Earlier this spring I signed two new tracks to Miika Kuisma's supercool label Subtraxx. At then we thought we would release "Gratitude" and "Sun Will Follow You" as a two track EP, but things have gone further.

When I sent an early version of Sun Will Follow You to Jace, one of my best friends in this scene, he got blown away - and stated he wants to remix the track. The remix will be a collab with his long time friend Ima'gin, classically trained trance producer. He is also the co-owner of Echelon Records and the other half of Synthika (together with Tempo Giusto).

Speaking of the latter, I spent a summery day with Tempo Giusto at his place. Apart from grilling and chilling, we managed to start working on a collab. It's still in it's early phase and we can't decide whether to take the track to more uplifting style or to make it even more progressive. The funny thing is, this time I'm up for uplifting while TG wants to keep it more simple and progressive.

Passion

After releasing Those Mellow Moments on Finity, I got a remix enquiry from upcoming finnish producer duo Spiritus & Asper. I got the request on monday (couple of weeks ago) while I was at work. Liking the overall feel of the original mix of Passion, so I immediately asked for the remix parts and later that night I had done the first draft of the track.

Spiritus & Asper are returning the favour hence they have already started to remix Gratitude, to be released on Subtraxx.

Now both Subtraxx tracks are getting remixed there's a big possibility the tracks will be released as singles instead of the previously thought EP.

Phase One

Suprised of the pace I could work, I asked Marnik from Bonzai Music if I could remix one of their recent releases, Angel Makris - Phase One released on Nemesis. I received the remix parts soon after that and I have the the first draft already done and approved on Bonzai.

I needed to rework on the remix parts a bit, since all I got in a pack was a single vocal line and one midi file containing all the data - meaning all the chords, melodies and supporting melodies were on the same file, and at the same location. After getting the pack Angel Makris had broke his hard drive, leaving me no choice but do all of the sounds myself.

Punjabi Child

Bonzai was indeed pleased very pleased to hear the early version of Phase One Remix, as they asked me to do a remix of upcoming single of Airwave, Punjabi Child.

The track is from his just released album Touareg, and is now also being remixed by Miika Kuisma and Eddie Sender. I'm more than honoured to do the remix as Airwave (with his various aliases) has been one of my main influences towards my laid back sound in studio aswell as DJing.

As you probably noticed earlier in this post, I like to work fast, so it shouldn't be a surprise I've already done the first full lenght version of my Punjabi Child Remix. At this point it seems to be a bit faster and uplifting than the original, but still in moderate tempo.

International tranceportal Crystalclouds.com is having me on their Spotlight feature this week.

The spotlight includes a mixtape, biography, discography, top charts, couple of photos and all the necessary and wanted data of me as an artist.

I've been spotlighted there before, but this will be the first time under my own name after I have releases of my own.

Take a look at Crystalclouds.com

The mix is behind their tracker which requires registering to the portal. You can also download the set from Klubitus.org via this link.

The tracklist for the set.
01. The Quasar - Lost in Childhood (The Scrubz Rmx) [Foundation]
02. Robert Nickson feat. Elsa Hill - Never Again [A State of Trance]
03. Ville Lope - Gratitude [Subtraxx]
04. Vibrasphere - Autumn Lights (Alucard Remix) [JOOOF]
05. Matt Rowan & Jaytech - Spin Cycle [Curvve]
06. Ville Lope - Those Mellow Moments (Supuer Remix) [Finity]
07. White Stars - Shadow Mover [CDR]
08. Allende - Tricky Waters [AVA Blue]
09. Orjan Nilsen - La Guitarra [Armind]
10. Sami Saari - The Punch [Captured]
11. Flight & Jontey - Dirtyback [CDR]
12. Thomas Feijk feat. Sonja - Trap (Kasper Koman & Ruslan B Remix) [Finity]
13. OceanLab feat. Justine Suissa - Sirens of the Sea (Maor Levi Remix) [Anjunabeats]

Previously known from his now ditched alias "Loopy", Ville Lope is well known as his work as A&R of Finity Recordings and as the host of Finity Essentials radioshow runned on various internet radio stations.

Ville is now showing his production skills with his first solo production. Those Mellow Moments was born on mellow spring day almost precicely a year ago. As the title hints, the track is really mellow and laid back, yet melodic and captivating at the same time.

His first signed track, Eternal Sunshine, co-produced with Hank Over under the Con-Science moniker got signed to UK-based Neuroscience Recordings and was later played on Love Parade 2007. Those Mellow Moments have already got really warm welcome from John O'Callaghan, Sied Van Riel, Miika Kuisma, Mike Shiver and alike.

Original Mix

The original mix introduces us to Ville's beautiful melodies and sense of harmony, guiding you in the Search of Sunrise. Laid back overfeel make it perfect track for early sets or afterparties.

Supüer Remix

Estonian Supüer, a firm favourite of Markus Schulz, delivers us a chunky progtrancer with the trademark deep sidechain bass. This progressive club track will tear up the sound system near you.

DJ Markus S Deep Vision REmix

Summer is finally arriving with this remix. Hearing Markus' vision of Those Mellow Moments sits you to the beach bar of Ibiza with ice cold cerveza in your hand. Pure housey bliss.


VILLE LOPE – THOSE MELLOW MOMENTS

1) Original Mix
2) Supüer Remix
3) DJ Markus S Deep Vision REmix

// Catalog num(s): FTYDG012 / FINITY012
// Format(s): Digital & CDS
// Release date: 30.05.2008
// Label(s): Finity Digital & Finity

Buy it on CDS:

CDJShop

Buy it on Digital:

Audiojelly
Beatport
DanceTunes
DjDownLoad
TrackItDown

It's been a while since the latest promomix. My passion for music is now deeper than before and my taste in music is more versatile than ever.

Searching for Tranquility presents the sofisticated side of my current sound. Paceful tempo and mellow soundscape continues through the set.

Download the set to your favourite musicplayer and take it with you to a walk in a park, by the lake or the place where you can relax and let the music take you away.
…and the search will continue….

ambient, chill, progressive, trance, something

tracklist:
Arnej - People Come, People Go [Pilot 6]
Morgan Page - Longest Road (Deadmau5 Remix) [Nettwerk]
Deerk Hollaender - Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy (Paul Keeley Remix) [Proton Music]
Lustral - When My Satellite Falls Down (Terry Bones Remix) [Lustral Music]
Ashley Wallbridge - Captive [Dark Bird]
Lank - Being Defenceless (Max Demand Remix) [Tilth Music]
Mossy - Deep Box [Piston]
Matt Van Wyk - Cura Me [Soundpiercing]
Naam - Liluca [Discoteca]
Soliquid - Defibrilator [Blaubeat]
Rex Mundi - Sunrise in Ibiza [Cyber]

Stream / Download

Unfortunately I don't have a given release date yet, but Those Mellow Moments will be on promotion within a week, and released about three weeks later on Finity.

I've already got nice early-bird comments from artists such as John O'Callaghan, Sied Van Riel, Mike Shiver, Ilya Malyev and Miika Kuisma. More to be followed.