Kalm by Bodytemp

Australian artist Approaching Black's sultry alter ego, Bodytemp, returns to Silk Textures with the sensual "Kalm," along with a more upbeat rendering from Dutch prog-deep magician Eelke Kleijn. Bodytemp's original represents one of our imprint's proudest moments - a truly "compositional" piece that features a wide variety of subtle, melodic hooks and evocative mood shifts. The track begins with a chilled beat, "moaning" vox effect, and heavily filtered and pitch-bent pad. Soon thereafter, a stabby lead chord is introduced, as well as soothing piano hook. In the main break, a classic-prog low-end pad sequence provides the foundation for a gorgeous arp.

Silk textures welcomes elite international producer and DJ Eelke Kleijn for the one and only remix in the package. Head honcho of Outside The Box Music, as well as the artist behind myriad hit electronic records over the last 8 years, Eelke needs little introduction. From the very beginning, Eelke's take is a rhythmically dynamic gem: a looping chord sequence is slowly filtered into the mix early, as layers of groove are added. By the quarter turn, a distorted guitar hook has been added, as well as the signature low-end pads from the original. In the main break, we are treated to a might crescendo of the pads and lead chords, with beautiful, airy synth stabs soaring overhead.