Kavinsky – Protovision (Remixes)

If you haven’t heard Kavinsky’s dark downtempo masterpiece “Protovision” yet, you’re missing out on one of the more innovative sounds to hit the electro scene in recent memory. Producers simply can’t keep their hands off it. Boys Noize’s unrelenting remix made early waves, but he now has some stiff competition from the likes of Turzi Crack, Blood Orange and Mumbai Science.

Crack’s gritty rework somehow pushes the tempo down even further into the plodding depths, complete with rhythmic vocal allusions to the original mixer courtesy of D-Gage. Blood Orange plunges the track into unforeseen deep and funky territory, while Mumbai Science deliver their patented blend of dissonant electro and techno alongside oddly squealing guitar solos.  Check out all three divergent reinterpretations after the break.

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Kavinsky – Protovision (Original Mix)

France’s contribution to the world of electronic music over the past two decades is unquestionable. From Daft Punk to David Guetta, and the assortment of eclectic acts off the Ed Banger roster, we can always count on the French to brighten our musical outlook. Kavinsky’s “Protovision” is exactly what we would expect from the electro house maestro. It features electro rock vibes that were championed by fellow Parisian duo Justice, and embodies a retro appeal that you’d find in a classic French house production. “Protovision” is a track off Kavinsky’s forthcoming artist album entitled Outrun which is set to drop sometime in 2013.  (more…)