US artist eleven.five continues to provide the Silk Music label family with intelligent and inspiring music. His last single on Arrival, "The Way We Were", received support from the likes of Armin van Buuren and Above & Beyond, and now he is ready with the follow-up, "Simple Steps To Becoming A Giant", which was also featured on the "Arrival 01: Destination United Kingdom" compilation.
A haunting soundscape is quickly established, including an unexpected, yet beautiful woodwind line. The percussion elements form a strong groove, which is spiced up with delicate sound effects and arpeggio lines as the song progresses. The break features a mesmerizing piano line, which is brilliantly supported by an energy-filled theme riff. Intelligent chord changes are showcased after the break, as well as an intriguing light string layer that provides additional texture. eleven.five also offers us a Club Mix, which includes a more dancefloor-oriented section after the main break.
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Shingo Nakamura is a progressive house god. He knows the perfect balance of chill and upbeat. I can read a book, go for a drive, or get up and dance to his versatile sounds. His mixing is smooth and his tracks always have the best grooves. Plucks are definitely a strong suit for this guy. Maddie Farnsworth
A shifting collage of ambient layers and bright melodies that resists convention from a member of New Zealand's underground house scene. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 9, 2023