“Pharaoh” – Ben C & Kalsx Channel the Spirit of Ancient Egypt into a Progressive Odyssey
With Pharaoh, Ben C & Kalsx unveil a track that feels more like a mirage than a song — an immersive blend of cinematic sound design and club-ready intensity that plunges the listener straight into the echoes of ancient Egypt.
Crafted as a journey through time and space, Pharaoh merges progressive house, trance, and breakbeat with a unique sonic identity. From mesmerizing flutes to a hypnotic vocal loop, every element conjures images of desert temples and sacred rituals. “The idea came from a vocal sample we misheard,” the duo recalls. “It sounded arabic to us, and we leaned fully into that illusion.”
The result is striking: an intricate layering of textures, where oriental melodies float over thunderous percussion and evolving synths. One of the track’s standout moments is the break — a rhythmic shift that fuses breakbeat energy with delicate instrumentation. “It’s the part we’re most proud of,” they admit. “It surprises and transports.”
Beyond the production, Pharaoh marks a pivotal moment for Ben C & Kalsx, signaling a renewed focus on artistic freedom. “This track isn’t about fitting a genre. It’s about telling a story.”
And that story is powerful. Mysterious, fierce, and undeniably epic, Pharaoh invites you to lose yourself — not just on the dancefloor, but deep within its ancient spell.
