According to Bobby Afterlife, his most recent single, “Saxy Time”, melds a tasteful tech house with upbeat sax melodies. This track was released on Beneath The Beat Records and serves as good evidence of Bobby’s Chicago deep house heritage but with his touch. It is vibrant and rhythmical; the sax riffs are water-tight, and “Saxy Time” is simply a redefinition of house music and its tempo together with energy, perfect for late-night clubs and festival stages.
The saxophone is used as a highlight, and it is done very well, which helps to give the track a new and natural feel. The saxophone and some bass synth join forces and make the whole body of the musical piece more deep in the structure. A rhythm is built and is successful in getting listeners to sway and shake along with it. Such a piece is bound to move dance floors and also be good for a casual listen. Chicago’s house sound is something very important to Bobby Afterlife, or Bob De Maria as he simply calls himself, which is why he dedicates this song to them to honor their contribution. Coming from the home of house music, Bobby feels that his music is personal and speaks on his love for the style. His choice to add the saxophone not only serves as an acknowledgment of the early architecture on which the house rests but also enhances what a new tech house can do more than it already can.
The track can stand out due to its flexibility. It is strong enough for energetic club sets but soft enough to be in the daytime festival playlists. The way he combines core elements with new techniques is satisfactory throughout. “Saxy Time”‘s place is in the middle of the excitement with Bobby Afterlife, reminding us life is only good enough with house music for pumping.
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