Shifting slightly away from his more standard and traditional energy of ambient and down-tempo electronic music, de antiquis et novis’ ‘alchemy’ is a stark opposite. Here, you hear an energy that’s frantic, frenetic, and loaded with fervour. The song is a powerful and spicy summer electronic mix that’s going to be ideal for any occasion to rave to. It’s relentless in its beat and rhythm, bringing out a pulsating synth driven melodic section that has you feeling like you’re ascending alongside the song’s beat itself. By the time the first breakdown hits at 1:40 or so, you’re completely swept away into the magic of the beats around you.
What makes alchemy so exciting to me is the feeling and mood behind the songs beats. Its not dark, its not superficial, there’s a real sense of wonder and warmth underneath it all that just exudes such joyful positivity to a listener. A well achieved shift in style from the ever so innovative German artist.