When I first started listening to Electronic Music, many of the top artists in the game made music videos to accompany their releases. Some would have story lines, others would be plain ridiculous; I don’t think that I’ll ever forget Michael Grey’s “The Weekend” video as long as we still have copiers in an office. Lately, I’ve found most of the videos lackluster and downright boring. Then I took a peek at the latest video from Serge Devant for his newest single with Rachael Starr “You And Me”. Needless to say, I was blown away with the production quality; there’s a story line, a plot and according to the press release that came with the video, it’s part of an interlinked series of mini-movies that will be released with all of Serge’s new work in the coming months. Very exciting stuff!
After checking out the video, I took a listen to the entire release, which is a masterful set of work to say the least. Featuring remixes from Fredrico Scavo, Betoko, Benny Maze, Moska and Mark M, DJ PP and DJ Patrick M, the release has a bit of everything from dancefloor-destroyers to heavy groovers and serious disco flair. It’s a very well rounded release, but a few tracks stood out for me:
It’s been a while since I’ve heard something that’s caught my attention as immediately as Serge Devant and Rachael Starr’s latest single “You And Me” The original track is brimming with energy from the infectious bassline and razor sharp percussion, all topped off with Rachael’s lustful voice; this cut is a summertime anthem that is as at home in the club as it is on the beach or in the car. While not overly dark, the original brings a driving urgency to the tone of the track, keeping the mellow atmosphere of the vocal and synth work.
For those desiring a peaktime dancefloor tune, Fredrico Scavo’s remix delivers an edgy, techy and mischevious take on Rachael’s vocals, transforming “You And Me” into a late-night dancefloor-destroyer.
The Betoko remix of “You And Me” takes the track deeper and funkier; a bouncy bassline and atmospheric pads frame the transposed vocals to paint a deeper picture; Evolving synthlines and the heavy groove contribute to making this remix a real head-bobber and groover on the dancefloor.
The Benny Maze remix takes the cake, however for the remix package. Offering the most sonically adventurous rendition of bassline-driven four on the floor, the Benny Maze remix incorporates euphoric pads and synth stabs while cleverly making Rachael’s voice the center of attention; the twist is an unexpected and tantalising breakdown reminiscent of summer anthems of the mid 2000s while the heart of the track incorporates disco influences and a touch of French electro circa 2007.
The entire single of “You And Me” sets the tone for Serge’s forthcoming work, while the official video of “You and Me” expands on a rock-solid release to give a bit of storyline to Rachael’s haunting vocals. I’m eagerly awaiting the next instalment of Serge’s work to see where his sound will take him in 2013. If this single and accompanying video is any indication, he’s only getting started.
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