Super8 & Tab (pt. 2)

It’s been awhile since I shared some tracks from a single artist (or group of artists), so here an update for a previous post on a great trance duo. Since their last expose back in September of last year, Super8 & DJ Tab have produced enough notable tracks to deserve another showcase. Actually, they haven’t produced that many more new ones (compared to busy artists such as Arty or Stoneface & Terminal), but their work has always been quality and there is one song in particular which has recently been turning my brain into jello. Listen below for some of their older tracks I missed last time as well as their latest hits.

Super8 & Tab – Won’t Sleep Tonight feat. Ben Lost (Moody dub mix) (2006)
Here is an OG track which was Super8 & Tab’s first attempt at a true vocal production. If you haven’t noticed yet, a lot of their earlier work was produced in the same key, so this song sounds very similar to the likes of Helsinki Scorchin and Needs to Feel. I have uploaded the dub mix which I prefer over the vocal version.

Super8 & Tab – Needs to Feel (2007)
This track is also very similar sounding to the previous Won’t Sleep Tonight, partially due to the reappearance of Ben Lost. There is also a nice little remix by Wippenberg that was released in this single.

Paul van Dyk – New York City (Super8 & Tab Remix) (2008)
Before their remix of PvD’s Nothing But You, S8&T remixed this song. I like their work on Nothing But You more, but this one is pretty decent as well.

Martin Roth, Alex Bartlett – Off the World (Super8 & Tab Remix) (2008)
Here’s another great piece of remix work by S8&T. This version and the Gareth Emery remix are my favorite of this Vandit release.

Super8 & Tab – Irufushi (2009)
Catchy leads are pretty much expected in S8&T productions, and this song is of no exception. The piano riff in the chorus is also very notable, and the emotion of the song really makes you feel like you are on the little island of Iru Fushi. There are also remixes by Ashley Wallbridge and Sean Tyas if you can’t get enough of this song.

Super8 & Tab – Black is the New Yellow feat. Anton Sonin (2010)
While this track doesn’t touch the magical-ness of Elektra, their first release of 2010 has proven to be a good one. This one also features stuttering vocals with a great melody, and there is an Activa remix which ups the energy and speeds up the tempo.
http://www.damabeats.dreamhosters.com/artists/super8tab/Black%20Is%20The%20New%20Yellow%20(original%20mix).mp3%20
Super8 & Tab – Mercy feat. Jan Burton
Here is the latest original production by S8&T, with the help of Jan Burton on the vocals. This is the lead track off of their much-anticipated artist album, Empire. Remixes by 7 Skies and Andy Dugiud can be found on the single, to be released within the week. Hopefully a dub version will also be released.

Markus Schulz – Perception (Super8 & Tab)
Last but not least, here is the track that has been on repeat in my car. This song is the reason why I decided to make this post in the first place. The remake found on Markus’ new album was already a high-point of this year, but this remix takes it to a whole new level. With a faster tempo and more driving breakdown, Super8 & Tab have clearly outdone themselves on this one.

Here is a recent interview with DJ Tab:

Here is a cool little video with footage of some live performances:

Super 8 & Tab

Hailing from Finland, Miika Eloranta and Janne Mansnerus form one of my favorite trance duos, Super 8 & DJ Tab. Before 2005, Miika (Super8) was part of the duo Aalto, which was comprised of him and Paavo Siljamaki (better known as the dude with the glasses from Above & Beyond). This relationship pretty much cemented the futre of Super 8 & Tab, as many of their works were released on Paavo’s Anjunabeats label. Starting with Helsinki Scorchin in 2006, Super 8 & Tab have been pumping out club bangers consistently for the past three years. I was hooked immediately when I heard the vocal effects blended with the driving melody of Helsinki Scorchin. The vocals aren’t necessarily saying anything, but they add a nice touch to the song. This formula for success can also heard in their 2007 hit Suru, which also received heavy airplay with remixes done by the great Martin Roth. Both of these songs have great melodic breakdowns, which is a staple for a Super 8 & Tab track. In the beginning of 2008, clubbers everywhere started to hear their next big track, titled Elektra. This was quite possibly my favorite track of last year, and Anjunabeats struck gold again with this release. Also in 2008, they released their single Delusion, featuring the vocals of Alyna. I don’t know if you can really call them vocals, since she only sings a total of 4 different words in the song. But, if you like moving melodies like I do, the vocals really aren’t important. In fact, the lack of vocals is probably better for the track anyway, considering how cheesy some of the vocals in trance can get. Anyway, check out the following as they are my favorite tracks produced/remixed by them. I was very, very sad that I missed their DJ set when they came to California last year, but hopefully they will return soon as I will for SURE not miss out this time.

Super 8 & Tab – Helsinki Scorchin
The track that got them started. There’s also a great Alex M.O.R.P.H. remix if you are interested.  

Micro de Govia – Voller Sterne (Super 8 Remix)
Some earlier work by Super 8… remix of the classic by Micro de Govia.

Super 8 & Tab – Suru (original mix)
This was one of the first vinlys that I bought from Anjunabeats. Great melody and breakdown.

Bart Claessen, Dave Shiemann – Madness (Super 8 & Tab Remix)
Another Anjuna release, Super 8 & Tab show off their remix skills here.

Luminary – Amsterdam (Super 8 & Tab Remix)
Wow! Hands down the GREATEST remix for one of the best vocal tracks in trance history! I’m not even fucking with you guys, you really need to check out this song.

Super 8 & Tab – Elektra (original mix)
I don’t know what to say if you haven’t heard this track, except for… SHAME ON YOU!

Super 8 & Tab – Delusion (original mix)
Nice and smooth, flowy trance!

Paul van Dyk – Nothing But You (Super 8 & Tab Remix)
Money remix on a great classic.

Ferry Corsten – Made of Love feat. Betsie Larkin (Super 8 & Tab Remix)
I believe this is the best version of Ferry’s 2009 hit.

Here’s their latest hit, Irufushi, soon to be released on Oct. 12th by (you guessed it) Anjuna. It is also featured on the upcoming (and highly anticipated) Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats vol. 7.

Thanks guys, for putting out some great choons! I am still waiting for your debut studio album!

The official Super 8 & Tab website