Piek – Lost Treasures EP [Sincopat]
Piek has dropped 2 tracks in a new EP which also includes two remixes. One by Demarzo, and the other by Daniel Kyo. An interesting blend of tech house and techno, the EP is produced well, but comes up a bit short in certain aspects. “Not Afraid” is the leadoff track and features well done synths, a tight kick, and a really interesting acid house vibe that is nice to listen to. The tone on the synths are well done, and the effects used also add a nice spacious element to the track as a whole. “Not Afraid” unfortunately also suffers from too much repetition as the ideas get a bit stale during the song. It would have been nice to hear a few more elements in the track and a bit more variety.
DeMarzo’s remix does a really good job with the original and is an improvement in many ways. The bass line is incredibly tight, and fits well with the groove of the track. The synths are minimalistic, but are also used very well and fit the style of the track as a whole. Overall, a great remix and worth a listen.
The second track, “One More Night”, is characterised by light, airy synths that work so incredibly well over the thick, meaty, bass-line. The drum beat drives the track very hard and keeps the groove going, but unfortunately the vocals can be a bit annoying after a while. Repetition is good, but in many ways repetition can bring a track down and there are certain areas where the vocals detract from the release as a whole.
Finally, Daniel Kyo’s remix is a dark, percussive version of “One More Night” and brings out a lot of stress the original track spend a little bit of time with. Kyo focuses on a tenseness that gives the track character, but never resolves and gives you the satisfaction of closure. In general, it lacks a strong musical idea and tends to be a bit repetitive and unsatisfying.
Give this EP a listen.
