Dirty compilation 2009

[Buji]

Well they did it!

They have given the compilation a shout out on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/underworldlive?ref=ts

Seems the letter got through.

Massive thank you to Underworld and thank you Danielle for passing on the message to the guys about our compilation it's really appreciated!

Big grin!

Jez.

[polar_action]

hey folks,

I've not been around here for a while but I do tune in to Dirty Radio quite a bit and eventually got around to downloading the compilation.

Nice work indeed. Kudos to all. I hope you all keep posting and promoting your work.

all the best

dave

[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

[Dunwho]

pretty cool to see it up there and the response from those who listened on facebook... its good to see how the general public that havnt a clue who we are respond to it.. both good responses and bad... i think its great

[Dunwho]

Bit late to the party but i got the album up on my site

http://www.intheblackbox.eu/?p=741

I changed the press release a tiny bit simply to make the language flow a little more... but its pretty much the same anyway.

My links go to the file on Mike's server - hope you dont mind! ;p

Anyway... i think i might throw in a couple more tracks on the next Black Box show...

[Sean]

Been really crazed these days with all kinds of work and home stuff, but I wanted to at least quickly mention that I'm very impressed with this compilation over all. So much higher quality than any other comp we've ever put together. Great work everyone!

[holden]

This is a bump.

Been listening not only to the new compiliation but other dirty darktrain compilations from the past few years, in response to Sean's comment above that "Sweet In Winter, Sweet In Rain..." is higher quality than previous years' collections. Maybe attributable to Profesor's mastering or the advances in technology, but...

Well, i've got discs of the following in front of me...

"RTSR - Power On" (2003?)
"Dirty Musicians" (2005)
"Sounds for a Dirty Summer: (2006)
"Dreamgirl, I'm Desperate For You" (2007)
"Evidence of Autumn" (2008)
"Sweet In Winter, Sweet in Rain" (2009)

i've been a contributor for the past 5 comps., as well as providing cover art for the past 3 years. But in all cases, i'm humbled and very impressed by the quality and diversity of the producers on deck. Eclectic, energetic, and inspired, each years' offering comes as a pleasant surprise and a unique testament to where EDM was at that date and where it should be headed, given the talents of those involved. My little bedroom compositions notwithstanding, there's a lot of consistent talent in these discs, as well as the annual new names and fresh sounds.

I hope we can still get something cooking in terms of a professional review. Again, big thanks to team Underworld for posting on facebook, to dirtyradio for hosting, and all involved in making and sharing!