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Renaissance Presents (Vol 2): Pappa and Pilgrem - Must Buy!

12/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just bought this 2 disk box set and all I can say is holy cow! I'm a bit confused by the other reviews Amazon has posted online. I think those refer to the Renaissance Worldwide CD (mixed by Dawson and Ossia) which I know nothing about. But this box set, Renaissance Presents (Vol 2), in my opinion is a must buy. The first disk is mixed by Anthony Pappa. Anyone who's heard this DJ live knows how flawless his technical skills are. But the unique programming and track selection of this disk impressed me the most. Pappa brings the listener on a journey through progressive trance which begins down-tempo then builds to an awesome peak (highlighted by an unbelievable mix of Taylor and POB's "Babba" out of RIM's "FloriDA")before reaching an emotional plateau and trailing off in some really beautiful melodic tunes. Though less known than the likes of Sasha and Digweed, he is a DJ of similar caliber.I have to admit that I bought this box set primarily for Anthony Pappa, but the second disk made me an instant fan of Rene Pilgrem. Pilgrem puts together a terrific set of funky banging breaks. I don't know much about mixing break beats, but I do know that this CD is sure to make you wanna get up and dance. Pilgrem plays some chuggin breaks which are sure to please and make an interesting complement to the more ethereal trance of Disk 1."