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Jody Wisternoff - The Story So Far
Jody Wisternoff compiling 'The Story So Far' is like watching a master archivist piece together the DNA of modern progressive house, and we are eager students taking notes. This is a deep dive into the Anjunadeep soundscape, a journey through melancholic melodies and rolling grooves perfect for those long, introspective drives or pre-party warm-ups. The vibe is one of curated nostalgia, a dimly lit room where every bassline feels like an old friend and every pad swell triggers a memory.
Technically impeccable, it glides between 118-128 BPM with the 12A key appearing a staggering 21 times, creating a harmonically rich and cohesive tapestry. The energy is warm and rounded, with 72% low-end providing a pillow-soft foundation for Wisternoff's signature melodic layers and intricate percussion to dance atop. His mixing is narrative and fluid, using key modulations into 7A and 8B to add emotional shading without ever breaking the spell.
The tracklist is a treasure trove: the exotic allure of Niloofar Salehi's 'Yadet Nemiyad', the deep cut of Sezer Ulker's 'Medusa', and the cinematic drive of his own 'Reverie'. The collaboration with James Grant on 'Dapple' is a highlight of melodic construction, while Axel Merryl's 'Kimi' offers a moment of pure, blissful simplicity. It begins with the Balearic charm of 'My Desire', builds through the epic seven-minute remix of Xinobi's 'Far Away Place', and concludes with the introspective synth work of 'Emochine'—a full tracklist that charts the evolution of a sound.