The remix leans into a "deep house induced rhythm" while maintaining the peak-time intensity characteristic of UMEK’s 1605 imprint style.
While the original was a "dance floor destroyer," the remix adds a layer of dark, pulsating energy that appeals to both house and techno purists. Release and Reception Fedde Le Grand - Metrum (UMEK Remix) [Toolroom]
The Resurgence of a Classic: Fedde Le Grand’s "Metrum" Gets the UMEK Treatment Fedde Le Grand - Metrum (UMEK Remix) [Toolroom]
UMEK is renowned for a signature style that blends "big room" energy with deep, driving percussion. In his remix of "Metrum," he preserves the original’s melodic breaks—which were already highly infectious—but injects them with a heavier, more relentless rhythmic core.
UMEK replaces the lighter house beats with chugging, industrial-strength drums. The remix leans into a "deep house induced
When celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013, the label didn't just look back at its catalog; it invited some of the industry's heaviest hitters to reinvent its most iconic anthems. Among the standout releases was a high-octane rework of Fedde Le Grand’s "Metrum," delivered by the Slovenian techno titan UMEK . A Legacy Reimagined
Two years later, Toolroom named UMEK their "Artist of the Week" and released his remix as part of the label’s landmark decennial celebrations. The track was featured on the Toolroom Ten: The Anniversary Remixes compilation, sitting alongside other updated classics that defined the label's first decade. The UMEK Sound: Techno Precision In his remix of "Metrum," he preserves the
The original version of released in 2011, marked a pivotal moment for Fedde Le Grand. Known primarily for electro-house chart-toppers like "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit," Le Grand used "Metrum" to showcase a darker, more rhythmic tech-house sensibility that quickly became a dance floor staple.