Released in 1996, The Prodigy‘s classic ‘Breathe’ was a dark and twisted tail exposing the world to a certain dynamic realm of dance music. So often we think of edm as big room, love everyone and their kin music – when in all actuality, the genre was raised on more technical aspects inspired by secluded emotion.
McMahon admits that he was “a Prodigy kid” growing up, so consider this as his proper ode to the famed UK duo. The element of intimidation is still there, so hear me out before you go instant hate-troll on a “classic turned trap” because your’e stuck in a world that refuses to respect the thoughtful interpretations of others.
His experimental use of intriguing “synths of simplicity” was a considerate reflection of the originals’ hell-ish undertones: shattering glass, water drops, car engine starting….things we generally associate with the mellow dramatic norms of everyday life. No facetious additions or misinterpretations here, just a clean and well-mannered rendition.
A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of attending Tittsworth’s birthday at U Street Music Hall in DC. Second best sound system in the country (Beatport News), and voted best club atmosphere anywhere by me. No photos, low ceilings, low lights, and perfect the perfect aesthetic fueled by cutting edge acoustics. No corporate bullshit. Tittsworth was walking around personally thanking people for coming and there was a deep sense of humble underground unity.
Des played a set that seemed to send everyone through a rabbit hole and into a club setting of the purest regards. Here is his recorded set from that evening, including originals, this Prodigy remix and more.
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