Dubway forum dubstep compilation !!!

point-blanc · Post by **point-blanc** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:31 pm

I'd agree with Dubway. Definately 20 or 30 tracks would be needed to make this work and have reasonable quality control. This won't happen instantly though. I suggest someone finds an FTP host or something and just puts up a post with a link so people can start contributing tracks.

If youre serious about artwork i could definately pull a favour and get some CDs printed and copied professionally extremely cheaply (cost price). But we'd still be looking at say Â£270 pounds or so for 500 copies. And that would be two tone black and white.

It will cost more to have them greyscale or full colour. Cases and inlay cards will cost more again.

Without wanting to put dampener on things - I would definately be wary of assuming you'll be able to sell these things. Don't forget how easy it is to get tracks and mixes from big DJs for free.

One way to do it would be to get poeple who are interested to sign up (perhaps have separate threads for producers / people who want a copy / people who can help) and pay for a copy in advance, individually the CDs would cost very little if you did it this way (+ a little more for p&p).

However, this requires a considerable ammount of trust in a few people and also they will have to commit themselves to a reasonable amount of effort.

Let me know if i can help.

Post by **dubway** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:20 pm

thank you very much for your help and wise words point-blanc!

if anyone wants to run this project this way(press cds) - let me know and i'll give you all help i can! (i'm to busy to do it myself)

if there is noone who is willing to do it this way - i suggest that we make a mix and artwork - zip it and put it online for free (if we get enough good tunes of course)

dubmugga · Post by **dubmugga** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:38 pm

I'd still it rather just showcase the transglobal sound with each contributing producer from their own country hooking up indy distribution...

...while 20 producers may be needed but i don't think so, I'd rather hear 3 or so trax from 5 exceptional producers than bland filler from another 15. 2 half steppers and a club banger would be nice

that way you get a feel for the individual sounds of each producer and can note the mutations in the strain as it passes through their region...

...takin it overground

and for those interested, i have a life that doesn't revolve around dubstep so been busy working some pretty cool events...

...might post piccies later

chur

Post by **dubway** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:04 pm

dubmugga wrote:...while 20 producers may be needed but i don't think so, I'd rather hear 3 or so trax from 5 exceptional producers than bland filler from another 15.

that's why selection is there, right?
but you cant make selection if you don't have something to select, right?

dubmugga · Post by **dubmugga** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:12 pm

the key is to identify high grade strains and mutations from what's out there and target them specifically

Post by **dubway** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:38 pm

dubmugga wrote:the key is to identify high grade strains and mutations from what's out there and target them specifically

you are probably right. but i'm not sure that's dubstep (forum) way

zefa · Post by **zefa** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:22 pm

Id be interested, hopefully it would inspire me to actually finish a track!!

andythetwig · Post by **andythetwig** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:06 pm

dubway wrote:
dubmugga wrote:the key is to identify high grade strains and mutations from what's out there and target them specifically
you are probably right. but i'm not sure that's dubstep (forum) way

hear hear, enough of the musical fascism, vive la revulsion!

rusko · Post by **rusko** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:20 pm

top idea, will defo contribute and have a bash at mixing

safecore

thundercleese · Post by **thundercleese** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:04 pm

i could contribute some tuneage

point-blanc · Post by **point-blanc** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:20 pm

dubmugga wrote:I'd rather hear 3 or so trax from 5 exceptional producers than bland filler from another 15.
chur

Intoccabile's original suggestion as i understand it was to create a selection that shows the flavours of the dubstep forum and its producers.

I hear where youre coming from dubmugga but it seems to me that what youre suggesting is hardly in the spirit of the thing.

Honestly mate i fully get your vibe but maybe thats something for a later date... pick the best from the initial compilation or something. A couple of artists is hardly a 'showcase' of what the forums producers have to offer is it?

Post by **dubway** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:46 am

point-blanc wrote:
dubmugga wrote:I'd rather hear 3 or so trax from 5 exceptional producers than bland filler from another 15.
chur
Intoccabile's original suggestion as i understand it was to create a selection that shows the flavours of the dubstep forum and its producers.

I hear where youre coming from dubmugga but it seems to me that what youre suggesting is hardly in the spirit of the thing.

Honestly mate i fully get your vibe but maybe thats something for a later date... pick the best from the initial compilation or something. A couple of artists is hardly a 'showcase' of what the forums producers have to offer is it?

that's what i tried to say

thundercleese · Post by **thundercleese** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:51 am

dubway wrote:
point-blanc wrote:
dubmugga wrote:I'd rather hear 3 or so trax from 5 exceptional producers than bland filler from another 15.
chur
Intoccabile's original suggestion as i understand it was to create a selection that shows the flavours of the dubstep forum and its producers.

I hear where youre coming from dubmugga but it seems to me that what youre suggesting is hardly in the spirit of the thing.

Honestly mate i fully get your vibe but maybe thats something for a later date... pick the best from the initial compilation or something. A couple of artists is hardly a 'showcase' of what the forums producers have to offer is it?
that's what i tried to say

it would probably be a good idea to have the initial one a strictly internet thing and then the following one a more polished product... or something, if that hasnt already been suggested.

dust shop · Post by **dust shop** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:16 am

ready to drop some tracks!!!
(and to design a sleeve also)

www.dustshop.tk

gravious · Post by **gravious** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:19 am

I could definately try to fire you a few tunes. I have loads on the go, and this should push me to finish a few more!

Obviously there has to be quality control - and I won't be offended if my tunes aren't up to scratch!

Was planning to put up a webpage soon with some clips, and I'm off sick at the mo, so now may be a good opportunity to do so.

Either way, tis a good idea.

Grassroots!

r33lc4sh · Post by **r33lc4sh** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:32 am

dubway already has most of my tracks - if u wanna use any of them just give me a sign

paulie · Post by **paulie** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:46 am

I'll be happy to help with putting this out.

andythetwig · Post by **andythetwig** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:50 am

if nobody's already volunteered an ftp site I can provide the hosting...

only if you promise not to abuse it though.

nirz · Post by **nirz** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:37 pm

I would also contribute some tuneage for deliberation by whoever will be the selectaz

kudos · Post by **kudos** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:28 pm

this sounds interesting, im up for putting a tune in the pile.

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