Distorted Reality Remix Contest
Notes from Distorted Reality:
So, we’ve decided on a winner, but I must tell you it was not easy. There were a lot of good remixes this time. So much so that we would like to give credit to other remixers.
Grand Prize Winner
Runners Up selected by Martha
Runners Up selected by Christian
Grand Prize
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Sound Forge® software
ACID Pro software
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About the Contest
They had such a great time last time around, they're back for more. Distorted Reality returns for the ACIDplanet™ treatment, and provides us with "Something Wicked" for remixing.About the Band
Distorted Reality was formed by Martha M. Arce from Miami, USA and Christian Kobusch from Berlin, Germany. Martha is the former lead singer of Deep Red, the American Electro-Goth formation. While on tour in Germany with Deep Red as the support for Project Pitchfork, a chance meeting would occur.After a concert in Herford, Germany, Martha and Christian met and discussed their ideas. Via e-mail they kept in touch and formed Distorted Reality in 1997. Because of the distance the production took a long time. However, as a result of good studio conditions and a mutual desire and willingness to make this project work, a collection of innovative and unique songs were created.
Since their formation Distorted Reality has appeared on numerous CD compilations and radio shows mainly across North America and Europe. An array of European and American music magazines have featured Distorted Reality, hailing their talents. Among these are the German magazines Zillo, Sonic Seducer and Orkus, the Belgium/American Sideline and the Russian Rockcity.
Distorted Reality's debut album "The Fine Line Between Love and Hate" was produced together with Bruno Kramm (Das Ich) and released in 2002 on Accession Records, containing remixes by Propaganda, Sabotage qcqc and Noyce™.
In 2003 "The fine Line..." was re-released on the American record label Nilaihah Records. The North American version contains additional remixes by Assemblage 23, Forma Tadre, cut.rate.box and Null Device.
Besides smaller stage appearances, Distorted Reality performed live at the 12th Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig (Germany) and supported a Psyche concert in Tampa (Florida, USA). As a part of the "Electronic Pleasures" Festival Tour in November 2004 Distorted Reality played in Berlin, Hanover and Augsburg (Germany).
Martha and Christian completed their second album "Daydreams and Nightmares" together with Andreas Meyer (Forma Tadre, Newt). Artists like Bruno Kramm (Das Ich), Daniel Myer (Haujobb), In Strict Confidence, Dust of Basement and Chris Lorenz (Agonoize) contributed remixes to this album. One highlight is a cover version of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell".
2005 saw a big change for Distorted Reality: With the completion of "Daydreams and Nightmares," Martha moved to Berlin permanently in order to give her full attention to the band and the music. The band played at the Wave Gotik Treffen, The Secret Garden Festival, DragonCon and various other events throughout 2005 and 2006.
On October 25, 2005 a Distorted Reality song was featured in the German "Pimp my Ride" show (Pro 7, "Bizz")! Also, a Distorted Reality club remix for Sero.Overdose "In your eyes" was part of their re-release "Serotonin."
"Daydreams and Nightmares" was released in March 2006. The album was released on Nilaihah Records again for North America and via Scanner Records/Dark Dimensions in Europe. In 2007 the band is focusing on writing new songs for the next album as well as putting some shows together for the latter part of the year in North America. The next album will be a slight departure from their previous releases, yet will still have that Distorted Reality feel to it, but with just a bit more of an edge.
