Welcome to Music Around The World. Each week we showcase a collection of artists and their music from different parts of the world. In this episode, we present to you an impressive lineup of artists including Gianni Firmaio, Dan Stone, Brecc, Da Hool, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News.
Music From Around The World 101: Transcription
Intro: 0:00 to 0:14
This is Music From Around The World Episode 101. I’m your host Mason Vera Paine and in today’s episode we will be featuring music from Gianni Firmaio, Dan Stone, Brecc, Da Hool, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News.
Gianni Firmaio: Start – 0:16 and End – 7:12
Gianni Firmaio is an established name in the world of Italian Tech House production and DJ-ing. Currently in Barcelona, Spain, he began his career as a DJ in 1990 and gradually expanded his range to include producing. He has produced music for several major labels ElRow Music, Viva Music, Rawthetic, Happy Techno, DPE and more. Take a listen to his latest track “Oasis”.
“Oasis” is out now via Techaway Records and its available on all streaming platforms. In 2013, Gianni decided to launch his own music label named “Mushroom Smile Records”. This label is committed to helping the growth of techno house and techno artist. Additionally, he hosts a party in Barcelona titled “Soundcheckbcn”. Gianni’s many efforts have help foster the growth of techno. For the latest on Gianni’s upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/giannifirmaio; that’s Instagram.com/G-I-A-N-N-I-F-I-R-M-A-I-O
Dan Stone: Start -7:17 and End -13:48
At the age of 17, Norfolk’s very own Dan Stone had already made a name for himself as a resident DJ spinning house, trance and garage. It wasn’t long before he began producing his own music, and in 2005 he was signed to the famous Anjunabeats label. His primary focus is on trance music, blending melodic and euphoric elements together to create something truly distinct. Check out his latest track “Leave”.
“Leave” is out now via Future Sound of Egypt Limited and its available on all streaming platforms. Dan Stone in 2017 started his own record label FSOE which is dedicated to melodic and euphoric trance. He is a key figure in the growth of the trance scene as well as pushing its boundaries. For the latest on Dan and his upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/danstonemusic; that’s Instagram.com/D-A-N-S-T-O-N-E-M-U-S-I-C.
Vinyl’s From The Past: 13:51 to 18:34
I am going to take a brief break for Vinyl’s From The Past. In this limited run series, I will be exploring the pioneers that have shaped and influenced the EDM we have today. In this episode I will be featuring “Moby”.
Born in Harlem, New York, Richard Melville Hall started his music career as “Moby” in a punk band and then later as a DJ. His name was a tribute to his distant relative Herman Melville the author of “Moby Dick”. In 1990 “Moby” gained recognition with his track “Go”. Take a listen to it here.
The track “Go” made a huge impact on the electronic dance music (EDM) scene due to its incorporation of an unlikely sample of the “Laura Palmer’s Theme” from the television show “Twin Peaks”. This creative sample was something new and exciting for EDM fans, as well as its combination of house, techno and ambient genres. As a result, it opened up the genre to many listeners who had never experienced it before.
“Go” played a major role in establishing “Moby” as a major player in the EDM scene. After many years “Go” continues to influence DJ’s and Producers. It is still being remixed and played. This track defined 90’s EDM.
That’s it for this Vinyl’s from the past now, let’s get back to the music.
Brecc: Start – 18:35 and End -24:13
Hailing from Utrecht is DJ and Producer Brecc. His sound incorporates industrial techno with complex and textured layers. After years of fine-tuning his technique, Brecc has been able to craft his own signature style in the Techno industry. Check out his latest track “Killer and Prey”.
“Killer and Prey” is out now via The Third Movement and its available on all streaming platforms. Brecc is always looking to improve and evolve his sound. In his own words “diversity is key”. For the latest on Brecc and his upcoming projects visit:Instagram.com/brecc_music; that’s Instagram.com/B-R-E-C-C UNDERSCORE M-U-S-I-C
News Break: 24:15 to 24:55
It was recently announced Britney Spears memoir “The Woman in Me” will be released by Simon and Schuster on October 24. This book will be Britney’s personal account about her conservatorship and her struggles to regain control over her life.
In other news
Country music legend, Dolly Parton is teaming up with the state of Illinois to give out free books to young children aged five and under. This effort is part of Parton’s Imagination Library Program which was first established in Tennessee in 1995. Through this program, kids have access to a variety of high-quality books, as well as braille and bilingual literature.
That’s it for music news, now let’s get back to the music.
Da Hool: Start – 24:56 and End – 30:40
Bubble Trance DJ and Producer Da Hool began his career in Bottrop Germany in the 1990s. He later transitioned to music production under the name DJ Hooligan. Under Hooligan he released tracks like “B.O.T.T.R.O.P.” and “It’s a Dream Song”, which he gained critical acclaim for. Check out his latestt track “Little Suzie”.
“Little Suzie” is out now via Crash Your Sound and it’s available on all streaming platforms. Visit: Instagram.com/dahool_music; that’s Instagram.com/D-A-H-O-O-L UNDERSCORE M-U-S-I-C
Outro: 30:41 to 31:04
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