i discovered this one i think either through a set or youtube but it resonated with me on an instant because of it's grand atmospheric sound. it's very good looking records circa mid 90's with amens, a booming 808 sub bass and so much pads and strings you are drowning in lush.
the amen is employed a very straightforward re-jigging and with some key edits along the line to "spice it up". the eq used really brings out the snappy snares or it sounds like they layered on a pitched up clap. while i did exaggerate the uses of atmospherics, it does start as an exercise in pad-showers but gets down to business.
mind you i do think the plan for the tune was some sort of set-starter thing as it fucks around chopped around drums and then goes into full blast. short after that it boils down to drums and (sub)bass with the occasional female vocal sample. it introduces the main string motif later on it but it keeps it fairly subtle and it's a more culmination for the drop in the middle.
i know this record is far different from the bleaker techier records that source direct would make a name for themselves but good atmospheric jungle is always welcomed in my book.
listen here (youtube)
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