i caught wind of this one through twitter a week back and the idea of a new ernesto track got my interest instantly. this is probably the third or fourth entry i do with bäckelie/ernesto but it's no secret that i'm a fan and i'll probably hype his material as long as he makes good records.
bäckelie splits his output with his monikers and the ernesto material focuses on his vocal abilities and by default the soulful side. this one starts with him and his ivories and the first verse stays beatless and then when the subtle harmonies come in on the chorus a rhythm is introduced. a really recognizable rhythm...
anyone who knows their michael jackson knows that bäckelie was obviously influenced by jacko's classic "liberian girl". the beat sets a new context to the song and while the concept of bringing the drums in halfway in isn't new but it shifts the song into even more soulful territories. but the problem is that when the song really becomes good, it stops.
but the upside to that small annoyance is that it makes me want to hear the song more, on repeat even. i am well aware that there are hundreds of soulful lovesongs like this one and they all should get the recognition, but i wouldn't leave this one out in that list.
buy here (junodownload)
normally i would have done a focus on hulkkonens remix and to be honest, this version is going to get more shine than the original. it's a great rerub and he converts the original into a great deephouse tune. all the melodics & harmonies are kept and the additional synth melody he added is killer.
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