Chick 1

Chick 1

Def Jaguar [iO Music]

4 October, 2007 | 10.28AM

• Section: Music Recommendations
• Written by: The Last Real DJ Alive

‘Chick 1’ by Def Jaguar and its respective remixes showcase a full range of electro house styles.

As you’d expect, the original track is the best — it’s completely inspirational, and its minimalist style has given license to its remixers to go crazy.

4/4 Beats drive through ‘Chick 1’ and its groove is laid down by some soft but chunky hi-hats on the off beats.

The bassline is a warm analogue affair and as the track progresses you’re treated to a wah-wah synth line that represents its icing on the cake.

Also, keep your ears pricked for a cool vocodered ‘clap!’ vocal which punctuates halfway through the proceedings to instill a well-needed sense of progression.

Now, onto the remixes.

The Swen Weber one represents the current vogue of electro house well, featuring dirty, low-pitched synths that grind hard in between some thumping kick drums.

It’s not very melodic – more something for DJs to screw the dance floor with when club atmosphere is running high.

The Tronik Youth remix is a more abrasive version of the original, whilst the Djuma Soundsystem Disco Dub effort is the best of the bunch – a spaced out, spliff-induced roller.

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