Welshman Jody Barr returns to Balance with a two track EP that is guaranteed to soundtrack many European summer dancefloors and beyond.
‘Mera’ straddles the fine line between contemporary and classic. It’s an energetic rush of euphoria that draws from the past and reshapes it into something new. Driven by pumping drums and a dense bassline, the production feels engineered with precision.
A shimmering, static-charged melody teases throughout before fully unfurling in the breakdown. An uplifting slice of progressive house that takes the strongest elements of past and present and turns them into something fresh.
The Beatless version of ‘Mera’ strips the drums away, allowing that exquisite melody to breathe in full. It’s a beautifully judged piece of music that can function anywhere in a set, from opener to closer, or as a mid-set palate cleanser.
The screws are tightened for a more forceful outing on ‘Blush’. The low end surges with the kick, working tighter with the power of an oil refinery.
Ethereal vocals are woven throughout, acting as signposts toward an elegant breakdown that feels peaceful in execution. Yet that sense of serenity gives way to a dynamic drop that fires on all cylinders.
Perfect for main-room moments that call for a touch of introspection.
Jody Barr – Mera
1. Mera
2. Blush
3. Mera (Beatless)
