Recently I was asked to do remixes for two South African groups The Frown and The Wild Eyes.
Both have completely different and unique sounds and make exceptionally good music, and I was more than happy to take on the challenge... Have a listen and let me know what you think!!
I really do love what I do.... I present to you Red Bull Studio Sessions Volume 3... Words taken from the review of the CD on the Red Bull Studio Cape Town Webpage written by Jake Lipman.
"The third installment in the Red Bull Studio Sessions series is a milestone and a testament to the power of great, electronic music in South Africa. Over the Series the Studio has given listeners the opportunity to explore tunes from some of South Africa’s top producers including the likes of Spoek Mathmabo, Gazelle and Mix n Blend as well as showcasing the best rising stars on the scene such as the Ruffest, Das Kapital and O’ltak all of who recorded and produced music in the studio.
The Red Bull Studio Sessions 03 presented and mixed by the Studio’s head sound engineer and very own musical monolith, Audiophile021, is a well-woven audible tapestry of some of the musicians and producers who have come through the corrugated gates of the Studio on the tip of the African continent.
The mix starts out sublimely with Dub-Techno duo, Soft Touch Operation and ebbs progressively along through the Kwaito and Afro-house inspired tracks of DJ MX and Floyd Lavine through the deep murky waters of internationally acclaimed Jullian Gomes. It builds steadily into more dance-floor destroying electro-chargers from the likes of Twelv, a massive Double Adapter Remix of The Wild eyes “Vampire Radio” and offerings from legends such as Sibot and SFR.
Audiophile021 begins to wind down his exploration through Sonics with a more dub-minded look at the Studio’s fruits with his collaboration with 7ft Soundsystem, followed by a gem from aforementioned Das Kapital. He rounds off the mix with a group of multi-instrumentalists in the form of Yesterday’s Pupil link up with Tumi Molekane, Mr. Sakitumi and a taste of the New EP release from Card on Spokes, softly landing us back on Earth with Oltak’s Red Moon.
The Red Bull Studio Sessions 03 follows perfectly in a lineage of mixes steeped in class, pedigree and education for an audience that has become accustom to expect great new music from the Studio.
Alongside its usual slick packaging design, this Red Bull Studio Sessions 03 offering comes complete with a booklet covering the objectives and history of the Studio and it’s counterparts the world over. The Studio network is instrumental in developing, nurturing and showcasing the talent each host city has to offer. It is also a hub for visiting artists from around the world, to find some comfort away from home with the state-of-the-art equipment and laid back, highly competent studio team who are always keen to accommodate and enjoy the company of some of the most exciting international artists including Public Enemy, Dj Craze, Sasha and Steve Aoki to name a few.
The Studio’s main focus is on the public it serves and this is evident through its open-door policy and informative discussion sessions with the international and local guests it welcomes constantly. Previous guests have included Music industry champion Dave Chislett, South Africa House Ambassador Black Coffee and Vinny Da Vinci alongside many others.
With a high emphasis on availability, the Red Bull Studio is plugged into every main facet of the technologically advanced musical landscape through all major internet channels including Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud and MXit to best ensure everybody is not only afforded the opportunity to expose their sounds to the Studio Team for consideration, but also so that everyone can get a large slice of the magic that is being cooked up everyday."
This year the Red Bull Studio Live stage rolled into Rocking The Daisies and obliterated everything in it's path.. Truly an amazing all encompassing experience, The Cathederal as it was dubbed, held thousands of captivated festival goers for hours on end... It was three days I will not soon forget and a set I never forget.. Read more about our exploits here.. Red Bull Studio Cape Town Web Page - Rocking The Daisies Round Up Day 2
This is an excerpt taken from the Red Bull Studio website...
"After the excitement of Maximum Signal Control, we all had high hopes for our little Sound-System in the wide-open expanses of Nekkies Resort in Worcester, where the annual Earthdance Festival is held. Wow, did she deliver!
The three-day festival is an amalgamation of Psychedelic Trance, World-ish music and Dance / Electronica being spread over three stages with food stalls and market style shops dotting the landscape between the debauchery and musical delight that is provided by each dancefloor. People are in no short supply, with the festival having gained massive support as one of the best on the calendar that makes up the summer fest season in Cape Town.
This year was a great wake-up call and testament to the power of electronic music and the sound that is being so heavily pushed by the Red Bull Studio and its musical friends around the country. The Music Box Stage has provided a platform for a wide range of styles, From Electro, Techno and many other forms of Dance music, to the more sit-down-and-listen styles of Glitch and Dub. The programming of the Music Box stage was varied and widely-encompassing, and truly an excellent example of South Africa's musical range but also the Red Bull Sound System."
I had the time of my life and possibly one of the best sets I have played.. The crowd was amazing, the rig was HUGE and the party will go down as one of the best this year.. Thank you Earthdance and Red Bull Studio Cape Town.. Long live the Music Box!!!
So we recently got to build a sound system... Yup a fully fledged outdoor monster!!!!
Here is a little video that sums it up!!!
August 23, 2011 (Cape Town) -- As the first stop on the 10-city Red Bull Music Academy World Tour, Cape Town hosted the creation of a massive sound system from August 29 to September 1. Under the guidance of Dillinja and K-aze -- the visionaries behind the world-famous Valve Sound System (UK) -- and SIAN, DJ and founder of Octopus recordings (UK); some of South Africa's most prolific crews, DJs, promoters, producers and creative collectives were a part of the build. As a tribute to the nucleus of club culture, the sound system will now travel to some of the country's largest musical events.
Almost two weeks have passed and the dust cloud has just about settled over a small farm in Northam.. Oppikoppi festival is one of the top local festivals with over 5 stages and just under 20000 people in attendance.. It is one festival you want to play..
For the second year in a row the mighty electronic stage was hosted by the Red Bull Studio. The sound was incredible and the lighting and visuals were amazing. It was a privilege to be on the line up alongside the best in South Africa..
If you are lucky enough to be in Stellenbosch on the 18th of February come catch myself and the Bionic Biscope brothers for an evening of BASS, BREAKS and MAYHEM live at Mystic Boer ...
For those of you out there that don't know Biscope, it is the brain child of brothers, Richard the Third and Twelv... They make basslines like animal growls, slow-breathing atmospheres, cut-up rap samples and shatter-proof beats with an assortment of samplers, synths and a laptop thrown in for good measure. They also happen to be one of my favorite South African production crews... THIS IS GOING TO BE INSANE
Audiophile 021 aka Steve Elsworth likes to take his sound engineering qualifications to the dark side, using them to mangle subsonic basslines and heavy hitting drums into shapes that speak of obsessive passion for music. From crunchy glitch to heavy hitting dubstep to ethereal deep techno pads, he carries it all in an ever growing toolbox that makes him a force to be reckoned with in the South African scene. This set was recorded live at Rocking The Daisies 2010.
So I recently got together in the studio with one of my closest friends, who also happens to be one of the most gifted MC's I know, and put together some Glitch Hopping, Glitch Stepping, just WOMPING madness for fun.... So here it is for you to download and enjoy!!!
So I recently decided to troll my Soundcloud for some hidden gems, and I came across two sets I did last year.. So here they are in all there glory free for you to help yourself too.. I hope you enjoy them!!
So Cape Town Alive recently pulled into our studio and sat me down for a little chat.. These guys are hilarious. Big Ups to them for the interview.. Follow the link to the full interview on the Cape Town Alive Site
