My Old Classics

Early classic from Optical and a pivotal development in the genre, released on Metalheadz Metal Tin Boxset in 1997.

Optical - TO SHAPE THE FUTURE REMIX (1997)

The very first track to be released on Virus! Soon to be available to buy online, a brand new beautiful digital remaster, from Beatport and i-Tunes!!

Buy This!

Ed Rush & Optical - Medicine (VRS001) Virus 1998

My first ever remix in collaboration with MJ Cole for Intense. 1993, Drum & Bass was not even coined yet and I didn't even have an artist name! Jungle vibes were just becoming big in that year.

Babylon Timewarp - Durban Poison (Little Mats Remix) 1993

A taste of the tracks on our first LP, 'Wormhole' VRS001LP. Virus Recordings. 1998

02. Splinter - ED RUSH, OPTICAL, FIERCE

ED RUSH, OPTICAL, FIERCE - 'Splinter' - Wormhole LP - Virus

Another masterpiece that is missing on the Soundcloud.
Label: Paradox Music – PMLPCD01
Country:	UK
Released: May 2009
Style: Drum n Bass, Downtempo, Ambient

https://paradoxmusicuk.bandcamp.com/track/abysm
https://www.discogs.com/release/1790604-Alaska-Paradox-Isolationist-LP

Alaska & Paradox - Abysm (Paradox Music 2009)

We are giving away this magnificent Remix of our track "Coxinha" by Russian producer Cutworks for FREE! 

Enjoy

RoyGreen & Protone - Coxinha  (Cutworks Remix)

Song From Technical Itch called The Rukus! Enjoy ;)

Technical Itch - The Rukus

Ed Rush And Optical - Pacman

Optical - 'Moving 808s' (Prototype 1997)

[Only Available on Bandcamp rn]
Can u tell ive been playing JSRF and BRC lately??
Official streaming release will be out whenever i finish some cover art for it, if yall know anyone who does graffiti stuff and takes commissions lmk! 

get funked nerd

Enjoy :D

Party on Luna II

more adderall pls.

disorder

Optical - The Shining (Ed Rush & Optical Remix)
Level_01 LP Sampler
Metro Recordings
MTRR006
1999
http://www.discogs.com/Optical-Outfit-Level_01-LP-Sampler/master/18708
Buy: http://www.beatport.com/label/metro-recordings/1248


Optical - The Shining (Ed Rush & Optical Remix)

Chapter Three EP

Funkstation

Far Away

Far Away (2015 Remaster)

Optical is owner of Virus Recordings, Music Producer and DJ from England.
Bookings: UK/ROW: mark@esp-agency.com
USA: saleem@amodeagency.com

This page is dedicated to my sons: Aidan and Solomon, they are the inspiration for everything I do in life now.

"He is best known for his work with Ed Rush, fellow head of the Virus Recordings label, and as a pioneer of the techstep and neurofunk sound. His first single for Metalheadz, 'To Shape the Future'/'Raging Calm' (1997) and his collaborative material with Ed Rush, such as the Wormhole, album (1998) were archetypal developments in the style. The duo followed this debut album with The Creeps (2000) and The Original Doctor Shade (2003), as well as countless singles and remixes. More recently, the duo have returned to form with their (2009) LP 'Travel The Galaxy' containing the modern classic 'Chubrub' and 'No Cure' LP in 2015."

"He also notably did all of the engineering and production work for Grooverider's album Mysteries of Funk, and work on Goldie's 'Saturns Return' LP. In addition, he has produced solo for many labels including Virus, Metalheadz, Prototype, 31 Records, Metro and released in collaboration with many artists, including Ed Rush, Trace, Dom and Roland, Fierce, and his brother Matrix. The first Optical release was in 1996."

"Matt Quinn's savage dance floor productions as Optical (for, among many others, Groove's own label Prototype) have earned him a place in drum'n'bass's premier division.”

"Optical's pure, unchallenged talent shines through on his solo tunes, showcasing an artist well ahead of his time. No doubt the modern sounds of the likes of D-Bridge, Instra:mental and the rest of the minimalist dark revival heads, draw heavy influence not only from Optical himself, but from his inspirations in Jazz, such as Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis. His ability to blend Jazz, Funk and futuristic, technical soundscapes is masterful. From his early work on Metalheadz and Prototype Recordings to his collaborative work on Virus Recordings and the classic Mysteries of Funk (Grooverider's landmark LP), Optical can perhaps qualify as one of the most underrated musicians of the modern era. His mind has crafted sounds which were never before heard, moods which were completely original, and his vision of the future, although ultimately dark and disjointed, is beautifully vivid and addictive. Its a world he pulls you into with each and every track and only a handful of artists can begin to dream of being this successful in their work."

Virus Recordings has become a DnB scene favourite and continues to release the ultimate in DnB vibes, with artists like C4C, Audio, Optiv & BTK, The Upbeats, Noisia, Gridlok, Ram Trilogy, Matrix, Rymetyme, Sonic & Silver, Pendulum, Mefjus,  InsideInfo

ED RUSH, OPTICAL, FIERCE - 'Splinter' - Wormhole LP - Virus

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