Aléx Ho Mégas - Maenad

Sand // Jupiter EP

The Thiasus is a Dionysian procession, often which ushers in the god themselves. The mythical women of this revelry, the Maenads, translates directly into "the raving ones."

Aléx Ho Mégas is a project dedicated to this ethos.

Tracks:

Leon Vynehall - It's Just (House of Dupree)
Mark Hawkins - Fat Man
Simon Hinter - Snowblind
Vessels - Glass Lake
Jon Hopkins - Singularity
Paranoid London - Eating Glue
Sweely - Please Stay
Beroshima - Polyphonication
AFFKT - San Diego
Simian Mobile Disco - Ambulance
16BL - Give It Up
German Brigante - Mumbai
Dexter - Bo-Dyned
De Cave Man & TonicVolts feat. Toshi - Mabudede (Kususa Remix)
Afriquoi - Can I Know You
Sofia Kourtesis - Home Is Where I Can Dance
Silicone Soul - Right On, Right On
The Shapeshifters - Back To Basics

Aléx Ho Mégas - θίασος ἁπαλφιτίζω ἀναδοχή I (Thiasus Mix Series 1)

Aléx Ho Mégas - Maenad
BUY LINK: https://fckdsko.bandcamp.com/track/maenad
Release date: October 12, 2021
Label: COscillator (https://soundcloud.com/coscillator)
https://soundcloud.com/fckdsko

Aléx Ho Mégas is the new House moniker of Colorado-based producer fckdsko. So far it’s received positive reviews from John Digweed, Solomun, Roger Sanchez, Ame, M.A.N.D.Y, Agoria, and Paul Oakenfold, among many others.

His first release is "Maenad," which translates directly into "the raving ones" from Ancient Greek. 

The Maenads are the mythological female followers of Dionysus who belong to the Thiasus, the roaming rave that ushered him to his destinations, bringing festivity, madness and ecstasy wherever they went. 

The single is a tribute to this spirit; one of freedom and pleasure seeking - something that was missed while it was being composed during the dark corona winter. 

Funky, jittery acid basslines and bellowing kicks accent the low end on this track, as Latin-house breaks drive the track. 

Ivy-cool drones, and lush, saturated pads inspired by the retro, analog sounds of the Jupiter 8, and CS-80, crescendo and uplift, while the funk of synth stabs and a worldly rhythm section evoke dancefloor frenzy, just like in the mythological Thiasus' that raved wherever Dionysus would proceed. 

Foley sounds, fleeting textures, and the crackles of vinyl distortion texture the track, making listening equally as rewarding on headphones.

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PREMIERE : Aléx Ho Mégas - Maenad

An opaque cumbia, disco, and psychedelic rock influenced slow-burning house track.

Aléx ho Mégas - Sand

Deep psychedelic house that harnesses the roughness of retro sounds, foley effects, and distorted synths.

10/25/2022

Aléx ho Mégas - Jupiter

The second installment of FCKTAPE showcases a seductive mix of genres that range from ambient techno to heavy brokenbeat walls of sound. It's as dangerous as it is innocent, as punishing as it is forgiving. 

Dispersion (Original Mix) - Joachim Spieth
Vacuumed Memories (Original Mix) - Forest On Stasys
Psychedelic Therapy (ARKVS Remix)- Steve Parker
Phasic Reflex (Original Mix)- Reptant
Mantra (Original Mix) - CW/A
Eclipse (Original Mix)	- Psyk
Cipher - Barker & Baumecker
Sawing Spirits (Original Mix) - Non Square
Persona (Original Mix) - Rival Consoles
Hexagon (Original Mix) - Heiko Laux
SOMA - Aquarian
Sakura - DJ Seinfeld
Doschitai (Original Mix) - Locked Club
Acid Affair Pt. 2 (Original Mix) - Alien Rain, Regal (ES)

FCKDSKO Presents: FCKTAPE VOL 2

I started this track in Boulder, CO and finished it in Medellin, Colombia. I worked on it while I was travelling in Panama as well. It's final mix and master was through a portable speaker and LANDR, which gives it this lofi quality which surprisingly compliments the jazz drumming in my opinion.

You can read more about my travels and creative process/equipment here:

https://www.fckdsko.net/blog-1/sonic-nomadism-pt-1.

Totality EP

FCKDSKO - Totality

fckdsko - totality

Made this mix on the beach in Las Lajas, Panama at a hostel/bar named Johnny Fiesta's. You can read more about my portable DJ setup and my time on the beach at https://www.fckdsko.net/blog-1/sonic-nomadism-pt-1.

Avalon Emerson - Quoi!
Simon Baker - Beat To The Future
Ripperton - Echocity
Prins Thomas - Atter En Trall
Il Est Vilaine - Scandale
RRose - Waterfall
Underworld - Cups

fckdsko - Mixed at Johnny Fiestas, Las Lajas, Panama

Every Sunday I'm going to release a short production experiment that I worked on for the week. Maybe one day this will turn into something. You never know ;)

This one was made this week while I am digital nomading out in Medellin, Colombia. This is a beautiful city. Don't just think of it for its past. It is incredibly innovative and flush with spirit.

Todos los domingos voy a lanzar un breve experimento de producción en el que trabajé durante la semana. Tal vez algún día esto se convierta en algo. Nunca sabes ;)

Este fue hecho esta semana mientras estoy nominando digitalmente en Medellín, Colombia. Esta es una hermosa ciudad. No solo pienses en ello por su pasado. Es increíblemente innovador y está a la altura del espíritu.

fckdsko - Experiment 1

An unofficial edit I did of one of my favorite Bonobo songs. Simon Green is quite the brilliant man, and I decided to put a more dreamy, synth heavy take on his more organic classic. It still retains heavy elements of the organic style though, with me adding some jazzier, syncopated drums on top of a dreamy, wall of sound, white noise infused synth.

I don't own any rights to this, and if Bonobo or his camp would like me to take it down, I will. I just think that's against the spirit of electronic music though.

bonobo - don't wait (Aléx ho Mégas ephemeral synth edit)

Proceeds go to Mental Health America of Colorado. 

Donate here:

https://www.toneden.io/fckdsko/post/dusk-mental-health-colorado

Sounds like Bonobo, Amon Tobin and Stimming got together and made walls of sound.

download for charity

fckdsko - dusk

105 - 112 BPM slowed down, pitched down, supremely psychedelic, dreamy four to the floor that slams harder than it did originally at 120+ BPM. 

Bonobo - Don't Wait (fckdsko ephemeral synth edit)
Rival Consoles - Persona
Nathan Fake - The Sky Was Pink (Holden Remix)
Hunter/Game - The Path
Avatism - Different Spaces
Christian Smith - Subzero (Kenny Glasgow Remix)
Alland Byalo - Nothing's Calling
Kelpe - Glinterlude (Dam Mantle Remix)
CW/A  - Acrimony
fckdsko - dusk

FCKDSKO Presents: FCKTAPE Vol 01

1. Breaking

A slow burning, full spectrum ambient electronica piece that builds a crescendo as frequencies subtly dance, modulate, and morph over time. The sounds come from emulations of the rare Yamaha CS-80 and the classic Mini Moog. "Breaking" is analogous to if Vangelis and Boards of Canada were hanging out at a Mogwai show and said, "Yeah, lets do this, but without that guitar and drum shit."

2. Glass

The title comes from where its most heavily influenced by – Philip Glass. Not in sound, but in chord progression. So, imagine Philip Glass inspired chord progressions, meets lofi post-rock electronica. That, coupled with crescendos that would make Godspeed You! Black Emperor blush, and a cavernous techno kick that would crumble Berghain, and you got "glass." However, you would probably never hear it at Berghain because techno DJ's can't count to any number that isn't a multiple of 2. Best listened to on something that can handle low end, due to subfrequency compositions.

fckdsko - Glass

fckdsko - Breaking

Music supported by:

John Digweed, Solomun, Roger Sanchez, Ame, and more.

@hate_music on YouTube
@sensualmusique
@comolasgrecas
@moskalus
ltd, W/Lbl on YouTube
PTM! on YouTube
Ball Acid on YouTube
Les Yeux Orange
Handpicked Music
and more! 

In The Press:

"The effect of this experimental yet accessible sound is one of dreamy sky-painting, joining up the stars to form unique constellations that match the stories of our own lives." - The Electro Review

"The musician Fckdsko from Colorado demonstrates sophisticated tricks through an enthralling sound experience." - Grotesqualizer 

"FCKDSKO, based out of Boulder, Colorado, certainly has a unique style, as he shapes and bends various genres to his own need" - Daily Dose of Bass

"‘Totality’ is an inspiring track that works with its authentic soundscape and unique selection of elements... With this single released, we are sure to hear more great things from FCKDSKO in the months to come." 5 stars - Sound of Now

“A woozy, jazzy, wall of sound crescendo." - ElectroWow.net

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For bookings and other inquiries, contact fckdsko@gmail.com

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