Typhoon

Originally released 10 years ago, “Typhoon” was essentially a standalone release. This was always a favorite because of the “fast but slow” nature of this track - a breakbeat track with some complexity and a lot of patience.

I always saw this as an “imperfect” track, largely due to the unique soundset from the Kaossilator Pro. The loops were recorded live and then sequenced in Ableton. This created an interesting constraint - there’s an implicit imprecision in the recording process that took several takes to get right.

Like many of my other favorites, the constraints give the track a lot of life, and imperfections are what makes it memorable. “Typhoon” is a track well-deserving of this re-release, just in time for hurricane season.

The new digital single backs “Typhoon” with two remixes that explore different aspects of the original. The “Modern” mix is a near step-for-step remake that picks up slightly more pace and draws deeper from the electro influences. The “Tech-hop” mix takes the opposite approach - slowing the tempo way down for a thick, syrupy downtempo transformation with a completely different energy.

Available everywhere you stream, but the Bandcamp player offers the best value for the complete package.