CURRENT VALUE::...
What defines German drum n' bass? When German drum n' bass comes to mind...two names generally circulate...one of which is Panacea...and if it's not Panacea then it's most definitely Current Value. Berlin's Tim Eliot represents the top percentile of European drum n' bass producers. With substantial training in classical piano, Tim began dabbling in electronic music in 1992. Several years later he began receiving recognition on local Berlin radio stations and a series of irrefutably classic 12"s ensued. Seminal works on Don Q and Position Chrome catapulted Current Value into a literal phase of underground superstardom. Through proper distribution and excellent exposure...the position chrome releases like "creative robot", "skybreaker", and "bass riot" were very well received particularly in North America. The decidedly dark and often dissonant sound of the techstep revolution resonated with many disenfranchised junglists as well as electronica fans. With three 12" singles and and three Lps...Current Value left an indelible mark on the d n' b genre. With subsequent appearances on renouned labels like ruff-teck, klangkrieg, and phantom noise, Current Value has continued to produce quality drum n' bass for the dancefloor as well as the living room audience. In early mid 2005 Soothsayer released the first of several Current Value 12"s, "Into the Light" b/w "Deep Digger". The 12" marked a triumph for the label and an extension and development of the career of Tim Eliot. With an innovative and often subversive dance floor approach, Current Value has managed to get the attention of many contemporary drum n' bass djs and producers alike. We at Soothsayer are elated to participate in the development and progression of one of our biggest musical heroes of all, Tim Eliot - the Current Value.Watch for numerous appearances by Current Value on Soothsayer and other labels.
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