Polished liquid drum and bass with a trance-like melodic soul. Shimmering synths and rolling breaks for deep focus or late-night transit.
Modest Intentions is the primary alias of Estonian producer Martin Modestov, a key figure in the Baltic liquid drum and bass scene. Emerging in the late 2000s, Modestov's sound is defined by a transition from melodic trance into 'intelligent' DnB, a shift that occurred around 2009.
This background informs his signature use of lush, euphoric synth pads and intricate melodic structures that distinguish him from more minimalist peers. His work on labels like Intelligent Recordings and Quasar Music established a reputation for high-fidelity production and emotional resonance. While he briefly explored the darker, more technical 'Neurofunk' sound under the alias Abduction Theory around 2014, his return to the Modest Intentions project has seen a maturation of his liquid roots, incorporating more cinematic and downtempo influences. Critical consensus highlights his ability to maintain a 'rolling' energy while delivering tracks that function as contemplative listening. He occupies a space similar to artists like Humanature and Shiny Radio, where the focus is on the 'funk' and 'soul' of the machine.
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Shares drum and bass, downtempo, ambient techno (subgenres); digital_clarity, reverb_heavy, layered_dense (production style)
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Shares drum and bass, downtempo, ambient techno (subgenres); ethereal, breathy, processed (vocal style)
Shares drum and bass, downtempo, ambient techno (subgenres); digital_clarity, reverb_heavy, layered_dense (production style)
Shares drum and bass, downtempo, ambient techno (subgenres); ethereal, breathy, processed (vocal style)
Shares drum and bass, downtempo, ambient techno (subgenres); ethereal, breathy, processed (vocal style)
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