Tunnel’s Ritual EP: A Techno Trip Worth Remembering
Let’s cut to the chase—Italy has always had this knack for churning out electronic music that feels alive, like it's got a pulse of its own. And Tunnel? They’re no exception. Released in 2013 under Etichetta Nera, their Ritual EP is one of those hidden gems you stumble upon late at night when everything else sounds kinda… boring. It’s techno with teeth, but also heart. You feel me?
Now, the EP kicks off with “The Ritual (Corbin Davis Rmx),” and holy smokes, does it slap. This remix takes the original track and flips it into something darker, grittier—like walking through an abandoned warehouse while shadows dance around you. Corbin Davis knows how to mess with tension; he builds these hypnotic layers that pull you deeper and deeper until you forget where you are. I remember spinning this on repeat during a road trip once, windows down, stars above—it felt cinematic, like my life had its own moody soundtrack for a moment.
Then there’s “The Ritual (Victor Martinez Rework).” If Corbin’s version is all about suspense, Victor goes full-on euphoria. The beat here is relentless, driving forward like a train with no brakes. But what sticks with me most is this weird little synth melody halfway through—it’s fragile, almost melancholic, and it hits you right in the chest without warning. That contrast between chaos and calm? Genius. Every time I hear it, I wanna grab someone by the shoulders and shout, “LISTEN TO THIS PART!”
Look, Tunnel didn’t reinvent the wheel with Ritual EP, but they didn’t need to. What they did was craft four versions of the same song that somehow manage to sound completely different from each other. It’s not just music—it’s a vibe, a mood, maybe even a ritual (pun intended). By the end of it, you’re left wondering if you’ve been dancing or meditating—or both.
So yeah, give this EP a spin if you’re into techno that feels raw and real. Or don’t. Honestly, who am I to tell you what to do? Just know that somewhere out there, someone’s losing themselves in these tracks—and isn’t that kind of beautiful?
