On DBA001 Semtek combines elements of his many musical influences, with the skills he has carefully honed over time. The EP kicks off with the deep housey feel of ‘Bells’, before moving on to the tracky breakbeat undertones of ‘Key’, while the old-skool vibe of ‘Village’ completes the package.

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DJ HELL
Rating: 3/5
Comments: Oldscool flavour! Nice.

Skrufff Top 5: (October 2) issue 434:

1: Semtek: Bells
(Don’t Be Afraid)

Featuring a bizarre though engaging American girl chatting about visiting Liverpool, over stripped, spaced out Berlin style beats, the track explodes into action via a hauntingly melancholic synth line which ebbs and flows with stunning effect. Colin Mr G McBean adds a masculine slamming techno remix though it’s Semtek’s original which stands out the most. Special.

BILL BREWSTER

DJ HISTORY
I played the Mr G mix on my podcast last week.

DJ 3000
UR / MOTECH
Thanks for the great promo! ‘Bells’ is OK, I like the little bell melody and how he used it was cool. ‘Key’ is a cool electro track that’s for sure! The mixing is perfect so I can hear the guy really did his studying as the one sheet says! The Mr G mix is fucking dope! I need this on vinyl please please please!! That’s the Mr G I haven’t heard in a long time!! ‘Village’ track is nice and dirty electro but I prefer ‘Key’.

DAN CURTIN
Going with the original mix on this one, love how ‘The Bells’ tells a story verbally and musically, great melody that really gets under the skin!

ORDE - SLAM
Re: Tower
Rating: 4/5
Comments: nice techno â€" warped.

HARRI
SUB CLUB
I didn’t realise til I downloaded it that Colin had sent me his mix a wee while ago and I have been getting great reactions on it : ) the other tracks are all really good as well, full support.

ROB MELLO
This is good. Like the original tracks and Mr G's relentless take.

ROLANDO
I will definitely be playing the Mr G remix. Thanks.
ORDE - SLAM
Rating: 4/5
Comments: nice techno â€" warped.

TREVOR ROCKCLIFFE
Re: Tower
Rating: 3/5
Comments: Might use ‘Tower’ occasionally, but loving Mr G's remix of ‘Bells’.

OLIVER HO â€" RAUDIVE
COCCOON

Nice stuff, my fav is bells, great bass, melody and vocals.

RICHIE HAWTIN
Downloaded (3 out of 5)


TOM BUCKHAM
FUTURE RADIO (NORFOLK)
Radio play ‘Bells’ 17/9/09
(See below)

ALEX ATTIAS
VISIONS INC / COLOUER 3 RADIO (SWITZERLAND)
Semtek EP is great. My faves are ‘Bells’ original and the remix. Mr G’s version is simply rocking.

CIAN Ã" CÃOBHÃIN
110TH STREET / 'AN TAOBH TUATHAIL' ON RTE ANOCHT FM (NATIONAL - IRELAND)
Radio play Mr G remix 25/9/09

DAVE MOTHERSOLE
PROTONRADIO.COM
I liked the Mr G mix of Semtek.

FABRICE LIG
STUDIO BRUSSEL (BELGIUM)
Really like ‘Key’, nice track!!! Will play it on radio too.

LEE HOLMAN
JAMIE ANDERSON
Been playing the Mr G - dark and heavy! Really like it.

NO TERRITORY - XFM DUBLIN
Radio play ‘Key’ 1/10/09 - started show
(See below)

RICHARD SEN
PADDED CELL / BRONX DOGS / DEEP FREQUENCY RADIO
Will play 'Bells' original mix by Semtek.

TOMAZ
SILO / FUSE / SWITCH - STUDIO BRUSSEL (BELGIUM)
Radio play ‘Key’ 3/10/09
Still charting 12/10/09

COLIN DALE
Very strong E.P indeed...in fact all 4 tracks are very usable. My fave is the Mr. G remix of "Bells" which is rocking many a dancefloor for me. Looking forward to more from this label. (4 out of 5)

MICHEL DE HEY
FRESH FM (HOLLAND) / NRJ (LEBANON)
I just played the Mr G remix in my radio show.

PAUL COREY
MACHINES ARE FUNY - 209 RADIO (CAMBIDGE)