Nu:tone
Encyclopedia
Nu:Tone is a drum and bass artist on the Hospital Records
label. His musical style is generally drum and bass
and the subgenre liquid funk
.
a year later. He studied music at Durham University
, and while having secured a college radio show, met a young John B. They shared broadcasts, established a local clubnight called "Substance", and Dan went on to engineer studio sessions for John. Dan's mutual collaborations and growing friendship with John led to a debut vinyl release on John B's Beta Recordings label in 2001 ('Grand Central' / 'The Boss').
Since signing to Hospital in 2003, Nu:Tone has come through the ranks to become a highly respected producer, with other drum & bass producers & DJs such as LTJ Bukem
and Dillinja
playing his tunes in their DJ sets. He also introduced his brother Matt (also known as Logistics
) to drum & bass production through their collaboration Nu:Logic
, which led to Matt also being signed to Hospital Records.
His debut album Brave Nu World was released in 2005, with the drum & bass community greatly supporting it. DJs such as Norman Jay, M.B.E
and Tom Middleton
made Nu:Tone a favourite of their eclectic sets. Off the back of this success, Nu:Tone has taken his DJing all over the world, from USA to Asia to Australia. He has also remixed tracks from Alice Russell
and Quantic, and has produced a track for Jenna G
.
Nu:Tone released his second album, Back Of Beyond, on 18 June 2007 on Hospital Records. It features guest artists such as Talc, Logistics
, Commix
, Pat Fulgoni, Natalie Williams, and Ernesto
. It was released on LP, CD
, and as an MP3
download from Hospital's web site.
His most recent album, Words and Pictures, was released on 28 February 2011 on Hospital Records, and was made available on 2xLP, CD
, MP3
, and limited edition vinyl. Words and Pictures features contributions from 4hero
, Ben Westbeech
, Natalie Williams
, Logistics
, and Heidi Vogel, among others.
Dan Gresham (Nu:Tone) is also a fully ordained priest within the Church Of Universal Acceptance.
Hospital Records
Hospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music...
label. His musical style is generally drum and bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
and the subgenre liquid funk
Liquid funk
Liquid funk is a sub-genre of drum and bass. While it uses similar basslines and bar layouts to other styles, it contains fewer bar-oriented samples and more instrumental layers , harmonies, and ambience, producing a calmer atmosphere directed at both home listeners and nightclub...
.
Background
Born in 1976, Nu:Tone started playing piano at the age of 8, and joined Jesus College choir in CambridgeCambridge
The city of Cambridge is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies in East Anglia about north of London. Cambridge is at the heart of the high-technology centre known as Silicon Fen – a play on Silicon Valley and the fens surrounding the...
a year later. He studied music at Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
, and while having secured a college radio show, met a young John B. They shared broadcasts, established a local clubnight called "Substance", and Dan went on to engineer studio sessions for John. Dan's mutual collaborations and growing friendship with John led to a debut vinyl release on John B's Beta Recordings label in 2001 ('Grand Central' / 'The Boss').
Since signing to Hospital in 2003, Nu:Tone has come through the ranks to become a highly respected producer, with other drum & bass producers & DJs such as LTJ Bukem
LTJ Bukem
LTJ Bukem is the stage name used by the drum and bass musician, producer and DJ Danny Williamson . He and his record labels Good Looking and Looking Good Records are most associated with the jazzy, atmospheric side of drum and bass music....
and Dillinja
Dillinja
Dillinja, is an English drum and bass DJ, record producer and entrepreneur.-History:...
playing his tunes in their DJ sets. He also introduced his brother Matt (also known as Logistics
Logistics (artist)
Logistics is the stage name of Matt Gresham, a drum and bass music producer and DJ from Cambridge, England. He is signed to Hospital Records and has been releasing music since 2004, which he creates using the Reason 3 and Cubase sequencers...
) to drum & bass production through their collaboration Nu:Logic
Nu:Logic
Nu:Logic is a collaboration between drum and bass producer brothers Dan Gresham and Matt Gresham , both of Cambridge, England. Their first release, "Warriors/Not The Only One", in 2003 was the first release which Matt Gresham was involved in, and in 2004, they were featured on Hospital Records'...
, which led to Matt also being signed to Hospital Records.
His debut album Brave Nu World was released in 2005, with the drum & bass community greatly supporting it. DJs such as Norman Jay, M.B.E
Norman Jay
Norman Jay MBE is an innovative and pioneering British DJ. He first came to prominence playing unlicensed or 'warehouse' parties in the early 1980s, such as Shake 'n' Fingerpop. His diverse and deep musical knowledge and his refusal to be restricted to playing from any single genre distinguishes...
and Tom Middleton
Tom Middleton
Tom Middleton is a prolific British recording artist, music producer, remixer and DJ.A classically trained pianist and cellist, Middleton worked in the early 1990s with Richard D. James , co-producing "En-Trance To Exit" on the Analogue Bubblebath EP for Exeter's influential Mighty Force Records...
made Nu:Tone a favourite of their eclectic sets. Off the back of this success, Nu:Tone has taken his DJing all over the world, from USA to Asia to Australia. He has also remixed tracks from Alice Russell
Alice Russell (singer)
Alice Russell is a British soul singer. She was born in 1975, the daughter of an organist, and grew up in Framlingham in Suffolk. At the age of nine, following in her father and sisters' musical footsteps, Alice began taking lessons on Cello, and sang in choirs, before studying art and music in...
and Quantic, and has produced a track for Jenna G
Jenna g
Jenna Gibbons, better known as Jenna G, is a singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and presenter from England.- For Lost Friends :#"In Love"#Healing"#"Ooo"#"Woe"#"Don't Bury Me"#"You"#"Quick Love"#"Pleasure Ride"#"For My Lost Friends"...
.
Nu:Tone released his second album, Back Of Beyond, on 18 June 2007 on Hospital Records. It features guest artists such as Talc, Logistics
Logistics (artist)
Logistics is the stage name of Matt Gresham, a drum and bass music producer and DJ from Cambridge, England. He is signed to Hospital Records and has been releasing music since 2004, which he creates using the Reason 3 and Cubase sequencers...
, Commix
Commix
-History:Based in Cambridge, Commix originally comprised George Levings, Guy Brewer and Conrad Whittle. As a DJ/production team, they began working together in 2002 and the trio released a series of 12-inch singles on the Aquasonic, Tangent Recordings, Good Looking Records, Creative Source and...
, Pat Fulgoni, Natalie Williams, and Ernesto
Ernesto
Ernesto, a form of the name Ernest in several Romance languages, may refer to:*Ernesto , an autobiographical 'secret' novel by Umberto Saba, published in 1975...
. It was released on LP, CD
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
, and as an MP3
MP3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
download from Hospital's web site.
His most recent album, Words and Pictures, was released on 28 February 2011 on Hospital Records, and was made available on 2xLP, CD
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
, MP3
MP3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
, and limited edition vinyl. Words and Pictures features contributions from 4hero
4 Hero
4hero are an electronic music band from Dollis Hill, northwest London, comprising producers Mark "Marc Mac" Clair & Dennis "Dego" McFarlane. While the band is often cited as "4 Hero" or "4-Hero", the name is presented as "4hero" on their own albums and websites.4hero are known as early pioneers of...
, Ben Westbeech
Ben Westbeech
Ben Westbeech is a male DJ, singer and producer originating from Bristol, but who now lives in London, UK. Trained as cellist and vocalist, his influences include House, Soul, Jazz and hip hop.-Beginning Carrer :...
, Natalie Williams
Natalie Williams
Natalie Williams was a professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
, Logistics
Logistics (artist)
Logistics is the stage name of Matt Gresham, a drum and bass music producer and DJ from Cambridge, England. He is signed to Hospital Records and has been releasing music since 2004, which he creates using the Reason 3 and Cubase sequencers...
, and Heidi Vogel, among others.
Dan Gresham (Nu:Tone) is also a fully ordained priest within the Church Of Universal Acceptance.
Studio Albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Brave Nu World
|
| 2007 | Back of Beyond
Hospital Records Hospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music... , Third Ear Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... , Digital Download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... Vinyl Gramophone record A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove... |
| 2011 | Words and Pictures
Hospital Records Hospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music... Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... , Digital Download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... , Vinyl Gramophone record A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove... |
Compilations
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Medical History
|
Singles
- Grand Central/The Boss (12") (Beta Recordings, 2001)
- e.Spresso/Chupa Meus Samples (12") (Chihuahua Records, 2001)
- 123Fm/Get It On (12") (Tangent Records, 2003)
- Our House/GMAS (12") (BrandNu Recordings, 2003)
- Vital Organ (Taken from Soul:ution Sampler 1 12") (Soul:R, 2003)
- What Goes Around Comes Around/Don't Go Changing (12") (New ID, 2003)
- Jazm (taken from Jazz&Bass Session IV CD/LP) (New ID, 2004)
- Breathless/Feel It (12") (Hospital Records, 2004)
- Millie's Theme (taken from The Future Sound of Cambridge EP) (Hospital Records, 2004)
- Three Bags Full/Strange Encounter (12") (Hospital Records, 2005)
- Seven Years/Stay Strong (12") (feat Natalie Williams) (Hospital Records, 2005)
- Three Bags Full (12") (Hospital Records, 2005)
- Upgrade [with Syncopix] (12") (Hospital Records, 2006)
- The Things That Lovers Do/Missing Link (12") (Hospital Records, 2006)
- Boy Who Lost His Smile (taken from The Future Sound of Cambridge 2 EP) (Hospital Records, 2006)
- Beliefs (feat Pat Fulgoni) (12") (Hospital Records, 2007)
- System (Matrix and Futurebound Remix)/The Second Connection (12") (Hospital Records, 2007)
- Hyper Hyper / Set Me Free (12") (Hospital Records, 2010)
- Shine In (feat Natalie Williams) / Bleeper (feat Logistics) (Hospital Records, 2011)
Remixes
- PhuturistixPhuturistixPhuturistix is an English musical duo consisting of Zed Bias and DJ Injekta who operates within the UK garage and broken beat genres...
& Jenna GJenna gJenna Gibbons, better known as Jenna G, is a singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and presenter from England.- For Lost Friends :#"In Love"#Healing"#"Ooo"#"Woe"#"Don't Bury Me"#"You"#"Quick Love"#"Pleasure Ride"#"For My Lost Friends"...
- "Beautiful" (Hospital RecordsHospital RecordsHospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music...
, 2003) - Lenny FontanaLenny FontanaLenny Fontana is an American house music DJ from New York City.Fontana first began deejaying professionally in the mid-1980s, playing at clubs such as Garage and Better Days. His first major exposure was with the track "A Mystical Journey", which hit #30 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club/Play...
Presents Black Sun - "Spread Love" (Hospital RecordsHospital RecordsHospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music...
, 2003) - London ElektricityLondon ElektricityLondon Elektricity is the DJ and stage name of musician Tony Colman who is best known as a recording artist of five albums, international DJ and formerly a live drum and bass act "London Elektricity Live".-History:...
- "Different Drum" (Hospital RecordsHospital RecordsHospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music...
, 2003) - Roni SizeRoni SizeRoni Size is a British record producer and DJ, who came to prominence in 1997 as the founder and leader of Reprazent, a drum and bass collective...
- "Strictly Social" (Liquid VLiquid VLiquid V is a drum and bass sub-label of V Recordings, owned and run by Bryan Gee and Jumping Jack FrostAlso singing Loads of Established DnB producers as well as many up and coming artists. Liquid V has quickly rose to the top of the Liquid Funk Genre of Drum & Bass, becoming one of its top labels...
, 2004) - Danism - "Come to You" (BrandNu Recordings, 2004)
- Stress Level & TC1 - "Take Control" (Renegade Recordings, 2004)
- Ikon - "Vai E Vem" (Jalapeño Records, 2004)
- London ElektricityLondon ElektricityLondon Elektricity is the DJ and stage name of musician Tony Colman who is best known as a recording artist of five albums, international DJ and formerly a live drum and bass act "London Elektricity Live".-History:...
- "Fast Soul Music" (Hospital RecordsHospital RecordsHospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music...
, 2004) - ShapeshifterShapeshifter (band)Shapeshifter are a live Drum & Bass act from New Zealand. They have been heralded as a musical phenomenon for their ground breaking live shows and unique blend of heavy soul with drum and bass...
- "Long White Cloud" (Truetone Recordings, 2005) - Hardkandy - "Advice" (Catskills Records, 2006)
- Quantic - "Perception" (Tru Thoughts Recordings, 2006)
- Alice RussellAlice RussellAlice Russell may refer to:*Alice Russell , British soul singer*Alice B. Russell , American actress...
- "To Know This" (Tru Thoughts Recordings, 2006) - Tenorio Jr. - "Nebulosa" (Mr Bongo Recordings, 2007)
- London ElektricityLondon ElektricityLondon Elektricity is the DJ and stage name of musician Tony Colman who is best known as a recording artist of five albums, international DJ and formerly a live drum and bass act "London Elektricity Live".-History:...
- "This Dark Matter" (Hospital RecordsHospital RecordsHospital Records is an independent record label based in South London. Primarily releasing Drum and bass, the label was started in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the most well known labels within UK dance music...
, 2008) - Utah Jazz - "Runaway" (Liquid VLiquid VLiquid V is a drum and bass sub-label of V Recordings, owned and run by Bryan Gee and Jumping Jack FrostAlso singing Loads of Established DnB producers as well as many up and coming artists. Liquid V has quickly rose to the top of the Liquid Funk Genre of Drum & Bass, becoming one of its top labels...
, 2008) - Roni SizeRoni SizeRoni Size is a British record producer and DJ, who came to prominence in 1997 as the founder and leader of Reprazent, a drum and bass collective...
- "It's Jazzy" (Liquid VLiquid VLiquid V is a drum and bass sub-label of V Recordings, owned and run by Bryan Gee and Jumping Jack FrostAlso singing Loads of Established DnB producers as well as many up and coming artists. Liquid V has quickly rose to the top of the Liquid Funk Genre of Drum & Bass, becoming one of its top labels...
, 2008) - 4hero - "Look Inside" (Raw Canvas Records, 2008)
- Lenzman - "Caught Up" (Spearhead Records, 2008)
- Shy FXShy FXShy FX is the pseudonym of Andre Williams, an English DJ and Producer from London. He specializes in Drum and Bass and Jungle music.-Biography:...
& T PowerT PowerT Power is an English drum and bass record producer, from Bow, London. Originally starting his production career in the UK hardcore scene, he moved into jungle. Wanting to avoid the increasing politics within the scene, he began to produce experimental drum and bass, culminating in the album, The...
- Feelings (Digital Soundboy Recording Co., 2008) - MatrixMatrix (artist)Jamie Quinn, better known as Matrix, is a London based drum and bass producer and DJ.He started his musical career as one half of drum and bass duo Turbosound, who signed to DJ SS's F Project Records label, an offshoot of Formation Records....
& Futurebound - "Family" (Metro Recordings, 2008) - Dekata Project - "At Least We Can Dance" (Doshiwa Records, 2010)
- Devlin (MC)Devlin (MC)James Devlin, better known by his surname Devlin, is an English rap artist from Dagenham, England and is part of the 'OT Crew' with Dogzilla, Deeperman and Syer Bars. Born in Dagenham, he has had top 40 records...
& Yasmin - "Runaway" (Universal Island Records, 2010) - Unicorn Kid - "Wild Life" (Ministry Of Sound, 2011)
- AfrojackAfrojackNick van de Wall, born 9 September 1987, commonly known by his stage name Afrojack, is a Grammy Award winning Dutch music producer and DJ. Born and raised in Spijkenisse, Netherlands, He was listed as number 7 on DJ Mags top 100 DJs of 2011...
& Steve AokiSteve AokiSteve Aoki is an American electro house musician, record producer and the founder of Dim Mak Records.-Early life:...
- "No Beef" (Wall Recordings, 2011)