As if to prove that music is, indeed, a universal language, Dario Boente (http://darioboente.com) twists the conventions of dance music by infusing it with international rhythms and even real instruments. In this fusion of world beat and techno, Boente thrills, surprises, and leaves the listener longing for more of this special spice.
Moby may have gotten all of the praise in the club world, but he was never as adventurous as this. For all of Moby's stylistically liberating creativity, his music has always been, for the lack of a better term, decidedly white bread. The opening track, "Cara A Cara," pulsates with exotic Oriental sounds, synthesized European rhythms, and most notably a nicely placed flute that seems completely at odds with its electronic environment yet it somehow works beautifully. The strength here is in its composition; Boente isn't simply throwing random noises into the mix. Rather, he's crafting a soundtrack, layering it with the most interesting of textures.
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"Sundays" is irresistibly catchy but probably the most backward-looking piece in this mostly contemporary and cutting-edge disc. "Sundays" is pure '70s disco, complete with squeaking synths and funky percussion. Close your eyes and you can almost imagine the glittering silver ball revolving above.
Unlike many other artists in the electronica field, Boente never settles for the same repetitive grooves. Each track has its own identity, from the Latin flavors of "Bahia" to the jazzy moodiness of "Electric Heart" to the ethereal vibe of "This Is the Sound of My People."
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