Masters Series -Renaissance
A brand new concept for 2010
James Zabiela and Renaissance have joined forces to develop a very exciting, brand new concept to release their forthcoming album, the follow-up to last years critically acclaimed ‘Masters Series’.
In these, let’s say, challenging, yet exciting times, media visionaries have developed dynamic ways of delivering music away from the traditional methods – Radiohead’s recent digital download scheme of ‘pay what you want’ for their ‘In Rainbows’ album is probably the best and most famous example to date. Now James and Renaissance continue this trend as they release the sequel to his ‘Masters Series’ with a dynamic, unique approach that’s primed to change the face of current compilations…
So what’s it all about?
James is embarking on a headlining world tour from March 2010 to coincide with the album, at the club shows the compilation will be given away for free to a majority, if not all, the music-lovers who have bought their regularly priced ticket to the event.
The album will be presented in a shrink-wrapped, full-colour wallet on a flexi-DVD that’s both eco-friendly (50% less carbon emissions) and lightweight (again, 50% less than standard CD/DVDs). Alongside the 2 mixes that comprise the compilation, the package will also feature two exclusive videos: a tour diary and making of the Masters Series, alongside custom screensavers, desktop wallpapers, icons and more!
The real magic of this concept is that the party-goers won’t have to pay more than a regularly priced club ticket for their entry where they will collect the free album. Also, all artists that feature on the album will receive their royalties. This is a point James and Renaissance felt passionately about so ensured it remained part of the concept.
“A bit like my previous Masters Series, this mix is another snapshot into life through my ears. Rather than make two distinct journeys – one home listening and one club. I tried to carry the theme of ‘life’ over the span of both mixes, this time blurring them together, making for a single soundscape. The fact we’re going to be distributing this mix in a unique way alongside traditional methods also makes this project all the more exciting for me to put together.”
The compilation will also be released in the traditional CD and digital formats affording people multiple options as to how they get their hands on a copy of what is sure to be one of dance music’s most eagerly anticipated projects in 2010.
Out on April 12th…
Tour Dates February – July (more to follow later in the year)
February 25 Classico Veracruz, Mexico
February 26 La Huasteca Monterrey, Mexico
February 27 Foro Alterno, Guadalajara, Mexico
February 28 Mamitas Beach Club, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
March 3 Merida Grounds, Merida, Mexico
March 4 Piramides de Cholula, Cholula, Mexico
March 5 Avalon, Los Angeles, USA
March 6 Bosque de la Cuidad, Mexicali, Mexico
March 12 Sankey’s, Manchester, UK
March 13 The Plug, Sheffield, UK
March 19 Orange Rooms, Bournemouth, UK
March 20 Digital, Brighton, UK
March 24 DJ Mag Party @ The Shelborne, Miami, USA
March 26 Pete Tong Pool Party @ The Shelborne, Miami, USA
March 27 Beatport Pool Party @ The Gansevoort, Miami, USA
April 03 Ministry, London, UK
April 04 Tall Trees, Yarm, UK
April 06 Snowbombing, Mayrhofen, Austria
April 10 Neuraum, Munich, Germany
April 16 Studio, Budapest, Hungary
April 17 Club Kristal, Bucharest, Romania
April 23 Expo, Kiev, Ukraine
April 24 Expo, Kharkov, Ukraine
April 30 The Pod, Dublin, Ireland
May 01 Shine, Belfast, UK
May 02 High Tide, Southampton, UK
May 02 Electric Carnival, Birmingham, UK
May 07 Stealth, Nottingham, UK
May 08 Vox Festival, Modena, Italy
May 14 Pavillion, Tbilisi, Georgia
May 15 Exit, Kaunas, Lithuania
May 20 Ambar, Perth, Australia
May 21 Chinese Laundry, Sydney, Australia
May 22 Brown Alley, Melbourne, Australia
May 23 Lot 33, Canberra, Australia
May 28 Zouk, Singapore
June 18 Metro Theatre, Bogota, Colombia
June 19 Loop Arena, Lima, Peru
July 02 State, Buenos Aires, Argentina