Contact me for further PROMOS/MIXES- lairdriver13@hotmail.com
Influences
My basic philsophy for my approach to music has never changed. Producers who are forward thinking in their production of music inspire me. Those rare types dont just create music that is another form of something else, they create entirely new genres- or sounds that people have never heard before. I truly beleive there are 2 types of musicians out there- those who play other peoples music, and those who compose music for others. I want to be known as a composer, as somebody who produces his own material. I have alot of pride in what I do. I have been dedicated to learning and composing music almost my entire life. Everyday I learn something knew, it inspires me to learn more. My Father taught me how to play the Piano, he is essentially the cornerstone of my music life. Throughout the years, I have met literally hundreds of producers, aritists and DJ's. Each one has their own story.
Sounds Like
When I play out at an event ( party/club) - I play techno. To be more specific, I play a mixture of Hard Techno and Tribal Techno. I incorperate Older Material, New Material, as well as Self Produced material in my sets.. I dont pick out the same 10 records for every event I play, I try to read the crowd.
Nothing is worse the playing music for people who dont want to hear it and are bored. It can ruin your night as a DJ, and your rep. I also play my sound based on the time of night. If its early, I might go more Tribal. If its later, I might play harder. I always leave room for the element of suprise in my sets.
My aim as a DJ is to have a versatile approach set wise. Ultimately I would like to have completely self produced material based sets. Something every DJ wants.
Lair Driver is a name that has become synonymous with the 'Underground' Toronto Rave scene. A Dj, Producer and Promoter - he contributes to his cause on 3 levels all with equal passion and experience. Bitten by the 'Rave-bug' in 1993, he has followed the electronic music scene for nearly 15 years. He considers himself an innovator and is as ambitious as he approachable. He began playing at events as a DJ in July of 1999; he has built a well travelled resume of bookings in Toronto, South Western Ontario as well as the U.S.
During the past 8 years Lair Driver has played for a long list of some of Toronto's most popular production companies, including 2 appearances at the World Electronic Music Festival hosted by Destiny Productions. In 2001 he played for Phlux Productions for their Hardhouse Themed stage, where headliners like Alex Peace and Bam Bam played. In 2005 he played for Terror Inc at the official Hardsounds stage where the likes of Sam Punk and Thomas Krome headlined.
Originally playing a blend of UK Hardhouse and Techno influenced Trance, he built a solid following on his track selection and mixing skill. He has always maintained a ‘roll with the times’ approach and has committed himself to using a progressive approach in his sets. Taking a trendsetting approach, as opposed to following the crowd. In recent years he has moved on with his sound and now plays a unique blend of Techno and Hardhouse in his sets. Combining self produced material and the hottest tracks around for a one of a kind show.
Since 2007, Lairdriver has refocused his efforts to producing and mastering his revamped version of his live sets. Sensing and seeing the direction that being a DJ in this day and age is taking people, he looked ahead for a way to reinvent things. In his own words ‘DJ’s must be more then able to mix on 2 turntables and a mixer now, DJ’s must be resourceful and utilize the digital age in sets’. Preferring to maintain the integrity of being a Vinyl DJ, he has a full Torq/Serato/Abelton Live show taking things to a whole new level for 2008.
Lair Driver built his reputation in the beginning on not just being a local area DJ; he sought out other places to play as he was eager to experience the different cities and scenes here. In the 8 years that he has been playing for live crowds he has literally logged thousands of miles travelling. He has played in London, Kitchener, Guelph, St Catharines, Niagara Falls, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Sudbury and North Bay on numerous occasions. In particular he has a close connection with the Niagara and St Catharines area scene as that is where he made his home for several years. He has made appearance outside of Canada as well. Playing in Rochester, New York, Buffalo New York, and Pittsburgh. He has headlined and played alongside on the same bill with some of Canada’s, USA, and the UK’s biggest and best Techno, Hardhouse and House producers and DJ’s- such as D.A.V.E the Drummer, Chris Liberator, Roland the Bastard, D.D.R, Mark Tyler, Sam Punk ,Bam Bam, Jelo, Dekoze, S.O.S, Grimace and Dr Trance to name a few.
In 2002, he soon found himself wanting to produce what he was playing. His musical background is as diverse as it is dedicated. He has been playing the Piano since the age of 4, and began composing at the age of 13. Preferring to compose rather than to play what others have already made. He has been taking music production in recent years seriously, and has literally been making music in one form or the other for his entire life. He has a wide area of Techno and House self produced tracks that carry his signature sound. Preferring to break the mould and add his own influence. He has committed himself to a multi genre approach of Techno, House and Trance. Allowing him the full creative realm and not denying himself the creativity that a one genre approach can sometimes limit you too.
In 2008 Lairdriver has plans and aspirations to go ‘Global’. Taking a step back from local scene gigs to concentrate on the bigger picture and the flourishing producing world. Putting on the finishing touches for a Summer 2008 release of a full length album. He has plans to play in Europe and California this year and plans to widen his area of promotional efforts to broader scale. Quite simply put, he is a student for life of music. He draws inspiration from cutting edge and original producers like Mauro Picotto, Mario Piu, Richie Hawtin, and Daft Punk and to many other great names to mention in this space. Taking bold steps, one step at a time.
He has always taken a diverse approach and takes a different approach to genres. Being a one trick pony never works, paying attention to what sounds good to you and what you think is going to make crowds move. In other words=No genre is a the best genre.
Back with two decked out tunes, Alchemy puts his thinking cap on and really does a number on 'Bits & Pieces'. Keeping a chuggy back-and-forth rhythmic house groove and working in vocal bits keeps the groove in your pants. For the big room, 'Resin8''s ripping synth lick drips your sweat off your face, until the break where lasting filtered build up calms the dance floor.
EXCLUSIVE RELEASE 27-Feb-08 | Ryan Carlucci " Refresh/This Sound Is": Following his debut remix appearance on Audiolab. Ryan Carlucci releases a catchy release for the club dancers. Filled with ripping bass lines and electro vocal bits, This sound has to be heard. ..
“audiolab is pounding the scene with great tech and house”
A tasty and long waited release from Alchemy. Layered melodies on top of rolling sub basslines, tranforms these grooves into technoish Tech-house track. Don't be surprised what you start hearing.
”One of the best laid back grooves of 2007! I am so in love with this simple minimal house that is sleazy aswell. ” 10/10 Damon G Full Body Sound System, WiFi Recordings, Balance Record Pool | Canada
“Fucking sick shit...loving this. ” Thee-O Balance Record Pool| United States
Ryan Smith ‘Precautions/Smitherines' with Ryan Carlucci remix _____
14-Nov-07
_Audiolab Music delivers a techy phat package from Toronto's own Ryan Smith. Filled with relentless synth melodies and a swelling bass that keeps you grooving, his crafty percussion work results to climatic drops. Ryan Carlucci's Remix takes Precaution to a deeper zone
”TOOOOOLLLL!!!!!!!! ” 10/10 SLOK SAW, Get Physical | Italy
“Great production and very groovy. ” Deep C Tigerhook Corp, Balance Record Pool| United States
“diggin this one, in the box ” Villo Balance Record Pool, Proton Radio | United States
I just wanted to let you know that you can download my latest promo mix from the link below. It includes tracks from: Oliver Giacomotto, John Acquaviva, Robot Needs Oil, Tomass Anderrson, Dylan Rhymes, and many more.
Yet, another straight week on the Balance Record Pool chart. We’ve been getting a huge response to this release, thanks to all who have given their support.
Serge Devant – 10/10 “GOOF” (ha ha, don’t ask??) (Crobar Resident/Ultra Records/Hooj Choons) United States)
DJ Chronus - “More Straight-Up Electro filth!” (Electra-Fi Ente
I just wanted to let you know that you can download my June 2007 Promo from the link below. It’s a banging blend of techno, tech-house and electro, and includes tracks from Tiefscharz, Gregor Threser, Tom Hades, Claude VonStroke and many more.
Also, my “I Will Make You Bugout” EP was just released on beatport. You can go to www.beatport.com to get the tracks or download “radio” versions from the links below. I Will Make You Bugout (Radio Mix)
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