Originally a B-side on the ‘Gone Away EP’, Eric Shans’ track ‘Who Will Save Us’ was quite well received when it was released, so we felt it needed more attention and a re-release on the label. We’re happy to present it once again.
The original mix and title track is a mountainous groovy melodic boomer with harmonized vocals that expand across the sky. Mournful but at the same time uplifting (a staple theme in Eric’s productions), it packs a huge bass with crispy tight, drums and has lit up dance floors across the NY scene. The ‘When We Fall Remix’ (done by Mr Shans himself) takes a bit of a darker turn, but eventually the fog clears and the track picks up where the original left off, this time with a more sub sounding bass line, moodier pads, and added vox. It’s quite a journey. And the last remix by NYC producer and DJ, Tristan Dominguez, marries percussive grooves with a tough low end all leading to an angelic breakdown as if the heavens open up and stop time before getting back into motion.
The closer ‘On Your Own’ is dialed down dreamy deep house with a soulful repeating vocal phrase that hooks you in. It’s an emotional end to the EP and its strings that sound like ending credits to a film coast over the drums and bass line, ultimately lifting it up into the clouds.
Who will save us from ourselves? Pick up this EP and find out.
