It was with Production House that Acen released his first hit 'Close Your Eyes', which instantly became a hardcore breakbeat anthem. In quick succession Acen released tunes such as 'Trip II the Moon' 'Window In The Sky', and his debut album '75 Minutes' ( US release )
'Trip II the Moon' is Acen's landmark release, it's popularity in the club scene ensured that only a trilogy of remix releases could satisfy public demand. It remains a key record in DJs' record boxes to this day,
Even though Acen's releases were not licensed to majors, remaining on Production House, 'Close Your Eyes' went on to be Music Week's Dance Single of the Year and 'Trip II the Moon' went Top 40 in 1992.
He wrote produced & remixed numerous club anthems on Production House along with producer Floyd Dyce.These included legendary acts such as 'Brothers Grimm' 'DMS' 'Baby D' 'House Crew' & 'X-Static' ---------------------------------------------------------------------Later Acen experimented with Drum 'N' Bass Releasing tracks such as 'No more' & '116.7' on Warners Subsidiary F-111.
More recently however , He can be seen behind the lens directing/cutting films & music promo's.
Acen's lastest release 'Dirty Raver' ( 2004 ) appeared on Rennie Pilgrems TCR label of which , the video was also directed by himself.
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Glad to see you've put up part3 of T2TM that was probably the defining section of the whole thing and like many people below me one of the tunes of my youth that moulded and influenced the type of music that i wanted to make (that and LFO's what is house.. that damn mainline..)
you is truly underground my friend nasty raver genius mix.. trip to the moon has always been in my top ten since release you had the best high end production and mastering sound befor most clear levels all the way giving us ravers what we wanted to be rushin.....
Although I only discovered Acen a week ago he is already one of my favorite producers. I haven't heard hardcore breakbeat like this since "The Prodigy - Experience"
AAAAAaaaaaH The Good old Daze!! Massive respect! How can I get hold of "life & Crimes Of" on mp3 I miss the rave scene why oh why did it inplode?? Pete (jc)