Diarmaid O Meara - Murdering Disco

Reviewed by Stephen Ferrell

Diarmaid O Meara’s Murdering disco is the latest release on O Meara’s own Gobsmacked label. The track certainly comes from the lighter side of club techno. The deep persistent kick displays this Belfast born DJ/ producer’s techno roots. Though the synth sounds owe much more to trance. The use of filters also displays an influence of euphoric trance. As does the phasing effect which gives the track a much more laid back vibe then would often be associated with straight up techno. The disco sounding percussion that drops in and out of the track could also find favour on many a house dance floor. It fits well into the current trend for cross over between many of the once deeply divided dance sub genres. It would be easy to imagine this track fitting into a wide variety of DJ’s sets. Although it’s very much a track aimed towards the club it’s laid back feel would make it suitable to be listened to away from that environment as well. Its nothing revolutionary but it is very well produced. The Disco Murderer B side is a slightly darker track but should still work well in the right clubs.

3/5