Clouds & Oceans EP vinyl

There's something pleasingly dewy-eyed about the latest release from the Saga label, which sees Romar and Takesh Himeoka each serve up hazy and melodious workouts seemingly inspired by nature. Romar's "Clouds" is a pleasingly deep, drifting and melodious affair, with gently positive chord progressions, bubbly acid lines and hybrid electro/techno beats creating a sumptuously loved-up mood. In contrast, Takesh Himeoka's "Oceans" is as deep and picturesque as the Pacific, with a rolling, two-step style groove underpinning Mr YT style pads and becalmed electric piano motifs. Musically, it offers a near perfect sonic summary of a great ocean on a gentle day; it may get stormy at some point, but not while Himeoka is at the controls.