Beatport release date: April 1st, 2013
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iTunes release date: April 15th, 2013
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It's always a privilege to feature the work of Slovak sensation Peter Illias, who also appeared on last year's SRS compilation. In the interim, his tracks have been supported on radio by Above & Beyond, Solarstone, Ruben de Ronde, and many more prominent global DJ's. With a special talent for composing, sophisticated, deep, and atmospheric progressive and trance, Illias does not disappoint with this year's contribution, "Evolution". The tune begins with a deep bassline, chunky groove, and pensive, after-hours melodic texture. We are soon met by a hypnotic, celestially-inspired lead. Perhaps our "evolution" can only lead us beyond the confines of Earth? Adding to the brooding, contemplative atmosphere are heavily processed, breath-like female vocal stabs, which extend deep into each "phrase" of the song. In the main break, the "abduction" moment occurs, as the alien-like vox stabs and funky pad and synth effects transport the listener to a distant planet.