Trilucid - The Loved Are Never Lost (Extended Mix)

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Trilucid have become firm favourites with Proton Music after their September 2019 "Glint" and May 2020 "Astral" EPs. Remixes for Pole Folder, Petar Dundov and Rick Pier O'Neil have been immaculate additions as the UK based duo now return with their third original outing and the twin-track "The Loved Are Never Lost".

The title track is a beautifully crafted offering. Particularly poignant for Andy, one half of the Trilucid duo, the melancholic atmosphere is infused with gloriously imagined melodies that evolve effortlessly throughout the piece. Redolent in rich reverbs and delays, a delicate percussive motif hits its stride post-breakdown as a series of swells, pads and white-noise effects add depth. A rolling percussive groove and bouncing bassline sequence then add dancefloor energy in a timeless classic. The strong rhythmic foundation of "One Week Off" creates a sublime cadence in the early phrasing as soaring pads create spine-tingling soundscapes with their epic chord progression. Counterpoint melodies rise out of the rhythmic bedrock, making their presence felt as melodies rise and fall in filtered waves. Emotion pours out of the breakdown before the third movement provides a reprise of the melodies found in the earlier stages.

On remix duties, Vinicius Souza returns to Proton Music with his RIGOONI moniker after a stellar reworking of Savvas' "Reminisce" in February 2022. Having already seen his work a regular on the likes of Anjunadeep, Kindisch and Roger Martinez's Higher States, the RIGOONI remix takes "One Week Off" through its paces via a chunky rhythmic groove and deep, thumping kick, as familiar refrains from the original flow gently across the rhythmic framework. Before long, a sumptuous new melodic refrain makes its presence felt, meandering gently across the 7-minute interpretation. Paying tribute to Trilucid's soundscapes, the track effortlessly blends a swathe of new sound effects and additional production work with remix components to create a delightful new interpretation.

Contributor to a half-century of production credits via the likes of the "Geometria", "Aura Tears" and three-volume "Fantasy" series, Michael A has been a regular on Proton Music since February 2017's "Bright Hope". A prolific artist with further credits on the likes of Sudbeat Music, Replug and his own Genesis Music, the Belarusian returns with a trademark reworking of "The Loved Are Never Lost" that captures the sensitive melodic character of the original while transforming it into a thumping club-friendly groover that drives forward through cadenced bass groove and ticking percussive top-line. Melodies from the original emerge through the dense soundscape as a new rhythmic cadence is created courtesy of the glockenspiel sounding motif that runs through the latter stages. White-noise swells and fizzing effects add to the atmosphere in a sparkling new interpretation.

A tender reminder, Trilucid eloquently illustrate that "The Loved Are Never Lost" with additional contributions from RIGOONI and Michael A.

Directed by Jay Epoch
Mastered by Trilucid
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren