Some promising clips from the (non-Breeze discs of) Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9, more and more whisperings of a Scott Brown return to the studio, and now this!
Could be an interesting year for Hardcore.
DJ Hellfury
I hope it will not be the same case as with Vagabond and Dowster. Bananaman made some nice tunes for bonkers so he should stick to classic ukhardcore without being influenced by breeze's new sound e.g.
Mortis
Interesting. With Demo coming back too hopefully these guys will start making new happy hardcore, that would be great
_Jay_
quote:Originally posted by DJ Hellfury:
I hope it will not be the same case as with Vagabond and Dowster.
I dig quite a bit of their new stuff man. There are some tracks which sound a little Electo/Dubby, but I think on the whole they have tried to keep things positive and uplifting.
DJ Hellfury
Just prefer Vagabonds old tunes on BB and NG, thats all what i tried to say :)
And... Demo returns too? If yes, i would like too see new hhc aswell!
Phobz
I hope he sticks to the old happy hardcore style influence. I wish fade would come out too. Miss Fade :(
Hard2Get
All kinds of epic.
quote:Originally posted by Mortis:
Interesting. With Demo coming back too hopefully these guys will start making new happy hardcore, that would be great
Imagine a Demo & Bananaman collaboration. Never seen before!
Charger
This is real unexpected but, definitely something big is going to come out from him!
Lorenzo.Tweakn
Other exciting things;
No Left Turn & K12 Studios is returning soon. :x. No Reese though :(
Rush Delivery is also coming back with a 4 disc album.
Samination
Bananaman? maybe Fade might not be far behind?
Mortis
quote:Originally posted by Hard2Get:
It is all kinds of epic.
quote:Originally posted by Mortis:
Interesting. With Demo coming back too hopefully these guys will start making new happy hardcore, that would be great
Imagine a Demo & Bananaman collaboration. Never seen before!
That would be amazing.
_Jay_
quote:Originally posted by Charger:
This is real unexpected but, definitely something big is going to come out from him!
That's what she said!
She = Scat_Lover_79.
Simon
This is indeed, very, very good news!
Audio Warfare
Awesome stuff, very interesting to hear what he comes up with!
Thumpa
quote:Originally posted by Lorenzo.Tweakn:
Other exciting things;
No Left Turn & K12 Studios is returning soon. :x. No Reese though :(
Rush Delivery is also coming back with a 4 disc album.
None of these things is as interesting as Bananaman....make your own thread for your own news please.
hahaha! True story.
Sulphurik
quote:Originally posted by Phobz:
I hope he sticks to the old happy hardcore style influence. I wish fade would come out too. Miss Fade :(
Great news! Aye will be interesting to see how his new style will sound!
Loved Fade & Bananaman's style.
Ken Masters
This is pretty cool news, wonder if he'll stick to the magical old sound?
...and Jay, whats all this about Scott Brown getting back in the studio?
_Jay_
About six weeks ago or so, Scott tweeted a couple of things like "Studio all set-up now" and and "Really excited for you guys to hear what I'm going to be producing" and stuff like that. I'd heard other people mention rumours about it as well. I'll try dig out the actual Tweets mate, bare with me!
Edit: Right, here's a couple I've found.
This one's to Thumpa around mid-January: "I'll be honest mate I'm wanting to work on new stuff as it's all been remixes of late." after Olly asked if he was available for remix work.
This one is from back in mid-December. Been longer than I thought! "All requests for styles of tracks will be noted. I want to write music the people want #scottbrowntracks" And this, earlier on the same day:
"I'll write a more thorough a statement with regards to writing new music very soon. I'm excited about the music I want to bring you."
And: "Big studio overhaul, big things happening. Exciting times."
And: "something is in the cards, I'm just getting my own ship in order! Then booooom"
Pretty fcuking powerful, eh?
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
cards, I'm just getting my own ship in order! Then booooom"
Pretty fcuking powerful, eh?
It is certainly that.
Ken Masters
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
About six weeks ago or so, Scott tweeted a couple of things like "Studio all set-up now" and and "Really excited for you guys to hear what I'm going to be producing" and stuff like that. I'd heard other people mention rumours about it as well. I'll try dig out the actual Tweets mate, bare with me!
Edit: Right, here's a couple I've found.
This one's to Thumpa around mid-January: "I'll be honest mate I'm wanting to work on new stuff as it's all been remixes of late." after Olly asked if he was available for remix work.
This one is from back in mid-December. Been longer than I thought! "All requests for styles of tracks will be noted. I want to write music the people want #scottbrowntracks" And this, earlier on the same day:
"I'll write a more thorough a statement with regards to writing new music very soon. I'm excited about the music I want to bring you."
And: "Big studio overhaul, big things happening. Exciting times."
And: "something is in the cards, I'm just getting my own ship in order! Then booooom"
Pretty fcuking powerful, eh?
Your like the spy of Hardcore! This all sounds promising, let us know if you hear anything else dude, im long over due my SB fix!
latininxtc
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
About six weeks ago or so, Scott tweeted a couple of things like "Studio all set-up now" and and "Really excited for you guys to hear what I'm going to be producing" and stuff like that. I'd heard other people mention rumours about it as well. I'll try dig out the actual Tweets mate, bare with me!
Edit: Right, here's a couple I've found.
This one's to Thumpa around mid-January: "I'll be honest mate I'm wanting to work on new stuff as it's all been remixes of late." after Olly asked if he was available for remix work.
This one is from back in mid-December. Been longer than I thought! "All requests for styles of tracks will be noted. I want to write music the people want #scottbrowntracks" And this, earlier on the same day:
"I'll write a more thorough a statement with regards to writing new music very soon. I'm excited about the music I want to bring you."
And: "Big studio overhaul, big things happening. Exciting times."
And: "something is in the cards, I'm just getting my own ship in order! Then booooom"
Pretty fcuking powerful, eh?
looks like someone spends a little too much time on social networking lol
but at least you're resourceful.
As far as all these comebacks go, I'll reserve my excitement once I actually hear what these guys will have to offer. I hope that they offer something fresh and new, with of course their tie-ins to what made these guys popular in the first place. I just hope for Scott Brown has a more distinct sound this time rather than something that sounds like the last 100 tracks he produced.
warped_candykid
hopefully they will bring back the happy pipe-organ mid-section in tracks!!! And cheesy vocals! And the kick drum!!
Ken Masters
quote:Originally posted by latininxtc:
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
About six weeks ago or so, Scott tweeted a couple of things like "Studio all set-up now" and and "Really excited for you guys to hear what I'm going to be producing" and stuff like that. I'd heard other people mention rumours about it as well. I'll try dig out the actual Tweets mate, bare with me!
Edit: Right, here's a couple I've found.
This one's to Thumpa around mid-January: "I'll be honest mate I'm wanting to work on new stuff as it's all been remixes of late." after Olly asked if he was available for remix work.
This one is from back in mid-December. Been longer than I thought! "All requests for styles of tracks will be noted. I want to write music the people want #scottbrowntracks" And this, earlier on the same day:
"I'll write a more thorough a statement with regards to writing new music very soon. I'm excited about the music I want to bring you."
And: "Big studio overhaul, big things happening. Exciting times."
And: "something is in the cards, I'm just getting my own ship in order! Then booooom"
Pretty fcuking powerful, eh?
I just hope for Scott Brown has a more distinct sound this time rather than something that sounds like the last 100 tracks he produced.
that's the beauty of it! Its an aquired taste haha
Samination
I think Scott Brown lost a little of the plot when he tried to sound like the others. Back in 2000-2003 he basicly had his own sound.
DJ Hellfury
As long as he isnt producing stuff like "False Prophet" I'm fine; would be a blast when he returns to the sound of hardwired I and II
_Jay_
quote:Originally posted by Fire Shadow:
that's the beauty of it! Its an aquired taste haha
Exactly! I doubt he'll go identical to his earlier stuff, but I'd like to think it will have some trademark elements in there! Really am genuinely bloody excited to see what he comes up with.
The Dopeman
this threads made me dig out hixxy's bonkers 1 mix just to listen to forever together lol
probably the only happy hardcore track that properly got stuck in my head when i 1st heard it :p
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by warped_candykid:
hopefully they will bring back the happy pipe-organ mid-section in tracks!!! And cheesy vocals! And the kick drum!!
Pipe organ? Lol. I don't remember any pipe organs! Examples?
As for Scott Brown. Scott Brown will always sound like Scott Brown. He has always had his own sound that is instantly recognisable as being nothing like anyone elses. Although that's not to say all his tunes should sound exactly the same, but none of them do!
DJ Hellfury
wondering what you guys would think of an bananaman mix to celebrate his comeback.
i would say 2 tracks per dj and i would send this set to bananaman on facebook, sounds good?
_Jay_
Updated:
"Exciting news Flash.....
Bananaman & Gisbo
Catch you(be the one)
To be released on Hardcore underground.
Big thanks to Fracus & Darwin
Ill keep you posted to when the teaser go's up. B-Man"
I am really excited about Bananaman's comeback. I love all his work from the happy hardcore period under his own name and both Silk Cuts and JHal.
That is one hell of an impressive studio he has judging by the Facebook picture. Wouldn't want to see the final cost for that one.
Where did you hear about Demo returning to the scene? I had mixed reactions to his music. He seemed best when working with other producers. I think his solo work were all remixed then released. I heard the original version of Muzik on an album mix by Force & Styles and it sounded terrible.
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by Brainchild:
I am really excited about Bananaman's comeback. I love all his work from the happy hardcore period under his own name and both Silk Cuts and JHal.
That is one hell of an impressive studio he has judging by the Facebook picture. Wouldn't want to see the final cost for that one.
Where did you hear about Demo returning to the scene?
Himself i think. He recently uploaded the very original version (unreleased) of I've Got a Feeling (or was it You're Mine? I honestly don't remember lol) to soundcloud.
Spyanova
Bit disappointed about him working with gisbo actually. Always thought Gisbo produced pretty generic and atandard stuff. Granted he does it well, theres not much innovation in his tracks. Perhaps working with bananaman will change that
The Dopeman
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
Updated:
"Exciting news Flash.....
Bananaman & Gisbo
Catch you(be the one)
To be released on Hardcore underground.
Big thanks to Fracus & Darwin
Ill keep you posted to when the teaser go's up. B-Man"
ur like the sherlock holmes of hardcore...is there anything you can't find out!!!
DJ Hellfury
His name is Bond, Jaymes Bond
_Jay_
LOL! It's purely because I'm a combination of a) obsessed with Hardcore and b) unemployed at the moment.
DJ Hellfury
Don't fool us, you just try to hunt down Dr. Core!
... ok, enough puns :P
Audio Warfare
quote:Originally posted by Brainchild:
That is one hell of an impressive studio he has judging by the Facebook picture. Wouldn't want to see the final cost for that one.
Indeed. Wonder what else he has been up to... Clearly not just a dance music set up as there's instruments next door and a surround sound monitor arrangement.
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by Audio Warfare:
quote:Originally posted by Brainchild:
That is one hell of an impressive studio he has judging by the Facebook picture. Wouldn't want to see the final cost for that one.
Indeed. Wonder what else he has been up to... Clearly not just a dance music set up as there's instruments next door and a surround sound monitor arrangement.
Have a look at the console too.
quote:Don't fool us, you just try to hunt down Dr. Core!
even though our very own special agent posted it already:
damn, you are lucky to get in touch with bananaman :))
hope we see hhc someday, not only ukh
The Dopeman
Wow!!! I've just been played something by Gisbo., Bow people and tip your hat!!!! A different league.
status update from bananamans fb page
hmmmmmm i'm not too sure about that like
seems like a bit of a kick in the teeth to producers that don't make the same generic style la lot like what i'm making it just seems if you want to get noticed by a legend then you have to make the same as everyone else which to me is just straight up ********
imo theres nothing i've heard from gisbo that i havn't already heard from either a big name or another up and coming producer and it feels like a lot of people just refuse to accept anything different than the norm
also he did say it aint hardcore but imo i don't really give 2 ****s
Samination
I have to agree with Dopeman for once. I've never really been fund of Gisbo's stuff either.
Just listened to the Catch You track. It does sound better than most Gisbo's other stuff. and especially less electro!
DJ Hellfury
this tune takes the right direction with those vocals etc. and maybe is gisbos best tune so far but still not really exciting while listening, idk.
The Dopeman
quote:Originally posted by DJ Hellfury:
still not really exciting while listening
i'm the same most of his tracks feel like copies of big name tunes the quality of his tracks are good but the tracks in general just lack imagination imo
quote:Originally posted by DJ Hellfury:
thx for soundcloud link 007
Ha ha ha! I like that.
_Jay_
Bananaman has just posted that there will be two remixes of 'Jhal - Life We Share'. One by he and Gisbo, and another by a yet to be unnamed artist "but sure none of you will be disappointed.." is the word from the man himself.
Jhal - Life We Share:
It's fcuking uncanny really. If any of you have been on here lately, you will have seen that I've made a thread about recommendations for Hardcore from the '90s and very early 2000s because I don't know a hell of a lot. Off the back of that, someone linked me to this track about a week ago and I have well and truly fallen in love with it. Since I've discovered it, Bananaman has come out of retirement, after thirteen years away and has now announced it'll be remixed not once, but twice. Fcuking unbelievable coincidence really.
The Universe is watching.
Phobz
Bananaman's been stalking you jay and now he knows you like it - he's arisen.
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
Bananaman has just posted that there will be two remixes of 'Jhal - Life We Share'. One by he and Gisbo, and another by a yet to be unnamed artist "but sure none of you will be disappointed.." is the word from the man himself.
Jhal - Life We Share:
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It's fcuking uncanny really. If any of you have been on here lately, you will have seen that I've made a thread about recommendations for Hardcore from the '90s and very early 2000s because I don't know a hell of a lot. Off the back of that, someone linked me to this track about a week ago and I have well and truly fallen in love with it. Since I've discovered it, Bananaman has come out of retirement, after thirteen years away and has now announced it'll be remixed not once, but twice. Fcuking unbelievable coincidence really.
The Universe is watching.
Lol wtf!
DJ Hellfury
Jhal - Life We Share (Fracus & Darwin Remix)
THATS MY BET!
_Jay_
quote:Originally posted by Hard2Get:
Lol wtf!
Absolutely ridiculous, isn't it!?!
quote:Originally posted by DJ Hellfury:
Jhal - Life We Share (Fracus & Darwin Remix)
THATS MY BET!
That could actually be very, very nice.
Hard2Get
Someone should have put it in the remix wishlist before Bananaman came back (if the thread started before then), then it would have been super weird!
The Dopeman
where the hell is a time traveling delorean when you need one lol
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by The Dopeman:
where the hell is a time traveling delorean when you need one lol
A somewhat predictable post from you Kathryn, lol.
Phobz
Hahaha!
DJ Hellfury
hahaha @ that bananaman post
Brainchild
quote:Originally posted by Hard2Get:
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
Bananaman has just posted that there will be two remixes of 'Jhal - Life We Share'. One by he and Gisbo, and another by a yet to be unnamed artist "but sure none of you will be disappointed.." is the word from the man himself.
Jhal - Life We Share:
[youtubeDCEXG7tffXU[/youtube]
It's fcuking uncanny really. If any of you have been on here lately, you will have seen that I've made a thread about recommendations for Hardcore from the '90s and very early 2000s because I don't know a hell of a lot. Off the back of that, someone linked me to this track about a week ago and I have well and truly fallen in love with it. Since I've discovered it, Bananaman has come out of retirement, after thirteen years away and has now announced it'll be remixed not once, but twice. Fcuking unbelievable coincidence really.
The Universe is watching.
Lol wtf!
I would be happier if Bananaman released the originals along with the remixes, hopefully he will. There are a lot of great tracks I would love to purchase.
warped_candykid
....I hope he has more up his sleeve.
DJ Hellfury
quote:Originally posted by Brainchild:
I would be happier if Bananaman released the originals along with the remixes, hopefully he will. There are a lot of great tracks I would love to purchase.
Totally agree on this one. Bananaman should release an album with 1cd new and another one or 2 cds with remastered / unreleased classics. I would instant-buy this, just sayin
kathryn
quote:Originally posted by Hard2Get:
A somewhat predictable post from you Kathryn, lol.
You know me to well
djDMS
Very Ap-peeling stuff
DJ Hellfury
quote:
Ok ive been asked for a vote for the free track on hitting 500 likes, So here Go's.
1. Dream Surprise http://youtu.be/zJTH02yueg0
Im gonna get a copy pressed onto an everlasting dubplate. AMAZING!
DJ Hellfury
too bad there are tons of cracks during vocals -_-
anyway, you should watch fade & bananamans soundcloud profile aswell since bananaman releases even unreleased stuff on there for free
dj_deano
Might be able to clean it up in protools or something. Master it a bit.
DJ Hellfury
quote:Originally posted by dj_deano:
Might be able to clean it up in protools or something. Master it a bit.
let us know if you managed to remove cracks and remaster it a bit :)) this tune is worth the work imo.
dj_deano
Certainly is. I have wanted this for years!! All I need now is Force & Styles remix of With or Without you.
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by DJ Hellfury:
quote:Originally posted by dj_deano:
Might be able to clean it up in protools or something. Master it a bit.
let us know if you managed to remove cracks and remaster it a bit :)) this tune is worth the work imo.
They can't be removed without removing detail from the song.
dj_deano
Im not too bothered about the crackles, a lot of my records have pops clicks anyway. I just want to clear it up a bit.
Brainchild
Is it me or does it jump ever so slightly during the last chorus?
DJ Hellfury
dont know if its worth an own thread since dj demo actually said he make one live set in the following months, so people know he is somehow back, but:
quote:Originally posted by Lee Henshall (Facebook, January)
hi mark will you be producing any new material this year?
quote:Originally posted by DJ Demo(Facebook, January)
yes, we have found an brilliant engineer to work with and a final mix down studio is being sort after right now, we have some great vocals found on DAT that never saw the light of day 12-15 yrs ago this is all being processed in readiness for the first DJ Set for 12yrs ...
Wow i had no idea he had posted any of that stuff!
Edit: I noticed they are only clips. Although it's great to hear what the DAT sourced tunes sound like either way.
DJ_FunDaBounce
quote:Originally posted by dj_deano:
Holy ****ing SHIT!!!
Im gonna get a copy pressed onto an everlasting dubplate. AMAZING!
lol! Glad I could be of help
Samination
yea, make a dubplate out of a dubplate rip. Success!!
Samination
quote:Originally posted by Hard2Get:
quote:Originally posted by DJ Hellfury:
quote:Originally posted by dj_deano:
Might be able to clean it up in protools or something. Master it a bit.
let us know if you managed to remove cracks and remaster it a bit :)) this tune is worth the work imo.
They can't be removed without removing detail from the song.
Depends on how aggressive you allow it to be. I always have to lower my settings when I do vinyl rips. But some vinylsrequire heavy filtering, unless you really LOVE crackles.
Hard2Get
Personally i don't mind any amount of crackles. But we have had this discussion before, lol. And you weren't asking. I'm jut saying.
Vitalism
I forgot how delicious hams 99 breakbeat mix of Muzik.
If any y'all haven't heard it, you're missin out!
Samination
quote:Originally posted by Vitalism:
I forgot how delicious hams 99 breakbeat mix of Muzik.
If any y'all haven't heard it, you're missin out!
One of the first Ham tracks I've heard, on Off Yer Nut!! 2
Mortis
Bananaman has announced that Silk Cuts is to be "reborn". Personally I hope it's in the happy hardcore style but I doubt it will be.
Triquatra
quote:Originally posted by Mortis:
Personally I hope it's in the happy hardcore style.
you and me both!
Craigavon raver
More good news in the hardcore scene then haven't been coming on here much of late, but when i do its all good news
sharkeys album
marc smith albim
strom and euphony album
demo coming back
bananaman coming back
Exellent stuff! hopefully alot more good news to come this year
Sulphurik
Here's a track I did a few years back with a Fade & Bananaman influenced bassline!
"Afternoon all...
Just thought I would let you all know that there will be 4 mixes of Life we share coming soon.
One of those has that 98 feel about.
Will keep you all posted.
B-Man"
Mortis
Just seen that post, can't wait to hear the '98 one.
DJ Hellfury
That's faptastic.
eddiewould
Some amazing tracks on that soundcloud page.
rafferty
Man that's crazy he's coming back, definitely a positive for Hardcore music. I used to love his tracks he did with DJ Fade like Calypso summer. I wonder if Fade will think about coming back now that Bananaman has.
DJ Hellfury
quote:Originally posted by rafferty:
I wonder if Fade will think about coming back now that Bananaman has.
quote:Originally posted by Bananaman (Facebook): Ohhh! Exciting News.... Been speaking to Fade and......... Fade & Bananaman will be re-doing one of our old tracks.
Yea, it does sound more Gisbo, but with slight production difference. To me it sounds alittle like when Supreme & Sunset Regime came back and produced for Turbulence Hardcore
rafferty
quote:Originally posted by DJ Hellfury:
quote:Originally posted by rafferty:
I wonder if Fade will think about coming back now that Bananaman has.
quote:Originally posted by Bananaman (Facebook): Ohhh! Exciting News.... Been speaking to Fade and......... Fade & Bananaman will be re-doing one of our old tracks.
Man I never thought I'd see the day. Who's next, Justin Time & DNA lol
Great to see some classic names back.
Samination
If too many come back I think most of us will get dissapointed. What do you expect them to produce? The old stuff, and call them stiff lips who makes the same old stuff, or do we complain that they sound just like every other guy right now?
_Jay_
It's a good point.
You just have to hope they try and capture an older sound with modern production values. Just hope their musical talent can translate through modern production.
DJ Hellfury
quote:Originally posted by _Jay_:
You just have to hope they try and capture an older sound with modern production values. Just hope their musical talent can translate through modern production.
Quote of the Week!
_Jay_
Leaving aside (unfair?) comparisons to works of yesteryear, I like this:
I like the track, but it does sound very DS/Gammer-ish. Maybe since he's been gone from the scene for awhile he's using Gisbo as a crutch to get his feel on current hardcore. I'm sure after time he'll start going in his own direction and finding his own style and sound for the current hardcore scene.
BTW has anybody been keeping track of all of the free downloads he has been offering? I sort of lost track and missed so many since I was always at work when he put them up. I think he made them available 7pm UK time, and that's 1pm my time and I'm always running all over the place and never had the chance to even check my phone for the updates.
If anyone has all the tracks I would greatly appreciate a re-upload somewhere!
DJ Hellfury
quote:Originally posted by latininxtc:
BTW has anybody been keeping track of all of the free downloads he has been offering? I sort of lost track and missed so many since I was always at work when he put them up. I think he made them available 7pm UK time, and that's 1pm my time and I'm always running all over the place and never had the chance to even check my phone for the updates.
If anyone has all the tracks I would greatly appreciate a re-upload somewhere!
Yeah, that would be great. As far as I can tell, I have these (I'm sure I have more but no time to find them):
Silk cuts 11 b
Silk Cuts Un-Released
Samination
WTF? I list Silk Cuts 11 b (which I bought from festerheadz) as "SC011 b1 - Blank & Jones - Cream (Silk Cuts mix)"
I do really like it, but - as with quite fair amount of stuff in the mainstream at the moment - it lacks that bit of power/wholesomeness/fleshed-outness in certain sections.
Vocal - good, riff -good, melody - good.
DJ Hellfury
quote:Originally posted by Samination:
WTF? I list Silk Cuts 11 b (which I bought from festerheadz) as "SC011 b1 - Blank & Jones - Cream (Silk Cuts mix)"
If I remember correctly he said on facebook that this wasnt released.
Anyway, anyone have more from those freebies?
Hard2Get
quote:Originally posted by Samination:
WTF? I list Silk Cuts 11 b (which I bought from festerheadz) as "SC011 b1 - Blank & Jones - Cream (Silk Cuts mix)"
When? It was given away as an un-released tune.
_Jay_
Bananaman just posted this on his Facebook page:
"Guess what all......
Fade & Bananaman are in the studio today.... Oh yes!!!!
B-Man"
