Miromusic
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Miromusic is an electronic music
partnership of Mads Arp and Steen Thottrup of Denmark
.
, Denmark
in 1990 by Steen Thottrup and Mads Arp. In August 1991, they released their first record a double A-side Energy / Mystery on Coma Records.
Energy made the dance charts in Denmark with its hard techno sounds and shouting by Steen. 'Mystery' made its run in Europe and appeared in a lot of dance charts in Frankfurt and Benelux, at DJ Miss Moneypenny's chart at No 1. It was licensed to the Music Man label for Benelux
.
Their first gig was at the first 'real' rave in Denmark, Subwave. 1500 people cramped into a warehouse on the harbour front in Copenhagen
. They both moved to London and met up with the producer team behind one of 1992's biggest dance anthems, Gat Decor. Simon Hanson and Laurence Nelson heard the Pure Silk demo record and just 2 weeks later the first promos were distributed with a flip-side (B side) called El Salvador. Pete Tong played it on his Essential Selection show on BBC Radio 1
and the week after he made the record his 'Essential New Tune'. Additionally, Pure Silk entered the UK Buzz chart and Cool Cuts Dance charts. Some Dance Charts listings had the song at No. 1. It later peaked at no. 78 in the official UK music chart and made it to number 17 in the official Dance chart.
Next followed the release of Celebrate with a feature from the English singer, Eddy, later signed to the Positiva label. That led to a live pa at the Ministry of Sound
at their Friday club 'Open all Hours'. Miro made a new track as intro, and because the whole place went completely mad, this track was then released with the title Spaceman. It turned out later to be one of the top 3 dance classics in the Benelux ever, and was re-released in 1998 and again in 2002. Then came a double A-side named Orient Express / Metropolis which was released on a sub label to Effective called Paige Pressing, named after Simons daughter. After that a re-release of Pure Silk was ready to be put out, promos ready, then disaster happened - Effective Records went bust!!
Emotions of Paradise was released on Cafe Del Mar
Volume Tres compiled by the legendary Ibiza based ambient
DJ Jose Padilla
. The track has later been voted the fifth best ambient track ever by Cafe Del Mar
resident, DJ Bruno Lepetre, and has been licensed to more than 30 ambient albums around the world including Lunar Sunset, Greece / Ibiza Balearic Moods, Japan
/ Karma Lounge, Uk and Les Bains Douches by Claude Challe, France.
Spaceman was licensed to Dance Opera, Benelux, in 1996 and released for a second time to great applause which was follow'ed up by the release of Orient Express also on Dance Opera.
& Hooj Choons
, London
and teamed up with singer Julie Harrington and songwriter partner Gary Butcher. They were brought together by mutual publishing company, Notting Hill Music. Together they made the song, Paradise which was released on Hooj Choons
in May 1998. This song was licensed to a host of dance compilations, including Paul Oakenfold
s: Global Underground
007, and the Renaissance club compilation (with 2 mixes mixed together..).
Then followed a remix of Greece 2000, Three Drives
, where Miro added vocals to the original, and made the 7' radio mix, which peaked at No.12 in the official UK Top 40 chart.
By Your Side was originally promo'ed under the name of MO - By your side. This original mix was No 1 on Paul Oakenfold
s HOME chart - and Seb Fontaine licensed the track to his Global Underground
compilation. By your side was finally released in 2002 almost 3 years after the first white labels with mixes from Markus Schulz and Ian Wilkie.
During this period they began recording under the name of Colours. First release was 'The Guitar Track' which became a Ibiza
favourite in the summer 2001. It came with a remix from Silicone Soul.
Under the name of Orange they have appeared on Cafe del Mar
Dreams vol 2 with Stay Asleep and with the progressive track Remember Me on Brother Brown Records.
of Tiësto
's Battleship Grey featuring Kirsty Hawkshaw
(OPUSIII). In 2003 came the release of The one I run to on Skyline records, and an appearance on Cafe del Mar Vol 9 with the track The Cure. The Cure has since been on Ultra Records Ultra Chilled 4.
Vol 11.
featuring Anita Kelsey.
and Vendetta in Spain. Other Colours releases are Another One + Sunrise.
, Orange
Mads Arp: Raoul Express (Miss Moneypennys & MP2/Multiply), Arpiction (Soundpiercing - Armada) Mads Arp (Black Hole & Cafe del Mar).
Steen Thottrup: Professional Losers (Southern Fried), Conamore (Big Star), Twotrups (Hope) and Steen Thottrup (Cafe del Mar
).
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
partnership of Mads Arp and Steen Thottrup of Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
.
The early years - 1990 -
Miro was founded in FarumFarum
Farum is a town in the northeast of the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark, 20 km northwest of Copenhagen. The town has a population of 18,521 .The town is part of Furesø municipality. Until 2006, it constituted Farum municipality....
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
in 1990 by Steen Thottrup and Mads Arp. In August 1991, they released their first record a double A-side Energy / Mystery on Coma Records.
Energy made the dance charts in Denmark with its hard techno sounds and shouting by Steen. 'Mystery' made its run in Europe and appeared in a lot of dance charts in Frankfurt and Benelux, at DJ Miss Moneypenny's chart at No 1. It was licensed to the Music Man label for Benelux
Benelux
The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe comprising three neighbouring countries, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. These countries are located in northwestern Europe between France and Germany...
.
Their first gig was at the first 'real' rave in Denmark, Subwave. 1500 people cramped into a warehouse on the harbour front in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
. They both moved to London and met up with the producer team behind one of 1992's biggest dance anthems, Gat Decor. Simon Hanson and Laurence Nelson heard the Pure Silk demo record and just 2 weeks later the first promos were distributed with a flip-side (B side) called El Salvador. Pete Tong played it on his Essential Selection show on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
and the week after he made the record his 'Essential New Tune'. Additionally, Pure Silk entered the UK Buzz chart and Cool Cuts Dance charts. Some Dance Charts listings had the song at No. 1. It later peaked at no. 78 in the official UK music chart and made it to number 17 in the official Dance chart.
Next followed the release of Celebrate with a feature from the English singer, Eddy, later signed to the Positiva label. That led to a live pa at the Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
at their Friday club 'Open all Hours'. Miro made a new track as intro, and because the whole place went completely mad, this track was then released with the title Spaceman. It turned out later to be one of the top 3 dance classics in the Benelux ever, and was re-released in 1998 and again in 2002. Then came a double A-side named Orient Express / Metropolis which was released on a sub label to Effective called Paige Pressing, named after Simons daughter. After that a re-release of Pure Silk was ready to be put out, promos ready, then disaster happened - Effective Records went bust!!
Emotions of Paradise was released on Cafe Del Mar
Café del Mar
Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
Volume Tres compiled by the legendary Ibiza based ambient
Ambient music
Ambient music is a musical genre that focuses largely on the timbral characteristics of sounds, often organized or performed to evoke an "atmospheric", "visual" or "unobtrusive" quality.- History :...
DJ Jose Padilla
José Padilla
José Padilla is the name of:* José Gualberto Padilla , Puerto Rican poet, politician and advocate of Puerto Rican indepedence.* José Prudencio Padilla , Colombian military leader...
. The track has later been voted the fifth best ambient track ever by Cafe Del Mar
Café del Mar
Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
resident, DJ Bruno Lepetre, and has been licensed to more than 30 ambient albums around the world including Lunar Sunset, Greece / Ibiza Balearic Moods, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
/ Karma Lounge, Uk and Les Bains Douches by Claude Challe, France.
Spaceman was licensed to Dance Opera, Benelux, in 1996 and released for a second time to great applause which was follow'ed up by the release of Orient Express also on Dance Opera.
1998
Miro signed with Red JerryRed Jerry
Jerry Dickens, better known by his stage name Red Jerry, is an English DJ, music producer and remixer of trance music.He was also of a member of Lost Tribe along with Matt Darey. He was founder of the recently resurrected Hooj Choons. His remixes can be found on numerous DJ compilations and mixes...
& Hooj Choons
Hooj Choons
Hooj Choons is a house record label formed by Alex Simons and Red Jerry in 1990. The first release was "Carnival de Casa" by Rio Rhythm Band, however, it was not until 1992's release of Felix's "Don't You Want Me", which Red Jerry and Faithless founder-member Rollo co-produced, that Hooj Choons...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and teamed up with singer Julie Harrington and songwriter partner Gary Butcher. They were brought together by mutual publishing company, Notting Hill Music. Together they made the song, Paradise which was released on Hooj Choons
Hooj Choons
Hooj Choons is a house record label formed by Alex Simons and Red Jerry in 1990. The first release was "Carnival de Casa" by Rio Rhythm Band, however, it was not until 1992's release of Felix's "Don't You Want Me", which Red Jerry and Faithless founder-member Rollo co-produced, that Hooj Choons...
in May 1998. This song was licensed to a host of dance compilations, including Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
s: Global Underground
Global Underground
Global Underground is a music label founded in 1996 by Andy Horsfield and James Todd. The label symbolizes the international explosion of dance music during the 1990s and first manifesto for high-end DJs such as Sasha, Paul Oakenfold, John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Nick Warren, Dave Seaman, Darren...
007, and the Renaissance club compilation (with 2 mixes mixed together..).
Three Drives
Three Drives, also known as Three Drives on a Vinyl, is a Dutch progressive trance duo.-Career:The duo is made up of Erik De Koning and Ton van Empel...
, where Miro added vocals to the original, and made the 7' radio mix, which peaked at No.12 in the official UK Top 40 chart.
By Your Side was originally promo'ed under the name of MO - By your side. This original mix was No 1 on Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
s HOME chart - and Seb Fontaine licensed the track to his Global Underground
Global Underground
Global Underground is a music label founded in 1996 by Andy Horsfield and James Todd. The label symbolizes the international explosion of dance music during the 1990s and first manifesto for high-end DJs such as Sasha, Paul Oakenfold, John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Nick Warren, Dave Seaman, Darren...
compilation. By your side was finally released in 2002 almost 3 years after the first white labels with mixes from Markus Schulz and Ian Wilkie.
During this period they began recording under the name of Colours. First release was 'The Guitar Track' which became a Ibiza
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
favourite in the summer 2001. It came with a remix from Silicone Soul.
Under the name of Orange they have appeared on Cafe del Mar
Café del Mar
Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
Dreams vol 2 with Stay Asleep and with the progressive track Remember Me on Brother Brown Records.
2002
In 2002 Miro made a chill out remix for Virgin RecordsVirgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
of Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
's Battleship Grey featuring Kirsty Hawkshaw
Kirsty Hawkshaw
Kirsty Hawkshaw is a British dance/electronica/house/trance musician and songwriter. She is known for her participation as lead vocalist for the group Opus III, and her collaborative work with other musicians and producers....
(OPUSIII). In 2003 came the release of The one I run to on Skyline records, and an appearance on Cafe del Mar Vol 9 with the track The Cure. The Cure has since been on Ultra Records Ultra Chilled 4.
2004
In 2004 By Your Side was signed to Euphonic Records and released again. This time with mixes from Ronski Speed and Sonorous. They also release Holding On which appeared on Cafe del MarCafé del Mar
Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
Vol 11.
2005
In 2005 they released Freeze the Moment on Greyhound Records in BelgiumBelgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
featuring Anita Kelsey.
2006
In 2006 Miro released Live it Now on the very dynamic Okyo label. They also record under the names of Colours where they had big success in 2001 with 'The Guitar Track' which has appeared on more than 50 compilations around the world. This track was very successfully remixed by Silicone Soul and released as 12" in UK on Skyline Records, Milk and Sugar in GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Vendetta in Spain. Other Colours releases are Another One + Sunrise.
Discography
- Live it Now (Okyo Recordings 2006)
- Freeze the moment (Greyhound music / Traveller 2005)
- Holding On (Cafe del Mar Volumen 11 2004)
- By your side (Euphonic Records 2003)
- The one I run to (Skyline Records 2003)
- Spaceman v3 (Greyhound Music / Traveller 2002)
- By your side (original mix) (Lost Language / Hooj ChoonsHooj ChoonsHooj Choons is a house record label formed by Alex Simons and Red Jerry in 1990. The first release was "Carnival de Casa" by Rio Rhythm Band, however, it was not until 1992's release of Felix's "Don't You Want Me", which Red Jerry and Faithless founder-member Rollo co-produced, that Hooj Choons...
2002) - The Cure (The Sunshine mix) (Cafe del MarCafé del MarCafé del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
Volumen 9 2002) - By your side (Markus Schulz mix/ Ian Wilkie mix/ Miro's rolled mix) (Lost LanguageLost Languagethumb|200px|Lost LanguageLost Language is a subsidiary of the now defunct Hooj Choons label. Despite the closing of Hooj, Lost Language has remained open. The label was originally led by Ben Lost. It has published over 80 singles since 2000. It has also published the label compilation series...
/ Hooj ChoonsHooj ChoonsHooj Choons is a house record label formed by Alex Simons and Red Jerry in 1990. The first release was "Carnival de Casa" by Rio Rhythm Band, however, it was not until 1992's release of Felix's "Don't You Want Me", which Red Jerry and Faithless founder-member Rollo co-produced, that Hooj Choons...
2002) - Paradise (Hooj ChoonsHooj ChoonsHooj Choons is a house record label formed by Alex Simons and Red Jerry in 1990. The first release was "Carnival de Casa" by Rio Rhythm Band, however, it was not until 1992's release of Felix's "Don't You Want Me", which Red Jerry and Faithless founder-member Rollo co-produced, that Hooj Choons...
1999) - Orient Express (Dance Opera, NL 1997)
- Emotions of Paradise (Cafe del MarCafé del MarCafé del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
Volumen 3 1996) - Spaceman v2 (Dance Opera 1996)
- Metropolis (Paige Pressing / Effective Records 1995)
- Spaceman (Effective Records 1994)
- Tour de Trance (Outloud Records 1994)
- Celebrate (Effective Records 1994)
- Pure Silk / El Salvador (Effective Records 1993)
- Cocoon (Coma Records 1992)
- Energy / Mystery (Coma Records 1991)
Recording guises
Miro, Colours, RemoteRemote (band)
Remote is the chill out collaboration between Roger Eno, Mads Arp & Steen Thottrup.Remote's "Opening Doors" has been described as "a rolling soundscape of chilled cinematic moments combined with downtempo pop sensibilities."...
, Orange
Mads Arp: Raoul Express (Miss Moneypennys & MP2/Multiply), Arpiction (Soundpiercing - Armada) Mads Arp (Black Hole & Cafe del Mar).
Steen Thottrup: Professional Losers (Southern Fried), Conamore (Big Star), Twotrups (Hope) and Steen Thottrup (Cafe del Mar
Café del Mar
Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
).
External links
- Miromusic website
- http://www.myspace.com/miromusic2006Miromusic on MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
] - Miromusic on DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...