Sasha x Marsh – Dead Synthy (Original Mix)
Last March, Sasha and Marsh debuted their first collaboration together called “Dead Synthy” during their 90 minute back to back set at Anjunadeep Open Air Miami. A little over 10 months later, we finally have the release of the progressive house song from Anjunadeep. Welsh artist Alexander Coe and United Kingdom native Tom Marshall use captivating melodies, arpeggiated synths, and ethereal vocals in their new track. The tune was released through Above & Beyond’s record label they started in London in 2005.
“It was the week leading up to my set with Sasha in Miami”, says Marsh. “He gave me a call to see if I wanted to collaborate on something to hopefully play in our set… He sent over the initial draft called ‘Dead Synthy,’ I was drawn to the atmosphere, chords, vocals, and arpeggio. I got to work, found the main riff, bassline, and drums, and soon had a first draft we could test. Sasha said my riff sounded a bit ‘Jam & Spoon’… I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t heard of Jam & Spoon at the time. I have no idea how I missed them. I think he was referring to their track ‘Stella‘ (Banger). I wondered if that was a dealbreaker on the collaboration, but we rolled with it! I sent the stems back to Sasha, and he beefed up the mix and continued crafting the idea. It was super close when he sent it back. I especially love the breaks in the breakdown – The processing is mental and adds something unique to the track’s journey! Needless to say, it is very surreal to have worked with such a legend as Sasha! I hope there is more to come!”
The song has been played by Armin van Buuren, Yotto, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Farius, HANA, Kyau & Albert, Pete Tong, Quivver, Ronski Speed, Sultan + Shepard, and Sundriver.
Both London based Sasha and New York based Marsh will be playing at CRSSD Festival Spring 2025, which takes place Saturday March 1 and Sunday March 2 at Waterfront Park in San Diego.
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