Dash is a beat all about drive and persistence. It features a layer of lush, gorgeous analog stabs from Mary Poppins. When I made the drums and bass lines, I drew a lot of inspiration from the retro aesthetics of Dragonball Z and Astroboy. I even borrowed some energy from Australian songwriter Peter Combe whose music I loved as a kid. Dash reminded me so much of 'Happy As Larry' that I featured samples of Peter's voice. This track always left me feeling positive and energised after I worked on it, so I think it's a great way to start this album. To me, Dash represents the fast and vibrant culture of the 80s.
I liked Desired's self-titled release very much, so had to get "Lovestory" as well, its style feels the closest. Desired must be a fan of the 80ies "Cat's Eye" anime, as tracks 1 and 8 are from its soundtrack. Leading Motive
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