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ARTiST....: francis davila
TiTLE.....: hush
LABEL.....: Itzamna rec.
GENRE.....: progressive house & trance
SOURCE....: WEB https://www.beatport.com
QUALiTY...: 320 / full stereo
SiZE......: 16,3 MB
REL.DATE..: mar-09-2008
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01] hush (original mix) 07:08
TOTAL TiME : 07:08 min
Soft progressive trance tune has for some reason
reminded tracks from early dj-sets of the Hernan
Cattaneo. May be, South Americans "used" one and
too... LOL!
"Francis Davila is not just a great dj, also a
nice producer" "Part of the dream dj lineup of
Paul Van Dyk"
(Paul Van Dyk @ Vonyc Session 08-02-2007)
Francis Davila http://www.myspace.com/francisdavila
Born in Guatemala City, this 27 year old, began
his career as a Dj and producer in 1998. His first
approach to the electronic music scene was when he
started performing his live act with a set of
synthesizers and samplers in night clubs and
raves. Weekend after weekend, he made his name
renowned, becoming a strong foundation for the
scene.s
As he became more experienced with his live act
performance, he was exposed to the sound of house
music and made it his own. He traveled to the US,
and got influenced by San Francisco's music scene.
He got in touch with the djing culture and its
magic, and that's when he found out, that he
wanted to be part of it. He discovered new
tendencies of electronic music and brought them
back home already as a dj.
In 2001 he released his first unlabeled cd, with
his own productions called 'Passenger's Journey',
and in 2002 another one called 'El Rosado'. He
started to send his music to different labels
around the globe, some djs started to play and
chart his music, but it was in 2004 when he signed
his first Double Vinil Release with Seductive
Records (USA), Martin Accorsi's Label. With this
track Francis Davila's name appeared in important
charts as the Balance Record Pool, reaching number
7, staying in the chart for 4 weeks. Djs as Sander
Kleinenberg, Filterheadz, Tom Stephan, Peter
Rauhopher, John Creamer played this track.
From this point on, his name became known
internationally giving him the opportunity to sign
with other labels his own tracks, and was
requested to do remixes for other artists.
But not only he have had success as a producer, as
a Dj, he has grown bigger. He has been playing in
Central American countries several times a year.
Among them, his visits to the famous club Vertigo
in Costa Rica, always being welcomed by a warm
crowd. He has also participated in important
festivals such as the Empire Festival in
Guatemala, and the Sunjam Utila in Honduras, which
has been one of his most remarkable presentations.
Being such an important part of the Guatemalan
electronic movement he has been asked to do the
warm ups for djs as: Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, ATB,
Ferry Corsten, Max Graham, Josh Wink, Lee
Burridge, James Holden, Jerry Bonham, Dimitri from
Paris, Dj Dan, Mistress Barbara, Oliver Klein,
Dave Ralph, Steve Porter, Christian Smith, to name
a few. But his increasing prestige makes the
promoters to see him not only as a warm up dj, but
as a Headliner.
We cannot forget to mention his visits to other
countries as Mexico, playing gigs in Mexico DF,
Guadalajara, Puebla and also Medell'n Colombia at
"La Kasa " and "The Roxy", being sensational
presentations.
In 2005, Paul Van Dyk, played and charted several
times the track "Wake me From the Inside" which
was a duo production team with Santiago Ni'o,
unfortunally this great track was never released.
Also that year, Kasey Taylor, from Australia, got
one of Francis Davila's unreleased track called
Domenica, he played this tune for a while, and
noticed the impact of the track on the dance
floor. That made him decides to sign this track in
released in 2006 under his Vapour Recordings
Label, wich became a Big Hit. This song has a
remix by one of the hottest producers of this
time, Jaytech. The track has been played by John
Digweed, Dave Seaman, Sander Kleinenberg and
Mathew Dekay to mention a few.
This year has been great, Not only for the Vapour
Release, but because also the new label Istmo
Music, from Central America, asked Francis to join
them, and has signed a few of his tracks,
releasing them at Beatport. One that we must
mention is Steppin Out who made its way through
the Balance Chart to the 36 position, and had it
for two weeks.
Tight as a Drum and Visions of you, two of his
latest releases has been constantly played and
charted by Paul Van Dyk.
From Francis Davila, we can't expect nothing but
amazing releases, and sets full of emotion and
energy.