With the overabundance of one-size-fits-all material on the progressive scene, attention is drawn to tracks that can strike a balance between styles and retain character. Mind On Fire – the result of collaboration between Jerome Price and Bengle – is just one of them. No pretensions to a major hit, but with a clear musical idea and confident delivery.
Mind On Fire is a neat example of Progressive House with a slight bias to Tribal and Afro House. Already from the first bars you can feel the relaxed mood. Smooth percussion sets the tone without overloading the structure.
Artist: Jerome Price, Bengle
Title: Mind On Fire
Genre: Electronic
Style: Progressive House, Tribal / Afro House
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The progression is intelligently built. Textures develop leisurely, but consistently. Afro influence can be felt in the rhythmic pattern – especially in the use of live drum parts. Nevertheless, the track retains a recognizable progressive feel: soft drive, thoughtful dynamics and clean arrangement.
Bengle’s vocals sound confident. Airy timbre does not draw attention, but is harmoniously woven into the mix. It creates an atmosphere of lightness, which is especially relevant for afternoon or morning sets.
It’s worth noting that Mind On Fire doesn’t pretend to be a drama. There are no sharp peaks or rough transitions. Everything sounds even, restrained, within the style. This makes the track suitable for background sound in a lounge-zone or opening track at an open-air event.
As a result: a balanced work, which will definitely find its place in the sets of those who appreciate organic progressive with ethnic details.
