james monro

Born in the UK and now resident in South America, James Monro's association with the music industry goes back some 25 years, culminating in the release of the "Fonik" EP on Proton Music. DJ appearances across the world ensured the seasoned traveller was well versed in the global club scene before settling in his now Brazilian home and, as a founding father of seminal trance label, Flying Rhino Records, his reputation through the 1990s and into the dawn of the new millennium grew in stature with over 100 production credits to his name for the likes of Flow, Iboga and Candyflip Records. Furthermore, music production for television and theatre plus the Tropical Beats imprint and DJ agency has cemented Monro's status within the industry.

Moving into solo ventures in recent years has brought significant renewed success. 2011 saw Monro's Midnight Ramblers pseudonym gain traction with an appearance on John Digweed's "Structures Two" compilation with the techno gem, "Scarab", charted number one by Nick Warren and heavily supported by Hernan Cattaneo and Robert Babicz. Appearances on Andrea Bertolini's Stereo Seven and the 4DigitalAudio label (set up with fellow producer Grant Collins in 2008) has demonstrated an impressive 2013, while once again coming to the attention of Nick Warren with a contribution to his "Renaissance: Masters Series" in the shape of the beautiful "Ambientworkx7" - a notable highlight. Two remixes of Juan Deminicis' "Behind The Sun" in October 2013 opened James Monro's account with Proton Music and it is with huge excitement that we now announce the release of his debut EP on the label in the shape of the much-anticipated three-track "Fonik".

Opening with a thirteen-minute piece of epic scope and vision, the title track encapsulates Monro's passion for music through the lens of a quarter of a century's knowledge and experience. House rhythms anchored by a snapping kick form the basis for a meandering journey of TB-303 acid groove to play out, accompanied by luscious swells of rising pads and emotive riffs. Underpinned by a love of music from the soul, this is momentous work.

"Singularity" is full of vibrant dynamism. Driven by a bass line full of dance floor energy, the track is a cleverly crafted combination of halcyon progressive flavours from the genre's heyday and a mature modern sound that is a unique expression of Monro's musical passions. Shimmering pads, crashing effects and infectious groove are certain to make the track a peak-time favourite.

With a deep house essence, "Krush" rounds of proceedings with a delicate blend of deep rhythmic underpinning, ticking hats, rich chord progressions and spacious pads. Hypnotic accents and effects litter the sonic spectrum before a glassy arpeggio filters gently to the fore before dropping away to leave the angular and textured collage to play out their magic.

An acute awareness and understanding of dance music's place within the fabric of its historical context has led James Monro to produce the extraordinary "Fonik" EP.

Directed by Jay Epoch
Text by James Warren
Mastered by James Monro
Design by Ben Mautner

James Monro - Singularity [Proton Music]

Setting the techno scene alight with his "Pyrogen" EP in the autumn of 2013, Tim Penner's twin-track offering provided the backdrop for the Canadian's unique approach to "frequency manipulation" and genre-twisting music. Now receiving a pair of new interpretations courtesy of James Monro and Chicola, Proton Music is proud to revisit Penner's debut release for the label.

Finding a home in Brazil after touring the globe since the 1980s with a well-established DJ persona, James Monro has ridden the crest of a wave for several decades in a notoriously fickle music industry. Having set up the 4DigitalAudio imprint with production partner Grant Collins, Monro's musical pedigree is a match for any producer. Tracks that have featured on Nick Warren's "Renaissance: Masters Series" in early 2013 and John Digweed's "Structures 2" compilation, are the hallmark of a producer with gold standard credibility. Heavily supported by Hernan Cattaneo, Robert Babicz and Digweed himself, the track "Scarab" was also charted number one by Nick Warren.

Starting out with a pair of remixes as part of the Juan Deminicis and his "Behind The Sun (Remixed)" EP in October 2013, Monro's full solo debut came at the end of the year in the shape of the sublime rhythms and melodies of the "Fonik" EP. Re-envisioning Tim Penner, James Monro has taken "On My Skin" and turned it into a deep progressive number, full of flowing lines and house rhythms combined with a rolling percussive groove. A subterranean pulsing bass line, expertly filtered, provides a bedrock and the melodic themes from Penner's original supply a sublime resonance to create an expertly crafted piece.

Becoming one of Israel's most sought after DJs and producers, Chico Shuella has emerged from his homeland to become recognised as a global force in the underground music industry using his Chicola pseudonym. A regular at Tel Aviv's "Allenby 58" club and a residency at "Haoman 17" have seen him share centre stage with such luminaries as Sister Bliss, Danny Tenaglia and Carl Craig. 130 gigs a year and a successful business in the huge Israeli wedding market has added to Chicola's portfolio, as have a series of productions that has seen his work signed to Tommy Boy, KTA and supported by the likes of Laurent Garnier and Roger Sanchez.

Work since 2011 has seen Chicola forge alliances with Lowbit and Punta del Este, and a recent debut for Proton Music in the form of the deep rhythms of the "Maganda" EP, illustrating his burgeoning talent. Remixing "Strange", Chicola has taken the stirring, razor edged melodic themes running through Time Penner's original and combined them with a delightful lilting groove that hypnotises the listener over its near ten minute journey. Additional synth lines of melodic motifs add a further dimension to create a work of genuine skill and intricacy.

A pair of remixes from James Monro and Chicola have provided another explosive burst as Time Penner's "Pyrogen" heats up once again.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Renee Ugarteche
Mastered by Cid Inc
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Tim Penner - On My Skin (James Monro Remix)

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We have a long bonding story with UK Psy-trance legend Flying Rhino Records. Gus was one of the in-house key producer and Supercozi released her first chill out MIX CD from the label in 2001( It was double CD and other CD was label founder James Monro's Dance mix ). And here is an awesome remix of our EP ' Addiction ' by our dear buddy James .. Heavy weight yet chunky .. Released by Flow Records ( Portugal ).
ゼンレモ・ファンは知っていると思うけど、イギリスのサイトランスの伝説レーベル、フライング・ライノと私たちは長きに渡るストーリーがあります。ガスはレーベルのインハウスそしてキー・プロデューサーとして一枚のコンピに４曲が収録されるくらい深く関わっていましたし、私スーパーコージも世界リリースされた最初のチルアウトミックスCDはライノからでした。（W CDで、もう１枚はライノ主宰ジェームス・モンローのダンスミックスでした）。そして今でもライノ関係者とはとても仲いいつきあいを続けています。これはポルトガルのフロー・レコードからリリースされた私たちのシングル’アディクション’収録のジェームス・リミックスです。彼らしい、テクノ／プログレ色の強いチャンキーな秀逸な出来です！




Zen Lemonade - Addiction ( James Monro Remix ) Sample

New 4 Track EP featuring 2 Nanoplex Originals and 2 scintillating remixes of the title track by James Monro & 4D. Out on Iboga Records in September.

Nanoplex - Room 101 (James Monro Remix) - [Iboga Records] OUT NOW

JamesMonro - Luminous

James Monro - Solo - Original

James Monro - Solid State - Trance Mix

James Monro - Solid State - Dub Mix

James Monro - Nexus ( MSTR 1644 )

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With a gourmet appetite for the finest cuts, James Monro sees the music that moves him as "soul food". Now providing a two-course feast for Proton Music, "Nectar" slakes the thirst with the sweetest of tastes.

Born in the UK but now firmly settled in his adopted Brazilian homeland, James Monro's love affair with the music industry spans three decades. A classically trained musician drawing early inspiration from the sounds of Tangerine Dream, Brian Eno and Jean Michel Jarre, Monro's love for the sounds of disco and hip-hop soon opened the door into a "passionate relationship with electronic dance music".

Setting up the fabled Flying Rhino Records in the mid 90s with two colleagues before finding further success through the 4digitalAudio imprint with co-owner, Grant Collins, Monro's business prowess is considerable. This, combined with burgeoning production talent, has left him with a keenly sought after set of skills and a reputation within the tastemakers of the underground dance scene that has been well earned. A steady stream of global DJ appearances at numerous high-profile events adds further to his mystique. 

An artist with a number of production monikers to his name, success has been a constant companion. Work for John Digweed's "Structures 2" album under Midnight Ramblers saw "Scarab" charted at number one by the likes of Nick Warren and supported by Cattaneo, Babicz and Digweed himself, while A regular on Flow Records since 2004, saw March 2015's "Solid State" EP firmly illustrating Monro's musical heritage in the 'true' trance genre.

2013's "Fonik" EP forms the centrepiece of a Proton Music career that has also included remixes of Juan Deminicis and Tim Penner while a recent remix of Derek Howell for Particles has been a notable highlight. Now James Monro returns to Proton with another original offering in the shape of the outstanding "Nectar".

The title track itself is full of the "deep, hypnotic and emotional" characteristics that define Monro's work. A rhythm section chock full of big beats and rolling percussive groove provide a bedrock from which a series of melodic phrases fire off each other, cascading in myriad directions while a throbbing sub bass provides low-end abundance. The result is a dance floor gem that works very hard indeed.

Partner track, "Serum" is a near ten-minute voyage of discovery through shimmering plucked chords that beat out a sublime emotive rhythm through chord progression and metronomic regularity. A rasping bass line provides substance and depth while a subtle guitar riff gives pause for reflection before the massed ranks of rhythm, bass and melody arrive once more in full force. Make no mistake, "Serum" provides an injection of pace that is a joy to behold.

Delivering sustenance through his musical ambrosia, James Monro's "Nectar" has is food and drink fit for the Greek gods themselves.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by James Monro
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Nectar

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James Monro - Serum (Radio Edit)

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James Monro - Clunge Gunge(Original Mix)
MVMB - Continuity - Vol. 1 - Iboga Records
 
2015-06-29
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1. Martin Vice & Michael Banel - Swarm (Phaxe & Morten Granau remix)
2. Captain Hook - Human Design (Ruback Remix)
3. Perfect Stranger & Eat Static - Perfect Static (Datacult Remix)
4. Martin Vice & Michael Banel - Who We Are (Original Mix)
5. James Monro - Clunge Gunge (Original Mix)
6. Darshan - Hybrid (Original Mix)
7. Morten Granau & Westerby - Extraterrestrial (Original Mix)
8. Loud & Shulman - If (Boom 2014 Edit)
9. Sun Control Species - Serenaii (Martin Vice & Michael Banel Remix)
10. Riktam & Bansi - Phalanx (Original Mix)
11. Critical Choice - Animals (Mr.What? Remix)
12. Human Element - Meeting Mr. Bach (Original Mix)
13. Lish & Spacecat - Dark Horizon (Perfect Stranger Remix)
14. Empirikal - Good Q (Original Mix)
15. Paul Unkel - Breakfast with Mum on the Beach (Original Mix)
Martin Vice & Michael Banel is a new strong duo from Iboga Records. They have already been giving us some outstanding single releases, and now their first MVMB compilation, with a selection of the finest progressive trance / psy-tech. 
James Monro 
2015 Iboga Records
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Nectar (Kastis Torrau, Lonya Remixes)

Serum (Kastis Torrau Remix)

Forthcoming release on Proton Music - Release date 2015.12.11

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LIFTSHIFT - RESHIFTED ( REMIXES ALBUM) 
TechSafari Records / TSR31

This year's solstice is shifting into a new era! A year after their release 'Equinox', Liftshift aka Eric Bijl and TechSafari Records are back to keep this unique energy flow going for the longest day of the year. This time around, they united their vision to present to you 'Reshifted', a full-packed release of remixes of some of Liftshift's best tracks handpicked by the scene's heavyweight, Perfect Stranger Earthling, James Monro, TRON, Audiotec, Sonic Entity and Yestermorrow. We're topping all of this with 2 tracks remixed by Liftshift. You can¿t sit this one out! 

Release date: june 20th @ BEATPORT! 
Label TechSafari Records / www.techsafarirecords.com 

Reshifted

LIFTSHIFT - EVOLVE (JAMES MONRO REMIX)

An artist who has been an integral part of the rich and colourful tapestry of underground dance music culture for over three decades, James Monro continues to find himself at the cutting edge of a scene he helped establish. Now, as Monro celebrates his long involvement in dance music, he draws together a collection of tracks for Proton Music, "In the Ether".

Born in the UK but firmly settled in South America, Brazilian based James Monro has always been at the vanguard of underground dance movement. A classically trained musician from an early age and inspired by icons of the electric music scene, Moroder, Eno and Jarre, Monro's love of disco, psychedelia and hip hop saw him translate his passion into energy-fuelled performances behind the decks across his home country and onto the beaches of Goa in the early 1990s.

As co-owner of the Flying Rhino imprint in 1995, Monro added another string to an already impressive bow, before joining forces with long-term friend, co-producer and label partner Grant Collins, to create the 4DigitalAudio label. Striking out as a producer under a variety of production alter-egos, the Midnight Ramblers outfit (alongside Flying Rhino co-owner, George Baker) saw an appearance on John Digweed's iconic "Structures Two" album, with the heavily supported "Scarab", charted by no lesser lights than Babicz, Cattaneo and Warren, while the "Ambientworkx7" track featured on the latter's "Renaissance: Masters Series" compilation. A plethora of high-profile releases have continued to find success on blue-chip imprints that include, Iboga, Bedrock and Flow Records as James Monro continues to stay hugely relevant in the current, fluid music market. A regular on the Particles and Proton Music imprints, 2013's "Fonik" and 2015's "Nectar" EPs, showcased James Monro's extraordinary original work as high-profile remixes from Kastis Torrau and Lonya continued the success. 

Now, James Monro returns to Proton with a truly astonishing body of work in the shape of the full-length album, "In the Ether". Developed and written in his Encantada hometown, the fulmination of a decade-long work is now represented by a striking twelve-track offering that spans Monro's musical career. A work that may never have come to fruition due to an extraordinarily difficult set of circumstances in recovering corrupted files after the loss of a computer and back-up on a boat-sinking incident in Brazil, make the album a real triumph of human endeavour and musical craft.

Full of the trademark melodic flair that is consistent with a classically trained musician, the floating, airy sounds of "Profusion" and "Viridian" are juxtaposed against the pulsating bass dominance of "Alchemical", "Galactix" and "Rise", creating a sense of urgency and drive. The intricate rhythmic patterns and meticulously programmed percussive cadence of "The Pink Button" and "Rapture" with their clave/wood block sound, plus modulated synth lines and buffer overridden effects.

Creating a delicious dance-floor groove, "Voyager" weaves a sublime path through an intelligently constructed chord motif whose delay adds elegantly to the sonic tapestry, while "Modular" once again, finds a pumping sustained bass line, added to a series spine-tingling melodies and growling pitched vocals. Similarly, "Frolic Acid" hits hard with its huge running bass line, textured white-noise pads and acid-tinged lead line that evolves into shimmering melodic phrasing. Closing with the hi-hat and shaker fuelled, "Impendium", a chorus of percussive effects lead the charge against ethereal synth lines that flow in unencumbered hypnotic fashion.

With a body of work that is certain to stand the test of time, James Monro has fully transformed his music "In the Ether".

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Grant Collins
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

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