Makoto Murase

Japanese artist Makotrax has proven to be one of the most versatile talents in EDM, with releases ranging from techno to trance in recent months on various top-tier imprints (Flashover, microCastle). Last seen on Mango Alley on remix duty of Schodt's beloved Bloc 9, Makotrax returns with the masterful Hagoromo, a powerfully emotional progressive ride, as free-flowing and beautiful as the waterfall for which it is named. There is a brilliant patience to the development of this one, as the main chords subtly crescendo in the the track and ultimately come to a climax in the main break., On remix detail, MA has enlisted international heavyweight Paul Thomas [Toolroom, Baroque], a globe-trotting DJ who has performed on six continents in recent years. Paul Thomas once again brings his dancefloor sensibility to the production arena: his mix offers a techier build, though, it becomes clear quite early that an anthemic break is lurking. Sure enough, the original melody pours out in the main...