JLM Productions | Variations On Being (2LP) [SPTLP003]

JLM Productions | Variations On Being
Label: Spatial – SPTLP003
Format: 2 x Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Light Blue, Blue
Released| 22 Nov 2024

A1 - Dharma

Opening the LP in lively fashion, JLM liberally flecks a detailed composition with exquisite breaks - cymbals playing a key role in the evolving patterns as the track progresses - while heavy layers of synth work forms a substantial atmosphere. Musical and resonant with micro melodies and sprinkles of FX, Dharma encapsulates JLM’s ever-impressive attention to detail throughout its seven minutes.

A2 - Artha

Where to start with Artha… Setting the scene immediately with an epic synth intro that whooshes through your mind to prepare you for what is to come, it’s immediately obvious JLM has crafted a modern day classic here. Crisp Hot Pants breaks drop before we are treated to inspiring, continually developing and rousing melodies with a tuneful 808 bassline playfully dancing below. One to drop any chance you get - Artha deserves to be heard.

B1 - Moksha

Delightfully clear, characterful percussion introduces Moksha, a dancefloor-friendly piece which rolls along beautifully thanks to old school breakbeats seizing the initiative while fluid keys, filtered synths and waves of serene effects punctuate the production. The kick-light breaks will stay long in the memory as perfect for both the headphones and the discerning dance floor, just as we’ve come to expect from JLM.

B2 - Kama

Taking you back to the early Progression Sessions era with a modern sci-fi twist reminiscent of your favourite space operatics, Kama will sit effortlessly alongside tracks from those days and now with its simple yet memorable core wind melody, sprawled across energetic breakbeats and wide layers of synths & pads to a typically appropriate bassline. Another fine example of the evolving diversity in JLM’s production with Spatial.

C1 - Boundary

Switching things up, JLM treats us to a notably laid back vibe as Boundary is introduced by understated, filtered synth work and explorative kicks before a mellow yet chunky break pattern provides energy to the track. Detailed as ever, a myriad of effects and samples are introduced and dance around the mix with a wistful complexity, in a track destined to be in your playlist for some time to come.

C2 - Hexis

Kicking things off with a filtered DJ-friendly beat intro, Hexis soon drops with constant old-school jungle synth work and periodical strings alongside rasping, striking breakbeats that drive the track forward with impressive energy. The breaks reverberate in and out of the mix at intervals as JLM toys with the listener at will, creating a tonally unique and vibrant composition very much worthy of our attention.

D1 - Ideal Forms

Low-pass breaks echo and jostle for position with FX-free counterparts early doors in the finely-crafted intro to Ideal Forms, slowly developing with a triumphant assortment of keys and synths before a third layer of breaks are added which underpin a detailed, yet never busy, breakbeat landscape. Occasional breakdowns offer respite in a glistening wilderness of comforting melodies and light ambience.

D2 - Physis

JLM rounds the album off very much on form with Physis - a suitably climactic piece that opens with a detailed array of percussion, synths and effects before superbly programmed breaks take over the mix. An occasional, all-encompassing sci-fi synth rush permeates the atmosphere to almost cinematic levels, while a melodic bassline nestles below leaving you with a track (and an album) you will not forget.

Words by Chris Hayes (Spatial / Red Mist) 

- Light Blue/Blue Limited Edition Vinyl 2x12" in Full Artwork Sleeve.
- All tracks written, engineered, and produced by Jamie Myerson. 

TRACKLIST:
A1    Dharma
A2    Artha
B1    Moksha
B2    Kama
C1    Boundary
C2    Hexis
D1    Ideal Forms
D2    Physis

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