{"title":"Photek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUK producer and musician \u003cen\u003ePhotek\u003c\/en\u003e, born in 1972 in St Albans, England, has been a prominent figure on the UK jungle scene since the early nineties. Known for his role in developing the \"intelligent\" drum \u0026amp; bass genre, Photek's sound is characterized by individuality, innovation, and accessibility. His incredibly detailed drum programming combined with abstract sounds and influences from jazz and classic techno create a unique sonic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Photek has ventured into film scoring, working on various projects for upcoming features from his new home base in Los Angeles. His dedication to this craft is evident through his perfectionist attention to detail and tireless work ethic. As he continues to establish himself in Hollywood, fans eagerly anticipate the possibility of a new D\u0026amp;B album from him after over 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar artists include Goldie, Alex Reece, Source Direct, Doc Scott, Omni Trio, J Majik, Jonny L, Dillinja,\nKlute,Lemon D ,LTJ Bukem,Wax Doctor,Roni Size,Peshay,Grooverider ,Ed Rush ,Dom \u0026amp; Roland ,Adam F ,\nHidden Agenda,and Total Science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modus-operandi-2","title":"Modus Operandi","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally issued on Science\/Virgin in September 1997, \u003ci\u003eModus Operandi\u003c\/i\u003e established Rupert Parkes as an unmistakable force within the realm of drum and bass and downtempo - \u003ci\u003eModus Operand\u003c\/i\u003ei is presented here with scrupulous attention to the detail of its original UK first pressing and is available on three 140gm LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Suffolk, Parkes, learnt saxophone as a child, but by the early 90s, he like many others, got into electronic music, and by the middle of the decade was making inventive, skeletal, drum and bass. Photek was first heard on his own label, with releases such as Seven Samurai and U.F.O, which brought him to the attention of Goldie, who released his calling card Natural Born Killa EP on his Metalheadz imprint. Photek's slower take on what was then known as 'jungle', produced a half- step breakbeat, adding a glacial, mellowness to the relentless beats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time of his signing to Virgin, Photek was truly making waves, and \u003ci\u003eModus Operandi\u003c\/i\u003e was trailed by \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Camera\u003c\/i\u003e mini album, which reached the UK Top 40, as did the single Ni Ten Ichi Ryu. Modus Operandi was a critical and commercial success, reaching the Top 40 and establishing him as a go- to producer and remixer. The space around his beats and his ample yet judicious range of effects can be heard on tunes such as The Hidden Camera and the jazz influenced title track.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proper","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx3.","offer_id":50404989600075,"sku":"2166388","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Modus_Operandi_611e66ab_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726572808"},{"product_id":"solaris-3","title":"Solaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally issued on Science \/ Virgin in September 2000, \u003ci\u003eSolaris\u003c\/i\u003e consolidated Rupert Parkes' role as an unmistakable force within the realm of underground dance, wrongfooting some of his audience by moving on from the mathematical drum and bass of his debut, \u003ci\u003eModus Operandi\u003c\/i\u003e. This re-issue is presented here with scrupulous attention to the detail of its original UK first pressing and is available on two 140gm LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModus Operandi\u003c\/i\u003e had been released in 1997 and was both a critical and commercial success, underlining Photek as something of a shadowy leading figure in the world of drum and bass, after his apprenticeship in the preceding years with Metalheadz. \u003ci\u003eSolaris\u003c\/i\u003e, appearing three years later was eagerly anticipated; it found Photek playing with form and genre.   Glamorama, with its heavily echoed treatment of artist Marie- Jos Jongerius' voice sounds not unlike something from David Byrne and Brian Eno's classic cutups of \u003ci\u003eMy Life In The Bush of Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e. Where \u003ci\u003eSolaris\u003c\/i\u003e departs from its predecessor is the beautiful deep house of ‘Mine To Give’ and ‘Can't Come Down’ both featuring Chicago legend Robert Owens on vocals that added heart to Photek's techno soul. However, as if to silence his critics, the relentless eight-and-a half minutes of Infinity showed that few could push the boundaries of drum and bass as could Photek. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proper","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50421761081675,"sku":"2193569","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Solaris_d30ce9d2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726760278"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_f451a584_thumbnail_4096_d47768c0-d415-40e7-ad2e-e8e0b6fdb0fd.jpg?v=1726572787","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/photek.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}