Name: Optical - 'Sever' (20YearsOfOptical LP) (1997) 2 Min Promo by Optical ☣
Duration: 2 min 12 s
Description: One of the tracks lost in the mists of time and meant to be part of an Optical LP that never was. A full version will be on the 20YearsOfOptical release on Virus Recordings out in May 2016.

Just amazing. thanks for getting this out finally

pads distorting to overwhelm analogue style....

release date please! 7th July 2016 ??? ˆ)

and what bout 5xLP limited edition pack? ;)

Now THIS is what I'm talkin about! Sounds like 1998 Up in here! :)

Wish u made more assassin like beats like this

I think this should be the title track if they ever remake the children's TV show Chocky. 

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‣ General release date: 11 June 2021

Mark System's first solo release on Metalheadz comes in the form of 2 exceptional pieces of drum and bass for the 4th instalment of the 25 Years series.

Based in Ibiza, Mark's only past contribution to the label is a singular remix but it's always seemed inevitable he would 1 day have his own Metalheadz release. He has been described as somebody who has "impeccably honed his sound", a sound that is distinctively mature, naturally unique and highly emotive, all of which are as recognisable as ever across these 2 tracks.

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Mark System - On Top

'Blue Nine', my contribution to 'Streetlight' Vol 2, available now at https://repertoire.bandcamp.com/

Blue Nine

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A. “Juno Dawn”
AA. “Faceless”

We’re proud to present the next instalment of the Dispatch Blueprints series from the legendary Ink & Gremlinz. Writing music together for almost 3 decades, they have pioneered their own take on drum and bass and so they make the perfect pairing to continue the Blueprints ethos, presenting their take on classic, old skool sounds with contemporary production techniques.

‘Juno Dawn’ is a tribute to the ‘atmospheric’ tracks heard at legendary clubs like ‘Speed’. It is a direct reference to Ink’s own ARX (Architecture Recordings) sound and style, a seven minute journey through the depths of these emotive and imaginative soundscapes.

In contrast ‘Faceless’ is a nod to the ’Horsemen’ sound that Ink & Gremlinz have been part of for many years – created originally by The 4 Horsemen (Ink, Loxy, Dylan and Keaton) this tough and rolling sound found home on labels like Renegade Hardware and Metalheadz – primarily focusing on b-boy break beats, with those deep tribal and tech elements that continue throughout, developing in a continual roll out.

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Dispatch Blueprints 008

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Ink & Gremlinz - Faceless - Dispatch Blueprints 008 - OUT NOW

Predstavujeme guestmix č. 5 o ktorý sa postarala začínajúca producentka CERISE. 

We introduce you guestmix nr. 5 that was made starting producer CERISE.

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BETONAGE guest mix 05 : CERISE

Early and very rare Optical remix of Noise Of Human Art's track 'Start'.

Noise Of Human Art - 'Start' (Optical Remix)1997

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On the new album "Where Do The Sounds Come From?" Mineral ventures further into the deeper end of jungle drum & bass spectrum. His trademark melodies are still there, stronger than ever, with traces of original jungle, vintage atmospheric drum & bass, and modern day electronic music in general, all blending together in an effortless style.

10 track digital album [SUBBLP01]

Release date: Bandcamp 14 April / General release 21 April
Mastered by Fanu 
Sleeve photo by William Oesch 
Sleeve design by Tom Backström
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Where Do The Sounds Come From?

Learn The Silence

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Mineral - Learn The Silence [Straight Up Breakbeat SUBBLP01]

Take yo a** to sleep-Dre-D.m4a

One of the tracks lost in the mists of time and meant to be part of an Optical LP that never was. A full version will be on the 20YearsOfOptical release on Virus Recordings out in May 2016.

Optical - 'Sever' (20YearsOfOptical LP) (1997) 2 Min Promo

Vinyl preorder: https://funback.bandcamp.com/album/funback-002-pre-order-ships-out-6th-may

John Rololdex steps up with some corkers for FUNBACK002, with an Amen cruncher laced with Krispy Krouton stabs and a thunderous sub bass. The flip takes things deeper and darker with a chunky cavernous stepper!

FUNBACK_002_A_John Rolodex_Uprising  [vinyl preorder link in description]

Optical - Untitled (Rollers Rock)

DETA015

a. Fushara - Modern
b. Fushara - Supra
c. Fushara - Modern (Indidjinous Remix)
d. Indidjinous - Just A Dream

https://detrimentalaudio.bandcamp.com/album/modern

Fushara & Indidjinous - Modern

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

Optical - 'Sever' (20YearsOfOptical LP) (1997) 2 Min Promo

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