Dolphins Into The Future / Floris Vanhoof - Split (7" vinyl)

Saw Dolphins Into The Future not long back and he had one of those luxurious Dave Smith synths and everything he touched turned to gold. The man is an expert at new age tranquility and his releases go from strength to strength. This is probably his most upbeat tune to date to which bubbling sounds (actual bubble sounds) take centre stage accompanied by bursts of new age synths. It doesn't really go anywhere and I'd have been disappointed if it did. Dave Smith synths are so outstandingly sexy and any man in possession of one can do do no wrong in my eyes. Not heard Floris Vanhoof before but his contribution is as luxurious and laidback as DITF's effort. Be warned; 'Electronic Mantra' is mildly discordant and disorientating so you should listen to it sitting down. Great 7" with a beautiful interchangeable sleeve featuring cosmic and aquatic imagery.