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[color=darkblue]Yet another mind-blowing week of download specials here at [mn]!
[b]Deep Mariano[/b] ([url]www.deepmariano.com[/url]) is a name that most of us know and if you don't, then you better get used to hearing it...repeatedly!! Having received praise from the likes of Hernan, Martin Garcia, and Barish Turker (just to name a few) he is set to take on the world with his style of dark, heart stopping, thundering progressive. I heard this set the other day when arielus sent me a message on MSN and told me to tune into MercurySessions. After listening to the entire set I knew that it had to be shared. Ariel then secured permission from Mariano who was gracious enough to allow it to be hosted as a download. You [u]will not[/u] be disappointed in this set, it is absolutely amazing! Thanks again Mariano!
To continue [mn]'s 3rd birthday celebration, I enlisted the help of long-time [mn] friend [b]Greg Benz[/b] ([url]www.gregbenz.com[/url]). We've all tuned into Greg's show on Proton at one time or another and have even posted on here during the show about how great it is. There are very few artists that command the nonstop attention and uniform praise of the thousands of members on [mn] like Greg does. From his production work (Benz & MD) to his insane DJ sets he's truely in a class of his own. I was fortunate enough to catch him at the Proton party at WMC in Miami this year and can't wait until the next time he comes to town. This set is one that deserves to be played over and over; I can't wait to hear what you guys think. Thanks Greg!
Lastly, keeping with my weekly theme of bringing you a set that moved me, I present [b]DJ Hell[/b] ([url]www.djhell.de[/url]). I downloaded this set and put it on the iPod and listened to it 4 times. If you like pure, dirty, evil techno then I urge you to download this set. Make sure you've locked yourself in a padded room though!
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Deep Mariano was born on Rosario, the 2nd important Argentinian city on 1981, at the age of 6 he had his first contact with music seeing his mother, aunt and cousins playing their old german piano. That instrument caught his attention and started to play with it like a toy doing his first steps with the music and learning by himself during years and started to play with it like a toy doing his music first steps and started learning by him self.
He always loved all kind of music, music was always present on his lifetime, but was on 1998 when he discovered ?house music?, that sounds causes him something different than the rest of the music he listened and he quickly started to buy music, to search information about producers, labels, and try to know everything in the electronic music scene. At these days he loved to hear dj sets from artists like: Hernan Cattaneo ,John Digweed, Sasha, Danny Tenaglia and Jimmy Van M to name a few, that names were his big influence.
Was at the end of 2000 when he did his first step as DJ on a nice pub of his city and started to get attention of people and local dj?s who invited him to play on different places ,started to make friends on the local scene of his city and get local recognition playing from clubs and pubs to big parties for thousand people. At the begining he started playng a wide variety of styles like House, Techno, Tech-house and Progressive House but was on 2002 when he listened a mixed compilation that changed his vision of music, it was ?Perfecto South America presents Hernan Cattaneo?, that music masterpiece changed everything on his mind and he started to play deep progressive house from that to the present days.
His constant search to improve takes him to share decks with big names on the global scene such as: John Digweed, Chris Fortier, Luke Fair, Desyn Masiello, Plastique Vision & MOS, Martin Garcia, Spitfire to name a few. Trying to get the things to other level he started to research and learn about music production skills and on 2002. Two years later some of his tracks started to get attention of Hernan Cattaneo, he started supporting his tracks and helping Deep Mariano to grow up and making a name on the South American scene and opening doors to the rest of the world. Deep Mariano?s ?Phobia? -his first future release- received big support of Hernan Cattaneo and G Pal and will be released on 2005.
Today, with only 23 years old Deep Mariano is starting to make his path on the world music scene as dj and producer. He?s in touch with the public on his monthly radio show ?Freequenzy?, every 3rd Wed on [url]www.mercurynation.com[/url] & [url]www.eccentricbeats.com[/url], two net radios that merged forces to grow up with new talents from all over the world. On his producer side he?s receiving support of big names such as: Hernan Cattaneo, G Pal, Barish Turker, Chris Salt, Mos, Martin Garcia, Alican and Shiloh to name a few. There?s no doubt that Deep Mariano has a long path to walk, always trying to get the things better loving the music and tryng to show to the audience his deep vision of music.
[img]http://photos.yafro.com/pics3/i/20050820/11/0/b/f/0bf76a45df172fdcd21dc008159376380_full.jpg[/img] [color=blue][b][u][size=7]Greg Benz[/u][/size][/b][/color] [b][url]www.gregbenz.com[/url] | [url]www.benzandmd.com[/url] | [url]www.auriumrecordings.com[/url][/b]
Originating from London, Ontario, Canadian DJ Greg Benz ([url]www.gregbenz.com[/url]) began his first residency in 1999 at DV8 nightclub. In early 2000 he joined the RISE! Family, a predominant production company in South-Western Ontario as the resident DJ for their clubs and special events. Greg maintained a busy traveling schedule performing at numerous clubs and events across North America including the infamous Sona (Montr?al) and Turbo (Toronto). In a short time Greg managed to quickly climb the ranks and earn himself a spot as one of the most wanted progressive DJ's in Canada.
In the summer of 2001, Greg put the finishing touches on his collection of studio gear. Greg and his studio partner Marco Di Carlo were introduced at a local club where Greg was holding a monthly residency. Their mutual admiration for progressive house, atmospheric breaks and techno, soon led them to the studio where their experimenting and writing inevitably set the foundation of what their sound offers today.
In 2003, Benz & MD ([url]www.benz-md.com[/url] ) have exploded onto the global dance music scene with seven signed compositions, a handful of remixes and endless praises by some of the world's top producers and DJ's. The duo has a very promising future ahead for them. Their sound can be described as a fresh, sophisticated blend of deep melodies, twisted grooves and tight arrangements that captivates the listener from start to finish.
While growing up in Southern Ontario, music was a dominant force in the duos lives. Hip Hop, house music and compilations by Sasha and Digweed served as a preface to Greg's DJ career. With over 8 years as a DJ now under his belt, Greg has played along side some of the worlds top Dj's such as Max Graham, Richie Hawtin, John Acquaviva, Chris Fortier, Donalde Glaude, Dave Ralph and Mistress Barbara. Greg's knowledge for the mechanics of dance music and his understanding of what it takes to make a crowd move are not only evident in his hometown but also spans the global scene. In April of 2003 John Digweed himself invited Benz to share the airwaves with him on his esteemed radio program on Kiss FM. The international feedback of Greg' s set for the KISS FM show has positioned Greg Benz as the next generation of up and coming DJ's to watch for.
While Marco's tastes led him to a formal musical training background, his teaching and playing music as a teen helped shape his musical vocabulary. Marco dipped his melodic hands into all types of music from classical, jazz and blues, to soul and hard rock. The guitar was his instrument of choice but after being introduced to the lush and intricate sounds of groups like Underworld, Orbital, Depeche Mode and Way Out West; Marco soon switched over to synthesizers, samplers and software-based instruments. Also an accomplished and world wide recognized digital artist, Marco draws on his musical talents as an extension of his artistry. Where by the layering and texturing of sounds can be paralleled to painting with colours and composition.
Benz&MD?s initial demo material received enthusiastic responses from several established record labels and prompted John Digweed to personally call and comment on the quality of each composition. The initial seven demos were all signed and remixes were also commissioned. International support was received from such DJ's as Satoshie Tomeii, John Acquaviva, Jerry Bonham, Matthew Dekay, Mick Burns, Shiloh, Starkid, Subsky, Fred Numpf and Brad Copeland.
In early 2004 their own record label "Aurium Recordings" ([url]www.auriumrecordings.com[/url]) will be up and running. The label is run by Greg, Marco and partner David Strauss and will concentrate on pushing a more melodic progressive sound. Tracks and remix's already signed by Benz & MD themselves, Subsky, Bluehaze, Shiloh, Delikate Imposters with many more to follow...
With more productions, a record label and remixes already in the works for 2005, you can listen for a tougher, deeper polished sound from the duo who will continue pushing the sonic envelope to emotionally charge their listeners on and off the dance floor.
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DJ Hell (or simply Hell) has balanced Detroit minimalism and Chicago acid-house as well as more spacious German trance and hardcore. Beginning his mixing career while still a teenager, Hell moved through punk and new wave to electro, house and hip-hop by the mid-'80s. His DJing gradually led to the start of his production career, and one of his first singles "My Definition of House Music" became a large club hit when reissued by Belgium's R&S Records in 1992. He moved to Berlin to work with Hardwax Records during 1993-94, and also spent time in New York before moving back to his native Munich. Besides releasing his album debut Geteert und Gefedert on Disko B in 1994, DJ Hell recorded a volume in the Studio !K7 mix series X-Mix. His second full-length, Munich Machine, also appeared on Disko B -- though credited simply to Hell. Besides continuing to DJ around the world, he also ran the International Deejay Gigolos label, which released tracks by Jeff Mills, Christopher Just and David Carretta, among others.