2017 was a massive year for Berlin-based Mad Zach, and it was all set into motion with the release of his barrier-breaking Fortress EP. Today, the versatile bass producer looks to give the five-track project a new life with epic remixes from Chee, yunis, Dub Phizix, Hybris and Safire.
With a remix that strays the vibe of the original, Chee only uses key elements from ‘Blood March,’ adding his signature touch of wicked bass and penetrating sound design to flip the track from a minimal drum & bass jam to a halftime heater. Yunis takes the already-wavy ‘Guerilla Project,’ removes some of the grittiness and adds a touch of bounce and tranquillity in his updated rendition. Dub Phizix flexes a natural flow in his take on ‘Robovox’ that is equally relentless in energy as it is in meticulousness. In his remix, Hybris takes the intergalactic soundscapes from ‘Fortress’ and flips them into a dirty neurofunk melter that reminds one of the soundtrack to defeating a final boss. Doing exactly the opposite with ‘Doran,’ Safire adds a futuristic layer of wobbly basses to hypnotize listeners with his flip of the original.
All in all, the Fortress remixes are a diverse set of bass tracks that are sure to please a wide array of fans. Don’t miss them below.
