Discourse with Survival: Reflecting on 3 Decades in Drum & Bass and the Resurgence of "The Vibe"
In the ever-evolving world of Drum & Bass, the latest collaboration between Survival and Silent Witness on Dispatch Recordings, 'Trust No One EP', offers a unique blend of nostalgia and modern production techniques. The EP, which features two new tracks, is a testament to the duo's deep understanding of the genre's history and their willingness to experiment within its framework.
The EP's lead track, 'The Flavour', is being released for the first time on Dispatch Recordings. Originally written in 1995, the song has been reimagined to fit seamlessly with the contemporary soundscape. Its companion track, 'No One', is a brand-new production, created specifically to complement 'The Flavour'.
Survival, known for his subconscious approach to music production, crafts his tracks using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in a manner reminiscent of his hardware days. This method results in a sound that harks back to the golden age of Drum & Bass while maintaining a fresh, modern edge.
The studio story of 'The Flavour' is as fascinating as the track itself. Survival's studio, located in a flat with a cheap electric meter, was sometimes boosted using an electric lighter clicker to power his equipment. Despite the power outages caused by the meter, 'The Flavour' was eventually completed.
Survival's creative process is not without its challenges. He believes that experimentation and pushing the sound can be penalized in the current music scene, citing the negative influence of social media on music creation and the race for likes and views.
The release of 'No One / The Flavour' is described as an essential addition for fans of deep, nostalgic Drum & Bass with a forward-thinking edge. It will be available as both a digital release and a limited-edition lathe-cut dubplate, a format Survival appreciates as it allows for the release of unique, limited-edition pieces.
Ant from Dispatch Recordings has always shown interest in 'The Flavour', making its inclusion on the label a fitting tribute to the track's history and Survival's unique sound. The 'Trust No One EP' is a testament to Survival's enduring influence on Drum & Bass and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.
The lead track 'The Flavour', with its unique combination of nostalgia and modern production techniques, could be seen as an example of how technology can be leveraged in the realm of entertainment and music. The brand-new track 'No One', crafted to complement 'The Flavour', demonstrates Survival's artistic ability to blend traditional methods with contemporary preferences within the Drum & Bass genre, further emphasizing the role of technology in shaping music today.
