partial arts: taifa

Returning to the Kompakt fold, Ewan Pearson and Al Usher aka Partial Arts continue their adventure in the borderlands of Kraut disco and romantic house: with "Taifa," the two producers present another undulating, pop-bred jam backed up by a vibrant floor rework from the master of analog head games Andrew Meecham aka Emperor Machine. "Taifa" starts off with a somewhat oceanic feeling, glistening to the backdrop of whale-like drones. Soon, a friendly beat triggers all kinds of melodic synth flourishings. The "Emperor Machine Extended Mix" makes use of hypnotic sequencing and charged drumming to rough up the original's laid-back vibe.