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

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:33 pm
by DFRNT
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.

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:59 pm
by djrobyn
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.. 8)

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? :wink:

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:01 pm
by DFRNT
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.. 8)

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? :wink:
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!

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:05 pm
by djrobyn
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.

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:47 pm
by time
i would like a 320 of aftermath dude if poss

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:54 pm
by DFRNT
Sorted TIME, thanks!

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:35 pm
by vdhd
both of these are quality tunes, wake up people. 320's please! :D

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

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:41 pm
by DFRNT
vdhd wrote:both of these are quality tunes, wake up people. 320's please! :D

will definitely drop these on the show: http://www.dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=57051
Good to hear mate - PM sent...

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:56 pm
by vdhd
thank you sir!!!

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:37 pm
by dj cal cutta
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!

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:43 pm
by DFRNT
Nice one. PM sent ;)

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:28 am
by Tangka
ahem... do i have to say what i feel about these?

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:24 am
by bete noire
always feeling yourstuff!!!!! solid!

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:55 am
by phobang
I would like these for the Ipod!

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:31 am
by assasin masta
aftermath is really nice...cool tech-dubby feeling on both tunes, would love to have them in 320s

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:40 pm
by dj cal cutta
These sound really incredible on my system, thanks for the 320's!!!

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:56 pm
by djrobyn
aaah, yeah forgot to say that i want 320s as well!!!

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:05 pm
by ponchalice
... wow, very nicely done!

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:49 pm
by DFRNT
PonChalice wrote:... wow, very nicely done!
thanks mate!

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:15 pm
by crisp
both tunes - :o

if 320s are still going count me in