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Breath of fresh air

sonofnitrous | Nepean, Ontario Canada | 03/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In the history of this series, now up to volume 9, Makoto is only the second DJ to have taken over the reins from the mighty LTJ Bukem, and this was a cause for some anxiety. Not only that, but for the first time a female is MCing instead of MC Conrad or DRS. I must say that my anxiety was unfounded; The track selection is flawless, and Makoto does a great job of bringing things to a boil, then letting it all simmer, to use a cooking analogy. Also, there was the very pleasant surprise that Deeizm has a great voice, and can easily break into some soulful singing. Her presence puts a a whole new twist into this great series, and this is coming from someone who has historically listened more to the instrumental disc. Deeizm is a very talented MC. You will not regret picking up this istallment of this venerable series. I enthusiastically give it 5 stars."

Deeizm melts over Makotos beautiful selections

Rog | Toronto | 12/22/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Definetly one of the best in the ProgSess series.



Makoto plays a perfectly soulful set. He manages to mix in alot of more ambient tunes along side more up beat tunes, creating a truley beautiful set.



Special big ups must be given to Deeizm, who completely destroys the microphone on CD1. She has a beautiful voice, and sings perfectly with the tunes, working with the melodies and beat patterns incredibly well. Doing what she does- rhyming and singing (often freestyling) to live music running at over 170bpm, and doing it all so effortlessly- this is true vocal talent. DEEIZM is THE reason to pick up this CD.



The Tokyo crowd wasn't overly loud, but they still did a decent job.



Definetly one of my all time fav CDs."

Makoto carries the torch!

Frank | Tokyo, Japan | 08/02/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I was lucky enough to actually be at the show from which this set was recorded. It was probably one of the best DNB sets I have ever seen, and this CD faithfully recreates the mood. Deezim doesn`t let up with the funk and Makoto doesn`t let up on the beats. Absolutley fantastic mix!"