Amadeus Vs. Aly & Fila - A Dream of Peace

[Raneem]

Artist: Amadeus Vs. Aly & Fila
Release Name: A Dream of Peace
Release Date: 23-April-2007
Label: Discover
Catalogue Number: DISCOVER28
Genre: Uplifting Trance

Tracklist:

Original Mix [7:46]
John Askew Remix [7:12]


Aly & Fila are on fire lately, with both their productions and their remixes, but not alone this time; Amadeus, Lebanon’s finest dj, on fire also, joined the Egyptian duo to release an excellent uplifter, and take listeners and clubbers to a great trip in Trance.

Lebanon went through a very violent war with Israel last summer 2006, and all the countries of the world witnessed how aggressive and brutal this war was. All people, in all countries, wanted PEACE. Amadeus, Aly, and Fila were 3 out of the many billions; but not any three. These 3 persons knew how to translate their thirst and hunger for Peace to an excellent peaceful and uplifting track.

Shall I start describing the track second by second now? Here we go (Pardon me if I go too technical with my review).

This release is divided into 2 parts: the PEACE REQUEST, by Aly & Fila & Amadeus (the ones who try to ask for peace in soft way), and the WAR DENIAL by John Askew (the one who fights for peace in an aggressive way):

PEACE REQUEST Form:
Original Mix starts with beats, a mid-bassline sound, and a low-bassline, along with a soft open hat (this really reflects how the hunger for Peace is: directly from the beginning, 2 basslines). But no, it is not enough, there should be an Acid touch, to show that PEACE is a NEED to everyone! An acid synth appear after 2 measures of start, and then an introductory melody after 4 measures is composed. While listening to this introduction before the breakdown, you can listen to many delayed melodies here and there; it is just to give you a quick glimpse on how PEACE should be. Breakdown starts at around the 3rd minute, with the main melody that takes you to the world of Paradise, where there is no Evil, no Wars, and no people dying and suffering: just the idealistic world that we wish to live in. Melody is composed in a very soft way, by the side of gr8 dreamy pads that again make sure you live the feeling (I am sure even DEVILS after listening to this breakdown will start thinking to convert to ANGELS). It does not end here; beats come back, with the pads, representing the peace, dominating the tune. Reaching this level, devils will close down their hell, and for sure convert totally to angels and live in paradise peacefully. This uplifting and emotional feel is demanding Peace by simply asking for it.

WAR DENIAL Form:
John Askew wanted to translate his hunger for peace also, but on his own method. His remix’s first minute presents beats, percussions, and main melody of the original, which starts softly (to express this hunger, only at the start). Suddenly, this feeling stops! Punchy and techy bassline kick in, to shake the dancefloor. Melody is cut and delayed ina gr8 way by Askew, and this is shown in the intro. Breakdown starts, with the same peaceful feeling of the original, but but but… Askew asks for Peace in a different way people! Here comes his techy touch, which shows angriness at the same time; angriness and sadness from Wars. This techy touch is demanding Peace by aggressively REJECTINGWAR.

Supported by PvD, AvB, and John Askew himself, this release is expected to pound high, really high, on dancefloors and on radios.

You want it to get the best success? SUPPORT IT BY BUYING IT, starting tomorrow (23rd of April)!!!

Congratulations Aly & Fila and Amadeus..you did a great job! We’re proud of you!

[Tala]

[align=justify]Raneem, I don't know how you succeeded in translating every single element of the track into concrete, understandable and so realistic terms.
It is so true that, when I first listened to "Dream of Peace" I felt that "dialogue" going on between the different instruments used to form an obvious speech carrying a heavy yet fair message striving for Peace!

John Askew's remix is also very well done where it again shows a different interpretation of the original message delivered by the Original Mix. You said it all Raneem!

(Loved that devils converting to Angels )

I add my voice to Raneem and congratulate you Amadeus, Ay and Fila for the amazing work you've done![/align]

[hani]

[Icepick]

Congrats to Amadeus Aly and Fila for this wonderful living track! Every element and synth composed to reach hearts of thousands of people to spread the message....Lovely tracks both original and remix..hopefully this track will get the recognition it deserves! And great review Raneem...

KUDOS AMADEUS AND THE EGYPTIAN DUO

[TranceFusion]

This is definitely my favorite track review!!! And one of my favorite tracks
Played by the huge Armin Van Buuren on ASOT 287 (08-02-07), track #19
Thx Amadeus & hopefully a new amazing production is coming soon

[TRANCED]

The Lebanese couldn't be any prouder!
Amazing job done! The track is gaining more and more popularity all over the world!
Keep up the good work, expecting more productions very soon
Thanx for the review raneem!

[samer]

well well.. John Askew better play this baby when he comes in May or else!!

the finest in Lebanon with the fines in Egypt!! sooo proud i am!!

..just hoping we wont keep on DREAMING of peace BUT one day we'll be finally able to obtain it!! we deserve it!! we really do!!..

[crow]

[Gladius]

[SubZero88]

All I have is the preview of the track so technically I could only listen to the "Angels" because the cut was only at the breakdown
Anyway, really good work and this track is really looked forward by a lot of people including a lot of foreigners who listened to it on Rhythm Nation, A State Of Trance, Sound Garden & Vonyc Sessions. However, not as much as I'm looking forward to it because it reminds me of a first time 2 days before my 17th birthday.

Will go buy it tomorrow in Virgin I guess... unlike other tracks:P

Really big step toward something new for both Amadeus and Aly & Fila.

PEACE!

[wael]

[Nicoco]

you deserve all the success ambitious people are always successful cheers