Matt Rowan - Cantstandya (Remixes) by Particles

In March 2014, a flurry of activity saw an Australian dance legend renew his acquaintance with both the Proton Music and Particles imprints. Eight tracks illustrated Rowan's impressive prowess within the underground dance arena as Particles now revisits the "Cantstandya" EP with remixes from GMJ, Kiwamu and Li-Polymer.

Operating from his home in Melbourne, Australian, Gavin Griffin, provides the first reinterpretation of Matt Rowan's title track through his GMJ moniker. A seasoned DJ with a well-stamped passport, Griffin has travelled the world espousing his unique blend of deep and progressive house with a catalogue of work signed to such high-class imprints as Stripped, Balkan Connection and Vapour. GMJ's work for Particles in 2014 has been equally impressive and two EPs in "Edge of Remembrance" and "Forgotten Wisdom" have provided a clutch of original works of smooth brilliance. Now remixing his fellow countryman, GMJ's rework of "Cantstandya" is a jaunt through crisp percussive rhythms, haunting textures and bouncing bass line. Dance floor sympathies immediately find themselves in evidence while careful sensitivity is played to Rowan's original in creating a work of intrigue and complexity.

Involved in music from an early age, Kiwamu's passion for "healing and acoustic music" saw an affinity for piano and classical music develop ultimately dance music production. Inspired by the likes of Ferry Corsten and Rank 1, the Japanese artist's talent saw 2010's debut "Elegance/Birth" EP signed to world famous Otographic Music label. Since then a clutch of further productions for the label have been supplemented by work for Nuevadeep, Silk and Portrait Digital. His music supported by Airwave and Solarstone, Kiwamu now makes his Particles debut remixing Matt Rowan. Taking on "Sorted", his effortlessly smooth production sensibilities cleverly incorporate themes inherent in Rowan's original within an uplifting rhythmic framework and trademark melodic interplay. Juxtaposing Rowan's staccato vocal cuts on top, the resultant work is full of poise and grace.

From the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, Fabio Pereira has been a staunch advocate of the underground progressive sound since a debut for his Li-Polymer pseudonym in 2009. Since then, over a double century of production credits have come thick and fast with the hugely successful Balkan Connection accounting for a quarter. Mistique Music, Plusquam and Liquid Grooves have further played host to the Li-Polymer sound, supported by some of the leading lights of the DJ world in Laurent Garnier, Nick Warren and Hernan Cattaneo. Another debutant to Particles, Pereira takes his production prowess to "Cantstandya" conjuring up a silky, aural landscape that envelopes the listener in warm multi-textured layers combined with crisply plucked motifs and delayed sequences. A strong beat in tandem with Rowan's original vocal phrasing adds further dynamism to an already impressive work.

His work treated to three glorious new interpretations, Matt Rowan's legacy is surely "Sorted" with "Cantstandya" far from the thoughts of global club goers.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by GMJ, Kiwamu, Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Contains tracks

• Matt Rowan - Cantstandya (GMJ At A Distance Mix - Radio Edit) by Particles
• Matt Rowan - Sorted (Kiwamu Remix - Radio Edit) by Particles
• Matt Rowan - Cantstandya (Li-Polymer Remix - Radio Edit) by Particles