Name: DRUM CRU - THE WATCHER (UNRELEASED) by Optical ☣ in YEAH !!
Duration: 6 min 6 s
Description: More from the vaults at Virus HQ. Drum Cru special dub from 1999. feat.(as far as I remember...Ed Rush, Optical, Fierce, Dj Fresh) lost in time somewhere in Acton Safestore, our home for many years for the studio.

such classic tune its like u man came from the future 

heard this on a kiss fm show back in 2000 or something... dope!

I always thought this sounded purely Optical and Fresh, but Rigmasher being Optical, Rymetyme, Fresh and Trace... Oh the old days.

Oh man this track was sick. Can't believe it never released.

has big Konflict - Bad Acid vibes to it <3

YEAH !!

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Midas Touch Recordings introduces 'Rising I', a various artist series with upcoming talents from around the globe, featuring the groovy roller 'Type 0 Negative' by Boycot.

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Boycot - Type 0 Negative [Premiere]

An unreleased track from 1997, lost in a pile of DAT's somewhere in the studio amongst other bits of old fruit and rizla.

Optical - Zoner (Virus unreleased 1997)

One of my personal favourites from our early releases on Virus. Taken from VRS003 'Ed Rush & Optical's 3rd single on the label in 1998.

ED RUSH & OPTICAL - 'Satellites' (VIRUS RECORDINGS)1998

I really love the atmosphere of this tune. It takes me to somewhere else for a while. Josh Wink was and is a great inspiration to us here at Virus.

Josh Wink - Simple Man - Optical Remix - Ovum 1998

More from the vaults at Virus HQ. Drum Cru special dub from 1999. feat.(as far as I remember...Ed Rush, Optical, Fierce, Dj Fresh) lost in time somewhere in Acton Safestore, our home for many years for the studio.

DRUM CRU - THE WATCHER (UNRELEASED)

Back on the crusty 10" dubplate recovery mission....1997 collab between Optical and DJ Trace...made in Virus Studios in Soho London.

Optical & Trace - 'Switchblade' (unreleased Virus dub 1997)

Alumni C:Critz touches base on Delta9's sister label DLT9.

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C:Critz - Process [Premiere]

Critical Music XX LP : 20 Years Of Critical Underground Sonics
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“Compilation albums have a special place in my heart and to mark our birthday year I really wanted to release a project that was distinctive and exciting. An album that showcases the diversity of the label, the talents of the many artists we work with and ties together the threads and themes the producers explore.

The 22 exclusive tracks here are a perfect snapshot of the sound that Critical is wanting to be at the forefront of : Underground drum and bass in many different forms but always with that cutting edge.

The physical album is a strictly limited edition 6 piece vinyl box set with artwork designed by Steiner Grafik. The box itself is beautiful with silver ink printed on both the inside and outer shell, the records are pressed on 120gsm virgin vinyl and the 6th plate has a special etching to commemorate the birthday.

We have a deluxe version too which is limited to 100 copies. This includes the album box , a special aluminium print of the artwork, a signed poster, a multi page fanzine designed by Studio Yasseen Faik, stickers and a slipmat. (update: Deluxe box sets have now sold out)

It feels good to look back and be proud but the future is even more exciting and I hope you get a view of that through this album and the amazing music it contains.” – Kasra

Vinyl Box Set → https://shop.criticalmusic.com/vinyl/critlpxxbox

*Box Sets will ship mid-July

20 Years Of Underground Sonics [CRITLPXX]

Still There

Vinyl / Digital

ABLE - Still There

Lynx - Take Back The Night
State Of Mind - Mr Cover Up
DC Breaks - Slugs
Smooth - Kronos
DC Breaks - Burning Ft Camden cox
The Prototypes - Pale Blue Dot
DC Breaks - SWAG
DJ Fresh - Dibby Sound (Sigma Remix)
TC - Into The Jungle
June Miller - Empathy
DC Breaks - Shaman VIP
Loadstar - Losing You (Remix)
Loadstar - Give It To Me (DC Breaks Remix)
Smooth - Drone
Calyx & Teebee - Strung Out VIP
DC Breaks - Gambino

30min Guest Mix For Friction BBC Radio 1 / 1Xtra

Massive mix by the legendary BTK in promotion of the upcoming Red Dread Audio - Easter Bank Holiday Special event featuring:
AUDIO, REMARC, BTK, SERUM, MOB TACTICS, TUFFIST, JMAN & many more!

@ LAKOTA, BRISTOL
THURS 17th APRIL 2014 (No work Friday!)
22:00 - 06:00

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE:
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TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING OUTLETS:
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Tracklist:
Optiv & BTK - That Sound [Virus]
Fourward - Talk To Me VIP [Mainframe]
Gridlok - Metalbrane [Unsigned]
BTK & Mindscape - Nemesis [Virus]
Maldini - Icarus [Dutty Audio]
Optiv & BTK - Shredder [Virus]
State of Mind & Nymfo - Put It On [Blackout]
Cern - Fourth State [Dutty Audio]
Optiv & BTK - Let It Loose [Dutty Audio]
Original Sin - Stronger [Playaz]
Optiv, BTK & Mindscape - Intruder [Virus]
>> Moderat - Bad Kingdom (BTK D&B Bootleg)
Optiv & BTK - Midnight Nation (Remix)[Commercial Suicide]
Ed Rush & Optical - Long Stay Mixdown [Virus]
The Upbeats - Rituals [Blackout]

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BTK - RED DREAD AUDIO PROMO MIX [17/04/2014]

Our boys @sublimithq are back with an absolute kilelr for our 100th release. This is doghouse!

Sublimit - Dog House

Do Not Duplicate

Ciao

Fracture & Tim Reaper
Dancing Toms

From forthcoming EP APHAFR001, out on 3rd October

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Dancing Toms

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Letting It Go (feat. SCAR)
SCAR and Artificial Intelligence have been friends for a very long time but its only now that they have begun to work together in the studio and the results have been massive so far. Letting It Go is a great example of how well the four work, a mixture of soul flourishes and screwface mid range riding over a massive sub bass and 2 step drum roll out. A  great sampler signalling what the album will bring.


Artificial Intelligence - Letting It Go (feat. SCAR) [SAMPLER 1 EXCLUSIVE]

Isotone & Loxy - Ancients CYLON

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

DRUM CRU - THE WATCHER (UNRELEASED)

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