Notes from Distorted Reality:

Grand Prize Winner

 

Runners Up selected by Martha

 

Runners Up selected by Christian

 

Grand Prize

Merchandise from Distorted Reality
Vegas®+DVD software
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ACID Pro software
Five Standard Collection Loop Libraries


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.

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.

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Contest Content Help

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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 project file? The ACID project file (.acd file) is in ACID 5.0 format. It can be opened in ACID 5.0, but not in previous versions of ACID. If you using a previous version of ACID and you wish to view this file, you can either upgrade or download the current version 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 loops in any version of ACID or in any other software.