Dirty compilation 2009

[Camiel]

Originally Posted by Future Proof

I Need You

There's some quality synth work in this track -- I love how the synths morph and really recognize the care and effort put into the arrangement. This track is a lot of fun, and would probably sound nice on a huge system. To the composer -- have you had a chance to play this out live on a PA? What was the response like?

I haven't been able to perform these days, because we just have a little daughter and she takes all our time at the moment. Your comment makes me curious though to check it out. I'm really eager to do a live set again.

Anyway, I made this track in a day or two and a few days to do the tweaks and little improvements. I use my hardware synths (bassline from Juno 60 and MS2000, pad sounds Juno 60 and 303 like beeps from SH101 and CZ5000) in combination with the Minimonstra softsynth. The drums are all samples (mostly 808) and I've recorded my own vocal with some processing on it. A friend of mine actually thought that the vocals sounded Anthony Rother like and I consider that a compliment.

[Dunwho]

I have the show up now on Dirty Radio . its Black Box No. 24

you can listen here

http://dirtyradio.org/category/shows/black-box

Hope you enjoy

[Camiel]

Wow, I'm really honoured. My track blends in very well with Monolake, I must admit. You don't mind if I put a link to the show on my own site I guess?

[Dunwho]

Originally Posted by Camiel Toe

Wow, I'm really honoured. My track blends in very well with Monolake, I must admit. You don't mind if I put a link to the show on my own site I guess?

Ah yea sure thats grand!

[holden]

Thanks Camiel Toe for hosting the comp. at http://www.tfhats.com/

Any other places we can link this or get it a permanent home?

Also, anyone fancy doing the review or working out a bit of PR? I guess it's a busy time of year, but there's really great music on this, it's a shame if it gets swept under

[Mike]

I do really want to promote this on dirtyradio, since the site is reaching a far wider community than darktrain im certain it will get alot of outside interest..

1. I plan to filter the tracks onto the general rotation (starting this weekend)

2. I want to 'launch' it to the public, through a special show or playout through the radio - dave did an excellent job on the blackbox show at highlighting his favoraite tracks, i want to repeat this sort of promotion.

3. I would like a review, and a link to the album from that - plus some sort of official bio/press release to put into it.

We are now reaching 300+ unique visitors a day, so its bound to get noticed!

If anyone lurking here wants to have a go at writing a review, just email it along to me at transmit@dirtyradio.org and you will get full credit to it - i will aim to publish some stuff by next weekend (9th/10th Jan).

Mike B

[Buji]

Mike your a star mate!

I have had a go at writing a short press release, if you want to use it and add anything to it that's cool with me. I think the press release needs to be short and sweet so have just tried to get the main points across, I have not done a press releases before!!

Press Release:-

Sweet in Winter, Sweet in Rain
(Dirty Compilation)

Very much a unique collection of great music/songs with loads of atmosphere which appeals to a wide spectrum of music fans.

This compilation is truly unique, started by fans from around the world who have all been brought together by a passion for the band 'Underworld' the legends of electronic and experimental music.

The music has been made with no rules only a theme of winter which gives the whole listening experience very atmospheric.

There are songs here that will appeal to dance, Electro, Ambient, experimental, 80's, retro, rock... everybody!

Whats more this whole compilation of great original music has been made available for free by all artists involved, this alone should give you the motivation to check this out and you will be glad you did!

Happy New Year!

[holden]

Nice one, Buji! And thanks, Mike, for the promo ideas...dirtyradio will be a great source of support.

I've enjoyed listening to the compilation numerous times and have supportive words for all of the participants. But it'd be great if some dirty darktrainers who didn't produce tracks were to comment - we could cobble together a review from various sources, or if someone is ambitious enough to write a succinct review, that'd be amazing and kind!

Takers?


Another option would be for each contributer to write a few sentences about their track? Granted, it's always nice to receive feedback from detached outsiders and avoid the self-importance usually placed on production notes, but what do you think?

[Buji]

Yeah I think it would be better for someone to do a review that has not participated in the comp for a neutrals view on the music.

[Mike]

Thanks for the press release Jez, ive posted it for now with the download link - hopefully i can do something more in the next few days to promote this, i will have a think about the logistics of the radio server.

http://dirtyradio.org/2753/darksounds-compilation-2009

Mike