Name: Optical - TO SHAPE THE FUTURE REMIX (1997) by Optical ☣
Duration: 5 min 54 s
Description: Early classic from Optical and a pivotal development in the genre, released on Metalheadz Metal Tin Boxset in 1997.

Yeah this is great! I own this box since the release but never realised how special this collection was. Just put the track from optical into some dnb set https://soundcloud.com/etra177/trouble-on-vinyl?si=88b6b508e8fd4f7490aa25a75ec5f1b4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing#t=21%3A10

Bought the box set for this and Swarm. Badness!!

also bought the Tin Boxset solely for this track, still gutted that there was another generic track on the same side. None of the other tracks on the boxset are on the same level and then they choose not to dedicate a full side to this one. It's as if they did it on purpose!

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)

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Optical - The Shining (Ed Rush & Optical Remix)
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http://www.discogs.com/Optical-Outfit-Level_01-LP-Sampler/master/18708
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Optical - The Shining (Ed Rush & Optical Remix)

Dubplate special VIP mix of Dom & Optical - 'Quadrant 6'. Made in Virus Studios in SOHO, London in 1997 by Optical and Fierce. 

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Optical is owner of Virus Recordings, Music Producer and DJ from England.
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"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 - TO SHAPE THE FUTURE REMIX (1997)

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