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Thursday, 18 January 2024

LAUNCH: A Drum & Bass Film




In the gripping short film "Launch," directed, produced, and written by drum & bass legend Crissy Criss, with co-production and director of photography by Josh Perrett, the audience is thrust into the cosmic frontier as an astronaut, portrayed by drum & bass MC Inja, embarks on an extraordinary mission to explore the outer depths of our solar system.

The narrative takes a thrilling twist when the intrepid astronaut loses contact with ground control, a role played by Crissy Criss himself. The cause? Inja is unexpectedly pulled into the gravitational force of a menacing black hole, leaving both the character and the audience in suspense. Undeterred by the dire circumstances, Crissy Criss transforms from ground control to the central character on a daring and perilous rescue mission.

The film unfolds as a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey, with Josh Perrett's director of photography skills capturing the vastness and beauty of space. As Crissy Criss ventures deeper into the unknown, "Launch" introduces some of the biggest pioneers and legends within the drum & bass and jungle scene. Each encounter becomes a musical collaboration, showcasing the genre's unique fusion of beats and atmospheric sounds. The official soundtrack, masterfully produced by Crissy Criss and remixed by Urbandawn, adds an additional layer of intensity to the film's sonic landscape.

"Launch" is not just a cinematic spectacle but a testament to the power of collaboration, as the characters traverse the cosmos with the pulse of drum & bass propelling them forward. The film's climax builds to a crescendo as Crissy Criss strives against all odds to rescue Inja from the clutches of the cosmic anomaly. In this groundbreaking short film, Crissy Criss not only pushes the boundaries of storytelling but also delivers an audiovisual experience that immerses the audience in the heart-pounding world of drum & bass, seamlessly blending the realms of music, science fiction, and visual storytelling.







The soundtrack 'Crissy Criss - Launch feat. Inja (Urbandawn Remix)' is available now.

Thursday, 7 January 2021

The essential History of Jungle/Drum & Bass on a new book by Velocity Press



UK's hard working publishing independent company in music books, Velocity Press, have just announced that they aim to publish six books this year, having already lined up the first two. So, their first installment of 2021 is called 'Who Say Reload' and it's specified on the essential history of Jungle and Drum & Bass including exclusive words by Goldie, DJ Hype, Roni Size, Andy C, 4 Hero. Plenty of interviews credited to Paul Terzulli, who's the author of this new book, analysing also the influences, equipment,samples that took this movement to the top with the amazing contribution of legendary Artists and apparently great records that hold still a golden value.

Photography is provided by Eddie Otchere who has an extensive archive of images, having been the photographer at Goldie’s seminal Metalheadz nights. His previously unseen visuals capture the essence of the music in a way that only someone who was fully immersed in the culture at the time could, and are the perfect accompaniment to the story being told.



QUOTES


'Who Say Reload is essential reading for fans of the golden era of 90s drum n bass'
J Majik

'Nice to see a different take on DnB’s history as Who Say Reload captures the early productions that laid down the music’s foundations.'
LTJ Bukem

'Jungle is the most unique and influential musical movement to come out of England. It’s important that the pioneers get to tell their stories like this. It’s great to see underground legends represented and put on a platform that highlight their contributions to a music genre that has become a worldwide phenomenon.'
Mampi Swift



The book will be 25cm x 25cm, including 160 pages and won't come out until March 2021 but if you pre-order it now, you’ll receive first, signed by the author and with your name in the credits. The postage & packing is charged separately.



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Velocity Press