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Album: Grand Statement EP [EP]
Track: 1 of 3
Title: Grand Statement
Artist: Paul Mac
Label: Teng
Cat#: TNG011
Formats: 12"/Digital
Digital Release: 20th January 2014
Physical Release: 20th January 2014

About This Release:

Teng returns this November with the 'Grand Statement' EP by veteran Techno producer, Paul
Mac, backed with a rework from Paul under his Jorge Zamacona, guise.
Teng Records takes the step from fledgling imprint to fully-fledged label here, after marking a
milestone with a full length for its tenth release. Since launching the label has found affirmation in its
intentions by picking up support from some key underground artists in the industry, such as
Christopher Rau, Tazz, Azuni and Deep Space Orchestra. Here the label pushes forward with more
exceptional material, this time enlisting the services of highly respected Techno producer Paul Mac,
the Brit producer has over twenty years in the industry, and an impressive back-catalogue under his
belt, so Mac's yet another experienced and knowledgeable addition to the Teng roster.
The release opens with 'Grand Statement', a galvanic, Acid-Techno workout built around punchy,
insistent drums and squelchy, evolving 303 lines. These two fundamental elements run throughout
the tracks just over five and a half-minute duration with an ever-blossoming dynamic adding intensity,
while subtle background automation creates a further intrigue for the listener.
Following is 'It's Not A Game', a Paul Mac track reworked by the man himself under his Jorge
Zamacona alias. This mix is a great contrast to the preceding cut and an outstanding addition to an
already appealing release. Distorted drums take the reins, while raw house chords, stabs and female
vocal licks drive the melodic movement.
Then, last up to close the 12'' is '92 Way Of Acid', embracing a similar aesthetic to the opening track,
with a gritty acidic vibe, yet opting for a more refined feel this time. Bringing off-kilter clap patterns, a
boomy 808 kick, and shuffling snares into the mix, while the 303 takes the lead again, subtly
blooming as the track progresses, and an amalgamation of vocal snippets are processed and
brilliantly flutter away in the depths of the background.

Reviews for This Release:

"super solid ep, all 3 are winners" - Ben Sims

"Love the funkiness of Its Not A Game (Jorge Zamacona Remix). amazing" - Jori Hulkkonen

"Why Not!!1 It's all gone 92 anyway : )" - Doc Martin

"It's all about Grand Statement here for me. Acid destroyer, can't wait to play it out!" - Darko Esser

"def feeling the remix!" - John Osborn (TANSTAAFL)

"top acid ep here" - Kevin Griffiths (Tsuba / Issst!)

"The Jorge Zamacona mix is the one for me (will be pitching it down though!)." - Ali Herron (Ooft)