DFRNT - Aftermath / The Next Step [new tracks & 320s]

DFRNT · Post by **DFRNT** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:33 pm

2 new tracks, taking my sound in a slightly different direction.

The Next Step - a slow plodding track with warm open synths, and a high-end sparkly sound for melody. The drop provides a slow growling bassline, which never quite emerges from the shadows.

and

Aftermath - This sort of stabbed-out track with warm synths leading the sound, and some guitar-licks to provide something of a melody. Deep & dubby.

I've gone for the really dubbed-out chilled ethereal electro type stuff with these. Basically I've been enjoying a lot of stuff on Modern Love records, and artists like Andy Stott, Claro Intellecto, Quantec and Basic Channel stuff. As a result I wanted to transfer some of that feeling in to my new productions, so the result is these two (and possibly more in the future).

I'd say they were both more headphone orientated tracks, and definitely ones that require a little concentration, as opposed to a quick flick-through, or dance floor tracks.

It would be great to hear what people thought...

http://www.myspace.com/dfrntdubstep

The MySpace tracks are 160k in the player - but 320s are available on request to those wanting the full experience.

Alex / DFRNT.

djrobyn · Post by **djrobyn** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:59 pm

really love the atmospheric intro and the nice build up in "the next step".
the niceness continuess through the track, nice chilled out vibe!

"aftermath" sounds like it's comin' straight outta an original dub box.
nice "reggae" effects, more chilled like "the next step"... outro style..

really likin' the new tracks. i think you can do no wrong.
how about a really nice hard track like "duty free" or "catch me" for the next time?

DFRNT · Post by **DFRNT** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:01 pm

djrobyn wrote:really love the atmospheric intro and the nice build up in "the next step".
the niceness continuess through the track, nice chilled out vibe!

"aftermath" sounds like it's comin' straight outta an original dub box.
nice "reggae" effects, more chilled like "the next step"... outro style..

really likin' the new tracks. i think you can do no wrong.
how about a really nice hard track like "duty free" or "catch me" for the next time?

Nice one thanks.

I've been tempted to go for a really nutty hard track, but I'm lacking inspiration on those departments at the moment. I do fancy working on something for my DJ sets, but I don't want to resort to just firing out some wub-wub if you know what I mean. It's got to really hit home!

djrobyn · Post by **djrobyn** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:05 pm

Alex-C wrote:but I don't want to resort to just firing out some wub-wub if you know what I mean. It's got to really hit home!

yes, that's some good thoughts. you always created something unique.

time · Post by **time** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:47 pm

i would like a 320 of aftermath dude if poss

DFRNT · Post by **DFRNT** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:54 pm

Sorted TIME, thanks!

vdhd · Post by **vdhd** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:35 pm

both of these are quality tunes, wake up people. 320's please!

will definitely drop these on the show: http://www.dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=57051

DFRNT · Post by **DFRNT** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:41 pm

vdhd wrote:both of these are quality tunes, wake up people. 320's please!

will definitely drop these on the show: http://www.dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=57051

Good to hear mate - PM sent...

vdhd · Post by **vdhd** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:56 pm

thank you sir!!!

dj cal cutta · Post by **dj cal cutta** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:37 pm

Definitely feeling both of these, Aftermath is really warm(bassline is great when it comes in). I love the pads on The Next Step, as well. Always down for 320's!

DFRNT · Post by **DFRNT** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:43 pm

Nice one. PM sent

Tangka · Post by **Tangka** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:28 am

ahem... do i have to say what i feel about these?

bete noire · Post by **bete noire** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:24 am

always feeling yourstuff!!!!! solid!

phobang · Post by **phobang** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:55 am

I would like these for the Ipod!

assasin masta · Post by **assasin masta** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:31 am

aftermath is really nice...cool tech-dubby feeling on both tunes, would love to have them in 320s

dj cal cutta · Post by **dj cal cutta** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:40 pm

These sound really incredible on my system, thanks for the 320's!!!

djrobyn · Post by **djrobyn** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:56 pm

aaah, yeah forgot to say that i want 320s as well!!!

ponchalice · Post by **ponchalice** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:05 pm

... wow, very nicely done!

DFRNT · Post by **DFRNT** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:49 pm

PonChalice wrote:... wow, very nicely done!

thanks mate!

crisp · Post by **crisp** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:15 pm

both tunes -

if 320s are still going count me in

DFRNT - Aftermath / The Next Step [new tracks & 320s]

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