It’s almost a daunting task to keep track of the entirety of brothers Vio’s and Dacian’s output, but we’ll do our best. As Dual Shaman, they’ve released with Wide Angle Recordings, Manual Music, Wolfskull Ltd., Cinematique and many more, amassing an impressive back-catalogue of sophisticated, high-end melodic techno. As @ShamanStems, they’ve crafted countless commercial sample packs and sound libraries, of countless sorts, winning awards, topping charts and insuring that even the most casual of listeners has heard their work, whether knowingly or less so.

Now, the singular siblings return (courtesy of our Tessier-Ashpool Research & Development series) with “Akathist”, an abrupt turn into more arid and asperous territories than previously explored by the two – reflective of their recent analogue sound design work and their outboard-heavy live sets. In truth, the name of the EP says it all: meaning both a type of hymn and, literally, “not sitting”, it sums things up perfectly – non-sedentary analogue techno jams, re-assembled with devotional precision in the studio, and imbued with hymnal fervor.

Opener “Kolkian” brings to mind furious electroclash synth-expletives, a la heyday The Hacker and the like, in this case affixed to a marching techno pulse, framed by a haunting and oppressive environment, and occasionally subverted by acidic resonance volleys. “DeceNeu” is a teutonic, structurally-recursive slog through earthen distortions, inquisitive synth moans and deep-throated invocations of its titular historic figure. “Rite” is an aptly-titled percussive ritual, marked by nosebleed-inducing urgency and ever-escalating drama, like a hard techno incarnation of the Shepard tone. Closer “Nox” is a nearly-nine-minute epic, most reminiscent of a Tin Man 303 ballad sped up and put through the wringer.

Comprising the cutting edge in Tessier-Ashpool 5am k-hole crowd control, “Akathist” is a valiant cowing of the ghost in the machine.

Make like the brothers and do not sit down for this one.

Tracklist:
01. Kolkian
02. DeceNeu
03. Rite
04. Nox

Written & produced by @Dual-Shaman.
Mastering by @LIARinth.
Artwork by Liar and @JesseSomfay.

Buy:

Juno: http://www.junodownload.com/products/dual-shaman-akathist/2786121-02/
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/akathist-ep/id994362903
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Akathist-Dual-Shaman/dp/B00XKE6DB8/
Beatport: https://pro.beatport.com/release/akathist/1528930
Boomkat: http://boomkat.com/downloads/1277803-dual-shaman-akathist
Bandcamp: https://tessierashpoolrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/akathist

Ｔｅｓｓｉｅｒ－Ａｓｈｐｏｏｌ Ｒｅｃｏｒｄｉｎｇｓ
SɆNSƗɃŁɎ FᵾŁFƗŁŁƗNǤ ɎØᵾɌ SȻƗɆNŦƗFƗȻ FȺNŦȺSɎ

Akathist

Splice

Tool

Buy on Juno: https://bit.ly/2Oi8sZa
Buy on Boomkat: http://bit.ly/2M7yMbP
Buy on Beatport: http://bit.ly/2QaPpRl
Buy on iTunes: https://apple.co/2vKcmCk
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2M8OJxu
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2vLVnzp

It’s almost a daunting task to keep track of the entirety of brothers Dual Shaman’s output. They’ve released with Wide Angle Recordings, Manual Music, Wolfskull Ltd., Cinematique and many more, amassing an impressive back-catalogue of sophisticated, high-end melodic techno. As ShamanStems, they’ve crafted countless commercial sample packs and sound libraries, of countless sorts, winning awards, topping charts and insuring that even the most casual of listeners have heard their work, whether knowingly or less so. And, with their “Khorostasia” single, they provided the swansong to now-suspended cyberpunk imprint Tessier-Ashpool Recordings – progenitor to, and now subsidiary of Drastic Arts. It was very fitting that Dual Shaman would score the “opening ceremony” to our newly minted multimedia collective… so they did, writing their first full-length material as well, in the process. As such, Drastic Arts is proud to present DADA001: “Expiati”, an uncompromising and many-pronged account of atonement – theirs, ours, yours.

Many languages are at play here. Ecclesiastic Latin accounts for most of the track titles. Devotional live outboard improvisation accounts for most of the songwriting process. Schizoid acid riffs account for most of the bite. A sylvan, deeply nocturnal strain of New Beat accounts for most of the emotional context. Clipped, industrial dialects of techno and electro account for most of the rhythmic underpinnings of this 9-track communiqué. And, for a single standout track, their native Romanian accounts for most touching invocation of rain.

Frequency-modulated hats ricochet about as gabberized depth-charge kicks interrupt lung-imploding reeses. Midrange percussion so crisp it’s edible splays itself around vocal centrepieces warped beyond recognition. Tasteful bouts of braindance edit mania set the stage for tour de force solos. Equally suitable for switched-on club settings and as BGM for retro Twitch streaming.

We swear this is not some ‘98 release we dug up and are re-releasing. It was first thought up in 2016. Finished in 2017. In 2018, finally released. A love letter to 20 years ago, a love letter to 20 years from now. And in spite of the title… atonement for neither.

Artwork by Bandi Sașa Robert.

Tracklist:
01. Pluvia
02. Nar Maqam
03. Hyeronim
04. Flagellant
05. Unctio
06. Ecclesiarch
07. Obsidere
08. Asmodai
09. Asmodai VIP

"Pluvia" samples Cobzality's "Paparudă Rudă", with permission.
Mastered by Liar.

Expiati

Obscur

https://soun.bandcamp.com/album/soun-compilation-01

visual by Azenoire

Buy CD/Digital

Omnia Ruinae

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Dual Shaman returns to Cityscape Sessions with a brand new live recording that showcases a new direction for the talented Romanian brothers. Your '90s rave party collides with modern melodic techno in this exclusive set that features all new original tracks from the duo. 

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Cityscape Sessions 115: Dual Shaman - Live

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Wide Angle Recordings celebrates its 48th release with a brand new EP from Dual Shaman, the very artists that kick-started the label seven years ago. Masters of melody and purveyors of cutting edge sound and production, Romanian brothers Dacian and Vio encompass the values that have powered Wide Angle Recordings from the beginning. Their sound is distinct and complex, yet emotional and familiar. Nowhere is this more apparent than their latest release Epiphania, which consists of 5 new sweeping originals that transcend the dancefloor and defy convention. 
Epiphania is a sprawling journey through the world of Dual Shaman. From the rhythmic intensity of Drigas and the grandeur of Noctum, to the calm of Recul and the serenity of Epiphania, this EP is more an experience than it is a piece of music. Dual Shaman truly deliver in their latest offering and once again show that they are on the cutting edge of electronic music.

Purchase at Beatport

Dual Shaman and Zefora - Epiphania

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@dual-shaman
@wideanglerecordings

Wide Angle Recordings celebrates its 48th release with a brand new EP from Dual Shaman, the very artists that kick-started the label seven years ago. Masters of melody and purveyors of cutting edge sound and production, Romanian brothers Dacian and Vio encompass the values that have powered Wide Angle Recordings from the beginning. Their sound is distinct and complex, yet emotional and familiar. Nowhere is this more apparent than their latest release Epiphania, which consists of 5 new sweeping originals that transcend the dancefloor and defy convention. 
Epiphania is a sprawling journey through the world of Dual Shaman. From the rhythmic intensity of Drigas and the grandeur of Noctum, to the calm of Recul and the serenity of Epiphania, this EP is more an experience than it is a piece of music. Dual Shaman truly deliver in their latest offering and once again show that they are on the cutting edge of electronic music.

Volbura

It’s almost a daunting task to keep track of the entirety of brothers Vio’s and Dacian’s output, but we’ll do our best. As Dual Shaman, they’ve released with Wide Angle Recordings, Manual Music, Wolfskull Ltd., Cinematique and many more, amassing an impressive back-catalogue of sophisticated, high-end melodic techno. As ShamanStems, they’ve crafted countless commercial sample packs and sound libraries, of countless sorts, winning awards, topping charts and insuring that even the most casual of listeners has heard their work, whether knowingly or less so.

Now, the singular siblings return (courtesy of our Tessier-Ashpool Research & Development series) with “Akathist”, an abrupt turn into more arid and asperous territories than previously explored by the two – reflective of their recent analogue sound design work and their outboard-heavy live sets. In truth, the name of the EP says it all: meaning both a type of hymn and, literally, “not sitting”, it sums things up perfectly – non-sedentary analogue techno jams, re-assembled with devotional precision in the studio, and imbued with hymnal fervor.

Opener “Kolkian” brings to mind furious electroclash synth-expletives, a la heyday The Hacker and the like, in this case affixed to a marching techno pulse, framed by a haunting and oppressive environment, and occasionally subverted by acidic resonance volleys. “DeceNeu” is a teutonic, structurally-recursive slog through earthen distortions, inquisitive synth moans and deep-throated invocations of its titular historic figure. “Rite” is an aptly-titled percussive ritual, marked by nosebleed-inducing urgency and ever-escalating drama, like a hard techno incarnation of the Shepard tone. Closer “Nox” is a nearly-nine-minute epic, most reminiscent of a Tin Man 303 ballad sped up and put through the wringer.

Comprising the cutting edge in Tessier-Ashpool 5am k-hole crowd control, “Akathist” is a valiant cowing of the ghost in the machine.

Make like the brothers and do not sit down for this one.

Tracklist:
01. Kolkian
02. DeceNeu
03. Rite
04. Nox

Written & produced by @Dual-Shaman.
Mastering by @LIARinth.
Artwork by Liar and @JesseSomfay.

Ｔｅｓｓｉｅｒ－Ａｓｈｐｏｏｌ Ｒｅｃｏｒｄｉｎｇｓ
SɆNSƗɃŁɎ FᵾŁFƗŁŁƗNǤ ɎØᵾɌ SȻƗɆNŦƗFƗȻ FȺNŦȺSɎ

Dual Shaman - Nox

Dual Shaman - Rite

Dual Shaman - DeceNeu

Dual Shaman - Kolkian

A version of "Rite" recorded in one take with the setup we use for our live shows.Free Download.

Video featuring our performance at Electric Castle Festival : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoNwizaPgcA&feature=youtu.be


Listen to the original version from 'Akathist' :
https://soundcloud.com/dual-shaman/sets/tarnd006-dual-shaman-akathist

Mastered by @liarinth
@tessier-ashpool
http://www.electriccastle.ro



Dual Shaman - Rite (Acid Fix)  FREE DL

Excerpt from our 2 hour live set at Sirup Zagreb in Croatia.


@n0balance
https://www.facebook.com/clubsirup/

Gear:

Elektron Analog RYTM
Elektron Analog Four
Elektron Machinedrum UW+

Strymon Bluesky
TC Electronic Flashback Delay

photo taken inside the museum of torture in Zagreb

NO BALANCE pres. Dual Shaman Live @ Sirup Zagreb

Our 9th Podcast just landed :) A dreamy,torpid mix from the romanian brothers. Enjoy

[Soun Podcast 009] Dual Shaman - Benumbed

A cutaway piece of Dual Shaman live in Budapest 

Follow the bros: 
https://soundcloud.com/dual-shaman
https://www.facebook.com/dual.shaman.music/

Cover photo by Zsófia Láposi aka SOFIE'94
https://www.facebook.com/SOFIE-94-1015519501822014/

Dual Shaman live (rip) at Müszi [S/M DIGITAL 4/4 SPEC.] 29.04.2016

A few examples from our collaborative SCI-FI Boxset project.
Sounds for Film, Games and Mixed Media:

http://www.dynamicmusic.tv/search/?s=lazar%20dacian

Usage highlights:

CNN's 'Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown'
Adult Swim's ' Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter'
Sirius Xm Satellite TV Shows

Albums:
- Dynamic FX 4 - SCIFI - Atmos & Hums
- Dynamic FX 5 - SCIFI - Alarms, Impacts & Systems
- Dynamic FX 6 - SCIFI - Creature & Robots

Writers: Dacian-Paul Lazar, Giovanni Albero, Thomas McConville

Dynamic Music - Sci-fi Boxset Excerpts

“Khorostasia”, which approximates to “carols” in English, is just that – the acousmatic subversion of a devotional choral piece, filtered through the brothers’ penchant for coaxing verdant futurism from the otherwise dry rock of pre-classical, Byzantine ecclesiastics.

Khorostasia

Dual Shaman - Khorostasia

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In light of Borealis' debut album "Voidness" two collections of 4 remixes each will be coming out both digitally and as limited edition transparent/black splatter 12"s. 

"Lovewarm" is first in line and there's no better time for it's highly anticipated release than February 14th aka Valentine's Day. 

Heavyweights Henry Saiz and Hecq are stepping up to the occasion with two stellar contributions accompanied by two of our very own future alumni, Dual Shaman and Aebeloe. Having no reference point in original versions, this release will hopefully put the spotlight on it's contributors while building up some excitement towards the album release. 

Borealis - You Were Away (Dual Shaman's 'Pyrexia' Mix)

Prolific Romanian duo Dual Shaman launch new label Drastic Arts with their debut LP ‘Expiati’. ‘Nar Maqam’ is a billowing cut of weaponised noise and hammering rhythm…

Read more: https://bit.ly/2n2w606

Premiere: Dual Shaman 'Nar Maqam'

"'Pluvia' is a thrilling trance-fuelled techno ride that pulls a celestial vocal, slimy acid squelches and a whole lot of hardcore attitude into its dizzy orbit."

Read more here: https://bit.ly/2KvJEKP

PREMIERE: Dual Shaman - Pluvia [Drastic Arts]

AVAILABLE IN ALL GOOD (AND BAD) STORES AUGUST 8th 2018.

It’s almost a daunting task to keep track of the entirety of brothers Dual Shaman’s output. They’ve released with Wide Angle Recordings, Manual Music, Wolfskull Ltd., Cinematique and many more, amassing an impressive back-catalogue of sophisticated, high-end melodic techno. As ShamanStems, they’ve crafted countless commercial sample packs and sound libraries, of countless sorts, winning awards, topping charts and insuring that even the most casual of listeners have heard their work, whether knowingly or less so. And, with their “Khorostasia” single, they provided the swansong to now-suspended cyberpunk imprint Tessier-Ashpool Recordings – progenitor to, and now subsidiary of Drastic Arts. It was very fitting that Dual Shaman would score the “opening ceremony” to our newly minted multimedia collective… so they did, writing their first full-length material as well, in the process. As such, Drastic Arts is proud to present DADA001: “Expiati”, an uncompromising and many-pronged account of atonement – theirs, ours, yours.

Many languages are at play here. Ecclesiastic Latin accounts for most of the track titles. Devotional live outboard improvisation accounts for most of the songwriting process. Schizoid acid riffs account for most of the bite. A sylvan, deeply nocturnal strain of New Beat accounts for most of the emotional context. Clipped, industrial dialects of techno and electro account for most of the rhythmic underpinnings of this 9-track communiqué. And, for a single standout track, their native Romanian accounts for most touching invocation of rain.

Frequency-modulated hats ricochet about as gabberized depth-charge kicks interrupt lung-imploding reeses. Midrange percussion so crisp it’s edible splays itself around vocal centrepieces warped beyond recognition. Tasteful bouts of braindance edit mania set the stage for tour de force solos. Equally suitable for switched-on club settings and as BGM for retro Twitch streaming.

We swear this is not some ‘98 release we dug up and are re-releasing. It was first thought up in 2016. Finished in 2017. In 2018, finally released. A love letter to 20 years ago, a love letter to 20 years from now. And in spite of the title… atonement for neither.

Artwork by Bandi Sașa Robert.

Tracklist:
01. Pluvia
02. Nar Maqam
03. Hyeronim
04. Flagellant
05. Unctio
06. Ecclesiarch
07. Obsidere
08. Asmodai
09. Asmodai VIP

"Pluvia" samples Cobzality's "Paparudă Rudă", with permission.
Mastered by Liar.

Dual Shaman - Hyeronim

Dual Shaman - Flagellant

Dual Shaman - Unctio

Dual Shaman - Ecclesiarch

Dual Shaman - Obsidere

Dual Shaman - Asmodai

Dual Shaman - Asmodai (VIP)

Spontaneous Chords
Sound Pack for Analog Four

Dual Shaman are back — you may remember their excellent Vintage Keys pack we released a while back — this time offering a meaty collection of one-finger-chords and razor-sharp stabs, ranging in style from dreamy, jazzy 7ths to techy minor triads and everything in-between. 

https://www.elektron.se/soundpacks/spontaneous-chords/

As it happens, Dual Shaman also has a brand new album out on Drastic Arts, entitled Expiati. As you'd expect from the Romanian brothers, the album is an eclectic mix of influences and displays time-machine-like qualities: equally footed in 1998 and 2038. We strongly suggest you get your copy today: 

https://www.junodownload.com/products/dual-shaman-expiati/3863243-02/

Please note this Sound Pack was designed for Analog Four MKII. It is compatible with Analog Four MKI and Analog Keys, but there may be slight differences in sound.

Spontaneous Chords (Demo #1)

An excerpt from our 3 piece Elektron live-set

Gear:

Elektron Analog RYTM
Elektron Analog Four
Elektron Machinedrum UW+

Strymon Bluesky
TC Electronic Flashback Delay

photo by Vio Muresan 
taken at Père Lachaise

Panoplie pres. Dual Shaman Live @ L'International Paris

Three decades since the Second Summer of Love was in full swing, ShamanStems pay homage to rave culture's heritage with their throwback collection of classic stabs, crunchy chords, cheery pianos, dusty organs, paean choirs and crystallized pads gleaned from the legendary synths that defined an era.

Covering the movement's development around its numerous nuclei around the globe, you'll be able to discover the jaunty sounds of late 80's US and UK Acid House, the chart topping Belgian hits of the early 90's, the euphoric techno phenomenon spearheaded by Berlin's Love Parade, the hoover-led Dutch dominators and the sped up sounds of breakbeat hardcore.

BUY FULL Sample Pack : bit.ly/2IWhA4A

What's in the collection:

Classic and Dusty – Dusty cut-up and layered melodic elements, grainy synths, processed chords, orchestral hits, amped guitars, sliced brass and bells galore. Inspired by UK and Belgian classics: 105 shots and 49 loops

Edgy and Tech – Pertaining to the razor-sharp warehouse sounds of the bustling German scene following the fall of the Berlin Wall : 114 shots and 35 loops

Light and Positive – All-smiles major chords fit for cheeky acid house or happy hardcore, get you looking like our beloved yellow mascot in no time: 55 shots and 34 loops

Hoovers – Roused-up and dominating, bred from the finest analog synths - popularized by New York and Dutch producers: 18 shots and 8 loops

Pianos – Anthemic piano hooks recorded from grainy romplers of the 80's and 90's: 28 shots and 17 loops

Organs – Soul tinged and hypnotic, with nods to Detroit and Chicago: 26 shots, 11 loops

Pads - Atmospheric adjuvants and dreamy textures, designed with vintage Japanese vector synths, suitable for warped out techno, proto-trance or jungle respites : 47 shots and 20 loops plus 5 gated pad loops

Choirs – Church-like oohs, aahs and robotic, cyborg-like chants: 24 shots and 12 loops

As bonus we are offering genuine acid shots and loops, from unprocessed to overdriven: 7 loops and 39 shots, plus 40 classic bass shots and 12 bass loops : subby, fm-ish, reesy and wonky.

Note: This samplepack only contains melodic elements. The drum loops, sfx and vocals in the demo are NOT present in the pack.

Get it on Splice

Rave Stabs

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Prior to their showcase performance this friday Dual Shaman are giving away the spectacular live interpretation of their 'Pyrexia' Mix as heard on Borealis' "Lovewarm". 

Original: http://soundcloud.com/origamisound/borealis-you-were-away-dual-shaman)

Borealis - You Were Away (Dual Shaman's 'Pyrexia' Live Edit)

The most disturbing collection of agonizing screams, distorted and demented noises, desolate industrial ambiences, rattlings and scrapings of torturous rusty metals, screeching glass, creaking doors, mushed guts, unsettling interference and mangled tape manipulations.

What's in the collection?

Cinematic textures, ideal for film, TV, game audio, sound design and musicians working in dark techno, industrial, ebm, noise, ambient, hardcore, electro and many more . Up to 3 minutes in length, key-labeled where applicable, a major portion are seamlessly loopable.
63 foley textures rustling, scraping, creaking, grinding, bashing, mushing, dripping, plucking, frying, boiling and bowing of metals, wood, glass, bones and guts.
11 found ambiences  factory hums, fridges, gas pumps, air vents, boiler rooms.
33 horror ambiences: ghostly winds, dripping shipwrecks, silent hills, deadly trains, insane cries, dark chimes.
27 industrial drones: distant construction work, horns, docks, factories, furnaces, laboratories, space hums, machines.
37 interference textures: radio static, transmissions, swarms, scrambled signals, computations, dead circuits.
23 vocal textures: tape mangled liturgists, possessed screams, dark choirs, breathy spirits, tormented souls, underwater cries.
22 dirty and distorted drones: aggressive, unstable, resonant, tape-saturated and extreme.
14 melodic beds: nostalgic cassette pads, final ballads, monastic organs, infernal tension.
18 loops and sequences:  analog arps, tape scratches, vinyl pops, soviet synth errors.

Deranged Textures

Unearth the woeful romanticism of the iconic 80's movement that spawned from Post-Punk and revel in weeping guitar leads, cascading chords, chorus-laden baselines, wintry choirs and misty strings.

Goth Melodics

JV-1080: Cinematic Cyberpunk

Electrifying new patches for the JV-1080 Software Synthesizer by Dual Shaman.

Boot up and jack in with JV-1080: Cinematic Cyberpunk—a patch collection to cybernetically enhance your tracks. Developed by Romanian sound designers Dual Shaman, this futuristic patch collection features 32 presets for Roland’s DCB recreation of the JV-1080.

Filled with heady pads, menacing leads, and dystopic pulses, JV-1080: Cinematic Cyberpunk pays homage to the futuristic world of science fiction. Influenced by films like Bladerunner and Akira, the sibling sound design team of Dual Shaman have engineered vast digital landscapes with the JV-1080’s deep sound-sculpting capabilities.

Cinematic Cyberpunk

Producers & sound designers for Virgin EMI, Roland, SONY, Elektron, Splice,  Sample Magic and their own boutique @ShamanStems sample library label.

Booking/Inquiries : dualshaman@gmail.com


“Devotional live outboard improvisation accounts for most of the songwriting process. Schizoid acid riffs account for most of the bite. A sylvan, deeply nocturnal strain of New Beat accounts for most of the emotional context. Clipped, industrial dialects of techno and electro account for most of the rhythmic underpinnings.”

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