Melodia : Phoenix

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Nukleuz top man, Pierre Pienaar presents the newest piece from his Melodia alias. A pseudonym that has been known for it’s more down-tempo, melodic and uplifting Trance than some of Pierre’s other guises, and which has previously received solid support from major names including Paul Van Dyk and Dave Pearce on BBC Radio 1.

Here, Phoenix proves Melodia’s status as a world-class producer with its euphoric electro vibe. Will Atkinson then takes on the remix by bringing the track up-tempo with a pumping beat and darker vibe, but keeping it linked with the same euphoric elements as Melodia’s original.

Melodia

As the head of Nukleuz’s Green Label, Namibian born Pierre Pienaar is widely recognised as a leading producer in the Trance scenes for both the work under his own name and through his aliases such P.H.A.T.T. for his more Hard Trance productions. Here Pierre moves away from his trademark main room big Trance sound in favour of his Melodia guise, slowing the tempo and mellowing the vibes, crafting and building tracks that flow effortlessly.

Will Atkinson

Will Atkinson in one of Trance most promising up and comers, with consistent radio support from the likes of Judge Jules on BBC Radio 1 and support from most of the scenes top names including Armin Van Buren and Anne Savage, Will’s is a name that has risen through the ranks throughout 2008 and will continue do so in 2009.

Tracklist :

1 - Phoenix - Original Mix
2 - Phoenix - Will Atkinson Remix

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Hardcore EP 19

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For the 19th installment of Nukleuz’ Hardcore EP series, we pull out all the stops, bringing you two tracks from the Hardcore legend that is Stu Allan, and more from Darwin, Visa, DJ Kurt and Club House ft Carl.

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Stu Allan has been there since the start, with his show on Manchester’s Piccadilly radio through the early 80’s, he became a pioneer of early house. Following on from that Stu began working closely with later to become Nukleuz records UK boss Pete Pritchard and became renowned for his Hardcore remixes under their Visa guise. Stu is now one of the most legendary figures in the Hardcore scene, consistently producing, remixing and DJing at the best standards.

Darwin first burst onto the Hardcore scene with his remix of Gammer’s “Take A Ride” and since then has gone on to work closely with top labels including Nukleuz, RFU and Notorious vinyl, with tracks and remixes appearing on all the top compilations and all the biggest and best hardcore dancefloors.

The four tracks for this EP are a mixture of new tracks from Stu Allan and Darwin with some remixes of classics, including the DJ Kurt remix of the Visa’s ‘All I Need’ and the Darwin remix of Clubhouse’s ‘Nowhere Land’

Tracklist :

1) Stu Allan & Darwin – Hardcore Nation
2) Visa – All I Need (DJ Kurt VIP Remix)
3) Stu Allan – The Past
4) Club House Ft Carl – Nowhere Land (Darwin Remix)

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JamX : Liebe

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Previously known as the hard hitting German duo DuMonde aka JamX & De Leon, JamX and his partner were known as one of the most enduring and exciting Trance twosomes on the scene, for their 10 year career at the top. Renowned for their countless trance epics such as ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘God Music’ JamX & De Leon’s remix powers have also turned many records into instant floorfillers – just cast your mind back to records like CRW – I Feel Love and Alice DJ – Better Off Alone.

However, for 2008, JamX & De Leon have decided to go their separate ways and concentrate on a few of their own projects. The most prominent of which is JamX’s new single for Nukleuz, ‘Liebe’, which includes a remix package from the likes of Spinning Records new favourite, Nick Larson. A producer whose already received solid support from huge names including Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Sander van Doorn, John O’ Callaghan, Mac Zimms, Cosmic Gate, a.m.m, and Eddie Halliwell on BBC Radio 1. Other remixers giving their own take on this massive Trancer from JamX include, Nukleuz favourite, P.H.A.T.T and Dutch producer, Matt Pincer. Both of whom have gained solid support from the worlds top DJS including, Judge Jules, Paul Van Dyk, Michael Splint, Dave Pearce and many more. JamX also gets behind the buttons for his own D and T-Type remixes with Daniel Kay.

JamX

Jürgen Mutschall aka JamX began his DJing career playing across the genres from House, to Funk, Soul, R&B and Hip Hop. In 1990 he became a resident at Mega Club Centre EXTRA, in Koblenz, Germany and towards the mid nineties began focusing on his own musical career. After opening a record store, Vinyl Underground, he began organising parties in local the area, during which he met De Leon with whom he later teamed up with to form JamX & De Leon, aka Dumonde. At the end of 1997 they had released the single, ‘Tomorrow’, which had gone on to gain widespread support from both top name DJs and radio stations alike, bringing them to the attention of German Trance scene and on to remixing the likes of Push’s ‘Universal Nation’ and Love’s ‘Coming Down’. Founding the Chaos label and later creating their own respected label F8T, Jamx & De Leon partnership were now producing tracks instantly sought after on the club scene. For a Decade Dumonde were recognised as one of the foremost production and Dj duos on the trance scene, from production collaborations with artists such as Lange and gigs at Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Velfarre and other major venues globally. They spent the last ten years at the top and now 2008 sees them go their separate ways.

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Pierre Piennar : First Flight

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To coincide with the release of his colossal mix album, Trance Adrenaline, Pierre Pienaar returns with his catchphrase sound and presents First Flight. A track that illustrates why Pierre is head of his field. A pumping beat, throbbing bass and euphoric strings all merged together to build naturally and effortlessly into an uplifting trademark Pierre Pienaar record.

Pierre then gets behind the buttons under his P.H.A.T.T. guise to give First Flight a real hard trance going over. Rolling beats and darker atmosphere engulf this remix to create a flowing, pumping and still uplifting trancer.

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Pierre Pienaar

Head of Nukleuz’s respected Green label Pierre Pienaar (aka P.H.A.T.T. / Melodia) has remixed for some of Trance’s biggest names and become renowned as one of Hard Trance’s best, accumulating masses of support over the years from Paul Van Dyk, Dave Pearce, Blank & Jones, Carl Cox, Ernesto vs Bastien, Marcus Schossow, Dave Joy, Scot Project, Dj Choose, Marcos, Les Hemstock, Lange, Will Atkinson, Andy Moor, Lisa Lashes, Darren Tate, Dale Cordery, Johan Gielen, Adam White, Sean Tyas, Charlie G and many, many more.

His forthcoming album, Trance Adrenaline is released on Nukleuz, 29th December and features not only some of Pierre’s finest works but also some huge tracks and remixes from JamX, Mauro Picotto, Marcel woods, Fonzerelli, Will Atkinson, BK, S.H.O.K.K. and CRW.

1) Original Mix
2) P.H.A.T.T. Remix

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S.H.O.K.K : RENAISSANCE

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Having discovered their passion for music early on in their school days, S.H.O.K.K (Marco Guardia & Claudio Pettannice) went on to work together for over 5 years becoming renowned for their unique Hardtrance style. Going on to hit clubs with remixes for the likes of Dave Joy and Cosmic Gate, and through released on labels such as Frankfurt based Pulse, S.H.O.K.K began to gain international recognition, leading to sets all over the globe including Australia, The Netherlands, South Africa and the UK, playing at respected events including Godskitchen, Dancevalley, Passion and OXA amongst others.

2004 saw a collaboration with Marcel Woods under the pseudonym, Woodshokk, which was released on ID&T and received solid support from the scenes tops names. Then in 2007 S.H.O.K.K teamed up with Phil Green (Ivan L.) to remake U2’s ‘New Years Day’ which once again went on to receive huge support from some of Dance’s biggest names.

2008 sees S.H.O.K.K return with various collaborations including alongside French producer Space Raven and here present their newest piece for Nukleuz.

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