So, let’s get down to business. Of the remixes we have received, we have chosen five which will be released on the A Nuance of Future single in March. These five winners are:

• The Argyle Raver
• DJ Alann Morse
• Jason & Sander
• Shane Wittig
• stróm

Further, if we are to select one single favourite remix, we are leaning towards Jason & Sander’s remix of A Nuance of Future, but let’s just say that the choice was tough. We are aiming at a digital release of the new single on the 15 of March, and a physical release in the days after that (with online ordering possible from the same day as the digital release). The tracks went for mastering today, so I think we will be able to make without delays this time.

Along with the remixes from the contest, there will also be a new single mix of A Nuance of Future, as well as new remixes by Lost Shadow and Trance Line Project, who have done another excellent Lost Shadow rework. Once again, thanks to all who contributed to the remix contest. Stay in touch, we are open for future collaboration!

And one more thing, this week we will start to e-mail candidates that might be included on the forthcoming single, to make sure we have correct liner notes for your remixes. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far!

[Update]: Sorry for the confusion, the days should of course have read Saturday and Sunday from the beginning. The contest ends at Saturday, the 20th of February. Sorry for the mistake.

The man without a shadow – Chords
Key signature: D minor
BPM: 128.0

Outro:
Dm C Am7 F6 (repeat) … Dm7

A nuance of future – Chords
Key signature: F major
BPM: 128.0

Dm7 Dm7 Bbadd9 Bbadd9 Am Am Bbadd9 Bbadd9
F F Bbadd9 Bbadd9 C C F F (repeated)

To enter the contest, simply download the vocals from these links:
A Nuance Of Future
The Man Without A Shadow
If you would like to have anything else (like MIDI-tracks, audio samples of instruments etc.) send me an e-mail (or comment on this post), and I will see what I can do.

And then, put them into your favourite piece of music making software and make a creation. Send you creation to: phonocratic (at sign, the one looking like a bun) gmail (dot) com
I prefer that you send you file via some kind of sharing service, in as high quality as possible (maximum quality should be CD-quality: 44.1 kHz, Stereo, 16 bit). Any normal format is okay, but AIFF, WAV, or FLAC is preferred. If you send the file attached to an e-mail, be sure to compress the file to be no larger than 10 MB, and I will get back to you so we can agree on how to send an uncompressed version of the remix.

And then what? If you submit your remix before or around the 20 of February, there is a great chance that it gets included on the next Lost Shadow single. As many serious remixes as possible will be put on the CD, with the rest released digitally. If included, you will receive a physical copy of the single. And what about rights? See the bottom of this post.

While I personally think that Trance Line Project did a great job with their remix of The Man Without A Shadow, I am fully convinced that there are other people out there that can do equally good, or better. Or why not give A Nuance Of Future a new, sexier sound?

Terms and Conditions
- By sending in the remix to Phonocratic Records, you agree to give us non-exclusive rights to distribute and sell your remix, worldwide. These rights cannot be taken back without renegotiating these terms with Phonocratic Records.
- The remixer(s) will not receive any payments or compensation for sales through Phonocratic Records related to their remixes.
- All rights for the original songs, and the vocal samples remain the property of Phonocratic Records and/or Johan Bengtsson. You will not get the right to sell or redistribute the original songs or the vocal samples.
- The remixer(s) retain the rights to distribute their own remix of the song. When the remix is distributed, credit for song writing, recording, and original production must be given as stated by Phonocratic Records (see below).
- Given that all the requirements above are fulfilled, Phonocratic Records and/or Johan Bengtsson will not ask for compensation for earnings made by the remixer(s) for the remixes submitted for this contest.

Credits for A Nuance Of Future:
Written by Johan Bengtsson. Vocals recorded by Lost Shadow at Phonocratic Records. Original track produced by Lost Shadow.

Credits for The Man Without A Shadow:
Written by Johan Bengtsson. Vocals recorded by Lost Shadow at Phonocratic Records. Original track produced by Lost Shadow.

The year will start off with a remix contest where we will ask for remixes of either The Man Without a Shadow, or A Nuance of Future. This will happen in early January. In February, the second single from Age and Time will be released, followed by a completely new piece of Lost Shadow music, to be released in late Spring (probably in May). In late Summer or sometime during the Autumn, the next Lost Shadow album will be released. This album is still under production, and will be recorded during the first half of 2010.

I look forward to hear from you in 2010, and sincerely believe that the coming year will be one of the most exciting years ever. Happy new year to all readers and listeners!

[Update 16.17]: We still have problems with the old tracks at last.fm. I am working on it, but don’t expect the old versions of the tracks to be back until tomorrow, or maybe even after this weekend. Please have patience. The new tracks from Age and Time seems to be fully listenable and downloadable though, so you can enjoy these in the meantime.

[Update 20 nov]: The problems seems to be fixed now. All albums should work as normal (that is, you should be able to download and listen all Lost Shadow songs from last.fm). If you experience problems or errors, then please comment on this post.

The goal of the album has been to remake the songs so that they sound more modern, and offers something new even for the long time Lost Shadow listener. The focus on the album is highly electronic, capturing the major part of Lost Shadow’s career. The degree of changes made to the original tracks varies, but you who are used to specific versions of Lost Shadow songs are in for some surprises…

The album features collaborations with Love Rönnelid, Janne Bengtsson, Cinna Gärdenfors and Anders Bengtsson. The first single released from Age and Time was The Man Without A Shadow. The whole album is available for download at: http://www.last.fm/music/Lost+Shadow/Age+and+Time

Track listing:

1. Lost And Found
2. Live To Be
3. The Meaning Of Life
4. You Make Me Feel
5. Stockholm
6. A Defying Sound
7. Orange Lights
8. A Nuance Of Future
9. Rumours
10. Cinnamon
11. The Man Without A Shadow
12. Living

Download this album from last.fm