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Global Underground vet Dubfunk will mix the second installment in Audio Therapy's digital mix series, This Is Audio Therapy Digital.
Dubfunk, who has helmed the decks behind five GU compilations, has also released two singles for the AT digital label, making him a prime suspect for the honor of mixing his way through the techno, tech-house, and progressive sounds that make up this selection of the label's catalogue. With only four singles to work with—and their attendant remixes—expect a remarkably cohesive set. And, if mixes aren't your cup of tea, the label is making an unmixed version of the compilation available as well.
Tracklist
This Is Audio Therapy Digital 2 (Mixed)
01. Dubfunk - Eternal Rhapsody (Dubfunk Sunset Reprise)
02. Dubfunk - Eternal Rhapsody (George Delkos Dub)
03. Walsh & Coutre Dissolve (Harada Remix)
04. Patch Park & Ozgur Can Swell (Original Mix)
05. Dubfunk Mandala (Guy J Remix)
06. Walsh & Coutre Dissolve (Sol & Grimm Remix)
07. Dubfunk Eternal Rhapsody (Erphun Remix)
08. Patch Park & Ozgur Can Swell (Dirty Disorder Remix)
09. Walsh & Coutre Dissolve (Original mix)
10. Patch Park & Ozgur Can Swell (Dubfunk Remix)
This Is Audio Therapy Digital 2 (Unmixed)
Dubfunk - Mandala (Original)
Dubfunk - Mandala (Guy J Remix)
Dubfunk - Mandala (Patch Park Remix)
Patch Park & Ozgur Can Swell (Original)
Patch Park & Ozgur Can Swell (Gianluca Luisi Remix)
Patch Park & Ozgur Can Swell (Dubfunk Remix)
Patch Park & Ozgur Can Swell (Dirty Disorder Remix)
Walsh & Coutre Dissolve (Original)
Walsh & Coutre Dissolve (Harada Remix)
Walsh & Coutre Dissolve (Sol & Grimm Remix)
Dubfunk Eternal Rhapsody (Original)
Dubfunk Eternal Rhapsody (Sunset Reprise)
Dubfunk Eternal Rhapsody (Erphun Remix)
Dubfunk Eternal Rhapsody (George Delkos Remix)
Dubfunk Eternal Rhapsody (George Delkos Dub)
Audio Therapy's This Is Audio Therapy Digital 2 will be released on August 18, 2008. - http://www.residentadvisor.net
With John Digweed making it “Single of the Week” on Kiss FM, as well as great support list Starting from minimal upto trance top djs such as Roger Sanchez, Tiesto, Sander Kleinenberg, Hernan Cattaneo, John Acquaviva, Armin Van Buuren, Martin Eyerer, Oliver Moldan & much more to mention. - Beatportal.com
After a great success with his ‘Mandala’ release earlier in the year which went down a storm with the likes of everyone from John Acquaviva to Roger Sanchez, Dubfunkreleases his new single ‘Eternal Rhapsody’ on Audio Therapy on 21 July 2008.
- Beatportal.com
Dubfunk has certainly made quite an impression on everyone this year with two releases ‘Mandala’ and ‘Eternal Rhapsody’ along with a stunning remix of Patch Park & Ozgur Can’s Swell. - Beatportal.com
Melbourne clubbing brand The Likes of You have unveiled the lineup of their next installment, set to feature Audion, Omar-S, Oxia and Dubfunk. Following last round's debut venture north to NSW headed by Jesse Rose and Hernan Cattaneo, the crew has brought things back to basics with a straight up techno lineup, and have decided to once again bring the experience to Sydney punters. - Resident Advisor
Detroit techno producer Omar-S is set to play one Sydney date alongside his hyped Melbourne appearance at The Likes of You.
The controversial FXHE label boss will be dropping into Chinese Laundry for an extended four-hour set, one week before his Melbourne performance. The producer's widely publicized Fabric mix, and his strictly indie approach to the Detroit scene, along with his headstrong approach to techno in general, has seen him build a substantial following around the world. His label's catalogue boasts releases from RA podcasters Jus-Ed and Seth Troxler, and remains a significant Motor City's indie imprint.
Swiss producer Dubfunk, who will be appearing alongside Omar-S in Melbourne, will also be providing support at the Sydney show. - Resident Advisor
You could be forgiven for not knowing who Omar S and Dubfunk are. The former, although being an active DJ and producer for over a decade, has been a quiet achiever and managed to maintain a certain air of mystery around him; while the latter is a more recent addition to the international circuit. But what you couldn’t be forgiven for is not knowing who they are after last Saturday night. Omar, the Detroit native who has a depth and understanding of music far surpassing your average DJ (and even your above-average DJ), and Dubfunk, the Egyptian progressive house/techno maestro who is leading the pack of new school producers marrying the sensibilities of techno and the production style of progressive house both played amazing sets and left the cleaners with one hell of a job at close: mopping up my drool and most of the dancefloor’s brains. - Inthemix.com.au
Since 2002 Dubfunk has been thoroughly establishing himself as a pioneer and evolver of the progressive house scene. Known for his deep and vivacious sound, he implements his deep love for electronic music with his eight-year professional audio engineering career in what transcends to be a rare and creative ability to write his music with a large diversity of influences and finesse, incorporating a fusion of all sounds that have inspired him to date. 100% caught up with Dubfunk and went back to the basics to learn the story behind one of the last decade’s most acclaimed acts. - beat.com.au
Discography
Original Productions:
Dubfunk
Cruel (Original & Cruel Mix)
Mashtronic Records (DE)
Dubfunk
Twisted Minds (Original & Twisted Mix)
Dyami Records (UK)
Dubfunk
Is this L.A? (Original Vox Mix)
Global Underground (UK)
Dubfunk
Alive (Original Mix)
Dyami Records (UK)
Dubfunk
Sinners in Paradise (Original Mix)
Dyami Records (UK)
Dubfunk
Mandala (Original Mix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Dubfunk
Eternal Rhapsody (Original Mix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Dubfunk
Emporium (Original Mix)
Dyami Records (UK)
Dubfunk
Joy (Original Mix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Dubfunk
Southern Exposure (Original Mix + Dub Mix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Dubfunk
Spread (Original Mix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Dubfunk & Revefx
Berghain (Original Mix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Remixes:
Lostep
Villain (Dubfunk Twisted Mix)
Global Underground (UK)
Eelke Kleijn
Monster of the deep (Dubfunk Twisted Mix)
Global Underground (UK)
Elf.ant
Ostwind (Dubfunk Midnight Express Mix)
Restart Records (DE)
Dibby Dougherty
Lights Out (Dubfunk Remix)
Dyami Records (UK)
Eelke Kleijn
Lost & Confused (Dubfunk Remix)
Groove Collection (NL)
Patch Park & Ozgur Can
Swell (Dubfunk Remix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Tolis Q & Ad Mark
Off White (Dubfunk Remix)
Epsilon Trax (GR)
George Delkos
The Machine Between Us (Dubfunk Twisted Mix)
Dyami Records (UK)
Electroaspect
Alone on the road (Dubfunk Remix)
Groove Collection (NL)
Federico Epis
Brazilia (Dubfunk Melbourne's Mix)
Audio Therapy (UK)
Fernando Ferreyra & Mariano Favre
Technique (Dubfunk Remix)
Maktub Records (UY)
Jalebee Cartel
Backup (Dubfunk Remix)
Asia Music (JP)
Dibby Dougherty
Lost In Harlem (Dubfunk Remix + Dubfunk Afterhour Remix)
Brown Eyed Boys (FR)
Kazell
Chatter (Dubfunk Sledgehammer Remix)
Progrezo Records (CO)
Dibby Dougherty
Zebra Boy (Dubfunk Orchestral Remix)
Nightdrive (DE)
Compilations:
Electric Clam V.4
Mixed by Dubfunk
Global Underground (UK)
Synchronised 2
Mixed by Dubfunk
Global Underground (UK)
Digitized 2
Mixed by Dubfunk
Global Underground (UK)
5 Years of Global Underground
Mixed by Dubfunk
Global Underground (UK)
Digitized 3
Mixed by Dubfunk
Global Underground (UK)
This is Audio Therapy
Mixed by Dubfunk
Audio Therapy (UK)
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Bio
Deep, pulsating grooves laden with inspired sonic crescendos that ebb, flow, peak and trough: these are the inimitable sounds of Dubfunk, one of Progressive House music’s truly formidable talents. From humble beginnings in his homeland of Egypt, global recognition for the quality of both his DJ performances and forward-thinking productions has seen Dubfunk firmly establish himself as a key player in electronic dance music’s ever-evolving landscape. And, having achieved so much in so little time thus far, it’s clear that this master of grooves’ meteoric rise has really only just begun …
Renowned for crafting seamless progressive mixes of distinction, as a DJ, Dubfunk’s sets have gleaned global notoriety for their smooth programming, flawless transitions and constant, resonant groove. Fuelled by an eclectic blend of childhood musical heroes (including Led Zeppelin, The Doors and Nina Simone) and inspired via an epiphany induced by the iconic Northern Exposure and Global Underground compilations of the mid-1990s; his trademark penchant for embracing diversity and concocting cohesive fusions of sound today, comes as little surprise.
Commencing his career behind the decks in 2002 in his own co-owned club in Cairo, Dubfunk’s passion and talent for DJing both grew rapidly … as did demand for his deep, dancefloor-rousing sounds. A prominent residency at Sharm El Sheik’s Pacha soon followed – a vital posting which not only saw him share the booth with some of the world’s leading progressive figures, but moreover, earn their critical praise, support and acclaim. Recognising the importance of Europe as the global epicenter of electronic music and enamored by a career within its wondrous midst, he boldly relocated to Switzerland in 2005, meticulously set up his own professional studio, and immediately commenced writing his own tunes … the results of which, unbeknownst to him, would soon shift his career – and his tour diary – into veritable overdrive! Indeed, as word of Dubfunk’s genre-entwining, underground tunes and deep, infectious sets spread throughout Europe, premium gig and tour offers started to flow. From shows with Sander Kleinenberg in Cairo and Hernan Cattaneo at the legendary Turnmills in London, to fully-fledged artist tours throughout South America in both 2006 and 2007; the world, it seemed, was fast becoming his oyster …
However, while Dubfunk has earned an enviable reputation for the quality of his DJing, it’s his acclaimed work in the studio that, for many DJs and fans worldwide, sets him a cut above the rest. Original tunes like ‘Mandala’, ‘Cruel’, ‘Penetration’ and ‘Eternal Rhapsody’ have each captured the imagination of electronic stalwarts far and wide over the last couple of years - and in doing so, led to an array of exciting remix and compilation projects.
Armed with an eight-year professional audio engineering career and a rare creative ability to write music from the heart that makes his mind and body sing; Dubfunk’s productions are imbued with a sublime mixture of technical precision and delicate sensibility that, together, have forged a unique, emotive sound that is all his very own. Drawing upon a passion for sounds deep within the broad spectrum of electronic genres yet forever staying true to his progressive roots, since 2007 his tunes have been regularly championed by DJs the ilk of John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha, Dave Seaman, Laurent Garnier, Sander Kleinenberg and Armin Van Buuren; have made their way into the upper echelons of the world’s premier music download charts; and have consistently made their way onto a list of top-shelf labels including Global Underground, Audio Therapy and Mashtronic. Furthermore, his association with these labels has in turn seen him at the helm of no less than six prestigious compilation releases: five for Global Underground (encompassing its ‘Electric Calm’, ‘Digitized’, ‘Synchronized’ and ‘5 Years Of GU’ banners) and one for Dave Seaman’s Audio Therapy ‘This Is Audio Therapy Digital 2’.
Constantly enthused and energised by the wealth of new sounds and electronic nuances that surround him, Dubfunk’s passion for music know no bounds. Although immensely satisfied with his DJ and production career, in 2007 he launched his own imprint: Dyami Records. Founded as a flexible vehicle for his own works and a catalyst for launching rising studio stars of today, tomorrow and beyond; Dyami specialises in forward-thinking progressive and tech-house sounds, and has fast become a recognised seal of studio prowess and musical quality. Artists signed to the label include the likes of Logiztik Sounds, Dibby Dougherty, Cid Inc, Chloe Harris and Dana Bergquist & Peder G, and, like Dyami Records itself, the roster’s quality continues to grow month by month, year by year …
With 2009 off to a hectic, flying start for Dubfunk … but that’s the just the way this master of eternal rhapsodies and twisting dancefloor’s minds likes it. In fact, he would
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