What made you want to revisit “Descend” for a remix?
I received numerous requests to remix the original, and since it’s a track that both I and many others still enjoy, I felt it was a great idea to give it a fresh spin.
How did your approach to the remix differ from the original track?
When ‘Descend’ was released back in 2007, my toolkit was more limited. I was primarily working with Albino 3 and didn’t have access to the vast array of plugins and possibilities available today. That expanded range really influenced my approach to the remix.
The remix has a darker, more atmospheric tone. Was that intentional?
Not really! The atmospheric tone emerged naturally during the remix process. I didn’t plan it intentionally—it just evolved that way as I was rebuilding the track.
Stream ‘Descent Remix’ here : https://hypeddit.com/chook/descendremix1
Were there any specific influences or inspirations behind this version?
There’s a touch of old Stakka and Skynet sound in there. I really used to love those guy’s tracks in the early 2000’s
How do you feel your sound has evolved since the original release?
My sound has evolved quite a bit since then. Back when I first released ‘Descend’, my production tools and techniques were more limited, and I was still developing my sonic identity. Over the years, I’ve gained a lot of experience, refined my workflow, and expanded my palette—so this remix naturally sounds more mature and detailed. It’s a reflection of where I am now as a producer.
What was the most challenging part of creating this remix?
The biggest challenge was not having access to the original Logic project. I didn’t have any of the original stems or instruments, so I had to start completely from scratch. I ran the original track through Logic’s StemSplitter to separate the audio, and from that I was able to extract the MIDI of the bassline. That gave me a foundation to rebuild the track—but everything had to be reprogrammed, resynthesized, and restructured. It was like reverse-engineering my own work, which was both tricky and fun in its own way.
Any favorite elements or moments in the track you’d like listeners to notice?
Yeah, definitely—there’s a part around 1 minute 52 that really stands out to me. It has this vibe that reminds me of that old Stakka & Skynet sound I used to love 20, even 25 years ago. There’s something about the groove and atmosphere in that section that captures that raw, futuristic energy. It kind of nods back to those early influences without being a direct copy.
What’s next for you after this release?
Right now, I’m working on a new track that I’m really excited about—it’s probably going to be my next release. It’s got that gritty, rolling vibe that reminds me a lot of the old Cause 4 Concern sound from the early 2000s, which I was massively into back then. I feel like I’m tapping into that energy again, but with a modern production twist.
If you had to describe the original “Descend” in three words, what would they be?
Driving, rolling, minimal. I think those three words don’t just describe ‘Descend’—they really capture the essence of my sound in general.
Anything you’d like to say to fans tuning in?
Just a big thank you to everyone who’s still following my music after all these years—and to the new listeners discovering it now. It means a lot. I’ve got more in the pipeline, so stay tuned.
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