In Silico

Deepsky | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 5, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Kinetic Records
• ASIN: B00005V8PK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,315 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Come on and take a ride on the rays of the sun.", January 6, 2004

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"pizzadeliveryguy" (Coral Springs, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Silico (Audio CD)

Deepsky rocks. Man, does Deepsky rock. After listening to the utter garbage that BT's Emotional Technology was, and the depressingly "4-star" Reflections from Paul van Dyk (I use the term depressing in the sense that PVD's previous work has always been 5-star perfection), I was beginning to think electronic music was losing its edge. I was beginning to think it was selling out to the mainstream. Thankfully, In Silico proves me wrong.

Everything in this album is sharp as a razor. The mixing is superb, with no bloated bass or overly harsh treble; the sound levels are exactly where they should be. Also, the original CD has the bonus of being recorded in 24-bit 48kHz glory while most CDs are recorded in 16-bit 44.1kHz. To most listeners, the difference won't be audible, but for those on high end hi-fi systems, you're in for a treat, while your system is in for a shocking test: This CD jumps all over the sound spectrum, with insanely tight and deep bass, subtle mids and unbelievably clear highs and effects. The overall production value of this CD is outstanding, giving it a high-quality and professional sound.

But BT's Emotional Technology had nice production values too so let's get on to the important stuff: the music. From the moment View From A Stairway begins to come out of your speakers and into your room, you know you've got something special here. Deepsky seems to have done the impossible with this CD: They've created a sound that's both timeless and classical sounding while adding their own creative styling to the package. Listening to tracks like Ride will remind you of the golden days of Underworld, but never once will you forget that this is Deepsky you're listening to. It's both familiar and fresh at the same time, a rarity in music these days.

There are only two flaws in Deepsky's album debut. The first is the song Smile, where vocalist Saffron's singing feels decidedly forced and out of place. The second is the fact that Deepsky takes their sweet time to get their songs going, and while the end is worth it, it is an annoyance to have to sit through two minutes of build-up in every single track.

In Silico is an "in your face" wake-up call to the top-dogs of the electronic world, a message that lazy remixes and uninspired commercial follow-ups will not be tolerated. It's a dance album that while endlessly danceable never forgets that it's supposed to be easy on the ears. Sharp acoustics, pleasing harmonies and a creative twist on classic dance makes this CD an insant classic in itself, establishes Deepsky as a true force to be reckoned with. Like Way Out West (Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff), Deepsky (J. Scott G. and Jason Blum) is a sonic powerhouse that never ceases to amaze and has a bright future ahead.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING CD, March 17, 2003

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"djloue" (New Orleans , LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Silico (Audio CD)

I remember when I first heard about Deepsky it was 1998 and i was just 12 years old. my freind was a dj and he had this 12' vinyl called Deepsky - Tempest 98' after listening to that song I became a very big fan of Deepsky i would go to the store and grab anything that had Deepsky on it without listening to it and their live PA's are just awsome I saw them for my very first time last year and they rocked the house no one was disapointed what really amazed me was that they played their remix of Sasha -Wavy Gravy man when they played that song the whole crowd was in full BLISS they never released that remix on vinyl. this cd is an Amazing cd from Prog. Breaks ,Drum & Bass, Prog. House & trance this cd has it all I've been a fan of Deepsky for 6 years and they have never let me down favorite tracks View From A Stairway,Jareth's Church,Ride,3 Sheets To The Wind,...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's good, December 31, 2002

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N. Fisher (East Coast United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Silico (Audio CD)

If there is one definate thing about this CD,
it is that it thumps. The beats are big, and
the melodies driving. This is a dancefloor
friendly album, so expect to hear lack of
creativity in the vein of danceability, but
don't turn away there. The CD has much to
offer, including great production quality,
and listenability. You can put headphones
on and enjoy this CD too. It's energetic and
nu skool, with hard electronic skittering
breaks and electro grumble. Some kind of

industrial tone sneaks in there too, where
vocal tracks don't necessarily follow the
normal "dance" routine, lending to the
overall feel of a production album rather
than a track compilation or mix. This is
good, and if you put this CD on, prepare
to be awake. Maybe a little uncreative at
times, and possibly a little trite at
others, but definately a quality production.