Cirrus
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
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!
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 organic electronic 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 hundreds of
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 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. 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.
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!
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 organic electronic 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 hundreds of
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 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. 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.