Update: Cirrus launches video for Get Loose.

Winner

 

Prizes

Merchandise from Cirrus.
ACID Pro 5.0 software.
Four Standard Series Loop Libraries and one Premium Series Library.


Over the past few months Aaron and Steve of Cirrus have been busy developing their original dance sound and continue to receive critical acclaim from their peers internationally. Many more exclusive mixes and original tracks are currently in production. These will continue to be added to the tracks already available for download at the Cirrus website. For those subscribers already in the know, Cirrus has original material available for download in the Access All Areas section of the site.

ACIDplanet.com is offering "Get Loose," brand new music from Cirrus for remixing. Continue the innovation.

A Note from Cirrus

“It’s a solid breaks track that could be in any DJ’s crate. We could definitely play Daniel’s mix in any club today and watch the floor fill. The problem was, there were too many great mixes submitted that we could say that about, but at the end of the day, Daniels stood out as the one we would be most likely to spin ourselves at a club. We’ll be highlighting some of our favorites from the Get Loose contest at http://www.cirruscirrus.com. We’ll also be giving critical feedback to anyone who asks in the forums. Thanks to everyone who submitted a mix. We didn’t realize how many talented producers were out there. We were really blown away by the response.”
Aaron & Steve
CIRRUS

About the Artist

1995 — A fax from the UK rolls off the Moonshine Records fax machine in Los Angeles, California.

"It's about time somebody made a track with some balls. I love it".

Signed, Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim.

Not a bad way to start your career!

Fast forward >> to 2004 ... Cirrus have a new creative path to add to an already extensive career history.

"Sure people can get some of our music on digital distribution sites.., but on www.cirruscirrus.com, they get the whole picture, and before anyone else has it. We want people to be able to be a part of the music making process. Instant access to new music gives us the ability to get instant feedback. It's just like when a DJ plays a new track off a CD-R and gauges the crowd reaction. There is no delay between the finish of production of a track and the ability for fans to hear it right on the website. It's much more rewarding." Stephen Barry, CIRRUS.

The newly redesigned website is offering instant access to new Cirrus material, where members not only get the latest inside news (like traditional fan clubs), but EXCLUSIVE music, first look videos and backstage passes. The new Producers Corner has rapidly grown into a community of fans and artists who interact directly with Aaron and Steve.

So are they qualified to inspire? << back to the mid nineties...

Aaron Carter and Stephen Barry situated in Los Angeles, California. Aaron, a hip hop battle DJ, and Stephen, a Hollywood rock guitarist, meet in 1994 while individually honing their studio skills at a recording school in Huntington Beach, California. The unlikely duo quickly became friends while collaborating on musical ideas and exposing each other to the varying music scenes of LA. Turning immediately to electronic dance music as an outlet for their creativity, the collaboration proved to be a groundbreaking sound. Forceful, yet organic, Cirrus' first attempt at producing a dance record showcased Stephen and Aaron's varied musical talents and influences. After sending the demo to only one record label, Moonshine Records, Cirrus had an international outlet for their new sound.

Cirrus immediately set up a professional studio in Long Beach, California and banged out the follow-up single to "Future" (the first 12" that engineered the infamous Fat Boy Slim comment) called "Superstar DJ". With a Billboard Dance Chart smash hit on their hands and a fresh, intense new live act combining electronic and organic live instruments, Cirrus stormed the national rave and club scene. By the time Cirrus released their third single "Break-In", the buzz was deafening. "Break-In" became a staple of the dance floors and is widely regarded as a classic. Their first full-length album, "Drop the Break" (1997), firmly established Cirrus worldwide as one of the forefront ambassadors of America's new "West Coast sound".

What followed "Drop The Break" was a massive amount of touring. Headlining the first of many successful Moonshine Overamerica tours and one-off performances, Cirrus played in front of millions of people. From raves in the steamy jungle on Puerto Rico to the deserts of Southern California. From the sweaty underground clubs of Manhattan to the massive radio festival circuit. Cirrus was not only performing, but writing and producing on the road. Armed with laptops and road gear, in tour busses, planes, and hotel rooms, Cirrus laid the groundwork for 1998's critically acclaimed "Back On A Mission".

Their 2nd full-length album opened the doors to the lucrative world of music licensing. With tracks licensed to productions from almost every major motion picture studio, television network, and video game manufacturer, Cirrus had found a whole new audience.

Un-phased by commercial success, Cirrus continued to tour and work on new music. Experimenting with new musical styles and song structures, their four year journey took them around the world and back. What resulted was "Counterfeit" in 2002. A "polished and mature" album with cuts that ranged from radio and MTV hits like "Boomerang" to club favorites like "Hit The Decks" and "Straight Laid Out". Seen as Cirrus' finest work to date, "Counterfeit" propelled Aaron and Steve even further onto the international music scene. Not just as ambassadors of West Coast Breakbeat, but as music producers in general.

As music supervisors and film directors ask for original music, Cirrus are again on a musical journey. The new label, Cirrus Cutz, their hand-raising live performances combining visuals and new music as well as hit remixes recently for the likes of Paul Van Dyk (#1 UK and top ten Billboard US) and 311 (#1 Billboard Radio Play US) have kept Cirrus rooted in the dance community. Sharing their musical knowledge and audio production experience with the next generation of artists is the natural next step.

Tips

At 12:00 a.m. midnight PST on Saturday, December 30, 1899, the contest will be closed and no further uploads will be accepted. If you are new to ACIDplanet, you should create an account and upload a song as soon as possible so that you can work out any problems with uploading that you may encounter. Also, uploading a song can take a considerable amount of time. It's better not to wait until the last few hours of the contest to start uploading your entry.

Entrants must upload a Windows Media format or Real Media format version of their entry first. You will not be able to upload any additional formats after the contest closes, so if also you want to upload an mp3 version, please allow enough time to upload them both before the contest closing time.

Entrants must provide accurate contact information (valid e-mail and postal address) in their registration at ACIDplanet.com for the purpose of contacting winners. You can update your contact information here.

Contest Content Help

No Links? If you do not see the "zip" links to the contest loops, it may be because you are running firewall or security software with Ad Blocking turned on. If so, please temporarily turn it off and the links should appear.

What is the .acd file in the sample remix? The .acd file is an ACID project file that contains a sample remix made from eight to ten of the contest loops. It can help you learn how to use ACID, or give you ideas about remixing the track. You don't need to use it, but you'll at least want to download the sample remix so that you get the loops.

Can't open the ACID file? The ACID project file (.acd file) is in ACID 3.0 format. It can be opened in ACID 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0, but not in ACID 1.0 or 2.0. If you are an ACID 1.0 or 2.0 user and you wish to view this file, you can either upgrade or download the current version of ACID XPress in the Tools area of this page. However, you do not need to view the .acd file to enter the contest. You can simply use the contest loops in any version of ACID or other software.