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(Om Records/Stomp)
Adding more grit than Kaskade, stirring the tempo above Sneak’s effort and providing a diverse feast of moods while always embody that famous Om vibe, Fred’s mix demands attention. Canadian DJ and long-time Om comrade Fred Everything is bestowed the mixing powers of the probably the worlds fastest growing house compilation. Following in the footsteps of Kaskade and Sneak, Fred adds his spin on the vibe that the House of Om mixes are famous for. Strap yourself in for over an hour of aural pleasure.
Wasting no time the trademark vibe encompassing soul, sex and sophistication is set from the first drum beat. We’re introduced to the mix with a rich array of classy house chords, lush vocals ruled over by a wicked concoction of superbly orchestrated hi-hat chattering. Taking centre stage early in the piece is the latest emotion-driven masterpiece from Kaskade, expect the best elements from blues, jazz and modern dance music all encapsulated into a dancefloor igniting monster that is ‘Move’. Moving through the early stages of Fred’s mix subtle grooves and summery vibes dominate the airwaves with the typical splattering of extensive vocals and varying tempos all mixed unfortunately rather blandly. Fred’s decision to showcase some of house music’s ‘now’ artists is a wise one, with East Coast Boogiemen, Phil Weeks, Mark Farina and Jason Hodges all appearing within the first 20 minutes the mix demands attention.
Approaching the middle stages of the mix expect the fresh vibe to continue as the journey detours slightly, visiting more ‘underground’ territory. The hi-hats become twisted, the bass drives harder and the lounge-chair groove increases in intensity, as Fred supplies us with a sample of his recent studio efforts. Keep an ear out for his thriller ‘Studio C’ where he adds some vocal commentary over the recording, a nice personal touch to the mix. Steering clear of the emotional house territory explored by Kaskade, Fred keeps the tempo building travelling through a variety of moods encompassing a head-down head-bopping vibe.
The centrepiece of the mix like those illusively sexy fold-out posters in Black & White magazine is the lush, sexy and engulfing Lazy Dub of Fred’s ‘Soul Mates’. Without giving too much away, it’s a killer! The later stages of the mix although it explores more predictably funky regions don’t disappoint. Pay attention to the rich fluid rhythm in the Inland Knights Mix of ‘Stoned’ by the Littlemen and the shattering mix into the synth-driven madness of Magik Johnson’s latest number ‘Right Now’. Fred’s decision to begin the end with a splash of melodic house was a breath of fresh air, but this was not as wise as his decision on the closing track, wow.
The House of Om series delivers again. Fred’s is a cut above all expectations. Check it out!
