs in a track full
of subtle power. Vocal performances from Jack Jaselli and Ivan Sagreto add further to
"Everything" and "My Closest"– the former atop a simple rolling groove and multi-layered
combination of growling synth lines, sumptuous chord progressions and beautiful piano; the
latter a complex poly-rhythmic affair that glistens with light keys and wonderfully conceived
bassline groove that transforms in a growling club-friendly stormer. Closing out the set of original
tracks, "Home" and "Thauma" thrill with instrumental poise. The dance-oriented title track sees a
strong beat and percussive top-line hold anchor under melancholy-soaked pads and sweeping
arpeggio, while "Thauma" is a piece of perfect electronica that closes the album as it opens –
with Davide's flair for melodic composition and elegant combination of synth programming. The
result is a tender and heartfelt collection of original music.
Pambouk is no stranger to success. Having explored a variety of genres under a raft of different
production monikers, the Lebanese producer has captured the attention of the underground
dance fraternity with his blend of "organic and cinematic sounds" and music signed to BiG AL's
Ready Mix Records, Kora's Saisons and Armen Miran's Hoomidaas. Making his Particles debut
after a remix of Nōpi's "Liquid Week" on Proton Music with fellow countryman Hrag Mikkel,
Pambouk's remix of "Home" is replete with Organic House credentials as a complex rhythmic
pattern holds sway over the 8-minute epic. Building gradually, familiar melodic elements from
the original make their presence felt as they are transformed into a superlative dancefloor track
that showcases Pambouk's impressive credentials. Using a new bassline based on Davide's
chord progression in the second half, the result is a dynamic and driving powerhouse of a remix.
The second remixer sees Mike Dem take centre stage. An Italian DJ and producer, his
performances at the Tomorrowland Festival as well as global performances with the likes of
Claptone, Axwell and Martin Garrix, have seen a production career in tandem achieve
considerable success. Work for Individual Music, MoBlack Records and My Other Side of the
Moon testify to an impressive portfolio over the course of a decade and a century of credits
since 2013. Now making his Particles debut, the Mike Dem remix of "Falling Down" opens with a deep kick as stripped back vocal lines from Alex Uhlmann come to the fore. Transformed from
the second movement, a smooth bassline groove and syncopated synth phrase create an entirely new direction. Cleverly using elements from Davide's original to sublime effect, stuttered
vocals and familiar refrains are scattered across the 5-minute interpretation to create a unique
and extraordinary work.
A stellar collection of original material combined with remixes from Pambouk and Mike Dem finds
Davide Ferrario very much at "Home" on Particles.
Directed by Jay Epoch
AandR by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
production credentials. Through a half-century of credits for the likes of Anjunadeep, Manjumasi
and My Other Side of the Moon, the Italian artist now returns to Particles after the success of his
2020 "End of an Era" EP and remixes for Rudy and LADS.
With fastidious attention to detail and a penchant for combining analogue synthesizers and real
instruments, Davide has managed to sculpt a sound that lies somewhere between "Deep House
and cinematic soundtracks". "Home" is the result of this distinctive sound as Davide Ferrario
brings together a dozen tracks of star quality including remixes from Pambouk and Mike Dem.
From the elegant and emotive opener, ambient effects shift in patterns around the central piano
theme of "It All Started With Some Rain", before the silky vocal phrasing of Alex Uhlmann adds
an atmospheric layer to the deeper melodic vibe of "Falling Down". The club-friendly feel of
"Alethia" then introduces a pulsating pad texture alongside trademark piano motifs in a track full
of subtle power. Vocal performances from Jack Jaselli and Ivan Sagreto add further to
"Everything" and "My Closest"– the former atop a simple rolling groove and multi-layered
combination of growling synth lines, sumptuous chord progressions and beautiful piano; the
latter a complex poly-rhythmic affair that glistens with light keys and wonderfully conceived
bassline groove that transforms in a growling club-friendly stormer. Closing out the set of original
tracks, "Home" and "Thauma" thrill with instrumental poise. The dance-oriented title track sees a
strong beat and percussive top-line hold anchor under melancholy-soaked pads and sweeping
arpeggio, while "Thauma" is a piece of perfect electronica that closes the album as it opens –
with Davide's flair for melodic composition and elegant combination of synth programming. The
result is a tender and heartfelt collection of original music.
Pambouk is no stranger to success. Having explored a variety of genres under a raft of different
production monikers, the Lebanese producer has captured the attention of the underground
dance fraternity with his blend of "organic and cinematic sounds" and music signed to BiG AL's
Ready Mix Records, Kora's Saisons and Armen Miran's Hoomidaas. Making his Particles debut
after a remix of Nōpi's "Liquid Week" on Proton Music with fellow countryman Hrag Mikkel,
Pambouk's remix of "Home" is replete with Organic House credentials as a complex rhythmic
pattern holds sway over the 8-minute epic. Building gradually, familiar melodic elements from
the original make their presence felt as they are transformed into a superlative dancefloor track
that showcases Pambouk's impressive credentials. Using a new bassline based on Davide's
chord progression in the second half, the result is a dynamic and driving powerhouse of a remix.
The second remixer sees Mike Dem take centre stage. An Italian DJ and producer, his
performances at the Tomorrowland Festival as well as global performances with the likes of
Claptone, Axwell and Martin Garrix, have seen a production career in tandem achieve
considerable success. Work for Individual Music, MoBlack Records and My Other Side of the
Moon testify to an impressive portfolio over the course of a decade and a century of credits
since 2013. Now making his Particles debut, the Mike Dem remix of "Falling Down" opens with a deep kick as stripped back vocal lines from Alex Uhlmann come to the fore. Transformed from
the second movement, a smooth bassline groove and syncopated synth phrase create an entirely new direction. Cleverly using elements from Davide's original to sublime effect, stuttered
vocals and familiar refrains are scattered across the 5-minute interpretation to create a unique
and extraordinary work.
A stellar collection of original material combined with remixes from Pambouk and Mike Dem finds
Davide Ferrario very much at "Home" on Particles.
Directed by Jay Epoch
AandR by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren
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