Name: Ed Rush, Optical & Fierce - Red Floor(unreleased) by Optical ☣ in YEAH !!
Duration: 7 min 11 s
Description: Very rare unreleased track from Ed Rush, Optical & Fierce from 1997...lost in time and recovered from a Music House 10" Dubplate!

I hunted high and low for this tune after hearing it on a mixtape back in '97. Gutted to hear it's a dubplate only track. Bloody great tune though!

Much love for having a rake around the crates, should deffo drop another back cat LP, i bought virus vaults.....

You're killing us now! Volume 2 pleeease! Has to be done!

When 1st heard this late 90s, sounded dope! Still a monster a decade on.

YEAH !!

Very rare unreleased track from Ed Rush, Optical & Fierce from 1997...lost in time and recovered from a Music House 10" Dubplate!

Ed Rush, Optical & Fierce - Red Floor(unreleased)

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

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Listen to an amazing one off b2b with two legendary Virus family members, Calyx and Matrix recorded at the SOLD OUT Virus night at Steelyard, London on the 6th November 2021

Calyx B2b Matrix - Virus Steelyard 06 - 11 - 21

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

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This is a live recording of Ed Rush & Optical with Rymetyme taken from day 2 of the Virus Weekend at Steelyard in London. 08/10/22

We are releasing this mix to celebrate our 25th Virus anniversary in 2023!!

Ed Rush & Optical feat. Rymetyme - Virus Weekend - Day2 - Steelyard London 08/10/2022

Alongside Ed Rush, Matt Quinn (who you’ll undoubtedly know better under his DJ name, Optical) has helped sculpt the drum & bass scene’s multifarious experimentations for nearly two decades now. As producers they pioneered the techstep sound, making crisp and explosive d&b sing on the defining <em>Wormhole</em> album, but as bosses of Virus Recordings they’ve managed to continually stay propulsive releasing music from people like Audio, Optiv & BTK, The Upbeats, Noisia and many many more. A mainstay here, the duo’s forceful and dominating sets are always surefire highlights which is why, ahead of their set headlining Room Two this Friday, we asked Optical to put together an hour long mix which demonstrates a) why we hold them in such high regard and b) why Optical’s still one of the most quietly inventive production forces in modern drum & bass.

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Tickets/info: http://bit.ly/FABRICLIVE1104

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No tracklist given.

Optical - FABRICLIVE Promo Mix

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:
www.facebook.com/events/644609085595447

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING OUTLETS:
- www.fatsoma.com/events/104893/
- www.afterdark.co/ticket.php?ticket_id=3891
- www.bristolticketshop.co.uk/eventdetails.aspx?e=5109


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]

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Ed Rush + Optical x Ryme Tyme - Drum + Bass Classics Brighton - Feb 2024

Upload of my DNB60 mix I did last week for BBC Radio 1 :D

PHACE MIX | #DNB60 Critical | BBC Radio 1 [Friction D&B Show] | December 2015

Set to make his Farringdon debut here in Room Two next month, the Slovenian hailing DJ Smooth might be a new name for our own sound space but he is, in fact, quite the prolific producer. An intrinsic part of the Viper Recordings clan, the UK based label known for their mammoth output, Smooth has spent the best part of the last few years building up an arsenal of anthemic club cuts for the imprint. Boasting a diverse sound that is as punishing as it is melodic, it's safe to say we're more than amped to have him play here for the very first time in early 2016. With that said it should come as no surprise that we asked him to deliver us an indication of exactly the kind of tracks he’ll be slinging come January by way of a brand new promo mix

Tickets & Info: http://www.fabriclondon.com/club/listing/1205

Track list

Smooth - Virgo Cluster (Viper)
Dimension - Panzer (MTA)
S9 - Push It (Titan)
The Prototypes - Pop It Off Ft. Mad Het City VIP (Viper Dub)
Bmotion - Arabia (Viper)
Smooth - Fornax (Viper)
Ekko & Sidetrack - AM PM (Viper)
The Prototypes -  Abyss (Viper)
Smooth - WTF (Viper)
Smooth - The Black Hole (Viper)
Drumsound & Bassline Smith - The Truth (Technique)
Calyx & TeeBee - Cloud 9 (Ram)
Smooth - Revenge (Viper)
L33 - Badman (Addictive Behaviour)
Smooth - OMG (Viper Dub)
Smooth - Rollercoaster (Viper)
LoKo - Who Are You (Viper Dub)
Insomniax - Uridium (Viper Dub)
Mob Tactics - Get Dirty (Viper Dub)
Bmotion - Ignition (Viper)
Mob Tactics - Skank Tank (Viper Dub)
Insomniax - Lunar Dub (Viper Dub)
Smooth - Drone (Viper)
Tujamo & Plastic Funk Ft. Sneakbo - Dr Who (Smooth remix) (3Beat)
Intraspekt - Dank (Viper Dub)
Matrix & Futurebound - Glow Worm (Viper-Metro)
Dub Elements - Grand (Viper Dub)
Culture Shock - Steam Machine (Ram)
Smooth - Cosmos (Viper)
Loadstar - Dune (Ram)
Black Sun Empire & State Of Mind - Ego (Blackout)
Bmotion - Bear Hug (Viper)
Culture Shock - Rush Connection (Ram)
S9 - Retrospect Ft. Kevin Lee Roy (Titan)
The Prototypes - Dont Let Me Go Ft. Amy Pearson (Viper) 
Tantrum Desire & Matrix & Futurebound - Shadows (Technique)
Document One - Jazz Club (Technique)
Dossa & Locuzzed Vs Nc17 - Ninja (Viper Dub)
Mefjus & Phace - Clock Off (Neosignal)
Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Outlaw Renegade (Technique)
Cyantific - Outatime (Viper)

Smooth - FABRICLIVE x VIPER LIVE Mix

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A.M.C - Digging Deep (Hospital Classics Special)

Live from Studio 338, London

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A.M.C

A.M.C - Digging Deep (Hospital Classics Special)

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 - Red Floor(unreleased)

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