Safar - Tangerine Train [Mint Condition]

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With acclaimed releases on Strictly Rhythm under his belt, highly lauded Californian DJ & producer Safar followed his early success on LA-based Aqua Boogie. Originally released in 1996, 'Tangerine Train' would become his most sought after release, garnering the attention of discerning DJs, record collectors and music lovers alike, as attested to by the eye-watering Discogs prices. Here, 4 complementary mixes of 'Tangerine Train' are presented, so get ready to climb aboard.

The 'Absolute Runaway Train Mix' opens the session with pounding beats and railway bells. A squelching acid line builds and builds, adding chords leading into a dramatic breakdown, train effects and strings raise the tension, reaching a mesmerising peak as a killer breakbeat kicks in and the acid line returns. Next up, the 'Train Beats Mix' strips the track back to percussion and sound effects for those who want to get creative in the mix. 'Lost In A Tunnel Of Dub' has all the classic elements of its predecessors, albeit programmed in a slightly more subtle way, percussion is still crisp as ever and a classic organ riff lightens the mood without ever losing the track's dancefloor energy. Last but not least, the 'Last Acid Train To Euphoria Mix' plunges into a deeper hypnotic journey, losing the train effects, but adding an ethereal vocal to devastating effect.

Whichever mix you choose to play, you can't go wrong, all are worthy of your attention and your hard-earned cash. The sound design and execution are second to none and your dancefloors will be shaking to boot. 'Tangerine Train' has been legitimately reissued with the full involvement of Safar, lovingly remastered by London's Curve Pusher from the original DATs especially for Mint Condition. 100% legitimate, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, packaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your favourite reissue label - Mint Condition!