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Indigo æra presents the first solo release from Takasi Nakajima known from the duo Different World which he formed together with Claude Young.

Takasi Nakajima has been DJing and producing since 1994 and working as Different World since 2005. The duo was responsible for the track "Think Twice" a much talked about inclusion on Marcel Fengler's Berghain 05 Mix­CD. The track with it's unique classic Detroit feel, eventually got a full vinyl release on Indigo Aera. As live­ and DJ duo Different World, Takasi also released on Kirk Degiorgio's ART label in 2011, has remixed Octave One and has released remixes and originals on Kevin Saunderson's KMS Recordings. Now focussing on solo work after Different World have suspended activity, this new EP finds him in fine form.

‘Basicmath One’ is seven minutes of delicate ambient, suspending in mid air. ‘Basicmath Two’ is a deep and supple techno groove with starry night skies unfolding over tom­layered kicks and ‘Basicmath Three’ then gets more propulsive with its soul infused synths, straight hi­hats and classic Detroit vibes. A remix of it from Jasper Wolff & Maarten Mittendorff layers in a much heavier and more physical kick drum then ‘Basicmath Four’ drops into a more house leaning groove, but one that is riddled with lush pads, rainy melodies and futuristic atmospheres. Lastly, ‘Solar System’ is a perfectly spaced out sound world of intergalactic pads and scurrying melodies that is full of alien life but very human emotions. Blissful stuff from start to finish, it proves Takasi Nakajima is as fascinating when solo as he ever is.



DJ FEEDBACK

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Marcel Fengler (Ostgut Ton): "Strong release! Thank you!"

Ambivalent (Delft): "Basic Math Two and Four are my favorites. Really lovely stuff. I love this release. Thank you!"

Daniel Avery (Phantasy Sound): "Really into this"

Joris Voorn (Rejected / Green): "Great Detroit stab techno!"

Darko Esser (Balans): "Gorgeous record"

Anthony Parasole (The Corner/Ostgut Ton): "good stuff thanks"

Peter van Hoesen (Time To Express): "Enjoying this a lot. Thanks."

Rødhåd (Dystopian): "i like all of them. nice package!"

Alex.Do (Dystopian): "Simply beautiful."

Aiken (Timeline/Semantica/Non Series): "Great tracks for a great label.thanks!"

Philip Sherburne (Pitchfork): "Oh wow, "Basicmath One" is my kind of ambient track. The techno cuts here are brilliant, too -- love the textures and the delicacy of them. Great stuff."

DVS1 (HUSH / Klockworks): "great tracks!!"

Breach (Naked Naked, Aus): "really liking this, super nice release"

Slam (Soma Records): "liking this - will spin thanx"

Santiago Salazar (Historia y Violencia): "This is a dope release by Takasi. Very warm, landscaping, techno tracks for the dance floor. Thanks!"

Paul Mac (Stimulus Records): "Really nice Detroit influenced stuff done with real style and reverence."

Truncate/Audio Injection (Truncate): "Yeah I'm digging this will play thanks!"

Marco Zenker (Ilian Tape): "really dope release. thank you!"

Ripperton (Perspectiv Records): "This is Excellence! :)"

Basic Soul Unit (Dekmantel): "Solid classic sound plus a nice remix."

Trevino (Birdie / 3024): "very good indeed.. will support"

Bambounou (50Weapons): "very nice groove, I like it a lot. thank you"

Psyk (Mote-Evolver / NON Series): "good stuff! thanks..."

Rolando (R3 / Ostgut Ton): "Excellent music from Takasi plus a Dope remix from Jasper & Maarten = Great release!!!"

Samuli Kemppi: "Really good stuff here. Solar System is brilliant!"

Jonas Kopp (Traut / Manzel): "excellent release!"

Mitch Strashnov (URB/SELF-TITLED/DUMMY): "Definitely has a Tokyo-meets-Detroit feel. Futuristic but not so far out that I'm seeing hoverboards. More like cyberbrain raves. Really vivid stuff here."

Pangaea (Hessle Audio): "sounds very nice, downloading the lot for better listening - cheers"

Stenny (Ilian Tape): "Really nice!! Especially Basicmath 3 & 4! Loving these! thank you!"

John Osborn (Tanstaafl Records): "This. is. Stunning."

Dario Zenker (Ilian Tape): "beautiful tracks!"

Karim Sahraoui (Transmat): "Nice stuff all the way."

Eric Cloutier (The Bunker NY): "indigo aera continues to be one of the most consistent and flawless labels around. sucha great release!!"

Laurent Garnier: "Love this release