Elucidate
Encyclopedia
Elucidate is a trance
duo based in the US. The Elucidate DJ
and record producer
team is made up of Ken Loi and Sean Beckwith. Since 2005 they have produced and performed
together, releasing numerous trance songs and remix
es on a wide variety of labels
.
known as the Lucid Dream Mix series. In 2006 Elucidate started their radio show, Deep In Vocal Euphoria (DIVE Radio), which also premiered on Digitally Imported, and was later syndicated on several other radio station
s. As popularity of the Lucid Dream Mixes and DIVE radio shows grew, Elucidate began remixing for several trance labels and in 2007 released their first remixes.
Near the end of 2007, Elucidate produced a bootleg remix
of the trance classic "Skydive". Their remix of "Skydive" achieved major support from many of the world's biggest DJ's including Ferry Corsten
, and propelled them into the forefront of the mainstream trance scene. After releasing their "Skydive" remix, Elucidate put out over 20 productions in 2008 and 2009 including originals and remixes on several major trance record labels including Bonzai, Alter Ego, Neuroscience, and Perfecto.
(EDM
), known as trance music. Although many people associate trance with non-vocal instrumental songs, Elucidate songs and mixes typically contain chilling vocals. The style of music created by Elucidate is normally made using synthesizer
s, virtual studio technology instruments
, and digital audio workstation
s. Elucidate songs include synth pads, lush strings, and driving beats, typifying the typical production sound found in modern trance music.
Remixes
Unofficial Releases
Tracks Appear On
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
duo based in the US. The Elucidate DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
team is made up of Ken Loi and Sean Beckwith. Since 2005 they have produced and performed
Performance
A performance, in performing arts, generally comprises an event in which a performer or group of performers behave in a particular way for another group of people, the audience. Choral music and ballet are examples. Usually the performers participate in rehearsals beforehand. Afterwards audience...
together, releasing numerous trance songs and remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es on a wide variety of labels
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
.
History
In 2005 Elucidate released their Lucid Dream Red Mix on Digitally Imported Radio which was the first of a large series of mixesDJ mix
A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track. When a DJ mix or DJ mixset is recorded onto some medium, it is often referred to as a mix tape...
known as the Lucid Dream Mix series. In 2006 Elucidate started their radio show, Deep In Vocal Euphoria (DIVE Radio), which also premiered on Digitally Imported, and was later syndicated on several other radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
s. As popularity of the Lucid Dream Mixes and DIVE radio shows grew, Elucidate began remixing for several trance labels and in 2007 released their first remixes.
Near the end of 2007, Elucidate produced a bootleg remix
Bootleg recording
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority. The process of making and distributing such recordings is known as bootlegging...
of the trance classic "Skydive". Their remix of "Skydive" achieved major support from many of the world's biggest DJ's including Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten, also known under the alias System F, is a Dutch producer of trance music, in addition to being a DJ and remixer. He also hosts his own weekly radio show, Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands. In 2009 Ferry...
, and propelled them into the forefront of the mainstream trance scene. After releasing their "Skydive" remix, Elucidate put out over 20 productions in 2008 and 2009 including originals and remixes on several major trance record labels including Bonzai, Alter Ego, Neuroscience, and Perfecto.
Style
The musical style produced and performed by Elucidate is a sub genre of electronic dance musicElectronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
(EDM
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
), known as trance music. Although many people associate trance with non-vocal instrumental songs, Elucidate songs and mixes typically contain chilling vocals. The style of music created by Elucidate is normally made using synthesizer
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s, virtual studio technology instruments
Virtual Studio Technology
Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology is an interface for integrating software audio synthesizer and effect plugins with audio editors and hard-disk recording systems. VST and similar technologies use digital signal processing to simulate traditional recording studio hardware with software...
, and digital audio workstation
Digital audio workstation
A digital audio workstation is an electronic system designed solely or primarily for recording, editing and playing back digital audio. DAWs were originally tape-less, microprocessor-based systems such as the Synclavier and Fairlight CMI...
s. Elucidate songs include synth pads, lush strings, and driving beats, typifying the typical production sound found in modern trance music.
Discography
Originals- 2008: Elucidate feat. Catherine - Lights
- 2008: Elucidate - Final Hour
- 2009: Elucidate - Solve The Cube
- 2009: Elucidate - Caravan
- 2009: Elucidate - Carousel
- 2009: Elucidate - The Cloud Factory
Remixes
- 2007: Artificial Dreamer feat. Catherine - It Was You (Elucidate Remix)
- 2008: Summer Channel - Undertow (Elucidate Remix)
- 2008: Summer Channel - Undertow (Elucidate Dub)
- 2008: Michael Splint - Remember (Elucidate Vocal Mix)
- 2008: Michael Splint - Remember (Elucidate Dub Mix)
- 2008: Zachary Zamarripa - Strike A Chord (Elucidate Remix)
- 2008: Kenneth Thomas Vs. Airglow - The Promise (Elucidate Remix)
- 2008: Avatar One feat. Alexandra Greene - Open Up (Elucidate Remix)
- 2008: MST & Noah Neiman feat. Catherine - Run With Me (Elucidate Remix)
- 2008: Kinky Roland feat. Andrea Britton - Something In Your Way (Elucidate Remix)
- 2009: Ahnken - Solely (Elucidate Remix)
- 2009: Tom Noize feat. ST - Get A Rush (Elucidate Remix)
- 2009: Fast Distance - Super G (Elucidate Remix)
- 2009: Matt David & Mike Hovsepian - Shanghai Skylight (Elucidate Remix)
- 2009: J. Scott G. & Scott Roberts - Amanecer Pacifico (Elucidate Remix)
Unofficial Releases
- 2006: Alex M.O.R.P.H. Vs. Ultrasun - Love Me More (Elucidate Mashup)
- 2007: Nelly Furtado - Say It Right (Elucidate Remix)
- 2008: Freefall - Skydive (Elucidate 2008 Remix)
- 2009: Mat Zo Vs. Delerium - Music Is For Silence (Elucidate Mashup)
Tracks Appear On
- 2009: World Of Tech Trance Vol. 1
- 2009: Jigsaw Puzzles