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Rob Dougan, who started as Rob D, is a genre-blending music composer. Mixing the sound of orchestral film music, the beat of club Trip Hop, and bluesy vocals, he is only tangentially relatable to electronic music. He was known primarily for his 1995 breakthrough single “Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino Variation)”, popularized by 1999’s The Matrix soundtrack. It wasn’t until 2002 that he released his debut album Furious Angels in the UK. He was born in 1969 in Sydney, Australia and moved to London, UK ca. 1990.
Around 1990, his friend Rollo Armstrong brought Rob Dougan from Australia to London. From 1991 to 1995, “Rob D” was a DJ and remix artist. In 1994 his remixes started charting in the UK. He also released his first own single, “Hard Times”.
In 1995, his hit single “Clubbed to Death” gave him a recognized name in the UK dance club scene. He produced almost a dozen remixes of it, including the fan-favourite “kurayamino mix”. His label Mo’Wax Records was so pleased they commissioned him the follow-up “Clubbed to Death 2” (later the bonus track on the album).
But in 1996, his new track “Furious Angels” (which should have heralded his first album) didn’t please his then label; Dougan eventually released it as a single in 1998 with his new label Cheeky Records, just a few months before Cheeky went bankrupt, stopping the production on the album about to be released. Dougan toiled six more years, doing remixes and licensing his tracks, in order to self-produce the album exactly like he intended it: backed by a full orchestra and a full choir.
Around 1990, his friend Rollo Armstrong brought Rob Dougan from Australia to London. From 1991 to 1995, “Rob D” was a DJ and remix artist. In 1994 his remixes started charting in the UK. He also released his first own single, “Hard Times”.
In 1995, his hit single “
Clubbed to Death” gave him a recognized name in the UK dance club scene. He produced almost a dozen remixes of it, including the fan-favourite “kurayamino mix”. His label Mo’Wax Records was so pleased they commissioned him the follow-up “Clubbed to Death 2” (later the bonus track on the album).But in 1996, his new track “
Furious Angels” (which should have heralded his first album) didn’t please his then label; Dougan eventually released it as a single in 1998 with his new label Cheeky Records, just a few months before Cheeky went bankrupt, stopping the production on the album about to be released. Dougan toiled six more years, doing remixes and licensing his tracks, in order to self-produce the album exactly like he intended it: backed by a full orchestra and a full choir.
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Jack_Deadman wrote:
I write some inspiration text about him: http://www.artremote.com/rob-dougan-furious-angels-2002/
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poisone wrote:
he looks like Lucas Kane from Indigo Prophecy
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jeff071 wrote:
One hit wonder.
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chuckkilla wrote:
Wake up, man! We need more awesome albums! [2]
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lefelys wrote:
Wake up, man! We need more awesome albums!
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purplelion77 wrote:
You know these times when you get fed up and feel disappointed with your life and then something happens and your mood changes suddenly? I just listened to Furious Angels for the first time! I thought Clubbed to Death was otherworldly but boy is FA a powerful song
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Frikki_ wrote:
Clubbed to Death <3 [5]
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GregToucher wrote:
I've listened to the album for 8 years or so since I occasionally bought it in a local music store. Too amazing, I keep beliving that he'll make a new release which could be compared to the FA (which makes my mood too winterful and epic). That would be a true gift. Also check my own stuff at: http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Greg+Toucher
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diver000 wrote:
look like Neo from Matrix =))
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weberzsofi wrote:
I hope he will do a new album, this one is amazing!
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Gleb_Monster wrote:
Dougan is such a great composer! BTW his a-la Tom Waits voice fits his music so well
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YBuntov wrote:
Composer Yuri Buntov, the album "Origin" genre: instrumental, soundtrack, new age, romantic, symphonic music. Download: Yuriy Buntov - Origin (2011).rar
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kemosentez wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyKxZtgLVpY
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NickLollipop wrote:
Clubbed to Death <3 [4]
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biagio777 wrote:
Каждый раз когда я слушаю Clubbed to Death, мое сердце начинает биться быстрее!!!!Фантастическое произведение!!!
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DarkElement wrote:
I choose left me for dead over Clubbed to death, that song is just so awesome!
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BleedTheMartyr wrote:
Clubbed to Death <3 [3]
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PatheticSeduser wrote:
Clubbed to Death <3 [2]
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lastbi0s wrote:
whooa haven't listened until now for about 3 years, this guy is really great!!almost every track is awesome if this word discribes his music
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fitzsimonsmike wrote:
For the love of God, get on with it and release a new album already.
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