Artist: Sean Quinn & Andy Page
Title: SQAP
Label: Therapy Music
By: Colin C. | 20 March 2006
Tracklist:

• A1: Bent Mix
• B1: Broken Mix
• B2: Habersham 'Fear Monster 3000' Reprise

Sean Quinn & Andy Page "SQAP"

Dave Seaman;s love affair with the Australian scene comes into fruition once again on his Audio Therapy label. In the past Seaman has supported the likes of Infusion, Phil K and Luke Chable and now sets his sights on two of Australia's hardest working producers. Sean and Andy aren't likely to be strangers to the collectors of the Aussie sound as both have committed various different monikers to vinyl on numerous labels. Sean not only kicked off the well-respected Balance series, but also worked with Vapour label head Kasey Taylor with their 'Our House' guise. Andy on the other hand has quite a following within the breaks community and for good reason; he is notorious for producing some of the most distinctive, seismic releases as ASAP and Hi-Fi Bugs (to name but two). Needles to say, with these two combining forces we are sure in for a treat.

SQAP gets three interpretations on this release, the first being of course the 'Original Mix'. Here a breezy percussion loop rolls into the mix (which will later be built into the main elements of the track) as the signature Page effects and tweaks then bubble up before a quick pick up lands us smack into a sleazy groove complete with filtered acid stabs. The real focus on this mix is the almost calypso styled arps that add a melodic edge to the production. Seems Sean and Andy work well together, as the dynamics of SQAP really pull from each other's talents nicely.

A familiar face as of recent, Habersham takes on the remix duties and his fans of his last two releases on Audio Therapy won't be disappointed here. This version really sinks deep into an aural landscape only Habersham can provide. Starting on a minimal canvas, he slowly and intricately places each element into the ever-evolving mix. Clocking in at just under four and a half minutes, this definitely suits a more armchair environment than it does the dance floor yet makes a good complement to the original, with the full club minded remix featured on Audiotherapy 'Spring Summer 2006' compilation.

Rounding it out for good measure is a breaks version that does not disappoint. Not much is deviated from the original, but with the bass more front and centered and percussion re-worked into a tight break this really shines as the winner. Not as mind bending (edit wise) as some of Page's previous work, this will be able seamlessly slide into a progressive set or breaks set quite nicely.

Overall, I'd have to say this is right up there with some of my favorite work by all three parties evolved. They managed to kick out a release that is not only easy on the dance floor but shows a unique sense of style and control that makes it a stand out track that only cements the talents of the people involved.