Dark DJ

"SFX" Out Now!

2011-12-09T23:00:00.000Z

It's finally here! Even though nobody knew about it!

"SFX" is the first single from my in production album for 2012, "Studio Fidelity", which, with the single and any others I create for it, is being released on my co-owned label, Get Some! Records.

You can check out the single and download it by clicking the title of this post.

Cheers,

Dark.

Debut Release For "Kill Time Making Music"

2011-07-05T21:30:00.000+01:00

As per title, I have released my debut EP on Kill Time Making Music, titled "Kill Time Making Music EP". To download and preview the EP, please click the title of this post.

Tracklist:

01 Kill Time Making Music
02 Glitch Machine
03 Bitz
04 Overdrive
05 What It's Like

Thanks for looking in, and whilst your there, please support Kill Time Making Music!

Cheers,

Dark.

Thomas Bangalter - Shuffle (Dark DJ Remix)

2011-05-25T18:00:00.000+01:00

Click the title of this post to be redirected to the remix.

Cheers,

Dark.

Toy Box (Dark DJ Remix)

2011-05-22T20:20:00.000+01:00

Click the title of this post to go straight to my Soundcloud to hear this new remix of an old song!

Cheers,

Dark.

My New Website: Dark DJ Productions

2011-05-13T22:00:00.001+01:00

I am currently in the process of creating a better website for my Multimedia, which is now linked to this blog to bring spectacular and unorthodox news to the (limited) masses!

The website can be found Here.

The address may change once I have purchased a web domain. (to get rid of the weebly part!)

I will be copying all of my news from the site over to here too, so check out both Blog and Site for my updates on Music, RailWorks and other multimedia that I might be able to cook up!

Cheers,

Dark.

"Electromatic" - Coming Soon!

2011-05-09T23:10:00.001+01:00

My next release on GSR, "Electromatic", will soon be out there and avaliable for download.

The album is named after one of my best friends, and co-CEO of "Get Some! Records". It was originally going to be an EP, but has now been extended to a whopping 22 bite-sized chunks of musical goodness!

To whet my fan's appetites, here is the album's Intro:

Dark DJ - Intro [Electromatic] by Dark DJ

I will post more news on the album soon,

Cheers,

Dark.

Happy Birthday, Phantom Records!

2011-04-26T23:50:00.000+01:00

As it's been a full year since "Phantom Records" was set up by a few of my friends (a label which I am proud to be a member of!), I decided to make a special track for the release...

And here it is! "Phantasm"!!!

Dark DJ - Phantasm (Phantom Records 1st Anniversary) by Dark DJ

Enjoy,

Dark.

83

2011-03-02T17:50:00.000Z

Dark DJ - 83 by Dark DJ

Dark.

Track of the Week: 22/02/2011

2011-02-22T13:40:00.000Z

This weeks' track of the week is...

Dark.

Some Photoshopping

2011-02-17T00:10:00.003Z

2011 Dark's Lamborghini Gallard LP560-4D

705BHP/8900RPM

Courtesy of GT5,

Dark.

SFX Remix

2011-02-15T23:00:00.003Z

Not releasing the original mix yet, so here's the remix version:

Dark DJ - SFX Remix by Dark DJ

Cheers,

Dark.

Oh B######s!

2011-02-08T21:40:00.000Z

... I forgot to hit up the link to "Game Over"!!!:

The link is here, By the way...

Go and have a listen.

Dark.

Animalis - La Revolucion (Dark DJ Remix)

2011-01-18T15:30:00.000Z

Animalis - La Revolucion (Dark DJ Remix) by Dark DJ

Just a simple prog remix for an online comp, nothin' special.

Cheers,

Dark.

Merry Chrimbo 2010...

2010-12-24T21:50:00.000Z

... Yeah sorry, I haven't made anything as a present to you guys this year. Soz. Maybe next year.

Have a good'un in any case, all. I'm hoping to at the very least get hammared tomorrow ;)

Cheers all,

Dark.

Game Over

2010-12-13T16:00:00.000Z

..is the name i've settled on for my next GSR release. 6 tracks for it, mainly of material I intended to use on my next album. But, that can wait!

This should hopefully be out soon, depending on GSR. Tracks that will appear on here (but not nessasarily in this order):

1Up
8Bit
Game Over
In The Room
Over 9000
The Taste of Flesh

Cheers,

Dark.

Hmm...

2010-11-08T19:50:00.000Z

... Looks like the blog competition didn't take off, unfortauntely.

Oh well.

Just a quick update today, I'm now back onto working on material for my next untitled album for Phantom Records. I am also nearly ready to release "Over 9000", which is the first single for my as-of-yet unnamed 2011 album.

Also, I've uploaded a new track to Soundcloud, which is a more recent project with "Sounds Like Johnny Depp", one of my most respected music contacts and an inspiration: Here is a "Collaborative" effort of ours, which is really a rework of an old remix :) Enjoy:

Let The Beat Kick by Dark DJ

Cheers,

Dark.

Dark DJ's Blog Competition!

2010-10-21T20:30:00.005+01:00

After quite a bit of Thought, I have decided to run a little competition. Purely for fun, to see if I can benefit from running this sort of thing regularly.

It's quite simple really, folks. Just name the releases that these tracks appear on, from my own discography. I'll run it by points, every correct answer gets you two points, while answering the Bonus Questions will get you 4 points apiece. The tracks are as below:

1. Project Vahn
2. Phantomile
3. Uneasy Feeling
4. Asphalt Assault
5. WipeOut
6. Dry Ice
7. Manual
8. RePsyco Take Two
9. The Egg
10. Dahkras

And the Bonus Questions:

What is the name of my "Missing" album, of which I half finished, then accidently deleted? (I know that some fans know this one ;) )

How many alter ego's do I currently have? And can you name them too?

Whoever gets the most points (of a total of 28) will recieve a promotional copy of my track "Over 9000", which will be released next year at somepoint to the public.

Simply comment on this post with your answers, and I will calculate who is the winner on the 1st November 2010.

Then, I will need said winner's email address so that I can give them their prize. For fans on Facebook, comment on the wall with your answers. For members of The Daft Club, Private Message me your answers.

I may run a simmilar competition in the future, so don't worry if you don;t win this time! Cheers, and good luck to all who wish to enter. Remember, it's mainly for fun ;)

Dark.

Go Outside EP - Coming Soon

2010-10-20T08:30:00.003+01:00

Well, when I find a label that wants to release it, that is. I'm planning on getting this EP out on either Tune In Records or Get Some! Records, as i'm already working on enough material for Phantom Records! Below are links to the tracks:

Go Outside by Dark DJ

Go Outside Again by Dark DJ

Failed by Dark DJ

After finding the original version of the track once more, which was always my favourite version, I will be commissioning an EP with this track included. I am adding a new remade version of the original ("Go Outside Again", previously "Go Outside 2010") to go with it, and as a bonus, one of my other unreleased tracks ("Failed") will make it's way onto the EP soon.

Cheers,

Dark.

Dark DJ - 9

2010-09-09T09:09:00.001+01:00

So, everyone, my debut EP for "Phantom Records", "9", has finally been released, and it's on iTunes!

I'm now sure how iTunes works, but it'd be lovely to see the UK prices, instead of the US dollars!

This EP includes 5 tracks, all written, produced and recorded by myself. I am extremely proud of this release, seeing as have been dying to release it for over 4 months! Below is the EP tracklist for "9":

01 "9" 11:14
02 "Semi Professional" 5:27
03 "The Egg" 6:09
04 "Trapped" 5:00
05 "Vex" 7:07

I really hope that some of my readers will have a look at this EP, and support myself and Phantom Records as we evolve!

Cheers,

Dark.

Updates: 1st September 2010

2010-09-01T21:00:00.000+01:00

Hmm, have not written here for a while!

Well, basically, news is that my debut release for Phantom Records, "9" will be avaliable for purchase from itunes etc from the 9th September, hopefully.

Other news includes work for my next full album, some remixes are also in the works, and i'm officially addicted to Kuju's "Railworks" :P

More from me soon,

Dark.

Updates: 11th August 2010

2010-08-11T10:00:00.005+01:00

After several changed decisions, I finally have a good idea of what I will be producing in the next year:

"Untitled Album" (W.I.P Name) for Phantom Records. Two tracks done so far. Scheduled for release next year.

"Remakes" for Get Some! Records, should be done by this winter.

For "Get Some! Records" , I am also hoping to add some more albums to the Distro section soon. So far, I am waiting for my "Darkness" era releases to be added, but would also like to add my "Remixes" series to that page. This includes the following.

"Test Remixes" definitely needs to be added to the distro page, as I originally wanted it released on the label some time ago, but this did not come to fruitation.

The official "Remixes" series, Including:

Remixes: Volume One
Remixes: Volume Two
Remixes: Volume Three
Remixes: Volume Four

V4 is still in production currently.

This is my action plan for the next year currently, I hope I don't change my mind again anytime soon!!!

Dark.

Musical Pick of the Week - Needs More Bass (Thomas En Masse Remix)

2010-07-30T08:30:00.000+01:00

Well, I'm not sure if anyone really remembers the remixes, or the actual track, "Needs More Bass". It appears on my 2009 concept album "Darkness", and had it's own pre-release single with several remixes of the original on there.

One of my favourite remixes on there was actually done by myself. (actually, all the remixes bar the DJ GODS remix were done by myself :D ) The one i'm showing off this week (again) is the "Thomas En Masse" remix, when that project was still in it's "Techno" stages, though now it has transformed into my french/sampled house project.

The remix itself, I think, has alot more going on than in the original, so big wins all around. I hope you lot enjoy it too. Though I must point out that the single/ep is about to be re-released on "Get Some! Records" so i'll do a massive post on the single, and the other re-releases, probably next week now.

Dark.

100th Post

2010-07-23T11:30:00.007+01:00

Finally! My 100th post on this blog! :)

And it comes with a bit of a revision to my latest updates. I've narrowed down my new music projects to just a few items:

For Phantom Record's newly formed project, "Phantom Anthems", I have decided to pull the "Go Outside" ep, and use said track for this project. I'm going to go over the track once more and tweak it to see if it can be improved before finalising it.

Also for Phantom Records, I have begun work on my next full release. This is as of yet unnamed, but i am planning to reelase 2 pre release and 2 post release singles with this.

For the label that I am co-CEO of, "Get Some! Records", I am putting together a "Remakes" album, which will consist of remakes and remixes of some of my older tracks, such as "Abomination" and "Asphalt Assault".

As a final note, I thought i'd add this little example of how I can sometimes integrate my hobbys:

Firstly, apologies for the rubbishness of the picture, I have uploaded another one on my Photobucket account if you want to have a better look.

This is a reskin of a steam locomotive for MSTS, which is operating on my fictional company "Dark Railways". See the link already? It is also named "Gammacords", a reference to one of the creepiest tracks I ever made.

The railways link goes even further too, because some of my tracks on 2010 are named after steam locomotives ("257 Squadron", "Tangmere" and Bellerophon" being prominent examples.)

Until laters,
Dark.

Aufgang - Dulceria (Dark DJ Remix)

2010-07-14T11:00:00.000+01:00

Aufgang - Dulceria (Dark DJ Remix) by Dark DJ

Cheers,

Dark.

Updates: 9th July 2010

2010-07-09T09:30:00.004+01:00

So, here is a short list of the projects I am currently planning, working on, or waiting to be released:

9 - To be released soon on "Phantom Records".

257 Squadron - Final single from the album "2010", to be released soon on "Get Some! Records".

Juniper Rocks - Collaborative effort with "Matthew Riley", to be released soon on "Get Some! Records".

Remakes 2010 - A short collection of remade tracks that I either wanted to improve or change. This includes "2010" versions of some of my older tracks, and some newer ones too. Consider them remakes, remixes, etc.

Untitled Album 2011 - Unnamed as of right now, but I am currently planning this album. It will most likely be a mixture of styles, but will be predominantly progressive electronica. Two tracks have been created for this so far, one unnamed and the other called "Go Outside".

Oblivion Live Set - This is the working title for a live mix set I will be working on soon, which will hopefully be utilised for playing live sets with "Phantom Records" and "Get Some! Records" if they ever organise a world tour, or something along those lines.

Cheers,

Dark.

Dark DJ Costume Idea

2010-07-07T00:00:00.002+01:00

Below is a fairly rubbish drawing (done on MS Paint!) of my "Dark DJ" costume Idea, mainly for live shows with Phantom Records and Get Some! Records, if I ever get to perform one properly!

It basically outlines the following:

A Halloween Mask, which is actually a halloween mask, of which I will be modifying when I get some spare ones.

My fairly large black Coat. 'Cos it looks cool.

Fingerless Gloves for making teh musics.

Headphones to hear teh musics.

Jeans and a top, just because that's what I iconically wear.

Deck shoes, because they're comfy.

That's about it for tonight I think...

Cheers,

Dark.

For Lack of a Better Post...

2010-07-06T00:30:00.000+01:00

Hey all!

I apologise for the lack of posts lately, but I have not really been very productive over the last few weeks. This is mainly due to the fact that I am still waiting for two releases to actually be released on Get Some! Records. For those who are interested, these are the "257 Squadron" single and the "Juniper Rocks" Collaboration EP with Matthew Riley. Hopefully, these should be out soon, so that I can write about them and move onto my next projects...

I have, however, entered a remix competition, for "Aufgang" and their track, "Dulceria". I know it won't win, and isn't the best I have ever done, but do please have a listen and tell me what you think. You may also notice that I have now got a Fairtilizer account, as the competition states that you need one of these. It could come in useful for track hosting, as demonstrated below...

Cheers,

Dark.

P.S. I'm slightly drunk while writing this. Sorry.

A Bit of an Update

2010-06-24T15:50:00.002+01:00

Basically, this is what's going down this summer:

1. My "French Stuff" project (as "Thomas En Masse") will be completed within the next few weeks, me thinks. This depends if I can find some good samples. I'm thinking of having about 3-5 tracks on this one.

2. Hopefully, my debut EP release ("9") on "Phantom Records" (headed up by DJ Waybig and Beatrage) will be out very soon. I will post about this in more depth when released.

3. Seeing the release of the final single from "2010" on Get Some! Records, "257 Squadron".

4. Starting some material for my debut album on "Phantom Records". This is currently unnamed, and has an undefined genre, but may be a mix of styles, plus im gonna do some vocals for this one!

5. Beginning to look seriously into crafting my "Oblivion" live set, which I am going to be building and utilising for use on a "Phantom Records" tour in the near future. Some people may have seen and noticed that I have created some demos for the set, but i've decided to start again to include some new ideas. More information soon.

6. Something slightly less musical is my "Costume" that i'm going to be making. Well, ok, it isn't a costume in the literal sence, but i'll show everyone what I mean in the next few weeks.

That's about it from me right now. Peace out, yo.

Dark

PS! I forgot to mention the "Juniper Rocks" EP will be out soon, which is a collaborative effort with "Matthew Riley".

French Stuff

2010-06-09T08:00:00.001+01:00

Let's all have a hearty celebration to mark the return of my alter ego "Thomas En Masse!

After using the alias to dabble with Techno style tracks, I've decided that it would probably make sence to shift my sample/ french house projects under this alter ego, due to the french sounding name.

To show you what sort of songs "Thomas En Masse" will be producing, here is an edit of the title track for my next EP as TEM, titled "French Stuff":

Thomas En Masse - French Stuff (Edit) by Dark DJ

Cheers,

Dark.

Bowl O' Chilli 2010

2010-05-31T19:00:00.000+01:00

Bowl O' Chilli 2010 by Dark DJ

Dark.

Raw Man - Number Seven (Dark DJ Remix)

2010-05-29T10:00:00.001+01:00

Asphalt Assault 2010

2010-05-23T10:10:00.000+01:00

Dark DJ - All That You See And Do is Fake

2010-05-11T18:30:00.000+01:00

All That You See And Do Is Fake by Dark DJ

This is a remix of a remix, if that makes sence?

It is basically a reworking of my "Untitled Track" remix for Matthew Riley. Except it's different. Alot more effects, better mastering and some vocals!

This is slated to appear on Matthew Riley's next release: "Flash/Untitled Track EP".

Matthew Riley on Soundcloud, if you want to hear more of his stuff :)

Cheers,

Dark.

Cool Thing of the Week: Dan's Dive

2010-05-10T22:00:00.002+01:00

I have decided to do a brave and bold thing for such a small, specialist blog.

I'm gonna post some random stuff that I like, in the hope that others will to. This will obviously include some random Youtube videos, pictures and websites that I find interesting, amusing or cool, hence the title of the post. I hope whoever reads the blog will enjoy this crap too. :)

This week: One of my videos of my best mate diving into the sea.

Warning! Does contain some mild language, mild peril and, most importantly, mild swimming).

Dark.

Dark DJ - Uneasy Feeling / Victory Theme

2010-05-06T21:30:00.000+01:00

These two tracks will form part of the game I am scoring, "Josh The Master Of Gohn 3". I am scoring the entire game, but these are the only new compositions I have done, as the rest of the tracks have appeared on my past releases.

Dark.

Matthew Riley - Untitled Track (Dark DJ Remix)

2010-05-05T22:30:00.001+01:00

Update on "9"

2010-05-01T14:00:00.002+01:00

There has been a slight change of plan with my next EP, "9". Instead of one release, there will now be two releases.

The first, which is my debut release on "Phantom Records", will only have material created by me (5 track EP). This will be the "9" EP. I feel that, as a debut, it should contain all of my own material.

The second release to do with "9" will be a remix album, simmilar to my old "Test Remixes". It will hopefully contain alot of remixes of the tracks from "9", and should also be released on Phantom Records as a follow up to the original.

I hope that all involved understand and are happy with my decisions. I feel that it is fairer to have a remix album because, if iwere to have remixes on the EP, I would have to be very selective over which ones I use. This way, your work is not being discarded.

Thanks for reading,

Dark.

Dark DJ - Tangmere

2010-04-17T18:00:00.000+01:00

Download Link

Get Some! Records release details

This is the fourth and final single from my album, "2010", for the track "Tangmere".

Features include the edit version of "Tangmere", remixes from my good friends EarlGrey and Matthew Riley, as well as myself (Appearing as "Tokyo Bass") and a sampled B-side house track.

Tracklist:

01 Tangmere (Edit Version)

02 Tangmere (Tokyo Bass Remix)

03 Tangmere (EarlGrey's Tribal Remix)

04 Tangmere (Matthew Riley Remix)

05 34067

Notes & Credits:

Track 05 "34067" contains elements of "Bad Girls" by Donna Summer.

Thanks to EarlGrey and Matthew Riley for their Remixes.

Special Thanks to Sebon for releasing this single on "Get Some! Records".

Cheers for listening,

Dark.

Updates: 2nd April 2010

2010-04-02T09:30:00.000+01:00

Sorry for the lack of posts of late. But this is a quick update with what's going on in my life right now:

"Oblivion 2010" is indeed on it's way. Been doing some demo mixes, but still can't figure out how to begin. Gammacords? The intro from Land's End? "Dawn/Dusk?".

I'm not 100% right now. All I know is that "Monster" and "Windfarms" will have to feature together on this one.

"Tangmere" remixes seem very scarce at the moment, so I might end up going ahead with the three remixes I have. These are the "Tokyo Bass" remix, the "Earlgrey" tribal mix and the "Matthew Riley" remix, also including the sampled B-Side "34067". This should be completed in a few weeks.

The "2010" Remixes album will be more or less cancelled I think, due to lack of interest. I'll wait and see if I get anymore responses, but this seems unlikely.

Thats about it for now chaps.

Dark.

Dark DJ - Tune In EP

2010-03-18T06:00:00.004Z

This is my latest release, which has bee created for "Tune In Records" as an exclusive. It is mainly demo material, with some differing techniques in the mastering of some tracks.

"Tune In" has a dreamy but strong introduction, with the vocal "Tune into Tune In" repeated and heavily distorted. The rest of the track has an 8-bit tribal feel to it, with a heavy rave synth coming in halfway through the track.

"The Hania Experiment" is possibly the strangest track on this EP, with an oscillating pitch synth and bells. Again, this one has some 8-bit synth style to it, but with some serious percussion and bass.

"Down Down" has minimal variation, but a catchy main riff. I have tried to replicate some "Deadmau5" elements with this track , Such as the reverb and filters. This one, I feel, is a little like marmite, you either love it or...

My personal favourite on this EP is the last track, slightly self-titled "Dark's Groove". Again, there is minimal variation between the synth patterns, but there are plenty of nice effects that keep it fresh and entertaining. The addictive bassline, laidback style and breaks make this one a rather pleasant listen.

Original Download Link

Tune In Records Link (Released 23rd March 2010)

Tracklist:

01 Tune In

02 The Hania Experiment

03 Down Down

04 Dark's Groove

Cheers,

Dark.

Dark DJ: Remixes: Volume Three

2010-03-11T12:00:00.002Z

Download Link

Here it is, my latest collection of remixes of various artists that I like.

I guess top picks on this remix album are my "Soma" remix, which I think is faithful to the original and the style of Deadmau5 with regards to synths. Also worthy of note is my "Thinkin Bout U" remix, with which the original artist was impressed with!

Anyways, I hope you enjoy this latest collection of covers, edits and remixes!

Dark.

2010 Remixes

2010-03-11T08:30:00.000Z

So i've taken some advice and decided to do a remix album for "2010"...

Basically, I will need remixes of each track on the album, from "Craptastic" right through to "True Fax". Only the best/most interesting will make it onto the album!

Basically, the rules are to contact me (either email if you have me or ask for it, commenting this post, or through any of the links on the side of the blog) and ask for the sample pack of your choice.

Once you have recieved the pack, and remixed the song, send it back to me privately and I will have a listen and get back to you as soon as possible.

Each remix has to be at 320kbps, but I can convert it if needs be. All remixes have to be done by the 16th May 2010.

Sorry if this post seems rushed or awkwardly written, But i've got alot of things to do right now, and have to finish another post. I hope to get some responses to this post, and would love to hear some remixes soon.

One last thing I Must admit though, I already have an Ace remix of "257 Squadron" that will more than likely be featured, and "Tangmere" remixes will be used for it's respective single, so plase ask for tracks other than these.

Dark.

Tangmere Single: Remixes Needed

2010-03-08T21:30:00.007Z

So I finally decided to scrap "257 Squadron" as a single, but instead concentrate on the other Battle of Britain locomotive on the album, "Tangmere".

This is mainly because, in many respects, this song is alot better than 257. And it could potentially be a classic! So, ill be asking around to see if I can rely on some remixes of this track.

If any readers would like to have a stab at "Tangmere", please feel free to leave a comment or contact me or something for the sample packs...

Cheers,

Dark.

2010 Review

2010-03-08T10:30:00.004Z

First things first, some alternative artwork for the album, for anyone who didn't like the original:

Main post:

My good friend Niteshade has finally done the review of "2010" I asked him for, and I must say I am myself impressed and surprised by his track by track review.

If you have'nt read it yet, here is the"2010" Review by "Niteshade" on Ilictronix

My own reactions? Very very impressive. As the artist, I obviously believe everythin I make is perfect! Haha, seriously, Im surprised that "Monster" scored the least, followed by "257 Squadron". But 7's arent too bad are they?

I'm extremely pleased with his views on "Tangmere", "Why Should I?", "Don't Care" and "Bellerophon", because these are the tracks I feel I worked on the most. And between you and me, these are definitely the standouts of the album, so one of two may get a single!

Artwork seems to have been negatively seen by some fellow bloggers, but at the end of the day, it is my album and my own artwork, so I am happy with them. Yes, they could be more exciting, but I do prefer my releases having my own simplistic imprint to them. In any case, I have made some alternative art, at the top of this post.

So yes, a very good review, I'm very happy that it got recognised, and I hope to see some more views on the album soon!(and hopefully some new fans!)

Cheers,

Dark.

Deadmau5 - Soma (Dark DJ Remix)

2010-03-03T17:30:00.000Z

Deadmau5 - Soma (Dark DJ Remix) by Dark DJ

Dark.

Dark DJ - 2010

2010-02-28T21:00:00.005Z

"2010" on "Get Some! Records"

Download Link

Release Details

Release Date: 28th February 2010

Record Label: Get Some! Records

Genre: Electro-House

Total Length: 54:58

Cheers,

Dark.

DJ Waybig - Thinkin Bout U (Dark DJ Remix)

2010-02-15T12:00:00.005Z

DJ Waybig - Thinkin Bout U (Dark DJ Remix) by Dark DJ

This is my remix of "DJ Waybig's" "Thinkin Bout U" which samples Donna Summer's "Bad Girls". This remix will be on one of waybig's next releases, and on my "Remixes: V3" compilation!

Dark.

Remixes & A Demo

2010-02-10T23:00:00.001Z

Three new-ish things to show. Aside from "2010", i've been working to add some more material to the next volume of my "Remixes" series. Well, I have finished two more remixes for it this month, Namely, "Steam Machine" by Daft Punk" and "Symphony No. 909" by "Sebon":

Daft Punk - Steam Machine (Dark DJ Remix)

Sebon - Symphony No. 909 (Dark DJ Remix)

And I have also been working on a demo track, for fun, titled "Cock O' The North". This is because the track samples several steam sounds from a game, and is a tribute to the locomotive of the same name, a P2 class mikado built for use on the LNER.

Dark DJ - Cock O' The North

Remember that you heard them here first!

Dark.

2010, The Album - Coming Soon

2010-02-07T18:00:00.000Z

Just a quick reminder that "2010" will be avaliable to download on the 28th February on "Get Some! Records", as well as being avaliable to download as usual through "Dark Trax" on Mediafire.

I Can't be bothered to write much more today, because my arm hurts. =/

Dark

Dark DJ - Chrome EP

2010-02-02T13:00:00.001Z

Dark DJ - Chrome EP (Download)

Tracklist:

01 Chrome

02 Dance Off

03 Starstriker

04 RePsyco Take Two

05 New Years

Cheers,

Dark.

My Soundcloud

2010-01-25T14:50:00.004Z

Just thought I'd introduce y'all to my Soundcloud, where i'll be uploading some new music and, possibly, "2010" in full in the near future. For now, check out my new track from my next upcoming project, which is a welcome return to sampling!

Cheers,

Dark.

2010 Promo

2010-01-21T22:30:00.001Z

Promotional Advert Thing for my next album, "2010". This features a little "animation" and a sample of one of the tracks on the album, "19".

Enjoy!

Dark.

Starstriker & 2010 Album Update

2010-01-14T17:00:00.002Z

This is just another random track created out of the boring, cold winter nights. It's rather poor, so I apologise

On an official update, my "2010" album has been finalised, mixed, uploaded and locked, whilst the manager of "Get Some! Records" organises my release proporly. This, I am hoping, will be out at somepoint this month, or next.

Ig anybody is interested in GSR, check out the Get Some! Records Website

Cheers,

Dark.

RePsyco Take Two

2010-01-07T20:00:00.002Z

Yet another track created out of boredom, this is a re-working of a very old track I began a couple of months ago called "RePsyco". It sounded simmilar to this, but did not have the heavy bass drum and the underlying synth, or the change of speed.

Note, this is not part of my "2010" album, but will instead appear as a bonus track on my "Remixes: Volume Three" Compilation. Sorry about the poor quality, if anyone wants a HQ MP3, please comment.

Dark.

True Fax & Monster

2010-01-04T06:00:00.008Z

To Welcome the new year in, I have decided to upload two singles for download.

They are both promotional singles from my upcoming album, Appropriately named "2010".

The first is "True Fax", which you may have seen posted here before. The Youtube videos have been posted before, but not download links. This is because I was still trying to figure out a tracklist, which fortunately I have now completed.

Dark DJ - True Fax (Download)

Tracklist:

01 True Fax (Edit Version)

02 True Fax (Advanced Remix)

03 True Fax (Thomas En Masse's "Faxed Out" Mix)

The other release is one that I enjoyed making greatly. My idea for "Monster" came when I attempted to make a Dirty Electro remix of Deadmau5's "Faxing Berlin". Instead, this has morphed into the "Original" mix of Monster.

I love this version, but wanted to make the track more my own (I.E without the sample), so I ended up crafting a whopping Eleven minute mix! This is the full version, which will be on my personal, Unmixed copy of "2010". Instead, for this single, I have made a shorter edit version which compresses Eleven Minutes into Four!

The last track is called "Those Things" and was actually the first track I Intended to have on "2010". Unfortunately, as I have created more tracks for the album, "Those Things" doesn't seem to flow with the others. Because it has a "Scary" theme to it, I have decided it would probaby be more suited for this release!

Dark DJ - Monster (Download)

Tracklist:

01 Monster (Original Version)

02 Monster (Edit Version)

03 Those Things

I hope people will enjoy these Previews of what is to come with "2010".

Cheers,

Dark.

Welcome To 2010

2010-01-01T06:00:00.000Z

Happy New Year!

Dark.

The Framptons & Tokyo Bass

2009-12-21T12:00:00.010Z

"The Framptons" Originated as a remixing alter ego, to create what I define as "Acid House" remixes of several of my tracks, including "Automatic", "Dance Electric" and "Test".

I was originally going to also create an album as "The Framptons", with between 5-7 tracks, but I only ever managed to create one track, "Three". This is because I was concentrating too much on "Dark DJ" releases,as well as framptons remixes, and mainly because ive never been able to replicate the original style of "Three".

So then, here is the "Single" as a download, enjoy it.The Framptons - Three (Single)

Purely because I dont want to add a full fat post again, also avaliable for download is my extremely old and rare "Tokyo Bass EP", created under my alias of "Tokyo Bass": Tokyo Bass - Tokyo Bass EP

Cheers,

Dark.

TRUE FAX!

2009-12-08T23:00:00.002Z

Dark.

Quick Update: December Information

2009-12-04T16:00:00.002Z

Sorry that I have'nt posted anything for a while, but college work has had me bogged down!

Fortunately, I've made some progress with my next album, "2010". I have the finished album art, which is a little basic compared to my last releases, But I quite like it.

Now I have completed 8 tracks, and aim to have possibly 12 on this release. The one's I have so far (In order that they were created, Roughly):

Those Things

19

Alter Ego

True Fax

No Fear

R600L

Don't Care

Why Should I?

I've decided that I'll most likely release mid-2010. Also, is anyone interested in remixing any of the tracks for some singles/eps? If so, please contact me for info :)

Cheers,

Dark.

Dark DJ - Rare Trax

2009-11-21T09:00:00.001Z

So it's finally ready for download.

Download Link

I would like to apologise for the low bitrate of these tracks. They are low quality because of the size of the upload, and my Computer crashes out when trying to upload anything huge.

So, if anybody wants any HQ versions of these tracks, please comment or email/msn me :)

Tracklist:

01 Beatroot (With Joe Mitchell)

02 In America (With Daniel Talbot)

03 Dark Laughter (With Jester)

04 Allez Vous? (With Thomas En Masse)

05 Move It

06 Aura

07 Bahamas

08 Subway

09 Far Apart

10 R2 Theory

11 Coolioso

12 Nika

13 Luna

14 Retrographic (Backwards)

15 Bowl O' Chilli (Electro Edit)

16 Nightmare (Tokyo Bass Remix)

17 Test (Stalker Remix)

Enjoy!

Dark.

Soulatronix - Slam That Door (Dark DJ Remix)

2009-11-20T20:30:00.001Z

Quick Update: Rare Trax Released Soon

2009-11-19T23:00:00.000Z

Ok so a quickie here, "Rare Trax", my compilation album with all my unreleased stuff on it, will be out somepoint over the weekend for download!

Firstly a big thank you to JPML from the daft club for providing me with some very interesting artwork for this project. Cheers mate, you can have the first digital copy :D

Another big thanks goes to everyone who collaborated with me and remixed tracks that are to be included on this release. It's all very varied and I appreciate all the work these guys have done as well as me.

The last big thanks goes to my loving girlfriend Tracey who, without her constant support and advice, I would'nt have bothered making this release work. Cheers, Love you Loads <3

The release includes such collabs as "Dark Laughter (With Jester)" (Possibly the best thing i've worked on, ever, thanks jester :P) and "In America" with my best friend, Dan Talbot :D. There are also some very old tracks indeed that were never released anywhere, such as "Luna", "Coolioso" and "Retrographic Backwards".

I Really hope people like the variety in this release, I certainly love the randomness of this compilation :D

Cheers everyone!

Dark.

Dark DJ - Move It

2009-11-12T20:30:00.000Z

Yes yes yes, I know this is a shamelessy copied sample, But i was really bored, and quite enjoy the end result..almost like an evolution of Dave Armstrong's version :D

Dark.

Ian Pooley - Celtic Cross (Dark DJ Remix)

2009-11-08T21:30:00.000Z

Download Link

Dark.

Allez Vous?

2009-11-04T08:00:00.003Z

This is my latest collaborative efforts with one of my good musical friends, Thomas Matthews, Better known as Thomas En Masse. We have co-produced this track to go mainly on his self titled first album, But may crop up on my "Rare Trax" release, coming soon.

Dark.

[EDIT!]

Me and Jester (AKA DJ GODS) have also finished our collab :D Both these tracks will be on my "Rare Trax" EP, as well as my other two collaborations: "Beatroot" with Joe Mitchell, aka Attack Yourself!, and "In America" with my friend Dan Talbot.

Stay Tuned for more news :)

November 2009 Update

2009-11-02T23:30:00.003Z

For anyone who cares about what I'm up to, here it is :D

So far, For my "2010" Album, I have 7 tracks, in order of creation:

Those Things (Ambient Styled)

19 ("Deadmau5" styled)

Alter Ego

Somebody Told Me

Aura

Move It(Samples "Dare Me" by "The Pointer Sisters")

True Fax (Sanples "Bring The Family Back" by "Billy Paul")

As many can see, I've begun to sample again, But im gonna try and do it a little differently.

The only other thing musically going on lately is im possibly doing a remix of "Slam That Door" by "Soulatronix", so keep an ear out!

Cheers,

Dark.

Daft Punk - Around The World (Dark DJ Remix)

2009-10-11T21:00:00.000+01:00

Download Link

Dark DJ - Dance Electric

2009-10-10T22:00:00.000+01:00

Dark DJ - Dance Electric

Released: 10th October 2009

Record Label: Dark Trax

Catalogue No: D042

Country: UK

Genre: House / Electronic

Total Length: 24:58

Tracklist:

01 Dance Electric (3:42)

02 Dance Electric (The Framptons Remix) (4:58)

03 Dance Electric (Smallie Remix) (2:03)

04 Dance Electric (NightShark Remix) (2:50)

05 Dance Electric (Jester Remix) (4:37)

06 Galimandrix (6:46)

Copyright Of T.H.J. Dibden (Dark DJ)

Dark Trax © 2009

New Projects

2009-10-06T07:00:00.000+01:00

OK so last night I had a bit of a brainwave regarding my aliases, and realised that im totally confused by it!

Basically, Im going to try really hard to make a new Dark DJ Album for next year. And this will be a mix of trance, techno, house, and experimental. I'm kinda aiming for a deadmau5 style.This will also have some collaborations, including DJ GODS, Thomas En Masse, Ques and more If I can find some!

My Other Dark DJ releases this year include my "Greatest Hits", which will be out before the end of the year, "Dance Electric" single coming late october possibly, and "Remixes: Volume Three", which will incllude some new remixes of mine.

Ive also decided that, since I only hasve one song as "The Framptons", this is the EP i will be working on next ("To Be Framp EP"). That track is also pretty old ("Three"), and I dont have the original track file for it, so Im gonna have to work hard to make the other tracks in the same acid synth style.

My next big project will be "Starstruck Evolution", which is what I will be working on parallel to my next Dark DJ Album (Which is still untitled as of right now, and has no songs yet). This self titled SE album will be my pursuit of an "Ambient" album, and I will be beginning this project shortly after finishing "To Be Framp".

And finally, I may possibly bring back two of my old aliases for another two ep's, If i dont feel overloaded. "Tokyo Bass" and "Night Rock". I will hopefully be uploading and posting the original Tokyo Bass project soon.

On this post, I will also ask if anyone else would like to do some collaborations for my 2010 album? If so, comment this post

Dark

Oblivion 2009 Completed

2009-10-01T17:00:00.001+01:00

It might not be the best live mix / DJ set in the world, but, hey, everybody starts somewhere.

I have played this set at several friend / family occaisions over the summer, and people have, in general, liked it. Some have even said that, with some fine tuning, I could eventually play this in a club of some sort. So, I've decided to upload the entire set to youtube.

Below are the links to the videos, and the full tracklist.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four

Part Five

Tracklist:

Intro ("The Theme Park 2009")

U.F.O

One Wrong Turn / The Framptons Medley / Extend Extra

Dance Electric

Test (Live Remix)

Testarossa / Rex Rez / Hurricane

Needs More Bass

Automatic (The Framptons Remix) / Abomination

Futura / Futura II / Gammacords

Old Skool

Enjoy!

Dark.

Fire Up Mons Meg!

2009-09-29T14:00:00.006+01:00

Well, this is my musical plans for the next year:

"Dance Electric" will be the final single from "Darkness", and will have a b-side, possibly two remixes, and a bonus "Muscle Machine" Remix, as Dance Electric borrowed heavily from this old track.

"Dark DJ - Greatest Hits" Will be a three disc anthology coming hopefully by December.

"Remixes: Volume Three" is my latest compilation of remixes I've done of other people's songs. And I may add some self remixes too perhaps.

"Dark Christmas 2009" will be my seasonal christmas EP, may have a new, better version of "Mr Grey" too.

"Untitled EP", which will have names (Possibly) based on steam locomotives, a passion of mine.

"Untitled Project Three" is the working title of my next big album, which will be a mix of genres this time, and hopefully I'll be collaborating with a few artists, Including "Thomas En Masse" and "Ques".

"To Be Framp", my first real project as "The Framptons". So far this has only one track, "Three", which I will possibly upload soon.

Peace :)

Dark.

Why Should I Care?

2009-09-28T22:00:00.004+01:00

Lately I've been wondering if anyone really reads this blog. But what's bugging me is this: Why should I care if people don't read this?

I've already been shunned by most of the musical communities I come from, but why should I stop expressing myself? Yes, sometimes I feel like giving up, but that's because I get no encouragement from anyone nowadays, and that upsets me sometimes.

But I guess I still try to make music because I enjoy it. And I will still use this blog to update on what i'm doing, no matter who reads it, because I recon, deep down, I only use this blog for myself.

If anyone out there has anything to say, please feel free to comment.

Dark.

Dance Electric: Coming Soon

2009-09-26T21:00:00.001+01:00

So, My last "Darkness" Single will finally be upon us!

All I need for this one, mind, is possibly two remixes. And I believe I might have already found my remixers!

EDIT: Sample Pack

There will also be a B-side, "Galimandrix", and possibly one or two remixes of other tracks from "Darkness".

More updates coming soon,

Dark

Dark DJ - Needs More Bass

2009-09-21T10:00:00.002+01:00

Dark DJ - Needs More Bass

Released: 21st September 2009

Record Label: Dark Trax

Catalogue No: D041

Country: UK

Genre: House / Electronic

Total Length: 30:17

Tracklist:

01 Needs More Bass (5:32)

02 Needs More Bass (Dark DJ Remix) (6:00)

03 Needs More Bass (Starstruck Evolution Remix) (7:08)

04 Needs More Bass (Thomas En Masse Remix) (6:37)

05 Needs More Bass (Jester Remix) (4:58)

Copyright Of T.H.J. Dibden (Dark DJ)

Dark Trax © 2009

Needs One More Remix...

2009-09-20T08:40:00.000+01:00

...The release of "Needs More Bass" has been pushed back until next weekend, as I am currently still awaiting one remix, Which I beleive will be very good!

For those who read this, the artist remixing this track, "DJ Muziek" (Better known as "Pants 3000", I have been wanting on a proper release of mine forever, So this time I am making the exception of moving the release date this time.

Dark.

Needs More Quick Notices

2009-09-14T11:30:00.000+01:00

People remixing "Needs More Bass" have until this Sunday (20th September) to send me their mixes for the single, as that will be released that day.

Dark.

Needs More Time Limits

2009-09-07T15:50:00.000+01:00

I recon this shall be released on the 20th September, and , most likely, will have the following tracklist (As the EP is no longer being created due to lack of remixes):

01 Needs More Bass
02 Dark DJ Remix

03 Starstruck Evolution Remix

04 Thomas En Masse Remix

05 Jester Remix

Until I have more news for anyone,

Dark.

Thomas En Masse - L.A.O (Dark DJ Remix)

2009-08-29T08:00:00.000+01:00

Psst, I've had a tip off that this will be on a Thomas En Masse Release...whoop!

Dark.

Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone (Dark DJ Version)

2009-08-27T16:30:00.000+01:00

Needs More Decisions

2009-08-25T10:50:00.000+01:00

Through my recent bout of annoyances, I have decided to split my latest release into two parts, a la "Automatic".

Meaning, what, exactly?

Well, due to the amount of remixes that I am planning on recieving regarding my next single from Darkness, "Needs More Bass", I'm going to do what I did with Automatic.

That means, basically, there is going to be an official "Single", As in, The original track and a B-Side ("Galimandrix") and possibly 2 remixes (Preferrably the "Starstruck Evolution Remix" and "Dark DJ Remix", aka the Bass Mix), Which for personal issues will not be avaliable for download immediately when completed. Rather, that people interested in owning the Single will have to contact me at my personal E-mail for it.(Which, also, has to be asked for)

The other release will be "Needs More Bass EP" which will have the original track, a Radio edit, and a few remixes, including the epic "Jester Remix" and the "Thomas En Masse" remix.

That enough info for the one person out there who reads this?

Dark.

[EDIT!] I am aiming to have the "Needs More Bass EP" finished by at least 20th September, so those who are remixing it, please send them before that date. Cheers.

Work

2009-08-22T20:35:00.003+01:00

I am now officially planning my next album, to be released next year!

But, by release, I mean that it will NOT be commecially downloadable; Instead, fans will need to email me for it. Or, I may think up some competition in a couple of months time, to see who will get a sneak peak of the album.

Bit of cryptic information there, BUT, there is also another "Album" coming out next year...

My Greatest hits.

A 5-6 disc blowout of all of my stuff over the last 3 years, Meaning album tracks, ep tracks, singles tracks, bonus & unreleased material and some rare remixes.

More info soon, as this is just a quickie.

Dark.

P.S: Fans should note that I am planning on working under several new and old aliases as of next year, so keep an ear out!

Needs More Bass Sample Pack:

2009-08-17T12:50:00.003+01:00

For any remixers who fancy having a go at this, my favourite remixes (if I even get any back) will be on the single, the others I will be utilising for a project I am doing next year. Hopefully this may encourage people to actually have a go at remixing this this time?

Needs More Bass Sample Pack (Password Protected)

If it does ask for the password, please just ask.

Dark.

Debut Mix

2009-08-15T09:40:00.005+01:00

Today, I will be playing my debut DJ Set, simply called, "The Weekend Mix".

Hopefully, My Girlfriend will be able to film me later, or take some pictures, so I'll upload them, plus the audio file, within the next few days.

Wish me luck! ;)

Dark.

EDIT!: Live Mix 15th August 2009

Releases Templates

2009-08-13T08:55:00.005+01:00

Below is my new template for my "Release" posts, and will only be adding the criteria and important information on these types of post, mainly for organisation.

Also, SURPRISE!

Dark

Dark DJ - Futura

2009-08-13T08:50:00.006+01:00

Dark DJ - Futura

Released: 13th August 2009

Record Label: Dark Trax

Catalogue No: D040

Country: UK

Genre: House / Electronic

Total Length: 10:49

Tracklist:

01 Futura (5:32)

02 Ventura (5:17)

Copyright Of T.H.J. Dibden (Dark DJ)

Dark Trax © 2009

Weekend Mix Complete

2009-08-12T09:30:00.002+01:00

Sorry for the lack of posts, have had alot on lately, followers.

But my mix (Or DJ Set, whichever you prefer) is finally done! I won't upload it just yet (Sorry) but I will put up the tracklisting:

Intro ("The Theme Park")

U.F.O

"The Framptons Medley" / One Wrong Turn / Extend Extra

Dance Electric / Acids / Test Remix / Testarossa

Rex Rez / Hurricane (Club Mix)

Needs More Bass

Automatic (The Framptons Remix)/ Abomination

Old Skool II

The end of the mix (From automatic) could have been better transitioned, and a better end song would have been better (the original old skool maybe?) but ive already burned the disks.

This was a quick update brought to you by:

Dark.

Weekend Mix Beta Stage

2009-08-06T13:30:00.000+01:00

I've suddenly been thrown a mammoth of a challenge! My aunt is having a BBQ Next weekend, and has asked me to mix at the party. One little problem: I can't "Mix" conventionally, as in, On a DJ Mixer (One thing I will need to do in the future).

So, I've come up with a solution: using my own songs and remixes, I plan to create a Pre-made mix, then play this while controlling other filters on the mixer. This is pretty much exactly what I'll be doing for "Oblivion", so the mix I make may very well end up being the practice run to see If I can do it.

This is what I have so far: A Half Hour megamix of some of my songs. I still need to create a proper "Intro" and to fill in another half hour of music (I'm booked to play 1 Hour.)

I'll upload the track in a few days, as I still have some things to fix on the Beta Stage Mix.

Dark.

Needs New Singles

2009-08-02T13:30:00.000+01:00

...That's right, I've decided to create three more singles from "Darkness", purely because the tracks in question deserve them.

I decided that the first three singles ("Automatic", "Shapeshifter" & "Rex Rez") are technically promotional singles (Pre-releases), and that , really, I have plenty of time to create more singles for the more popular songs.

So, for now, the singles i'm going to be making are as follows:

"Futura", which I've already decided will only have one b-side, "Ventura". Yes, Thomas Bangalter used the same name on his track, but those two titles really go together. This will be the only 2 track single from this album (simmilar to my older singles) and Is being made due to the positive comments I've recieved regarding "Futura".

"Needs More Bass" will include a radio edit and possibly two remixes plus a B-side bonus track. I will Be uploading a sample pack for "Needs More Bass" in the near future but, If I dont get any remixes back, They will be self remixes (possibly from "The Framptons" or "Tokyo Bass").

"Dance Electric" will have possiblytwo to three remixes/ B-sides on it. But I may also be adding two or three "Bonus" remixes on this release, such as my W-I-P remix of my favourite song from darkness, "Extend Extra", and possibly a "Black & White" or "Late Nights" remix. Again, more news on this soon.

For now, Ill be working on "Futura" and bringing out my next Oblivion practice session this month. I will actually be starting "Oblivion" itself near the end of the year possibly, giving me all of next year to complete.

Peace...

Dark.

Dark House: Volume Two

2009-07-28T10:00:00.007+01:00

It's Finally Done!

Dark House: Volume Two

The second volume of my (once) popular sampled house series. I'm hoping this will get some more interest as I've worked pretty hard making this one.

I'm one of these artists who quite like to chop up samples so that they are slightly distorted and different from the source material, to add some sort of creativity to the new tracks. I've used this effect quite nicely, I think, On "Old Skool" and "Old Skool II", Which are my favourites from this EP right now.

I've been a bit naughty with this release, as it's format differs from my original conception. You see, for Dark House, I wanted to have all tracks with at least one sample. But on this release, "Numbers" contains no samples, but is "Inspired" by Ian Pooley's earlier work (Namely, his track "Puppets" from "Relations"). There is also the fact that I've got two versions of essentially the same song on this release (Here's looking at you two, Old Skool / Old Skool II).

I will say that I hope people enjoy "Enterprise", as it uses mainly synth but a funky sample too. It reminded me of fair ground music, to be honest :D. My least favourite would be "Power Cruise", which actually samples from Microsoft Train Simulator! :O.

But anyway, enjoy this new ep, for it will be my last for a while now, because of "Oblivion" and the pre release practice sessions. I really must get working on these!

Toodles, Chaps!

Dark.

Oblivion Practice Sessions

2009-07-16T20:20:00.001+01:00

...Is now going to be a pre-release "Album Taster", with around 5 or 6 "Mixes" included, when I finish them. This is all before I finally settle down and actually create Oblivion proper, so this thing will hopefully demonstrate what I wish to eventually achieve.

I'll only post another mix or two, then Ill keep the rest until I release "OPS".

For now, Here is my latest practice run, Including "Test" and "Testarossa", and anohter sample, if anyoine can guess what it is and where it's from (Try playing the track backwards for a random reminder of my past!)

Dark DJ - Test (OPS Version)

Dark.

Oblivion Practices: Part One

2009-07-13T00:00:00.001+01:00

01 Automatic / One Wrong Turn / Extend Extra

My very first practice run...thing...in preparation for "Oblivion", to show people my idea of what I wish to achieve. It's not perfect, but it's definitely better than what I thought I'd be doing for this project. But most importantly, this is just me having a bit of fun, for a change :)

First opinions, anyone?

Dark.

P.S. YouTube Video

Up For Remix?

2009-07-12T12:20:00.001+01:00

A quick new post to ask a favour to anyone reading my blog who is interested in remixing...

If people would be kind enough to comment, can people request remix sample packs from me and maybe spin me a couple of remixes? I'm interested in this because im going to be putting together a 3 or 4 disk "Best Of Dark DJ" kind of thing in the near future (more on this another time) and would like some variable remixes to go with it.

Sorry for the odd request, but i'd really appreciate some new sounds ^_^

Cheers,

Dark,

We Need More POWER!!!!!!

2009-07-09T20:21:00.002+01:00

Power Cruise

Another new track for "Dark House Volume Two", but seriously, can anyone guess the samples?

Dark.

Old Skool, New Skool, Whatever.

2009-07-02T18:30:00.000+01:00

Dark DJ - "Old Skool"

This is kinda a preview for my next EP, "Dark House: Volume Two". Been working on it for a couple of days, and I must say I think i'm much better at sampling than I thought!

Enjoy the music,

Dark.

New Music On The Table

2009-07-02T14:20:00.002+01:00

Well, I've already started thinking about what I will be producing next, and now I have two action plans...

These are starting "Oblivion", the "Live Mix / Compilation" album, and completing "Dark House: Volume Two", the follow up to my popular sampled house EP released last year.

I'm aiming to complete Dark House Two by around late august, to give Darkness a few months to circulate and gather feedback. I'm not aiming to start oblivion until september, and don't intend to finish it until next year now.

Over & out,

Dark.

Darkness

2009-07-01T00:00:00.000+01:00

Well, It's finally here!

"Darkness", my long-awaited 2009 album, has been in the making for over 6 months now, and I personally beleive that due to the amount of hard work I've put into it, it is my best work to date.

The album itself is primarily experimental house, unlike my previous album, "Land's End" ,Which was a mix of genres. There is also a noticeable change in my technique, as i've taken alot of time editing the tracks, adding vox and filters to make them different and more varied compared to my previous works. I'm very proud of this.

This album has already had three promotional singles released so far, "Automatic", "Shapeshifter" and "Rex Rez", which can be downloaded on my mediafire catalogue or found in earlier posts. It also has something related to it that i've never done before: a promo video (featuring a sample of "Late Nights"), On top of a proposed official music video coming in the next few weeks hopefully.

Well, without further ado, here is the tracklist (Youtube Videos links included):

01 Dusk

02 Futura

03 Rex Rez

04 Alt Gear

05 Automatic

06 Dance Electric

07 Needs More Bass

08 Black & White

09 Late Nights

10 Extend Extra

11 Darkness

12 Shapeshifter

13 Phantomile

14 Dawn

And here is the download link from Mediafire:

Dark DJ Presents: "Darkness"

Please, for the love of god, I would absolutely love some feedback from this. It's my best work to date so I would love to know what I've done right and wrong with this. Either way, enjoy the music!

Cheers,

Dark.

"Mad Max" Sample Pack

2009-06-25T22:00:00.003+01:00

Just a quick post, in case anyone is interested in remixing or utilising my gaining-popularity B-side from the "Rex Rez" single, here is the Official sample pack, Enjoy!

Dark DJ - "Mad Max" Sample Pack

Dark.

Some British Railway Series Fun

2009-06-25T19:30:00.006+01:00

Out of pure boredom, I decided to pay a little tribute to one of my favourite YouTube directors, Simierski, and his genious railway programme "The British Railway Series".

I Present my favourite engine / Character, "Allen", the A1 Pacific, From a repaint on fireworks of No 60163 "Tornado" from Microsoft Train Simulator! (All copyright thingys to their respected owners)

Link to larger Image

Keep making your brilliant series, Simierski! looking forward to future episodes!

Dark.

My Next Project: "Oblivion"

2009-06-25T19:00:00.002+01:00

For those of you who actually follow anything I say, you may remember that a while back I mentioned "Oblivion", but never gave a satisfactory explaination for it.

Well, It's pretty much going to be my next Album, but, instead of new material, Im gonna pull off something inspired by Daft Punk's "Alive 2007" tour. As in, a "Live Remix Album".

Basically, I'll be making two different sets. One will be the "Album Live Set", as in the one I will physically release, Pre-Mixed. The other will be the "Blank Live Set", with no mixing / filtering done to it, which I could use if I ever play my music live anywhere. For those of you who remember my terrible "Live Mixes" of 2008, this is gonna be nothing like it!

I'll be utilising my most recent material for this, Including tracks from "Land's End" and "Darkness". I will also be using some older material, from my 2007/2008 albums and eps, as well as some music I composed that did'nt make it onto any of my official "Releases".

When I first started to come up with the idea of a mix, I created a piece of music that would have been perfect as an opener. That composition evolved into this:

Dark DJ - "The Theme Park", Track 09 from "Dark Chronicles", 2008.

Which itself is on my "Dark Chronicles" Odd-ends album. I can still potentially use this as the opener with some tweaks, unless I can think of something a little more unusual.

I'll probably post something in the near future as an example of what I'm going to try and achieve, so check back often!

And as I'm feeling a little generous, here is a track that did'nt make it to "Darkness", But may be utilised for "Oblivion":

Dark DJ - "Numbers", Unreleased Track

Sorry for the long post, but please Check back soon for updates!

Cheers,

Dark.

Rex Rez Promo Single Out Now

2009-06-24T15:00:00.002+01:00

The Final FINAL Promotional Single for Darkness is done, with a week to spare!

I Always liked "Rex Rez", since I made it way back in January, but, at 2:51 in length, I never thought that I would bother making a single for it.

Well, Recently I made a new track called "Mad Max", and I was going to make an EP with that track and a few others i've been working on, but then I thought "oh, that name is simmilar to Rex Rez...what about making it a b-side Instead?". Encouraged by my girlfriend, I went ahead with that Idea.

The track itself is a slight departure from my signature Dark DJ House style, with a slightly crazier edge to it, and alot more filtering than I have ever done before! I'm hoping this track becomes popular, because I really have been trying to make this album and it's singles differen from my older stuff :).

Without Further Ado, here is the download link:

Dark DJ Presents: "Rex Rez".

And the tracklist:

01 Rex Rez

02 Rex Rezzed

03 Mad Max

Enjoy, and if you like, please comment!

Cheers,

Dark.