#fenomenon

Fenomenon Stratos (2005)

Fenomenon Ltd. wanted to showcase and demonstrate its services on offer with a neutral and self-initiated project. This was necessary due to the fact that the majority of client work undertaken is of confidential nature, hence the NewStratos was born.

A brief analysis of the market identified the need for an 'All-Road Supercar'- primarily targeting newly developing markets, such as China, India, Russia and the Former East-Block, where road conditions are not sufficient to meet the requirements of those sportscars sold in the west. Furthermore, research indicated that the brand name 'Stratos' was no longer in ownership of the Fiat Group- hence the product could be based on the re-creation of the first ever crossover supercar: the Stratos.

Stratosphere SilhouetteHistory

Silhouettes of Lancia Stratos cars, including concepts: 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero, 1971 Lancia Stratos HF Prototipo, 1973 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale, 2001 Stola S81 Stratos, 2005 Fenomenon Startos, 2010 Brose New Stratos

8DPromo · Fenomenon - Tropic Of Capricorn (Third Attempt Remix) [Beatservice Records]

Fenomenon made a welcome return to release action in 2021 following an extended hiatus, treating admirers of their work to four delectable cuts of immaculately constructed and powerfully moving music. The most up-tempo of a roundly horizontal crop was the EP's "Tropic Of Capricorn." The track's spellbinding melodies, vibrant rhythms, and pristine production made an instant impression on Balearic-minded collectors. With such a seductive set of ingredients, the track was an obvious candidate for rework treatment. Third Attempt's rise into the cosmic subconscious has been as swift as it is richly deserved, with the young artist consistently serving a steady stream of beautifully-formed sounds since first arriving on Beatservice in 2018. True to the form he's displayed throughout his outstanding release inventory, Third Attempt's delicate remix of "Tropic Of Capricorn" is the latest in a long line of sparkling compositions. Making use of the memorable melodic signature of the original, Third Attempt pulls the track's dreamy refrains sharply into focus, re-framing the emotive top-line over snappy beats and sub-heavy bass for a stirring club workout. The music effortlessly unfolds, building to a blissfully introspective breakdown before bursting back into floor-filling life, with delicate textures subtly supporting the track's iconic synth lead. Providing a gentle yet startling rendition of this gorgeous track, Third Attempt breathes renewed vitality into an already magnificent composition - and the results are unmissable.

Flash Atkins (Paper Recordings) – “I really like this. It reminds me of something I can’t quite put my finger on. A perfect track for my non-existent residency in Ibiza.” Pillow Talk (PillowTalk Music) – “A really cool closing track.” Redstickman (The Ambient Mafia) – “Super dreamy. I’m throwing this into a poolside set for sure.” DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Magical.” Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “100% in love! Brilliant.” Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Show) – “Achingly beautiful track. I love it.”

Lyrics:

To push us to forget Too hard to carry by, ah

It's a distant memory So we're drifting apart

I can't be forced to make the call Rejection's going to make me fall too steep

But I plan to show up at your door Pull my heart all over the floor

Cause I did you wrong

Yes, I did you wrong

(Cause I did, did you wrong) [x4] (Cause I did you wrong)

Hear me out this time But could I, wondering why Make it all undone My love

Cause I did you wrong

Yes, I did you wrong

Do you think you can forgive A broken man's mistake That selfish guy is gone And now transition; remake

I can't find myself a fairy tale Sometimes we are gonna fail, that's true

Now we've ended up in a cliché This cheesy lovesong will repay My love (sing it)