DJ K30 [Txiga Pro] - "Estilo Itália Parte 2"

The Spaghetti Westerns is not a hip, culinary fusion.

More surprising even: these films exist without the imposing presence of a young, gruff chair talker in his prime.

And so, to the year 1966 whence the Italian public is presumably clamoring for a wilder west. Suddenly, a ten-gallon hero bursts onto the screen . His name? Well, it is none other than Burt Reynolds. Sure, a hacky, ten-cent Dan Brown bestseller - one which revolves mostly around conspiracy prone co-star Nicoletta Machiavell - could be half-wittingly constructed, but it shall not. If nothing else, these pages are above such gimmicks.

As a matter of fact, what follows does not even concern the stars. Rather, it is the film's composer, Ennio Morricone, that is of interest. The theme to Navajo Joe rests neither within the maestro's pantheon of great songs, nor his collection of mediocre ones. Alas, the theme is far from ugly. It is, however, a different number that peaks the author's imagination today.

While the Dj in question is no stranger to geographically savvy song titles, the sudden Italian allusion is unexpected. A composer of film score this Firma do Txiga member is not. Yes, "Estilo Itália Parte 2" could be nothing more than a non-sequitur. Still, some reason must exist. Perhaps the source is more familiar. Consider Deejay Yudifox and "Italiano Remix". While statistically more likely, to call this quick kuduro and its resplendent horns the source of inspiration is a stretch. And so a movement towards friends of the group is made. The destination is Tia Maria Produções; specifically Dj b.boy and his song "Italiana"

What follows is not a remix. Released three days after "Italiana," a similarity does arise beyond respective titles. Like b.boy, K3O moved the tempo down from his normally quicker pace to a slower tarraxo feel. Both songs are subtle and play on miniscule arrangement changes for effect. Bass is a b.boy staple and K3O too continues his interest these frequencies. Ultimately, though, "Estilo Itália Parte 2" is very much its own song; and one which follows is Joe's style. The modest album-length track features a return to more typical drums sounds after recent preference otherwise. Higher pitched synth sounds are heard in the melody while a second synth plays not unlike a record player in reverse. Unorthodox but ideal for a track that, like a pair of Masters, blurs the line between a dance and a casual-listening. Djembe is heard at long last in the song's finals section. Prior to the conclusion, though, technical experiments reach beyond depth/echo. The straight song - constant progression trumping any potential loop - holds no shame in utilizing elements seemingly typical of techno. Another intriguing listen from this consistent outfit.

- John Noggle