Let Me Free To Dance Airplane: A Retro House Gem That Still Kicks
So, picture this. It’s 2005, flip phones are still cool, and Italy is quietly cranking out some of the smoothest electronic beats to ever grace a dancefloor. Enter Let Me Free To Dance Airplane, an underrated house banger from SK (aka DJ Skizzo) featuring Pier Catalano. Released under DBX Records, this little slice of electro heaven didn’t exactly blow up the charts—but trust me, it left its mark.
The album leans heavy into classic house vibes with just enough electro edge to keep things fresh. The two tracks—“Let Me Free To Dance” and “Airplane”—are tight, punchy, and made for those late-night moments when you’re trying to lose yourself in the rhythm. Spoiler alert: they nail it.
Let’s talk about “Let Me Free To Dance” first because, honestly, how can you not? This track grabs you by the soul and says, “Hey, stop overthinking life and MOVE.” The bassline is groovy as hell, pulsing through your body like caffeine on a Monday morning. And then there’s that vocal hook—simple but addictive, looping around your brain long after the song ends. You know those songs where you accidentally scream-sing along even though you don’t remember learning the words? Yeah, this is one of them. Pier Catalano and DJ Skizzo clearly knew what they were doing when they stitched this thing together. Props to them for keeping it raw yet polished—a fine line to walk.
Now onto “Airplane.” If “Let Me Free To Dance” is the life of the party, “Airplane” is the chill pregame vibe before everyone gets too hyped. It starts off slow, teasing you with these airy synths that feel like clouds brushing against your eardrums. But don’t get too comfy—it builds up quick, throwing down layers of percussion that make you wanna grab someone random and twirl ‘em around the room. There’s something dreamy yet grounded about this track, like flying at 30,000 feet while still feeling connected to Earth. Weird analogy? Maybe. Accurate? Absolutely.
What makes this release stick out isn’t just the music itself—it’s the teamwork behind it. Pier Catalano and DJ Skizzo weren’t messing around; they wrote, arranged, produced, and probably argued over every beat until it was perfect. Their chemistry shines through in the details, from the crisp production quality to the way each element locks into place without stealing focus.
Looking back now, Let Me Free To Dance Airplane feels like a time capsule of early 2000s Italian electronica. Sure, it might not have been a global smash hit, but maybe that’s part of its charm. Sometimes the best tunes are the ones that fly under the radar, waiting patiently for someone to rediscover their magic years later.
Funny thing is, listening to this album today kinda reminds me of old-school video game soundtracks—retro but futuristic all at once. Like, if Mario decided to trade mushrooms for glowsticks and hit the club scene, this would be his soundtrack. And honestly? I’m here for it.
