Mike Okay – Blizzards [Hommage]
German producer Mike Okay has released an EP featuring one original track, Blizzards, with two remixes. One by about/ski, and the other by aboriginal.
The EP as a whole is quite out there and takes a bit of getting used to, but the original mix of Blizzards is really interesting and quite well done. Okay manipulates the vocals in a very unique way and the pounding bass overtop the light synths is a juxtaposition that adds a nice depth in its production value. I would definitely describe this track as quite “indy”. The next track is a remix by about/ski which is my favorite track of the release. How a/s layers percussion and specifically the tone of each instrument is really well done. I also enjoyed the unpredictability of the break. Overall, the track had a great groove and yet keep the originality of it’s father track. Finally, Aboriginal’s track isn’t very good. In fact, I found it quite annoying. Give it a listen in case you like it, but my advice is a skip on that one.
