Dark DJ - 9

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

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

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)

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

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)

Aufgang - Dulceria (Dark DJ Remix) by Dark DJ

Cheers,

Dark.

Updates: 9th July 2010

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

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...

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

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".