"Forever Running" video by Joey Lawrence and Haakon Sundry.
"Forever Running" behind the scenes!
"Two Flies" video by Joey Lawrence.
"On My Feet" video by Superficial.
"Whole" video.
Benjamin Bates is jumping for joy on the cover of his new CD Recyclomania. And rightfully so! His second album is a personal document that successfully evokes a variety of moods, ranging from ecstasy on the first single ‘On My Feet’, melancholy in opening track ‘Note To Self 1’ and desperation in ‘Forever Running’. As Bates explains: “Music should conjure up certain emotions and for me the easiest way to achieve that is to record music that has that same effect on me when I listen to it myself.” Bates wrote, arranged, played, sang, produced and mixed the entire album himself with his production partner in crime, Marco V.The title of the album, Recyclomania, refers to the habit of recycling music. Nowadays, many dance hits are based on samples of old hit singles. “If you wait long enough, nobody remembers what the original track sounds like, so you can launch a new hit.” Bates doesn’t want to join this game, although he does consider himself guilty of recycling. “Although I create new music and write new lyrics, it’s the result of the music I consumed when I was young. The only difference is that I like to filter those influences and use them to create something new.” So, Recyclomania echoes the music from Bates’ youth: electronic synthesizer pop, trance, 80’s pop, house and even punk. Even though it’s still electronically produced dance music, it’s far from your typical club album. Pop structures are blended with dance influences in such a way that the songs appeals to both die-hard dance fans and lovers of pop music “There were no limitations for this album. Dance is originally a genre that brings people together, but it seems to have become more narrow-minded. In that respect, the genre could learn a lot from the rock world, which is more open-minded towards other musical genres.” Lyrics usually don’t have a lot of significance in dance music, but Recyclomania is the exception to the rule. Bates’ lyrics are critical, philosophical and even spiritual. “For me, music is all about communicating feelings. I wanted to create something that I could look back on and feel what I felt at the time I wrote it. Instead of just recording a few catchy dance tunes, I decided I’d rather explain my view on things.” The opening track, ‘Note To Self 1’, is a one-line mantra: ‘Hang on to your soul, it’s the only thing you control.’ Bates: “It’s about how easy it is to lose grip on your life, how easy it is to doubt yourself and get trapped into a downward spiral, even though deep down you know you can always rely on yourself, no matter what.” Serious stuff indeed, but Bates has a sense of humour too. Just listen to ‘The Next Big Thing’, a tribute to all the computers and other binary friends he has had, illustrated with a cool sample of an old Atari commercial. Another remarkable sample is a quote from the American reverend Jerry Falwell, the voice of extremist Christianity, in the closing track ‘Everything You Hoped For’. “I came across this quote on the internet. It’s about who Falwell claims is responsible for the attack on 11 September 2001 in New York: almost every minority group you can think of. Scary stuff.” The first single taken from the album is the delightful ‘On My Feet (This World Needs More People Like You)’, which is the 2007 anthem of Dance4Life, a Dutch organization that educates and informs young people about HIV and aids. Bates and Dance4Life already worked together years ago, but lost track of each other, until the organisation heard this track and discovered its message: unity. A renewed collaboration seemed inevitable; in addition to providing the new Dance4Life anthem, the follow-up of last year’s single by Tiësto featuring Maxi Jazz, Bates has become Dance4Life’s ambassador. Benjamin Bates has been making a name for himself as a producer and DJ for quite some years now. He used to play in rock bands, until he started working at de Danssalon, a popular dance venue in Eindhoven. There, he met DJ Marco V and the two immediately hit it off. They decided to combine forces and build their own recording studio together. In the first five years, the two friends taught themselves how to produce and became very successful. During weekends, they would DJ at parties and festivals and they would invest the money they earned in new equipment. In 2004, Bates released his debut album n.e.v.e.r.l.e.t.a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g.k.i.l.l.t.h.e.p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.Recyclomania contains all the ingredients that will appeal to a large and mixed crowd: great vibes, depth, variation and, first and foremost, catchy songs. Benjamin Bates has achieved what he had in mind when he started recording his second album. Needless to say he is a happy camper. “I feel that things are coming together for me at this point. Recyclomania is my view on life.”
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..."If you touch her she dies, right infront of your eyes, 'cause her fragile Soul splinters, in the cold time of winters. But if you leave her alone, she never find home. So the bitterness cries, from her lost soul of ice" (autographic)
String Theory Recordings 4th release, STRR004: The Super Heavies "Hold On". Featuring 4 tracks of intelligent dance music, with soulful female vocal over top of slick breakbeats and pumpin 4x4 beats. 2 breakbeat and 2 House mixes, with Instrumental versions of each. Mixed and mastered by Technical Itch. STR releases are available at the following online music retailers: JunoDownload.com Juno.co.uk DJTunes.com TrackItDown.net Jamvana.com BeatsDigital.com DJMR.com Digital-Tunes.net Emusic.com iTunes.com Rhapsody.com DanceMusicHub.com DanceFuel.com ResonantVibes.com Napster.com Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Judgemusic.net DogsOnAcid.com NewDigiTool.net Juno.co.uk ArmadaDownloads.com (Beatport.com = January 2010) + more TBA.
Hello Benjamin Bates!!! remember SnoCap??? because now you can use TunesPlus (myspace.com/tunesplus) software to sell your songs here at MySpace. See my profile for details!!!
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My Best Wishes are for you today, tomorrow and forever!
To say thanks to everyone that has shown me support over the years and to mark the start of my new project 'Loop Corporation' I am giving away 2 tracks for free!!! If you head on over to my soundcloud page there are 2 free remixes you can download which I have hammered in the clubs to massive success: The Source Ft Candi Staton - You've got the love (Loop Coporation Remix) M.A.N.D.Y. Vs Bookashade - Body Language (Loop Coporation Remix) www.soundcloud.com/andy-cessford You can also buy my tracks from Beatport, the players are below for previewing and direct purchasing //---------------- BEGIN BEATPORT PLAYER ----------------------- //---------------- END BEATPORT PLAYER -------------------------
Hello! Just wanted to tell you that my new release "Recover EP" is out now on Inov8 Recordings! :) The tunes were already supported by djs like Aly and Fila, Alex MORPH, Fast Distance, Woody van Eyden, Ernesto vs Bastian and the list still grow up!
Hello Folks New Release Available In Garbage Records Rick Pier O'Neil - Durban Poison http://www.beatport.com/labels/garbage+records Click on Link To listen Or Buy Our Music Bye Garbage Records
New release played/supported by RICHIE HAWTIN,RAMON TAPIA,PACO OSUNA,DANILO VIGORITO,THE ADVENT,SOMEONE ELSE,FRANCO BIANCO,PELLE BUYS,GURTZ,OSCAR,JENN,MANDY JORDAN,MIKE WALL,GREG DELON,ANDREAS HENNEBERG,FRANK LEICHER,MAX COOPER and many more! FEEDBACKS IN THE BLOG!!!! check our other great new releases on vinyl and digital!
String Theory Recordings 3rd release In Stores Now! STRR003: 0045 & El Nino "Act Like Ya Know", featuring 4 tracks of intelligent dance music, including mixes from, CC Rock (Breaks mix), 0045 & Ethan Klein (Disco House mix), Justin James [chicago] (Fidget House mix), and the original mix by 0045 & El Nino (Tech House mix). STR releases are available at the following online music retailers: iTunes.com JunoDownload.com DJTunes.com TrackItDown.net Jamvana.com BeatsDigital.com DJMR.com Digital-Tunes.net Emusic.com DogsOnAcid.com NewDigiTool.net Juno.co.uk DanceMusicHub.com AudioJelly.com DanceFuel.com Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Amazon.de Rhapsody.com ResonantVibes.com Napster.com BeatPort.com (In January)
ich habe es geschafft, nach jahrelangem Studium bin ich nun endlich Arzt. Das ist ein Grund zum Feiern und daher möchte ich natürlich mit allen treuen Fans am kommenden Samstag im Butan (11 Jahre Butan Gebutstag) die Sause machen.
Line up:
Main: Monika Kruse, Frank Sonic, Sia Mac
Klick Klack Floor: Markus Sartor, Marco Vinelly, Jasa
Brauherr: Oldschool mit Stefan Waldschmidt, Tito und Noah
Keller: Surprise / Surprise ;-)
Normal kostet der Eintritt 11 Euro.
Solltet Ihre eine Email bis Freitag 23:00 Uhr an Pro-Log (info@pro106.de) mit Euren Vor-und Nachnamen schreiben kommt Ihr für 6,- Euro bis 0.00 Uhr rein. (Ich lege von 22:00 - 02:00 Uhr auf - Ihr kommt ja wegen mir....)
Hello Folks New Release Available In Garbage Records Rework of the best classic releases from Garbage Records - Pack 2 Come into my house & Ultimate dream By Rick Pier O'Neil http://www.beatport.com/labels/garbage+records Click on Link To listen Or Buy Our Music Bye Garbage Records
String Theory Recordings November releases In Stores Now! STRR001: CC Rock "String Theory", featuring 4 tracks of House Music (including mixes from CC Rock, Aleksus Sanchez, Locklear & Poppin, & RioTGeaR) and STRR002: Dubclot "Yout Man", featuring 4 mixes of intelligent Breakbeats (including mixes from Dubclot, James Nao, and Beat Mavericks). Available at all major online music retailers.
"Forever Running" video by Joey Lawrence and Haakon Sundry.
"Forever Running" behind the scenes!
"Two Flies" video by Joey Lawrence.
"On My Feet" video by Superficial.
"Whole" video.
Benjamin Bates is jumping for joy on the cover of his new CD Recyclomania. And rightfully so! His second album is a personal document that successfully evokes a variety of moods, ranging from ecstasy on the first single ‘On My Feet’, melancholy in opening track ‘Note To Self 1’ and desperation in ‘Forever Running’. As Bates explains: “Music should conjure up certain emotions and for me the easiest way to achieve that is to record music that has that same effect on me when I listen to it myself.” Bates wrote, arranged, played, sang, produced and mixed the entire album himself with his production partner in crime, Marco V.The title of the album, Recyclomania, refers to the habit of recycling music. Nowadays, many dance hits are based on samples of old hit singles. “If you wait long enough, nobody remembers what the original track sounds like, so you can launch a new hit.” Bates doesn’t want to join this game, although he does consider himself guilty of recycling. “Although I create new music and write new lyrics, it’s the result of the music I consumed when I was young. The only difference is that I like to filter those influences and use them to create something new.” So, Recyclomania echoes the music from Bates’ youth: electronic synthesizer pop, trance, 80’s pop, house and even punk. Even though it’s still electronically produced dance music, it’s far from your typical club album. Pop structures are blended with dance influences in such a way that the songs appeals to both die-hard dance fans and lovers of pop music “There were no limitations for this album. Dance is originally a genre that brings people together, but it seems to have become more narrow-minded. In that respect, the genre could learn a lot from the rock world, which is more open-minded towards other musical genres.” Lyrics usually don’t have a lot of significance in dance music, but Recyclomania is the exception to the rule. Bates’ lyrics are critical, philosophical and even spiritual. “For me, music is all about communicating feelings. I wanted to create something that I could look back on and feel what I felt at the time I wrote it. Instead of just recording a few catchy dance tunes, I decided I’d rather explain my view on things.” The opening track, ‘Note To Self 1’, is a one-line mantra: ‘Hang on to your soul, it’s the only thing you control.’ Bates: “It’s about how easy it is to lose grip on your life, how easy it is to doubt yourself and get trapped into a downward spiral, even though deep down you know you can always rely on yourself, no matter what.” Serious stuff indeed, but Bates has a sense of humour too. Just listen to ‘The Next Big Thing’, a tribute to all the computers and other binary friends he has had, illustrated with a cool sample of an old Atari commercial. Another remarkable sample is a quote from the American reverend Jerry Falwell, the voice of extremist Christianity, in the closing track ‘Everything You Hoped For’. “I came across this quote on the internet. It’s about who Falwell claims is responsible for the attack on 11 September 2001 in New York: almost every minority group you can think of. Scary stuff.” The first single taken from the album is the delightful ‘On My Feet (This World Needs More People Like You)’, which is the 2007 anthem of Dance4Life, a Dutch organization that educates and informs young people about HIV and aids. Bates and Dance4Life already worked together years ago, but lost track of each other, until the organisation heard this track and discovered its message: unity. A renewed collaboration seemed inevitable; in addition to providing the new Dance4Life anthem, the follow-up of last year’s single by Tiësto featuring Maxi Jazz, Bates has become Dance4Life’s ambassador. Benjamin Bates has been making a name for himself as a producer and DJ for quite some years now. He used to play in rock bands, until he started working at de Danssalon, a popular dance venue in Eindhoven. There, he met DJ Marco V and the two immediately hit it off. They decided to combine forces and build their own recording studio together. In the first five years, the two friends taught themselves how to produce and became very successful. During weekends, they would DJ at parties and festivals and they would invest the money they earned in new equipment. In 2004, Bates released his debut album n.e.v.e.r.l.e.t.a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g.k.i.l.l.t.h.e.p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.Recyclomania contains all the ingredients that will appeal to a large and mixed crowd: great vibes, depth, variation and, first and foremost, catchy songs. Benjamin Bates has achieved what he had in mind when he started recording his second album. Needless to say he is a happy camper. “I feel that things are coming together for me at this point. Recyclomania is my view on life.”
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