Gui Boratto // The Mix Collection

Gui Boratto. Who he? He’s only Brazil’s most exciting house export! Last year he released his second album, remixed the likes of Moby, Bomb the Bass and Simian Mobile Disco, and entered the Djmag Top 100. His album, Chromophobia, was also awarded the title of Mixmag Album of the Month. Regarding why he chose the name Chromophobia, Boratto said: "The same meaning as monochromatism in architecture, which means simplicity. That’s all. I don’t have a morbid fear of colors at all. But also, I was ironic. My music is really colourful." When on stage, Gui uses a laptop equipped with Ableton Live, a Jazz Mutant Lemur, a monome and an Evolution Uc33e, and he sometimes even invites a guitar player to join him. This is a new 2 disc Renaissance mix created by Gui himself, featuring some famous artists such as Tricky and Josh Wink as well as some of his own tracks and remixes including a co-production with Bomb the Bass called The Infinities. His style is diverse and melodic; it flows smoothly between tracks and has a sophisticated sound. It’s a sympathetic mixture of more traditional house beats and a more laid back, almost minimalistic soundscape. As a person who general dislikes house music, I really enjoyed this. In parts it even reminded me of music from Phantasy Star Online, which is, of course, a good thing. I would say this is the Renaissance album to buy if you generally don’t buy Renaissance or dance albums.