# Air Tattoo – Synaesthesia
Air Tattoo emerged during the early 1990s electronic music boom, positioning themselves at the intersection of progressive house and the emerging trance movement. This 1992 release on Crib Records represents a significant moment in their artistic development, capturing the band's evolving sound during a transformative period for electronic music production.
Synaesthesia, the title track, explores the concept of sensory crossing, a fitting metaphor for Air Tattoo's approach to blending multiple electronic production techniques. The Original Mix runs for 5 minutes and 35 seconds, establishing the track's core identity with layered synthesizers and progressive house foundations that gradually build hypnotic momentum. The arrangement demonstrates careful attention to texture and atmosphere, creating an immersive listening experience characteristic of progressive house at its finest.
The accompanying Phantom Power Mix provides an alternative interpretation of the same composition, also clocking in at 5:35. Rather than presenting a simple remix, this version reimagines the track with different production choices and mixing priorities, offering collectors and listeners distinct yet complementary perspectives on Air Tattoo's vision.
Released as a 12-inch vinyl, this format perfectly suits the track's extended length and progressive structure, allowing DJs and home listeners alike to appreciate the full development of Synaesthesia. The single showcases Air Tattoo's technical proficiency in electronic production and their ability to craft music that satisfies both the dancefloor and the thoughtful listener. This release remains a notable entry point into the band's catalog and a valuable snapshot of early 1990s progressive electronic music innovation.
