Mobilize - Reflection

released February 19, 2014 by Apollo Weaving his production magic from his home in the vast oil-rich Tyumen Oblast, Mobilize has crafted a significant reputation for himself since his first production work in late 2009, showcased now with the “Reflection“ EP for Apollo. Founder of the Mobilisiemusik label and Proton Radio show, he has attracted such leading lights as Gai Barone, Exoplanet and Abdomen Burst to his imprint while contributing over 75 Beatport production credits himself. A relationship with the trio of Proton labels has also developed during this period and a 2010 contribution to the “Winter Particles“ compilation marked a relationship that has reached almost a combined half-century of credits for the Particles and Apollo labels. Indeed, the conceptual 2012 “Evening Kisses“ EP brought about a series of Particles radio show guest mixes as an adjunct to the production work split between the twin concepts of “Summer Days“ and “Summer Nights“. A subsequent remix EP illustrated the success of the concept while 2012’s “Children of Babylon“ EP for Apollo showcased a set of skills within the minimal and techno arena. 2013’s remix of Dapple Apple shone another light on Mobilize’s multi-faceted production personality as he now returns to Apollo with a brand new twin-track solo EP, enhanced further by a remix from Monojoke alter-ego, Telekollektiv. Title track “Reflection“ hits the techno high notes that Mobilize has perfected. A hypnotic straight beat and simple percussive accompaniment provide the rhythmic bed for an ominous and edgy chord phrase to play repetitively, creating a dramatic tension as a generous coating of reverb is added, before dropping once more back into hypnotic rhythm. Partner track, “Absorption“ continues the techno theme as a frenetic sub-bass pattern partners reverb-soaked percussion to provide a playful ticking groove. Before long a stepped motif plays its part, lifting the mood in repetitive fashion before evolving effortlessly into fuller melodic glory. Under his Monojoke pseudonym, Polish artisit, Jacek Gumbisz, needs little introduction. A veteran of the progressive breaks scene, work for Silk Digital and Carica Deep highlighted his talent as a multitude of releases for Spring Tube, Nueva and Electronic Tree further confirmed his production credentials. A regular contributor to Particles, a quarter-of-a-century of credits can be seen against his name, including 2009’s “Five“ EP and 2012’s remix of Jorg Murcus’ “The Taint of a Mirror“. Under his Telekollektiv pseudonym, Jacek has found a home on the ever-popular, Spring Tube imprint with 2013 EP “Double Ouzo“ providing a notable highlight. Similarly, Nueva Deep’s “Daydreamer“ EP has further elevated the Telekollektiv name. Turning his attentions towards Mobilize, the Telekollektiv remix of the title track, takes the central chord phrase of “Reflection“ and uses it as core theme from which to extend outwards into a glorious bass groove, developing a set of musical themes and vocal cuts hitherto unexplored in Mobilize’s original work. Two new works from Mobilize allow pause for “Reflection“ as we absorb a tantalising new remix from Telekollektiv. 1. Mobilize - [Reflection #01] Reflection 2. Mobilize - [Reflection #02] Absorption Directed by Jay Epoch AandR by Marina Gerardi Mastered by Mobilize, Telekollektiv Design by Ben Mautner Text by James Warren