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DISS 031EP
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Marc Antona follows the jazz-infused adventures of the Rattle Snaps EP (DISS 023EP, 2014) with another crucial exploration of beat science, Unrestricted EP. "Hanging Gardens" is a masterclass in immersive programming, fusing the natural feel of live drums with crisp electronic tones that hover in a spacious mix. Where "Hanging Gardens" deals with angular rhythms and a shape-shifting atmosphere, "Unrestricted" takes the sound palette of organic and electronic elements and feeds them into a rolling, techno-minded focus. The tribal thrum of the beat fills out an "in-the room-ambience" while the psychoactive synth flurries speak out the pulse of the machines.
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DISS 005EP
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Second of four 12" previews of Marc Antona's 2011 Rules of Madness album (DISS 001CD). "All Against the Law" sets the sexy, intriguing atmosphere; from the beginning to the bitter end the hypnotic metallic triangle tickles, its gently dissonant and mysterious sound taking the role of the second but essential character. The core trip is triggered by the psychedelic honk of a passing train that builds the exhilarating, huge melodic repetition of the track. Voices then emerge, the organic sounds begging insistently as the sloping tension becomes steeper. "Spring Pack" is a fiery, groove-ridden sensation, with a rich bed of piano under hovering crackles and twitching twists above.
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DISS 023EP
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Dissonant founder Marc Antona presents two grand journeys that reach into the deepest parts of his musical psyche. In "Rattle Snaps" he turns out a seductive bass line and a captivating beat drawing on his strength in layering up ingenious sonic details. The stripped-back feel of the track supports scattered drum hits with skillful and subtle touches while the energy rises and falls without breaking the immersive atmosphere. Stretching out over twelve gripping minutes on the B-side, "The Fifth Season" is a powerful track with strong sub-bass ripples and a rising pad tone.
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DISS 020EP
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Marc Antona delivers his latest forward-thinking rhythmic masterpiece, "Ride Safari." This track shows Antona at the height of his powers, layering up intricate percussion from electronic sounds to organic hits, but there is more happening beyond the drums in this track. The immersive bass draws the listener close in the beginning and the thrilling rolls of effects send the track into wild new realms of sound, but the action continues to build all the way through the peak of the tune, with ever more exotic sounds feeding into the groove.
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DISS 017EP
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Marc Antona brings it back home in a blaze of fearless creativity with this new EP for his own label. "Brush Rush" channels the loose, surprising rhythms of jazz into a celebration of percussion to test the most drum-loving DJs, while "The Hack Fellow" delivers a seductive, hypnotic groove, taking us into a truly addictive musical journey.
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DISS 014EP
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Dissonant presents the return of label chief Marc Antona, as the Gallic groove purveyor delivers yet another brilliant brace of tracks. "Trio Tree" opens with a weighty, throbbing bass line and moist, shuffling brush work. As the snare snaps cleaner, the first bubbles of acid sound. On the flip, Marc creates another rich musical tapestry and he allows his off-kilter drums and scattered sounds and FX a life of their own before pulling them together with metronomic mastery. Dramatic and suspenseful, "Natural Spy" is the perfect soundtrack.
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DISS 009EP
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A brand new double-header from Marc Antona is led by "In Flagrante." Joining forces with Aber Costa, the pair present yet another joyful example of Marc's innate ability to harness the most exotic of grooves while showering us with a dizzying array of sounds and samples. "Ipso Facto" on the flip is a pure example of stripped-back house. Beats, hats and an elasticized, filtered riff open the show before the snare rolls usher in from the depths a throbbing wave of bass.
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DISS 007EP
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Marc Antona releases now the fourth and final Rules Of Madness vinyl -- a perfect place for two uncommon, creative tracks that reveal the very wide range Dissonant can bring to your ears. "Last Taboo" portrays the delicate, coy and ambient side of Rules Of Madness (DISS 001CD), yet keeps the rhythm shaking. "The Hammock Spider Story" is a track that weaves and builds in a percussive and freaky manner.
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DISS 006EP
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For the third vinyl release of Marc Antona's Rules Of Madness album, Dissonant reveals three more unique techno trips. "Crush To Pulp" embodies what you would dream of to be happy, sexy techno. "Guru" possesses unusual sound shaping that makes it a real matter of joy for advanced listeners. "Illegal" delves into an entirely different musical spectrum. Light-hearted, full of sheer euphoria, this track is the sound of Marc Antona's influential Iberian studio let loose.
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DISS 001CD
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Producing and releasing his explorative and unique electronic music on labels such as Mobilee, Highgrade, Freak N'Chic or Micro-Fibres for years, it was in 2010 that Marc Antona felt the time was right to embark on the entirely independent project, Dissonant. Over the year that followed, not only did Marc put out three highly-praised EPs on his label, he also built and nurtured its concept to what is now the home of his first full-length album Rules Of Madness. Exposing the hidden grooves within the beats and kicks, Rules Of Madness features ten tracks of organic music full of hidden melodies and underlying emotional ambience while keeping the pumping vibe experienced in his DJ live sessions. Through his first album on Dissonant, Marc shows his own creative vision of what he wants to be sexy underground music. Rules Of Madness opens with "Guru," the album's sense of shy mystery and intrigue revealed with muffled demeanor and secretive rhythm. Just afterwards, "All Against The Law" introduces the next main thread: analog field recordings that celebrate the fascinating and often-unheard soundtrack of everyday life. These recordings, coupled with the poetic sampled vocals on "Illegal" and the humorous and charming "Hammock Spider Story," serve to create a beautiful and honest thread to Marc's tracks. Marc Antona's Iberian influence is laid bare throughout: the ten tracks coming from his studio on the white island of which he fondly says has "so much contrast between the peaceful nature and the amazing clubbing scene, with so much energy that ideas are plentiful when it's time to make music." Woven with exactly that contrast, tracks like "Prohibition Circus" and "Crush To Pulp" play with raw, organic hand claps, groovy feelings and the sprinkling bells of ambience. What makes them so compelling, though, is the atmosphere that they ricochet within; crunching machinery combines with bounding bass and beats to fuel the dancefloor. Throughout his journey and discoveries as a musician, Marc's passion for "creating musical trips, taking people into his world and making them enjoy the changes of moods from happiness to melancholy, from energy-pumping moments to relaxing, deep waves" has developed and is now clearly on point with an album that fully delivers.
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DISS 004EP
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Here is a taste of Marc Antona's upcoming album Rules Of Madness. Contrary to its name, lead cut "Prohibition Circus" sees Marc in a far from confiscatory mood. Indeed, quite the opposite. From the opening earth-moving kick drum, we're once again locked in a groove, as our Ring Master teases by dropping the rumbling bass, increasing the tension and then feeding our craving with a wave of the flute, as the bass drops with gusto.
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DISS 003EP
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Marc Antona is in sparkling form once more, backed by a stunning remix from Reboot. Launched as a new platform for Marc's solo and collaborative productions, Dissonant has already impressed with its first brace of releases. "Not The Fool" sees Marc showcase his ability for bringing together the slightest of sounds and teasing them together to create musical magic. Reboot turns the drive of the original on its head, taking you on a meandering, bass-heavy, percussive ride into the unknown.
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DISS 001EP
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Marc Antona introduces a brand new label: Dissonant, a new platform for solo productions and collaborations. Having honed his talents on records for Mobilee, Highgrade, Micro-Fibres (his former label) and more, Marc uses this first release as an occasion to show what he's got: tight, percussive, spirited music that dives deep, without ever losing techno's innovative lines and motorik intensity.
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HIGH 063EP
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French producer Marc Antona has previously released on Freak'n'Chic, Micro-Fibres, Sender and Mobilee, and this is his debut release for Highgrade. "Red Faces" is highly energetic and hypnotic, developing slowly but relentlessly into an irresistible groove. "Wheel Of Chance" skillfully picks up this train of thought, throwing some more percussion into the mix, which, next to some bleeping synth lines, will guarantee intoxication on the dancefloor. "Hustle" grooves on relentlessly as well, with some slick reverse-claps and Detroit-inspired synth stabs.
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MOBILEE 044EP
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Simple Venus is Marc Antona's second release on Mobilee. The title track is simple and complex with smooth surfaces and solid beats. Listen deeper and you'll find yourself in a world of sulphuric acid movements and soft carbon rhythms. "Give Me Flowers" dictates its path with intervals of sequential rhythmic intensity. This number progresses slowly, collecting sounds of perfectly-timed chimes, synergistic pings and various alphabetical lines, spelling only a bouquet of organic movements.
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MF 005EP
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"Marc Antona successfully spreads his unique sound across the world, producing hits and performing live in the most famous clubs. In 2007, Marc Antona, alongside Dan Ghenacia, launched Micro-Fibres as a more tech-oriented subdivision of Freak n'Chic. Nothing more than a few hits has already been produced through the new imprint among them 'Save Me,' 'Sharks' or 'Neurons.' In addition, Marc quickly adds signings at prestigious labels whose sounds fit perfectly his universe: more hits came out of these releases, as One More Sugar on Mobilee or Not A Serious Thing on Sender!"
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MOBILEE 027EP
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Marc Antona makes his Mobilee debut with well-oiled rhythms, delicate pings and sub-bass that will knock you off your feet. "One More Sugar" rides along a loose-limbed groove splashed with bright arpeggios that rain down like liquid diamonds. "Fast Cats No Fat" follows a similar trajectory, but feels more tentative while unflagging drum programming keeps washes of white noise at bay. "Pelouse Interdite" isn't exactly acid -- it's more like the foam that's been skimmed off a hissing cup of the stuff. With all controls set to "perpetual motion," it's a no-nonsense groover that brings a sense of the unknown to any set.
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