Dark Heart Break(s)
Solarstone’s ‘Dark Heart’ was originally issued as an exclusive download for fans buying his 2008 album ‘Rain Stars Eternal’. Sam Laxton, having developed a penchant for breaks-driven-trance, fell in love with the Solarstone-sung ‘Dark Heart’ & created this more-than-a-collaboration-than-a-remix affectionately titled ‘Dark Heart Breaks’. Chunky beats and fuzzy bass form the backbone of this sci-fi FX sprinkled monster with tangy trance melodies and Richard’s plaintive vocal at the fore. The addition of a seriously juicy rave-hoover-propelled ‘middle bit’ (to coin a Chris Lowe phrase) really elevates this record. It’s a SMASH!
Trance-meets-breaks with Sam Laxton's reinterpretation of 'The Last Defeat PT II'
Sam Laxton’s newly discovered passion for the trance-meets-breaks sound hits full throttle here with his masterly reinterpretation of Solarstone’s atmospheric 2010 release, featuring the vocals of Sunscreem’s Lucia Holm. Sam blends his crunchy breaks, warping bass & bouncy, futuristic synths with the cinematic drama of Solarstone’s timeless production.