Berlin had techno, love parade, minimal, then Bar 25. While in some obvious ways the Bar25 chapter is over, in others ways its influence is just beginning. Broadly speaking, what Bar25 has come to sonically represent is the fusing of acoustic, folk, soul and pop elements into a warm dance sound. It’s not just deep house, for it’s larger than house or techno as it embraces both. It’s a sound that until recently was relegated to the second floor, warm-up sets and afterhours, but now has found legs in the main rooms, the big stages and in the mainstream. Over the past 3 years Jan Blomqvist has not only been a part of this development, but has consistently underscored it with his tireless touring and countless releases, helping to build a foundation for this exciting new genre.
‘Time Again‘ is no exception – a huge summer track that crystallizes the guitar-led electronic pop club sound. More than a Johnny Cash edit or a Wankelmut retouch however, Jan created a every sound and melody from scratch and nursed them for years through various incarnations. Now the time is right for Jan to let this track go as summer is approaching and people are primed, receptive and longing for clean club-tested electronic-pop with acoustic folk-rock feel.
In the Club Version Jan does not just extend the intro and add a bigger kick, he dives deeper and lets the track breath with more focused breakdowns and a whole lot of measured restraint. He holds back the reigns on the guitar until just the right moment and even then gives just enough to keep the ear wanting more. Adding a catchy piano riff and re-cutting the vocals he masterfully recreates and recasts his song as a proper party-starting dancefloor bomb.
Original
Radio Edit
Peer Kusiv Remix
Ryan Mathiesen