DJ Sek & DJ Pont6 - Arnika

Review by Richie Drenz

Arnika by DJ Sek & DJ Pont6: A 1999 Blast of Hard Trance Magic Alright, buckle up because we’re diving into Arnika, the wild ride of an album that came outta Spain in '99. If you’re into electronic beats that punch you right in the feels—or maybe just punch you—you’ll wanna know about this one. It’s got all the makings of a cult classic: Hard Trance vibes, Makina energy, and enough raw production grit to make your headphones sweat. First off, let me say—this isn’t some polished, overproduced thing where every note feels like it was smoothed out by robots with trust funds. Nope. This is gritty, unapologetic dancefloor fuel from Uptempo Records, brought to life by David Alvarez, David Pamies, Ruben Moreno, and their crew of mad genius collaborators. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; they were too busy making it spin faster than anyone thought possible. Now, onto the tracks. The title track "Arnika" hits hard right outta the gate. Imagine being at a rave in the late '90s, surrounded by neon lights and people losing their minds on the dancefloor. That’s what this track feels like—it’s relentless but kinda beautiful in its chaos. There’s something hypnotic about how the synths spiral upwards while the kick drum keeps hammering away like it’s got a personal vendetta against silence. It’s not perfect, and honestly? That’s why I love it. Feels real. Feels alive. Then there’s “Arnika (Techno Version),” which flips the vibe completely. Where the original track is pure adrenaline, this remix leans darker, heavier, almost brooding. It strips things back a bit, letting the bassline do most of the talking. I remember spinning this version late at night when everyone else had gone home, staring at my speakers like, how are y’all doing this much with so little? It’s minimal but still packs a punch—you feel me? Like, yeah, sometimes less really is more. Here’s the thing about Arnika: it doesn’t try to be everything for everybody. Some albums today feel like they’ve been focus-grouped to death, but this? Nah, man. This is two DJs throwing paint at the wall and seeing what sticks. And guess what? Most of it does stick—in your brain, in your soul, maybe even in your dreams if you’ve had a few too many espressos before bed. Looking back, it’s kinda crazy to think this dropped over two decades ago. Back then, nobody cared about Spotify playlists or TikTok trends—they were just making music for the moment. Pure, untamed creativity. Makes me wonder… would a record like Arnika even stand a chance today? Or would algorithms choke it out before it could breathe? Anyway, here’s my hot take: go listen to Arnika. Crank it loud, let it mess up your neighbors’ quiet evening, and don’t forget to thank DJ Sek & DJ Pont6 later. Oh, and hey—if you see them around, buy ‘em a drink. They earned it.

Artist: DJ Sek & DJ Pont6
Album: Arnika

Spain

Electronic

1999

Rating: 4.4

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Filename: dj-sek-dj-pont6-arnika.zip

MP3 size: 13.2 mb
FLAC size: 120.4 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Arnika	7:32
Arnika (Techno Version)	6:39

Video

DJ Sek & DJ Pont-6 - Arnika

Dj Sek - Arnika

DJ Sec - Arnika (techno version)

Images

last ned album DJ Sek & DJ Pont6 - Arnika

Catalog Numbers

UT7023MX

Labels

Uptempo

Listen online

ascolta in linea
online anhören
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea

Formats

Vinyl
12"

Companies

Role	Company
Produced At	Al-Khemie Studio
Recorded At	Al-Khemie Studio
Mixed At	Al-Khemie Studio
Manufactured By	Fluid

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	David Alvarez, David Pamies, Ruben Moreno
Written-By	David Alvarez, David Pamies, Jordi Poncí Sala, Marc Dunjó Torraldo, Ruben Moreno

Notes

Produced, recorded and mixed at Al-khemie Studios.
On front cover artists and title written as: DJ Sek & J.6 - Arnica

Barcodes

Depósito Legal: B-38887-1999
Barcode: 8430899170232

About DJ Sek & DJ Pont6

Real Name

Marc Dunjó Torralbo

Name Vars

DJ Sec
Sek

Aliases

Marc Dunjó Torralbo

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Arnika* by DJ Sek & DJ Pont6 is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 1999 in Spain, it blends Hard Trance and Makina styles with serious energy. What’s wild is that it was produced by a team of five talented artists, including David Alvarez and Ruben Moreno. The album features just two tracks—"Arnika" and its "Techno Version"—but both are packed with pulsating beats that capture the essence of late '90s underground rave culture. It’s like a time capsule of raw, unfiltered electronic vibes.

Comments

harp77

2025-03-17

Hidden gem this tune , under appreciated!

chaos15292

2025-03-16

@dancero643 Ok ya he cambiado un par d cosillas que son las que seguramente hayan podido estar interfiriendo, en los apartados de Privacidad y demas.. Perdona que no me hubiera dado cuenta antes.. Ya t deberia dejar mandarme mensajes.. Venga tio espero tu respuesta. Buena vida y que la partas estas navidades.. jeje

seameetscity

2025-03-15

@dancero643 Pues si.. estoy contigo en todo eso que dices.. Pero no me has respondido al otro mensaje de ayer.. No se si es porque se t paso, no tenias tiempo o no podias por cualquier cosa ajaj ,.. Me gustaria que me respondieras cuando pudieras..

taikeepicodep

2025-03-15

Al fin y al cabo es la de mi generacion y d la que mas me ha hecho sentir tambien..

zinabbentouati

2025-03-15

@dancero643 Como que no ¿?¿? Ok tranquilo, seguro que sera por las opciones preestablecidas de la cuenta que como me la he cambiado.. Mirare a ver si es eso si es asi t lo digo y bueno ya me podras responder jaj