zircon Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 After its completion about half a year ago, my new drum and bass album "Mass Media Constant" is slated for release over at Protagonist Records on February 10th! I originally started this as a project for licensing - film, TV, video games and other such media (hence the name), but decided to turn it into a full EP because I was having so much fun. The final result is far more meaty than my previous EP release, The World Circuit, and I'm very excited about it. You can check out some track previews right on the Protagonist Records site, which is also where you'll be able to order it in digital format. My influences for this one range from LTJ Bukem and Photek to Wagon Christ, BT, Pendulum and The Sims, and no two tracks sound alike. When listening to this, imagine walking through a super-stylized version of Times Square at midnight on a Saturday, looking at all the billboards, hearing music coming from bars and restaurants, and watching cars and buses fly by. That's what I had in mind when writing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmony Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 The Nimbus preview sounds awesome! Can't wait for the release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmazinJason Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 That song, Necromancy... God I'm still trying to hide my erection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Aw no physical release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemophiliac Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 not enough tracks for a physical release imo. i look forward to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoken Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Nice cover art, this is going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadGonzo Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 ZIRCON.... FInally !!!!... I will own it the second it is released on the 10th. been listening to the preview since oktober, only 5 days to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastikBag Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 It is all awesome awesome awesome. I will buy it immediately and donate a bit more. Also cool to see it on Protagonist Records, because that is awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brome Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sounds good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgx Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey folks, as the dude who owns and runs Protagonist, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the whole thing. Is the site set up well, are you compelled to keep coming back, would you subscribe to the RSS feed, does the shop and checkout process work well for you, is there anything confusing, any cool ideas for features to add? Any input is welcome. Nice cover art, this is going to be awesome. Thanks. It's by me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antipode Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey, this sounds pretty badass! I definitely think your sound has improved since Antigravity (particularly the first few in the preview list). Maybe I'll have to check this out! Are some of these the results of those dnb demo tracks you posted a long time ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillian Aversa Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Yaaaayyyyyyy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 http://vgmdb.net/album/11947 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgx Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Yo guys, We're going to take a poll to determine the second free track we release for free download from Mass Media Constant on the 10th. Listen to the samples and click the poll: http://www.protagonistrecords.net edit: poll was busted for about 30 min. rockin' now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadGonzo Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 wait wait... SGX your releasing this? what happend to progresivegrooves. Also: here he is working on Emerald Lounge EDIT: and only 6.99!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Haha, yeah, that's the WIP of the track. You can hear some of the changes I made in the final version. I'm still on Progressive Grooves, but both that and Protagonist are non-exclusive, so there's no problem with me having releases on both. However, since MMC is all new material, I'm really pumped about it and proud to have it as an exclusive release with Protagonist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastikBag Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hey folks, as the dude who owns and runs Protagonist, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the whole thing. Is the site set up well, are you compelled to keep coming back, would you subscribe to the RSS feed, does the shop and checkout process work well for you, is there anything confusing, any cool ideas for features to add? Any input is welcome. Thanks. It's by me! I think I've purchased almost every album from your store. Your store is awesome, and you've been great customer support in the past. Thumbs up. Also, I'm really enjoying the preview for "One True Love", my favorite so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moguta Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hey folks, as the dude who owns and runs Protagonist, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the whole thing. Is the site set up well, are you compelled to keep coming back, would you subscribe to the RSS feed, does the shop and checkout process work well for you, is there anything confusing, any cool ideas for features to add? Any input is welcome. I love the graphical layout of the website. That's superb, not a thing I'd change. I do have a few suggestions in other areas, though. For one, the "purchase" link breaks the interface consistency that was present in every other link on that bar. Suddenly, clicking "Protagonist Records" does not send someone back to the home page. Actually, I don't see *any* link from the store back to the home site. But what I mean to say is that the store should probably look something akin to this: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/starskies/_misc/ProtRecsExample.jpg Also, the "artists" page looks a little sparse at the moment. The sidebar pulls more attention than the actual page content. Perhaps a small portrait next to each artist could help alleviate that? Gotta say again, though, the graphics and the site theme look professional. Good work on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgx Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I love the graphical layout of the website. That's superb, not a thing I'd change.I do have a few suggestions in other areas, though. For one, the "purchase" link breaks the interface consistency that was present in every other link on that bar. Suddenly, clicking "Protagonist Records" does not send someone back to the home page. Actually, I don't see *any* link from the store back to the home site. But what I mean to say is that the store should probably look something akin to this: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/starskies/_misc/ProtRecsExample.jpg Also, the "artists" page looks a little sparse at the moment. The sidebar pulls more attention than the actual page content. Perhaps a small portrait next to each artist could help alleviate that? Gotta say again, though, the graphics and the site theme look professional. Good work on that. Yeap yeap, all good points and things I'm planning on fixing up. Glad you like the way it looks...I'm not totally satisfied but I really am tired of working on the site at the moment . The cart is a whole different system from the rest of the site and yeah, I'm sure it confuses some visitors. I'm planning on fixing that aspect up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Mass Media Constant is officially OUT! $7.99 for a full quality digital download (plus tip, if you choose). Just click the link to check out streaming previews, read more, and pick it up. While you're at it, listen to the rest of the baller music at Protagonist Records by ReMixers like Audix, Siamey, and sgx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastikBag Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I just purchased it. Listening to it right now.. Fantastic stuff all around. So far it sounds like your best work so far. Edit: I love every second of "One True Love". Damn that song is awesome. I think it's my new favorite song of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectSpam Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 God, those tracks I've heard so far are freakin' FANTASTIC. I'll purchase this when I get my next paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Bought, and downloading now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillian Aversa Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 That song, Necromancy...God I'm still trying to hide my erection. *doesn't know what to think about this* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhiJayy Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Pretty sweet, slick, and awesome, the previews are anyway. I'll buy this hopefully very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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