A world wide alliance, made by the real
hardcore lovers, the producers, the dj's, the freaks.
"By Truecore members, for Truecore
members"
About half a year ago, an idea rose. At the Truecore forum a member suddenly
got a marvelous idea right after the crea 212o1417c tion of a special subforum for tracks
and mixes of beginning producers. This same, very active user got this idea as
if he had been struck by lightning. The idea was to create an album, an album
made by the truecore members, for truecore members, on which tracks from
amatuer producers from all over the world would be placed. Producers which we
believe one day will be at the top of the hardcore scene.
After an initial slow start, things started to moving
faster than the speed of sound. From out of nowhere different talents where
spotted on the forum and many, many tracks were collected. Not all were the
greatest quality, but enough of them had great potential. A few members started
to work out the idea, covers where made, tracks selected, and every day their
excitement grew.
At a critical point the decision was made to make a double CD album, on CD 1
there had to be a mix, a mix by an amateur dj. And CD 2 was supposed to become
a collection of loose tracks also created and compiled by the members of Truecore.
"Known all over the world, and respected
by many."
The first CD, was to be mixed. "But who should
mix it?" the forum wondered. After a long struggle a name was found. Someone known by hardcore maniacs all over the world. A dj who is respected by many. Amazingly as it is, he was still
an amateur. It seemed to be the perfect solution. The first CD would be mixed
by Mindfucker.
Contacting Mindfucker was easy, he immediately felt like pulling it off.
Carefully selected tracks from the different truecore members were transferred
to Mindfucker who saw potential in most of the tracks. The mixing took months, tracks had to be mastered, organized, and mixed.
Also, the insertion of all kinds of special effects, vocals and sounds, which
is Mindfuckers speciality, were some of the main reasons that the mixing of the
first CD took a couple of months. Teased by a preview, members became anxious
to hear the final result and the belief in a massive CD grew bigger day by day.
Finally, after a couple of months, Mindfucker himself revealed the CD. It blew
us all away. The mixing was extremely well done, the tracks blended in
perfectly. All kinds of effects made heads all over the world go crazy. Prior
to mixing, Some of the tracks seemed low quality, but
after Mindfucker unleashed his incredible skills on them almost every track's
true potential was bought out.
All kinds of styles were gathered for this project. From the
tripping psycore from Csabi, to the speaker killing terror from the Untitled.
A statement was made. Hardcore and all subgenres where now perfectly blended
into one.
From a dark intro, through tripping and spacey tracks, flying through the
mainstream hardcore, and eventually after passing several styles, ending in a
mind devastating parade of BPM. This was the goal of this project.
"Various tracks, great
potential."
The kick off for the second CD was made while the truecore member waited for
the mix to be finished. This cd also had to contain several styles. The
selection of the tracks was very difficult, because by now, a massive amount of
tracks had already been collected. These tracks all created by international,
upcoming, and promising talents who where all members of the Truecore forum.
Finally a selection of 21 tracks was made.
This CD contains technically superior and highly advanced tracks of X.E.N.O,
Wasteland, Double O, Abandoned Soul, Csabi, Hybrid, The Untitled, Trailblazer
and many, many more. All of these names will be widely known around the world
in a couple of years. The question of if the names will be known doesn't rise
anymore, the only question that is left, is when will these names will dominate
the hardcore scene.
"The need of
perfection."
While CD 2 was compiled some members started to think ahead about the remaining
parts of the album. Covers had to be designed and info files had to be written.
We are very proud to say that even these little things didn't escape our view.
Professional covers where made by the same member who came up with the whole
idea. Info files, tags and everything that comes with an internet released
album where made by other members. All in all, it was a massive amount of work
that still had to be done, but it had eventually been done with great care,
pride, and love.
The deadline for the release was exceeded over and over again due to the great
need of perfection of all the members.
As I am writing this, the final pieces are being placed. The legacy of the
first album from Truecore Records, is almost over.
"Without you, we would have been
nowhere."
I want to speak out my eternal thanks to some people.
First up, there is NoName. Without him there wouldn't be truecore at all.
Without him, this album would never have been realized, the idea would never
have even been thought of. Of course the man with the plan,
one of the most active members on truecore. The main
power behind this album, and the wonderful artist of the covers. This
man would be no one else but Franks. He also, deserves my deepest of thanks.
Next up is Mindfucker. His belief in the project, his
astonishing mix, his patience with all the amateurs. He made the first
cd what it is. He has putted his soul into it and unleashed his incredible
mixing skills. Without him this release wouldnt be where it is. Id also like to thank every single producer who made tracks
for this project. We owe you all big respect. Hopefully you will remember the
start of your wonderful careers as producer and dj's from the creation of this
Truecore Compilation. Additionally, i'd like to thank the perfectionists,
Evilchicken and Crazylozer, for taking this album as far as it could go, for
taking the final steps, for making it perfect.
In the end it comes down to every last member of truecore. They all deserve to
be thanked. Many of them participated in the creation of this project, gave
feedback, ideas, new energy, and gave us the will to continue. Without their
dedication this project would not have lasted. So to all you Truecore members
out there I have two words for you:
"Thank you."
Death will catch us all, but Truecore will survive. Truecore will survive
death. Truecore will live!
Peace out, to all the gabbers!
The Agonizer aka Subliminal Noize aka Snatzzz
