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Shahrokh Dini Arriving on the House Music scene in 1995, Shahrokh was quickly recognized as having the potential to become an International cult figure. An amalgamation of hard work and undoubted talent is demonstrated on his debut EP release „Deff Punch/Roya“ on Black Flame records which was released in 1997 and received media acclaim. Shahrokh’s second EP „Phunk Communication“ on (CNF / Strictly Rhythm) dispelled rumors he would be unable to maintain the standard he set with his initial release and the exclusive London club and record label Miss Moneypenney’s licensed the standout song.
What sets Sharokh apart is his ability to differentiate himself from the masses with an eclectic blend of influences from his Iranian childhood and his German upbringing; a concotion unlike any other DJ can offer. It is this distinctive approach that caught the attention of artists like Jazzanova, Metro Area,Charles Webster, Carl Craig or Peter Kruder. These affiliations have resulted in some groundbreaking collaborations that has really enabled Shahrokh to achieve the notoriouty he desreved.Songs like „Yo Yomma“ (CNF / Strictly Rhythm) appeared on the soundtrack of Wolfgang Peterson’s Blockbuster „Stargate“. Shahrokh has also remixed songs for Caus-N’-ff-ct which have included Donna Summer..s „Hot Stuff“ and „Bad Girls“ and a remix for Gloria Gaynor „Last Night“ for the project „DJ Empire - A Tribute To Giorgio Moroder“ (Caus-N’-ff-ct / BMG Ariola).Not content with producing and mixing, Shahrokh also has a history of running some of Europe’s most renowned nightclubs. Mood Lounge now claims Amé (Kristian Beyer and Frank Wiedermann) as its Resident DJ’s and has enjoyed unrivalled success under Shahrokh’s guidance. It has also attracted some of the industries prominent personalities including, Peter Weibel, Luigi Colani, Jose Wagna Garcia.Thank you for this EP. I am a big fan of Owlflight and will support this as well. Alejandro Asencio (Azuli Records)
Shahrokh’s revolutionary track „Owlflight“ has received rave reviews from influential DJ’s like Rainer Trüby, Peter Kruder, Atjazz, Sasse and Àme – nonetheless he continued to push boundaries and recent releases such as "Black Bird" has galvanized a resurrection of the minimal style last heard in the 1990’s. His third EP which was produced in conjunction with Andreas Koehler featured the indisputable talent of uprising Australian singer Jamie Lloyd and is based on hypnotic bass lines. His debut album “Dripping Point”, which will be released on Compost in October 2008, develops from minimal to maximal and includes more vocal features from Jamie Lloyd, the gifted Swedish songstress Siri Svegler plus an extraordinary Robert Owens on top of the game.
Shahrokh has realized his potential and is now looking to bring his distinctive and innovative style to your Club.
Discographie Shahrokh Sound Of K:
Productions/Albums:
Shahrokh Sound of K. „Owlflight EP“ (Compost) (2006)
Shahrokh Sound of K. „Chicago“ (Compost Blacklabel 18) (2007)
Shahrokh Sound of K „Break It Down“ feat. Jamie Lloyd (Compost Blacklabel 30) (2008)
Shahrokh Sound of K “Dripping Point” Artist Album (Compost) ‡ Releasedate: 05 Nov. 2008
Remixes:
Simon Flower „Shinjuku“ (Curl Curl / Moon Harbour) (2007)
Robert Owens „Never Give Up“ (Compost) (2008)
Compilation Appearances/Other projects:
V.A. „Mood Lounge pres. Pleasure One“ (Blue Flame) Compiled and mixed by Shahrokh (2004) Shahrokh Sound of K. „Gaggenau Cuisine Moods 2“ (Gaggenau) (2007)
V.A. „Compost Black Label Series Vol. 2“ (Compost) - „Chicago“ (2007)
V.A. „Freshly Composted Vol. 2“ (Compost) – „Owlflight“ (2007) –
V.A. „Compost Black Label Series Vol. 3“ (Compost) – „Break It Down“ (2008)
V.A. „Electrolounge 2“ (Wagram) – „Break It Down“ (2008)
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Member Since: 29/08/2006
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Band Members: Shahrokh Sound of K. feat. Shahrokh Dini & Andreas Köhler (alias Sound of K)

The project Shahrokh Sound of K was formed in 2006 by Shahrokh Dini and Andreas Köhler (alias Sound of K). While Shahrokh started his DJ career in the early 90s, releasing tracks on Stricktly Rhythm and Cause’n’Effect, his fellow Andreas studied classical music and works as professional piano and cello player in the SWR symphony orchestra. Nevertheless he also has a serious affection to electronic beats. In his own studio he already produced tracks for labels like Hardhouse, F-Communication and Glasgow Underground.

Although coming from different musical backgrounds the two complement each other perfectly, as proven by the success of their first release “Owlfight”. The EP created some buzz around DJs and press: “A simple groove – but what a monster!” (De:Bug) or “I only heard 20 seconds of Owlflight to know I needed it!” (Andrew Jervis / Ubiquity Records). But now time has come for a mighty follow up. The new Black Label is gonna boost it a little bit further!

Dripping Point out now on Compost!


Dripping Point -
Shahrokh Sound Of K.
CD
Compost 306-2
Release Date: 07.11.08
Mailorder

DJ, producer and music club owner - Shahrokh Dini teams up with Andreas Koehler (aka SoundofK) as ‘Shahrokh Sound of K’, the deep house project formed back in 2006 that can be found on the influential Compost ‘Black Label’. Where Shahrokh started DJ’ing back in 1995, Andreas was a student of classical music, working as a professional pianist and cello player in the SWR Symphony Orchestra whilst aquiring a taste for electronica. After a successful debut single with the 2006 release ‘Owl Flight’ the guys followed up with an overwhelming contribution to the 2007 compilation ‘Compost Black Label Series Vol.2' (Taking their track ‘Chicago’) and now prepare to release their debut long player entitled ‘Dripping Point’. Taking influence from the 80’s Chicago house sound ‘Shahrokh Sound of K’ are bucking the current trend for ‘Minimal’ instead preferring to highlight the melodic side of house as demonstrated with last year’s ‘Chicago’ funk workout. It’s easy to see why the ‘Shahrokh’ sound is comparitable that that of Sonar Kollectiv’s Ame. Andreas Schorpp is probably the reason why. Responsible for mixing and engineering not only every Ame track since 2003 Andreas has now turned his attention to the ‘Sound of K’. Featuring the vocal talents of Australian singer Jamie Lloyd and Swedish songstress Siri Svegler ‘Dripping Point’ achieves a coup by aquiring the services of the unmistakable (And on form) Robert Owens. After a few raised eyebrows and heavy rotation we were impressed with what we were hearing. Rather than rant paragraphs of drivel we thought the best way for you to get an idea of what you can expect from ‘Dripping Point’ was to put together a sampler mix featuring a few tracks taken from the album. Shahrokh Sound Of K’s ‘Dripping Point’ is scheduled for release on 7th November 2008 on Compost Records. We suggest you grab yourself a copy and while your waiting check out the guys previous releases. http://www.cosmicdisco.co.uk/2008/09/23/shahrokh-sound-of-k- dripping-point/

Shahrokh Sound of K. will release their debut long-player on Compost next month.The brainchild of Iranian native and Karlsruhe resident Shahrokh and Sound of K. main man Andreas Köhler, the project has seen the boys releasing a number of 12-inches for the Compost imprint and getting good responses from the likes of Rainer Trüby, Sasse and Âme.As you might expect from such a cast of supporters, the sound of the album—entitled Dripping Point—is varied, but held together by a live and soulful feel, taking in influences from some of their favorite music from the world of Afro, house, jazz and disco. FeaturingAs these things are apt to do, it includes vocals from none other than the inimitable Robert Owens, Jamie Lloyd, Siri Svegler and Toyin Taylor. http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=9805

Quotes on Compost "Dripping Point" (OLd Score / See the Light / After All)

This isa sunrise ! After All, doozy track! Toni Rios (Soaprecords)

Like the ep! Both the track with Robert Owens and the 'Old Score'. I will be playing out. Nice one. Josh Winks (Ovum Recordings)

I like the tracks, but "See The Light" is my favourite, would love to present it on the radio. Laurent Garnier

I really like 'Old Score'! 'See The Light' is great too! Very nice piano and vocals. Joris Voorn (Rejected)For sure I..ll play Old Score! Top! Thomilla

This sounds great! I like the song with Robert Owens. I’ll play it at pacha! Willie Graff (Pacha Ibiza)

Wow, this is house music where sun is going up and down and up and down! After All with Owens unique touch is my absolutly fave here! Len Faki

Always like Robert Owens!!!!! I Love It!! Full support!! Looking foward to play it! DJ Pippi

I love this ep, always great heard Robert O. however my pick is the sweet voice in See The Light track. Sweet deep house Valentín (Cafe del Mar)

At last the return of one of my most playlisted artists, wicked stuff, all of the highest production and straight for the floor, massive.. Tim Faberge (Faberge Productions UK)

At last the re Wow!! I need this! I absolutely love all tracks!! See The Light is off the chain!! Matthias Heilbronn.

One of the best House albums I know. MUST! m.path (DE:BUG)

See the light is my favorite. Prat Alex (Alex from Tokyo)

I really like 'Old Score'! 'See The Light' is great too! Very nice piano and vocals. Joris Voorn (Rejected)

The beautiful deepness with vibraphone, violin, piano and amazing vocals of Siri @ See The Light take me away. After All with the voice of god in house music @ earth is a release that arrested by Shahrokh Sound Of K. All the album is great. Will be focused in my radio show the first week of November, already every week in my playlist ... Dj Nova (Nova Planet Radio Show / Rodon FM 95)

House kann durchaus geeignet sein für lauschige Stunden daheim. Und doch scheitern die meisten Produzenten bei dem Versuch, ihre ursprüngliche Energie auch auf Albumlänge zu halten, ihr einen Mehrwert zu geben, der sich auch ohne Tropfen von der Discodecke erschließt. Shahrokh Sound of K. jedoch überspringt diese Hürde ganz spielerisch und landet mit Dripping Point einen Volltreffer, der es mit Leichtigkeit unter die Besten dieses Jahres schafft. Schon der Kontrabass von „Break It Down“ deutet auf große musikalische Mittel hin, und auch der Gesang von Jamie Lloyd ist weit über Standard. Und so reihen sich hier Keyboards, Celli und weitere Ausnahmesänger wie Toyin Taylor („Love Happens“ darf natürlich nicht fehlen), Siri Svegler und Robert Owens in einen kaleidoskopischen Reigen. Da fügen sich auch Funk („Ilike“), gepflegter Bounce („Time And Again“) und Atmosphärisches („Perfect Stranger“) zusammen wie selten, und einzelne Tracks bekommen einen klanglich übergeordneten Kontext. Wenn das doch immer so einfach wäre! Einfach wunderbar. (GROOVE)

Gemeinsam werden der gebürtige Iraner Shahrokh Dini und Andreas Köhler aka Sound of K. aus Karlsruhe Anfang nächsten Monats ihren ersten Longplayer auf Compost präsentieren. __Bisher können die zwei auf eine Reihe gemeinser 12Inches zurückblicken, die ebenfalls auf Compost das Licht der Welt erblickten und von Jungs wie Rainer Trüby, Sasse und Âme in den höchsten Tönen gelobt wurden. Und wie sich nun schon erahnen lässt, erwartet euch mit "Dripping Point" ein warmer Mix aus Afro, House, Jazz und Disco. Für Gastvocals gewinnen konnten die zwei Künstler wie Robert Owens, Jamie Lloyd, Siri Svegler und Toyin Taylor. (RAVELINE)

Im süddeutschen Karlsruhe gibt es, wie in anderen Städten dieser Größe, einige wenige Aktivisten, die für clubkulturelle Events sorgen. In der badischen Landeshauptstadt ist das u.a. der Iraner Sharokh Dini, der mit seinen Clubnights hauptsächliche elektronische Musik supportet. In seinem eigenen Club (Mood Lounge) geben sich internationale Schlüsselfiguren der House & Freestyleszene die Klinke in die Hand. Metro Area, Carl Craig, Rainer Trüby, Jazzanova, Peter Kruder, King Britt, Ame, Frank Roger oder DJ Naughty haben hier schon mit dem Chef selbst am Plattenteller gestanden. Seit 1995 produziert und veröffentlicht Sharokh seine musikalischen Werke auf verschiedenen Labels wie Black Flame, Caus-N’-effect oder Miss Moneypenneys. Remixe für Discoqueens wie Gloria Gaynor oder Donna Summer folgten. Nach zwei sehr guten Singles für das Münchner Freistil Label Compost Records folgt nun das Album des Projektes „Sharokh Sound of K.“, dass er mit dem Multiinstrumentalisten Andreas Köhler konzipiert und aufgenommen hat. Den Weg, Housemusic mit mehr musikalischen Grundstrukturen, Arragements und Live-Elemente zu versetzen ist ihnen gut gelungen. Der lounge Grundsound ihrer Produktionen flirtet gerne mit DeepHouse und schafft es oft eine Brücke zu neuen jazzigen Dimensionen zu schlagen. Gerade Stücke wie „Leave your hat on“ dominieren mit dieser Botschaft, wobei die intensive Vocals von Siri Svegler hier einen ganz großen Anteil gebühren. Schön dass die beiden Musiknerds hier sich nicht einer Formel verschrieben haben, denn mit „I Like“ geben sie groovigem Discofunk noch mal einen Chance in das Jetzt zu rutschen, was ja Recloose auch auf seiner aktuellen Platte perfektioniert hat. Auf „Time and again“ machen sie auf eine futurischen Funklevel weiter, dass sich als astreiner Floorshaker offenbart. Das Album ist deshalb so empfehlenswert weil es musikalisch reichhaltig und abwechslungsreich ist und nicht auf „Underground“ macht. Genüsslich darf man hier immer wieder entspannt zurückgelehnt lächeln. Die Platte hat es geschafft. Die zwei Produzenten switchen perfekt in einen bunten Mix ihrer Einflüsse aus Jazz, 80s, House, Disco und Soul. Das ganze wirkt zu jedem Zeitpunkt reif und völlig ungezwungen. Die singenden Gäste wie Robert Owens, Jamie Lloyd oder Toyin Taylor sind vorzüglich ausgewählt. Ist das die Platte die für den Herbst die Wärme bringt? ( 1BEAT MAGAZIN)

MARCH CHARTS 2009 SHAHROKH (SHAHROKH SOUND OF K / COMPOST-BLACKLABEL)
Interpret Titel Label

1-LIKE A ROCK/ MINA’S THEME ROCKFORD INC. ROOTSREC.

2-ROBERTO RODRIQUEZ A BOUT THIS(SHAHROKH SOUND OF K REMIX) BLACKLABEL

3-MIZZ FIZZ DEMENTIA/WOODS CONTEXTERRIORREC.

4-COLOMBAGE EP ROMAN LINDAU/MIKE DEHNERT/RYDELL FW007

5- LIL TONY RAW TRAX VOL.1 MOOD MUSIC

6-MILTON JACKSON CRASH REMIXES PART 2 FREERANGEREC

7-SNUFF CREW LOVEFREAK PLAYHOUSE

8-THINK TWICE THE DETROIT EXPERIMENT (HENDRIK SCHWARZ REMIX) JUNOREC.

9-MILTON JACKSON CRASH REMIXES PART 2 FREERANGEREC.

10-DANI_CASARANO&FELIPE VALENZUELA- TIA_ANITA_EP

Black Label ..18: Shahrokh Sound of K | CPT 247-1 | 12"
Three brand new tracks - deeply inspired by the Chicago house sound of the 80s – are taking you back to the days of Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Finger Inc… Doing the splits between electronics, old school house, synthesizer, e-cello and having an enthusiastically preference for melodies and harmonies Shahrokh SoundofK are going against the general minimal house trend. Shahrokh Dini feels confident: “The people want melodies!” And he knows what he is talking about. In his own club “Mood Lounge” situated in Karlsruhe he can witness the changes in taste first hand and react in form of funk infected stompers like “Chicago”. But make sure to check out the brilliant b-side too, the somewhat less intrusive “Squeezer”. A close encounter of the Âme kind: deep, dark and intensive – goose bumps!

Super Stuff. Chicagos Funk und der Sound von Physiology öffnen meine Hörnerven ganz weit. Shahrokh geht steil. m.path.iq (de bug)
Influences: Hafez // Mahatma Gandh // Goethe // Picasso // Paul Gaugin // Mozart // Coleman Hakins // Miles Davis // Herbie Hancock // Phlipp Galss // Wolfgang Hoffmann-Riem // Jim Morrison // The Doors // Jimi Hendrix // Frank Zappa // Brigitte Bardot // Bauhaus // Depeche Mode // Cure // The Mission // James Brown // Temtation // Prince // Massive Attack // Laurent Garnier // Carl Craig // Theo Parrish // Moodymann // Aurizio // Basic Channel // Kerri Chandler // Matthew Herbert // Underground Resistance ...Mood
Sounds Like: http://www.thegoblins.com/shahrokhsoundofk.htmhttp://www.you tube.com/watch?v=ap0BG0bdVt8
Record Label: Compost Records
Type of Label: Indie

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