Yeti's Passport: Tracks That Shaped My Sound
- BabyStep Magazine
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Yeti’s Passport is what happens when two brothers stop arguing long enough to make music. London siblings Hann and Otto have channelled years of rivalry into a project built on big, punchy tracks — and with every Bandcamp sale going to Mind UK, the duo are proving that good music can do some good too. We spkke to them about the tracks that shaped their sound!
“Stimulation” – Disclosure
We remember picking up the CD of Settle from HMV and putting it straight into the car stereo. From that moment it basically never left the car. “Stimulation” was one of those tracks we kept coming back to. The thing that always blew us away was the main climax — it’s essentially just drums and a bassline, but it feels massive. That Reese bassline is so good it should probably be studied.
“Tru Dancing” – O’Flynn
We’ve been huge O’Flynn fans from the start. His ear for samples is unbelievable — he’ll take something familiar and somehow flip it into a completely different context. In “Tru Dancing,” that lead part — whether you hear it as a flute, guitar, or some kind of warped keyboard — just instantly lifts the whole track. It’s been a go-to in our sets for years, and honestly, we can’t see it coming off the USB anytime soon.
“Home” – Caribou
We’re massive fans of sampling in dance music, as long as everything can be cleared. “Home” is a perfect example of how powerful it can be when it’s done right. The way the samples are layered and arranged feels effortless, but you know there’s so much thought behind it. It’s basically a masterclass in taking different pieces of music and making them feel like they were always meant to exist together.
“1998” – Cassius
We had to include some French royalty, and there’s nothing better than “1998.” The first time we heard it we genuinely didn’t know what was going on — in the best way possible. That modulating filter completely threw us off at first, but that’s exactly why it stuck. It’s one of those tracks that opens your ears to new possibilities in dance music. We’re huge fans of Cassius, and Philippe Zdar was a true legend. R.I.P
“Mvinline” – Boys Noize
Boys Noize was a big gateway for us into the tougher, more electronic side of dance music. “Mvinline” is one of those tracks that always stood out, mainly because of how the filter is used throughout. The way it opens and closes gives the whole track this constant sense of movement and tension. The sample in it is also so good — it’s one of those hooks that instantly sticks in your head. We’ve always loved how the filter works around that sample and slowly reveals it, which makes the whole track feel really dynamic and alive. Its a go to staple in
our sets
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