Kick off your weeks with some top-notch melodies, courtesy of masters at work.
A truly beautiful song is a rare feat in today’s Dance music industry. Powerful songs come and go by the hundreds, groovy ones too, but songs which feel like a checkpoint in the middle of a long road, those are tracks that stay by your side for quite a longer while. Such is the case of David Hohme and Jackarta‘s latest track, ‘Use The Force‘.
For close to 15 years, Hohme first carved a space for himself in the industry, to then lead the softer, more intimate vibes he’s a master of: Organic and Melodic House. Widely known for his Soft Landing EP signed to Anjunadeep, he’s the proud label boss of Where The Heart Is, an imprint completely built upon quality music, and songs with a soul. WTHI is the perfect home for this new record.
‘Use The Force’
David’s latest track is not a solo work: it is the result of three minds thinking forward in a common direction. He joined forces with duo Jackarta to deliver one special piece. ‘Use The Force‘, a not-so-subtle nod to those who love a certain movie based in outer space, is the first single lifted from David Hohme’s upcoming artist album.
This song has a special sound in my ears. It’s got the fragility of an Organic House tune, but its delicate essence lays over a bed of more energetic rhythms and percussion, much like a Progressive Trance arrangement to me. The balance between both is surprisingly beautiful, with old-school, warped pads, as well as silky piano lines, some raspy leads and sawtooth basslines, and a minimalistic approach to number of elements where every signal plays a special role and is a star in its own.
I frankly hadn’t heard something this special in a while. I’ve never really been a fan of hybrid stuff — the purist in me always cries for consequence and concordance —, but this specific hybrid stuff that is ‘Use The Force’ doesn’t feel like equal parts water and oil: it sounds like it was always meant to be this way. And that’s a very cool thought to decant to when playing a song.
Listen to David Hohme and Jackarta‘s brand-new ‘Use The Force’, by hitting the ‘Play‘ button on the Spotify player below. Also, click here to support the release on your platform of choice. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance music industry.