IBIZA, 18 Jul
Gai Barone, Greta Meier 'Elysium' on Movement Recordings
IBIZA: Gai Barone and Greta Meier make their return to Movement Recordings with 'Elysium,' a collaborative single that arrives with a remix from D-Nox and Andre Moret. It is Barone's first release on the label since 'Kyla' in November 2021, and it lands as the island enters high season.
The original mix of 'Elysium' is a study in restraint, with Barone and Meier building a spacious, hypnotic arrangement that unfurls in slow waves. Its synth lines are warm and unhurried, while Meier's vocal drifts in and out of the mix like a memory. The percussion is weighted and crowded, squeezed forward beneath the melodic peaks, giving the track a sense of forward motion that never feels rushed. The top end sits somewhere between bright and dark, lending the record an ambiguous, late-night quality that should suit both terrace and warehouse.
D-Nox and Andre Moret's remix takes a more direct route, sharpening the rhythmic edges and pushing the track towards peak-time territory without sacrificing the elegance of the original. It is a reminder of why D-Nox remains one of progressive house's most dependable names, and it should find favour with DJs looking for a record that bridges the cerebral and the physical.
'Elysium' is out now on Movement Recordings. Guy J has already charted the original in his Music For July selection, placing it at number 10.
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Movement Recordings, Bandcamp about text · sourceMovement Recordings welcomes back Gai Barone while also welcoming Greta Meier to the label for their collaborative single Elysium, accompanied by a stunning remix from progressive house legend D-Nox alongside Andre Moret.
One of the most respected names in progressive house, Gai Barone has spent well over a decade crafting a unique musical identity built around emotion, atmosphere and exceptional production quality. The Italian artist has become one of electronic music's most sought after producers, with an outstanding catalogue of releases on Bedrock Records, Tronic, Vapour Recordings, Iboga Records, Balance Music, Sudbeat Music and Black Hole Recordings. Renowned for blending genres with effortless precision, Gai continues to captivate audiences worldwide through his timeless productions and international performances.
Joining Gai is Argentinian DJ and producer Greta Meier, who makes her Movement Recordings debut. Rapidly emerging as one of South America's most exciting progressive house artists, Greta has shared the stage with Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, John Digweed, ARTBAT, Nick Warren and many more. With releases on Plaisirs Sonores Records, Mango Alley, All Day I Dream and UV, she continues to establish herself through elegant productions and emotionally rich performances.
Together they deliver Elysium, a beautifully crafted progressive house production that blends hypnotic grooves, lush melodic textures and cinematic atmospheres into an immersive listening experience. The collaboration highlights the musical chemistry between both artists, balancing refined emotion with peak-time energy.
Providing the lone remix are D-Nox and Andre Moret. Returning to Movement Recordings, D-Nox remains one of progressive house's true icons, with more than three decades at the forefront of the global electronic music scene. Founder of Sprout Music and one half of the legendary D-Nox & Beckers, his catalogue includes releases on Selador, Einmusika Recordings, Warung Recordings, Iboga Records, 3000 Grad Records and Movement Recordings. Joining him is Brazilian producer Andre Moret, whose melodic and atmospheric productions have earned releases on Sprout, Clubsonica Records, Warung Recordings, Balance Music and The Soundgarden, alongside support from Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, John Digweed, Khen and Sebastien Leger.
Their interpretation transforms Elysium into a deeper and more driving progressive journey, combining rolling grooves, hypnotic percussion and expansive melodic landscapes while preserving the emotional essence of the original composition.