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'''David Angelico Nicholas Gooden''' (born 13 May 1966), better known as '''Dave Angel''', is an [[England|English]] [[Techno music|techno]] musician.
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'''Dave Angel''' (born '''David Angelico Nicholas Gooden'''; 13 May 1966) is an English [[techno]] musician. Angel was born in [[Chelsea, London]], England.<ref name="Cooper">Cooper, Sean "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dave-angel-p210654/biography Dave Angel Biography]", [[AllMusic]], retrieved 15 June 2011</ref> He is the son of a London-based [[jazz]] musician, and the elder brother of [[rapping|rapper]] [[Monie Love]]. He had an unorthodox musical education; his father influenced him deeply, as did his friends and his environment, including the radio. He listened not only to [[Miles Davis]] and [[Charlie Parker]], but also to [[soul music]] and [[funk]]. Even though he was playing instruments at 14 years old, including percussion, his musical development was not easy or straightforward.
==Early years==
Angel was born in [[Chelsea, London]] in 1966.<ref name="Cooper">Cooper, Sean "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dave-angel-p210654/biography Dave Angel Biography]", [[Allmusic]], retrieved 2011-06-15</ref> He is the son of a London-based [[jazz]] musician, and the elder brother of [[rapping|rapper]] [[Monie Love]]. He had an unorthodox musical education; his father influenced him deeply, as did his friends and his environment, including the radio. He listened not only to [[Miles Davis]] and [[Charlie Parker]], but also to [[soul music]] and [[funk]]. Even though he was playing instruments at fourteen, including percussion, his musical development was not easy or straightforward.


==Career==
==Career==
His musical career started when he borrowed an old electronic keyboard from a friend and, using a double tape deck, assembled a [[bassline]] and [[drum]] track, over which he laid "[[Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (song)|Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)]]" by [[Eurythmics]]. He called the result his Nightmare mix,<ref name="Cooper" /> and borrowed money from a friend in order to press 500 copies. When [[BMG]], and thus the Eurythmics, learnt of this, [[Annie Lennox]] wanted to prevent the sale of what was in effect the pirating of their song; however, her partner [[David A. Stewart|Dave Stewart]] liked the mix, and persuaded her to allow Angel to go ahead. The track, involving elements of jazz, [[Detroit techno]], and [[breakbeat]] [[Hardcore techno|hardcore]], was successful, reaching number twenty-three in the [[United Kingdom]] charts.
His musical career started when he borrowed an old electronic keyboard from a friend and, using a double tape deck, assembled a [[bassline]] and drum track, over which he laid "[[Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)]]" by [[Eurythmics]]. He called the result his Nightmare mix,<ref name="Cooper" /> and borrowed money from a friend to press 500 copies. When [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]], and thus the Eurythmics, learnt of this, [[Annie Lennox]] wanted to prevent the sale of what was in effect an unlicensed version of their song; however, her partner [[Dave Stewart (Eurythmics)|Dave Stewart]] liked the mix, and persuaded her to allow Angel to go ahead. The track, involving elements of jazz, [[Detroit techno]] and [[breakbeat hardcore]], was successful, reaching number 23 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].


Not long afterwards, Angel received many invitations, and gained much respect from European artists, becoming part of the [[Phaze One]] team together with the [[drum & bass]] [[DJ]]s [[Fabio (DJ)|Fabio]] and [[Grooverider]] (who used to play styles from [[House (music)|house]] to hardcore at that time). The doors were also opened for his career as a [[Record producer|producer]]. Despite the quality of his productions, however, such as the EPs "The Family" by Apollo and "Royal Techno" by Rotation Records, he was unable to make much impression in England.
Not long afterwards, Angel received many invitations, and gained much respect from European artists, becoming part of the Phaze One team together with the [[drum and bass|drum & bass]] DJs [[Fabio (DJ)|Fabio]] and [[Grooverider]] (who used to play styles from [[House music|house]] to hardcore at that time). The doors were also opened for his career as a producer. Despite the quality of his productions, however, such as the EPs "The Family" by Apollo and "Royal Techno" by Rotation Records, he was unable to make much impression in England.<ref name="Larkin90">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0427-8|page=18}}</ref> Through his label, Rotation Records, he gave opportunities to many of the current producers, including many of other nationalities, such as [[Paul Hazel]], Cisco Ferreira, Vince Watson, Samuel L. Session, Steve Rachmad, and Sharpside.


He released tracks for labels such as Black Market, Love, Rotation, and specially the Belgian [[R&S Records]]. 1995 saw the release through [[Studio !K7]] of his CD "X-Mix-4 – Beyond The Heavens", which included songs from all over the world such as Chez Damier's "Help Myself", F2's "Dominica" and his remix for [[Sun Electric (band)|Sun Electric]]'s "Entrance." The second half of the 1990s brought Angel closer to funk than jazz when he released tracks from the [[LP record|LP]] ''Globetrotting'', such as "Tokyo Stealth Fighter", "This is Disco", and "Funk Music". Over the years that followed, he gained a central position on the international scene, making appearances at the biggest events and festivals; he plays all over the world, and has become an important figure in international techno.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/boston-tea-party/fri-29-nov-hip-hop-coffee-shop-sessions-9-vrbl-takeover-58520 |title=Hip Hop Coffee Shop Sessions #9: VRBL Takeover, Boston Tea Party – Headfirst Bristol |website=Headfirstbristol.co.uk |date=2019-11-29 |accessdate=2020-05-20}}</ref> Angel is the father of UK rapper Fabien Darcy.
Through his [[record label|label]], [[Rotation Records]], he gave opportunities to many of the current producers, including many of other nationalities, such as [[Paul Hazel]], [[Cisco Ferreira]], [[Vince Watson]], [[Samuel L. Session]], [[Steve Rachmad]], and [[Sharpside]]. He released tracks for labels such as Black Market, Love, Rotation, and specially the Belgian [[R & S Records]].


==Discography==
1995 saw the release through [[Studio !K7]] of his CD "X-Mix-4 - Beyond The Heavens", which included songs from all over the world such as [[Chez Damier]]'s "Help Myself", [[F2 (band)|F2]]'s "Dominica" and his remix for [[Sun Electric]]'s "Entrance."
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===Albums===
*''Tales of the Unexpected'' (1995), Blunted
*''Globetrotting'' (1997), 4th & Broadway
*''Frame by Frame Remixes'' (2011), Plaza in Crowd


===Compilations===
The second half of the 1990s brought Angel closer to funk than jazz when he released tracks from the [[Long-playing record|LP]] ''Globetrotting'', such as "Tokyo Stealth Fighter", "This is Disco", and "Funk Music". Over the years that followed, he gained a central position on the international scene, making appearances at the biggest events and festivals; he plays all over the world, and has become an important figure in international techno.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}
*''Classics'' (1996), R&S Records
*''16 Flavours of Tech Funk'' (1998), React
*''DA02: The Reworks Album'' (2002), Trust the DJ


===Singles and EPs===
==Discography==
Eurythmics / Angel* – Angel / Sweet Dreams (Nightmare Mix) (12", Promo) RCA 1990
===Singles===
* 1995: "Handle with Care EP" UK #104
1st Voyage ◄ (3 versions) R&S Records 1991
* 1996: "Timeless" (re-issue) UK #115
* 1997: "This is Disco" UK #91
Rolling Thunder ◄ (4 versions) Outer Rhythm 1991
* 1997: "Tokyo Stealth Fighter" UK #58<ref name="CS">"[http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=8180 Dave Angel]", Chart Stats, retrieved 2011-06-15</ref>
* 1997: "Funk Music" UK #76
Stairway To Heaven ◄ (2 versions) R&S Records 1992
Never Leave ◄ (2 versions) Love Records 1992
Outrages Angel EP (12", EP) Outrage Recordings 1992
The Family EP ◄ (2 versions) Apollo 1993
Royal Techno EP ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 1993
New Orchestrations EP ◄ (2 versions) Fnac Music Dance Division 1993
3rd Voyage (12") R&S Records 1993
Original Man (12") Aura Surround Sounds 1993
In Flight Entertainment ◄ (3 versions) Blunted, Island Records 1994
Seas of Tranquility EP (12", EP) Rotation Records 1994
Handle With Care EP ◄ (6 versions) Blunted 1995
Stalker / Timeless (7", Ltd) Jockey Slut 1995
Timeless ◄ (3 versions) 4th & Broadway, Island Records 1996
Funk Music ◄ (6 versions) Island Records 1997
Tokyo Stealth Fighter ◄ (7 versions) 4th & Broadway 1997
This Is Disco ◄ (4 versions) 4th & Broadway 1997
Excursions E.P. (12", EP) Jericho 1998
Insights EP (12", EP) Rotation Records 1998
Knockout EP ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 1999
Dave Angel / Jamie Anderson – The Knockout EP / The Rematch (12", EP) Rotation Records 2000
Dave Angel / Jel Ford – Myths EP ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 2002
Ocean Dwellers ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 2003
Warriors E.P. (12", EP) Rotation Records 2005
Rotation (DJ Marky & XRS Remix) / Brothers (XRS Remix) ◄ (2 versions) V Recordings 2006
Taurus / Gemini (12") Niah 2007
Sheba / Mothership – Part 1 (12") Niah 2007
Medusa (12") Jericho 2008
Ghost Train E.P. ◄ (2 versions) Plaza in Crowd 2009
Dogspray (12") Jericho 2009
Front And Back (12") Jericho 2010
K Road Nz (12", S/Sided, W/Lbl, Ltd) Unknown


===Albums===
===DJ mixes===
Trance Lunar Paradise ◄ (3 versions) Sound Dimension Recordings 1994
* 1995: "Tales of the Unexpected" UK #114
* 1997: "Globetrotting" UK #115
X-Mix-4 – Beyond The Heavens ◄ (4 versions) Studio !K7 1995

===Guest appearances===
Darren Emerson & Dave Angel – Mixmag Live! Volume 13 – Techno ◄ (2 versions) DMC Publishing 1996
* 2009: "[[Hold Your Horses (album)|Hold Your Horses]]" by [[Ella Edmondson]]
Dr Alex Paterson* / Mixmaster Morris / Mr C* / Sven Vath* / Darren Emerson / Dave Angel – The History of Mixmag Live – 3 (Volumes 009/011/013) (3xCD, Comp, Mixed + Box, Comp) DMC Publishing 1997
London Electronica – In The Mix With Dave Angel (CD, Comp, Mixed) Kickin Records 1997
39 Flavours of Tech Funk (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) React 1998
DA01 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Trust The DJ 2001
DA03 ◄ (2 versions) Trust The DJ 2003


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Dave+Angel Dave Angel] discography at [[Discogs]].

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For the TV character, see Dave Angel, Eco-Warrior.

Dave Angel
Birth nameDavid Angelico Nicholas Gooden
Born (1966-05-13) 13 May 1966 (age 58)
Chelsea, London, England
GenresTechno, Brit-hop, hip house
Years active1983–present
WebsiteDave Angel Facebook

Dave Angel (born David Angelico Nicholas Gooden; 13 May 1966) is an English techno musician. Angel was born in Chelsea, London, England.[1] He is the son of a London-based jazz musician, and the elder brother of rapper Monie Love. He had an unorthodox musical education; his father influenced him deeply, as did his friends and his environment, including the radio. He listened not only to Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, but also to soul music and funk. Even though he was playing instruments at 14 years old, including percussion, his musical development was not easy or straightforward.

Career

[edit]

His musical career started when he borrowed an old electronic keyboard from a friend and, using a double tape deck, assembled a bassline and drum track, over which he laid "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics. He called the result his Nightmare mix,[1] and borrowed money from a friend to press 500 copies. When BMG, and thus the Eurythmics, learnt of this, Annie Lennox wanted to prevent the sale of what was in effect an unlicensed version of their song; however, her partner Dave Stewart liked the mix, and persuaded her to allow Angel to go ahead. The track, involving elements of jazz, Detroit techno and breakbeat hardcore, was successful, reaching number 23 on the UK Singles Chart.

Not long afterwards, Angel received many invitations, and gained much respect from European artists, becoming part of the Phaze One team together with the drum & bass DJs Fabio and Grooverider (who used to play styles from house to hardcore at that time). The doors were also opened for his career as a producer. Despite the quality of his productions, however, such as the EPs "The Family" by Apollo and "Royal Techno" by Rotation Records, he was unable to make much impression in England.[2] Through his label, Rotation Records, he gave opportunities to many of the current producers, including many of other nationalities, such as Paul Hazel, Cisco Ferreira, Vince Watson, Samuel L. Session, Steve Rachmad, and Sharpside.

He released tracks for labels such as Black Market, Love, Rotation, and specially the Belgian R&S Records. 1995 saw the release through Studio !K7 of his CD "X-Mix-4 – Beyond The Heavens", which included songs from all over the world such as Chez Damier's "Help Myself", F2's "Dominica" and his remix for Sun Electric's "Entrance." The second half of the 1990s brought Angel closer to funk than jazz when he released tracks from the LP Globetrotting, such as "Tokyo Stealth Fighter", "This is Disco", and "Funk Music". Over the years that followed, he gained a central position on the international scene, making appearances at the biggest events and festivals; he plays all over the world, and has become an important figure in international techno.[3] Angel is the father of UK rapper Fabien Darcy.

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1995), Blunted
  • Globetrotting (1997), 4th & Broadway
  • Frame by Frame Remixes (2011), Plaza in Crowd

Compilations

[edit]
  • Classics (1996), R&S Records
  • 16 Flavours of Tech Funk (1998), React
  • DA02: The Reworks Album (2002), Trust the DJ

Singles and EPs

[edit]

Eurythmics / Angel* – Angel / Sweet Dreams (Nightmare Mix) (12", Promo) RCA 1990

1st Voyage ◄ (3 versions) R&S Records 1991

Rolling Thunder ◄ (4 versions) Outer Rhythm 1991

Stairway To Heaven ◄ (2 versions) R&S Records 1992

Never Leave ◄ (2 versions) Love Records 1992

Outrages Angel EP (12", EP) Outrage Recordings 1992

The Family EP ◄ (2 versions) Apollo 1993

Royal Techno EP ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 1993

New Orchestrations EP ◄ (2 versions) Fnac Music Dance Division 1993

3rd Voyage (12") R&S Records 1993

Original Man (12") Aura Surround Sounds 1993

In Flight Entertainment ◄ (3 versions) Blunted, Island Records 1994

Seas of Tranquility EP (12", EP) Rotation Records 1994

Handle With Care EP ◄ (6 versions) Blunted 1995

Stalker / Timeless (7", Ltd) Jockey Slut 1995

Timeless ◄ (3 versions) 4th & Broadway, Island Records 1996

Funk Music ◄ (6 versions) Island Records 1997

Tokyo Stealth Fighter ◄ (7 versions) 4th & Broadway 1997

This Is Disco ◄ (4 versions) 4th & Broadway 1997

Excursions E.P. (12", EP) Jericho 1998

Insights EP (12", EP) Rotation Records 1998

Knockout EP ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 1999

Dave Angel / Jamie Anderson – The Knockout EP / The Rematch (12", EP) Rotation Records 2000

Dave Angel / Jel Ford – Myths EP ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 2002

Ocean Dwellers ◄ (2 versions) Rotation Records 2003

Warriors E.P. (12", EP) Rotation Records 2005

Rotation (DJ Marky & XRS Remix) / Brothers (XRS Remix) ◄ (2 versions) V Recordings 2006

Taurus / Gemini (12") Niah 2007

Sheba / Mothership – Part 1 (12") Niah 2007

Medusa (12") Jericho 2008

Ghost Train E.P. ◄ (2 versions) Plaza in Crowd 2009

Dogspray (12") Jericho 2009

Front And Back (12") Jericho 2010

K Road Nz (12", S/Sided, W/Lbl, Ltd) Unknown

DJ mixes

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Trance Lunar Paradise ◄ (3 versions) Sound Dimension Recordings 1994

X-Mix-4 – Beyond The Heavens ◄ (4 versions) Studio !K7 1995

Darren Emerson & Dave Angel – Mixmag Live! Volume 13 – Techno ◄ (2 versions) DMC Publishing 1996

Dr Alex Paterson* / Mixmaster Morris / Mr C* / Sven Vath* / Darren Emerson / Dave Angel – The History of Mixmag Live – 3 (Volumes 009/011/013) (3xCD, Comp, Mixed + Box, Comp) DMC Publishing 1997

London Electronica – In The Mix With Dave Angel (CD, Comp, Mixed) Kickin Records 1997

39 Flavours of Tech Funk (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) React 1998

DA01 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Trust The DJ 2001

DA03 ◄ (2 versions) Trust The DJ 2003

References

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  1. ^ a b Cooper, Sean "Dave Angel Biography", AllMusic, retrieved 15 June 2011
  2. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 18. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  3. ^ "Hip Hop Coffee Shop Sessions #9: VRBL Takeover, Boston Tea Party – Headfirst Bristol". Headfirstbristol.co.uk. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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