Cid Inc - Blizzard (Original Mix) - Replug Records

The 15th release on Replug Records finds label boss Henri Hurtig aka Cid Inc. back in the spotlight for his new single entitled ’Blizzard’. It’s been an amazing 2011 thus far for the Beatport nominated progressive house trendsetter. We’ve seen his remixes for Hernan Cattaneo’s ’Sudbeat’ label and also his ’Wannabe’ original for Iboga both doing serious damage on the Beatport charts. Henri’s new track ’Blizzard’ comes with a remix from top Swedish producers Inkfish and also a ambient mix from Henri. The original mix first made an appearance on the ’Replugged Vol. 1’ compilation that saw its release in March of this year where it earned praise from Hernan Cattaneo. ’Blizzard’ still sounds as fresh as ever with its buzzing electricity and growling undertones. The soft yet grinding synth that picks up during the break is both mesmerizing and gorgeous all at once. It carries the momentum wonderfully as the complex chord changes tease the senses and push the energy levels higher and higher. Well known Swedish producers Inkfish who are fresh off an appearance on John Digweed’s Structures Two Compilation provide the first remix. The veteran producers have added a slightly more accessible and clubby vibe to Henri’s cutting edge original. The mix is highlighted by some standout, fizzy lead stabs which are an all out assault on the senses. In turn they add the perfect complement to the bubbly sounding bassline which will be just right for those main room floors. The final interpretation finds Henri showing his versatility in the studio with a beat less ambient version. Cid Inc’s ’Daiichi Unit 1’ mix is an epic builder to say the very least. The piece begins with a glacial soundscape that’s laced with fuzzy electronics and a plethora of futuristic accents that more than foreshadow the brilliance to come. As the track progresses the lead chords begin to intensify and the harmonic tension that’s created is absolutely monumental. It’s a gleaming wall of sonic bliss but the true emotional content of the record is never lost amidst the melodic bedlam it’s only magnified.