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Anjunadeep The Remixes 2020
A compilation of remixes is often a chaotic affair, but the Anjunadeep crew have a knack for curating them into a coherent, journey-like experience that we can't help but analyze to death. This continuous mix from 2020 is a masterclass in how to let other artists reinterpret a label's sound without losing its soul. The atmosphere is one of a perfectly programmed afterparty, where the energy is sustained but the edges are softened by deep, melodic layers. Technically, it sits in a sweet spot around 124 BPM, with the ubiquitous Anjunadeep key of 12A providing a bright, open foundation for the various remixers to build upon.
The energy balance is nearly 60% low-end, giving it a solid, danceable groove, while the 37% mid-range allows for the melodic and vocal elements to shine. The mixing is impeccably smooth, making the transitions between disparate styles—from deep house to tech house—feel effortless and intentional. Harmonic shifts into keys like 5B and 3B add necessary depth and contrast to the overall uplifting vibe. The selections are all highlights: Jerro's 'Tunnel Vision' gets a sleek, driving makeover from Durante, while CRi's 'Never Really Get There' is transformed into a jacking, piano-house gem by Gerd Janson.
The Tale Of Us remix of Cubicolor's 'Wake Me Up' is a moment of dark, cinematic beauty, and Jody Wisternoff's 'Something Real' becomes a stripped-back, bass-heavy weapon in Shadow Child's Apollo remix. The mammoth Boris Brejcha remix of Ben Böhmer's 'Breathing' is a peak-time epic, and the Matias Meyer take on 'Come Together' is pure, sun-drenched bliss. It starts with the propulsive energy of 'Tunnel Vision (Durante Remix)', builds through the melodic density of 'Breathing (Boris Brejcha Remix)', and winds down with the delicate, housey touch of 'It Fades Away (Bella Boo Remix)'.