Dj Narrative
I'm interested in exploring Narrative with Djing, Electronic Music & VIsual Production, and this is some of that content on the dj side. I also like to play Handpan, live on a narrowboat, and creating all sorts of Audio & Visual Narrative work as a freelancer artist.
The culmination is the collaborative project Narrative AV, which I'm currently building the platform for, but I have been developing this idea since my 1st performance with other artforms at Project X Presents, which has created a much wider vision for the project, & along with Mr Elephant inspired a new project / event called Deprojection which ran a pilot event in 2019, before covid and is now built as a much larger collaborative platform for release in 2022.
The whole journey has produced a host of techniques and content around Narrative, Djing, Electronic Music Performance, & Visuals, & if any of this sounds of interest, please do drop me a line or just subscribe with your email & i will send you the new content, and you can download what you like.
About
A DJ consistently interested in exploring new approaches, Dj Narrative manages to fuse insightful narratives with seriously impressive dj sets. His mixtapes and performances span a huge range of genres, but all with a distinct overall sound.
With a deep passion for evolving the art-form and an instinctive ability to rock the floor, Marc has totally embraced the digital DJing movement, developing his scratching and controllerism techniques in order to transcend limitations and enable creative expression.
Coined as the “DJ with no barriers who fuses genres seamlessly” and a winner of the Night Times award for best dj, his creativity in djing has seen Marc perform with string quartets, dancers, performance artists, musicians, percussionists & vjs, as well as supporting a long list of big names, with a wide range of residencies.
He also produces electronic music, plays handpan, and has pioneered new Dj approaches of Traktor Stems released through Loop Lounge, with support by Native Instruments, describing it as "Incredible routine demonstrating the power of #stems"
His routines also grabbed the attention of Dj Mag who described them as "closing the gap between live production and DJing" plus recent releases on a range of labels like Beta Birmingham & The Roots Project & an impressive collection of mixtapes comprises of a downtempo and narrative based sitting alongside an impressive dancefloor collection.
Realising the need to define a sound, his sound as a DJ covers 3 distinct areas, Downtempo, Dope and Dancefloor, with Dancefloor being split into the beats and bass music side, and warehouse style house and techno music.
A new chapter with a focus on visuals & narrative is being built for his Narrative AV project so, after an extensive period of work, developing a framework and format called Narrative Samplers, which looks as interesting as his back catalogue.
Dj Narrative Collections
I decided to explore this idea of Djing with Narrative, after 10 years, & around 250 gigs performing as DJ Marc Reck . I'm not sure if the name change was a wise move, but i saw it as a project, which grew into ecompassing different forms of audio, visual & storytelling artforms, and recently evolved into a larger collaborative framework & platform called Narrative AV
Those years of developing the idea were behind the scenes & on the stage. Collaborations with Dancers, Musicians, Visual Artists, Vjs, Performers and storytellers, and exploring all kinds of approaches and technologies have led what it was always intended as AV collaboration
The vision has also been based on the collaboration of audio & visual with narrative ever since the 1st performances at the Que Club & Rainbow Warehouse, (which are somewhere in the archive collection of 20 mixtapes, (which if you are interested to hear, show up when logged into the subscriber page)
The subsequent Dj Narrative backstory collections are what followed mixtape wise, & each house 10 mixtape (5 from the Coming Home (Narrative) & 5 from Going Out (Dancefloor) Collections and are linked below.
The Backstory Collection > Part 1
The Backstory Collection > Part 2
The Backstory Collection > Part 3
If you are interested yourself in any of that or just want to download any of it, subscribing (all free, just an email connection) unlocks all of the downloads on this site, and enables future creative content from both the Narrative AV & Dj Narrative Projects get sent to your inbox
Narrative Mixtapes
I imagine most people who visit might DJ site find the mixtapes the most interesting, so i've made all the of the music & tracklistings easily streamable from the collection pages. The two "sides" are Coming Home & Going Out, to reflect the narrative side and the dancefloor side, or indeed coming home from, or going out to, a nightclub.
Most of the Coming Home mixes use genres in relation to samples and acapellas try to explore and convey the narrative, so can be a lot broader than the going out, as they don't fall into a specific sound, but the passion for music & listener is always the main focus, & you can hear any of them from the links below.
Influences
Djs like Coldcut, early Northern Exposure mixes & weekly pilgrmages to the Que Club, all likely sparked the passion in the 90's, but since then got deep into all underground genres, djs, producers, VJs, audio and visual artforms and the constant digging & intereste in the manipulation of sample and vocals, narrative, music & visuals. Also all of the pioneers of related artforms like The Lights Surgeon's Live Cinema, Storytellers, Poets, Scriptwriters, Artists, & collaborations & collectives like Project X Presents, and a daily list of mentors, that i hear on podcasts & interviews all provide endless influence & inspiration.
Mix / Download Pages
The earlier backstory collections can be found in 3 parts with 10 mixtapes per page from the links above, which are are split up into narrative based Coming Home Collections
Coming Home Collection Part 1
Coming Home Collection Part 2
& the dancefloor based Going Out Collections
Going Out Collection Part 1
Going Out Collection Part 2
& archive collections on subscriber page when logged in
Dj Gigs
I've played over 300 gigs along the way, though slowed down in 2011/2012 to focus on the narrative, music & visual side, moving away from early DJ aspirations, & moving onto a boat and unexpectedely moving from my hometown. Still very much taking gigs here and there, with based on one of the 4 styles i seem to have settled on. Here's a list of some previous ones & some feedback
Dj Bookings
Not a Cult Festival (Malvern)
De:Program Testbed @ Wagon & Horses (Birmingham)
Wagon & Horses (Digbeth)
Ancient Futures Festival (Manchester)
Glastonberry 10 (Bristol)
50th @ The Allotment Venue (Moseley)
Subvert @ Wagon & Horses (Digbeth)
Hologram 6 @ Zephr Lounge (Leamington)
Cirque Du Surreal @ Suki 10C (Birmingham)
Saucered Birthday @ Suki 10C (Birmingham)
Hologram 1 @ Zephr Lounge (Leamington)
Pilot Nights Theatre (Selly Oak)
House of God 23rd birthday @ Tunnel Club (Birmingham)
Brighton Music Conference
Glastonberry (Bristol)
BPM Event Chaveau Stage Closing Set (Birmingham)
Out To Grass Phil Lara 10 Year Event (Malvern)
Glastonberry in Bristol
Out To Grass Tracy Matt Wedding
Zack Appeal Fundraiser
Wagon & Horses with Ksmk Neil, Osmosis, & Fbt
Birmingham Opera Afterparty, Argyle Warehouse
Jibbering at Hare & Hounds with The Nextmen & Munchbreak
Hot Club De Swing at Hare & Hounds with Jitterbug
Citric City @ P.S.T, Birmingham
The Cellar, Birmingham
Nye at P.S.T, Lombard St, Birmingham
Slam Event at Core at Corby Cube, East Midlands
Dj Workshop for We are One Birthday @ The Core, Corby
Workshop for Lyric Lounge @ Rutland
Dj Workshop for Beats Bus @ Northampton Town Centre
Dj workshop for Lyric Lounge @ Corby Cube
(Time out to focus on Productions & Workshops)
Shambala Festival @ Kamikaze tent 11pm
Relative Dub Live w/ Dj Narrative & Dj Skeleton @ Wagon & Horses
Street fest w/ Dub Pistols, Dub Mafia & Dj Narrative @ Adam & Eve
Beaverfest @ Beaverworks (Leeds)
FBT 2nd Birthday @ PST, Birmingham
Benefit Gig @ Wagon & Horses, Birmingham
New Dj Narrative weekly Radio show starts on Rhubarb Radio (7-8pm)
Slamboree Live @ Featherstone Castle, North Yorkshire
Slamboree Live debut gig @ Trades Club, Hebdon Bridge
Corby Cube @ Adrenaline Skate Park 4 hour set with Blend AV
New Years Eve @ PST with Jibbering & Jam Jah
(Time off to work on Music)
Dancing for Dympna @ Formula
The Destroyers @ South Bham College
Balkanik Eruption with The Vagabond Club @ Cross
Zion Train @ Adam & Eve with Vj Blendstate & Jam Jah
The Correspondants, Silverback, Bass6, Brotherhood of Filth
Mr Elephant’s 3rd Birthday Pt 1 with Brotherhood of Filth & The Beat Suite
Bham Opera Othello Afterparty
(6 months off djing gigs to work on workshops & productions)
Party Rockin Mammal Sessions 1st Birthday with Beat Suite & Lopan
Live & Free #6 with Flat Stanley & Laura Louise
Intermix with Jam Jah & Moseley Tropical
Party Rockin Mammal Sessions # 9 with Boogie Dave & Subcitizen
Live & Free # 5 with Mama Matrix
Cinephonic #2 with The Beat Suite
Party Rockin Mammal Sessions # 8 with Funkbox & Billy Chill
Get Em In @ Hare & Hounds with Ez Rollers & Funkbox
Live & Free # 4 with Blackheart Generator
Muchuu Album Launch @ Hereford
Intermix @ Hare & Hounds with Balkanik Eruption
Party Rockin Mammal Sessions # 7 with Dr Pepperspray
World Unlimited presents Transglobal Underground @ Hare & Hounds
Back Bar Sessions @ Hare & Hounds with Vj Blendstate
Live & Free #3 @ Adam & Eve with the Heels, Hidden Half, & Flame of Fervour
Destroyers Album Launch @ Rainbow Warehouse with 360 & Home Cookin’
Cinephonic Dancefloor Sessions @ Hare & Hounds with Quantic
Party Rockin Mammal Sessions # 6 @ Bulls Head with Mark Smallman
Live @ The Adam @ Eve with Paper Tiger & Funkbox
Mr Elephant Presents Festival Style @ Hare & Hounds with Dub Fx, Alphadrive, Jerome Hill, Rich Batsford, Laura Louise, Ciracdia, Osmosis Residents, Bass6, Blendstate & The Lab
Project X Presents – Xhibition @ The Cross with Cracked Actors & Chromatouch
Party Rockin Mammal Sessions # 5 @ Bulls Head with R Caine
Back Bar Sessions @ Hare & Hounds with Vj Blendstate
Private Party
Live @ The Adam & Eve with Munchbreak, Playing Django, & Smiley Mic
Party Rockin’ Mammal Sessions # 4 @ Bulls Head with Badaboon
Private Party
The Night Time Awards @ Hare & Hounds – 5 Hour Set with Vj Blendstate
Thu 26th Mar 2009 – Back Bar Sessions @ Hare & Hounds
Sat 14th Mar 2009 – Lyndalls Fabulous Party @ Hare & Hounds
Baboon Back Bar Sessions @ Hare & Hounds with Vj Blendstate
Party Rockin Mammal Sessions #3 @ Bulls Head with Olbi Iyah
Back Bar Hosting @ Hare & Hounds
New Years Eve @ Hare and Hounds
The Night Times @ Custard Factory
Mr Elephant Presents Party Rockin Mammals #2 @ Bulls Head
50th Birthday party @ The Spotted Dog
Atomic Jam @ The Que Club
Consider It Done’s Gigbeth Show @ Rainbow Pub
Mr Elephant Presents “Party Rockin Mammal Sessions #1 @ Bulls Head
The Night Times & Mr Elephant Present “Celebrate Birminghams Underground” @ The Rainbow Warehouse & Beach
Project X Presents 4 @ B.u.s.c
Surfs Up Festival @ Newquay
Ric & Una’s Wedding @ Chi Bar
Custom Made @ Rainbow
Big Beats Festival @ Custard Factory
Scratch Club @ The Rainbow
Birmingham Opera Afterparty
Giles Peterson @ Hare and Hounds (Hosting Back Bar)
Mr Elephant at The Longest Day Festival
Mr Elephant’s Family All Dayer @ The Prince
Newman College’s 40th anniversary party @ Botanical Gardens
Mr Elephant’s 1st birthday @ Hare and Hounds
Subvert with The Heels @ Wagon & Horses
Project X Presents – X Labs @ Concrete
Rockfall Xmas Special @ The Custard Factory
Custom Made @ The Rainbow
Funkatronic @ Rooty Frooty
Rich n Lyndall’s leaving party @ The Prince
Project X Presents @ Gigbeth @ Rainbow Warehouse
Birmingham Opera La Traviata Afterparty
Rockfall (Mechanoise 10th Birthday) @ The Custard Factory
Waveform Sustainable Festival
Drop Beats Not Bombs @ The Re Opening of the Que Club
Boogie Dave’s 41st Birthday @ The Medicine Bar
Sam’s Wedding @ Edgbaston Palace Hotel
Psychedelic Beach Ball Festival
Custom Made with Dj Derek @ The Rainbow
Rockfall vs City Breaks @ Custard Factory
Anti-world Festival @ Secret Location, nr London
Sex Education @ The Boiler Room
Rumble In the Jungle @ Custard Factory
Rockfall @ Vale Festival
Mr Elephant 2 @ Epic Skate Park
Rockfall vs Subvert F.O.E Fundraiser @ Epic Skate Park
Secret Garden @ The Prince
Grassi Roots with Cut La Roc @ The Cross
Custom Made with Mixmaster Morris @ The Rainbow
Drop Beats Not Bombs 7 @ The Custard Factory
Peace Not War @ Drop Beats Not Bombs in The Hidden Factory
Dj Battle in the Pool @ Drop Beats Not Bombs
Our Birthday Celebrations @ Peckers
Vanfest @ Actress & Bishop
Mr Elephant 1 @ Epic Skate Park
Jump, Shake Rattle & Roll @ Rooty Frooty
Sexual All Stars vs Rockfall @ Epic Skate Park
Sexual Allstars vs Rockfall @ Epic Skate Park
The Freestylers @ Custard Factory
Rockfall Xmas Party @ Air
Drop Beats Not Bombs @ Air
Live on Influx Radio
Boogie Dave’s 40th @ Air
Sshh @ Epic Skate Park
Influx Sessions @ Atticus
Jon’s Tribute Party @ Private Club
Live on Influx Radi
Crash Launch Party @ Bash Bar,
Anne-Marie + Pyn’s Birthday @ New Inn
Live on Influx Radio
Circus Launch @ Sanctuary, Birmingham,
Project X Presents “Like Fxck” @ Epic Skate Park
Big Dave’s Big Bash
Live on Influx Radio
Drop Beats Not Bombs 7 @ The Custard Factory
Easter Party with a Pool @ The Private Club
Rockfall 2 @ The Custard Factory
Jibbering Sessions – Upstairs @ The Cross
Rockfall 1 @ The Custard Factory
Keep It Real @ Epic Skate Park
Ali’s leaving Do @ Robannas
Spectrum @ Stealth
Inter-course 4 w/ Sexual Allstars @ Forme Bar
Inter-course 3 w/ 808 State & High Eight @ Forme Bar
Inter-course 2 with Future Funk Squad & Mojo @ Forme Bar
Inter-course 1 @ Forme Bar
Chris’ 30th @ Forme Bar
Robs Birthday @ Robannas
Compulsion @ Subway City
Inukshuk with Steve Gerrard @ The Sanctuary
Headway 15 @ Bar Academy
Headway 14 @ Bar Academy
Headway 13 @ Bar Academy
Headway 12 @ Bar Academy
Headway 11 @ Bar Academy
Headway 10 @ Bar Academy
Headway 9 @ Bar Academy
Headway 8 @ Bar Academy
Headway 7 @ Bar Academy
Headway 6 @ Bar Academy
Headway 5 @ Bar Academy
Headway 4 @ Bar Academy
Headway 3 @ Bar Academy
Bubble Up 4 @ The Village
Headway 2 @ Patrick Kavanaghs
Headway 1 @ Patrick Kavanaghs
Bubble Up 3 @ Bham University
Bubble Up 2 @ Bham University
Bubble Up 1 @ Bham University
Live Artists supported
Transglobal Underground, Zion Train, The Correspondants, Subsource, The Destroyers, Dub Fx, Soldat, Alphadrive, Mama Matrix, Rich Batsford, Reginal D Hunter.
Djs Supported
Utah Saints, Freestylers, Lawgiverz, Splitloop, Ez Rollers, 808 State, Quantic, Giles Peterson, Mixmaster Morris, Mechanoise, Drumattic Twins, Jerome Hill, Brothers Bud, Future Funk Squad & Mc Mojo, Steve Gerrard, High 8, J-Break & Agent K, Splitloop, Cut La Roc, Drumattic Twins, Flore, Superstyle Deluxe
Performance Artists & Visual Artists Collaborated with
Khalgani Belly Dance, Unterwelt, Dramask, The Lab Visuals, Blendstate Visuals, Chromatouch Visuals, Mash Visuals, Vj Delysd, Blend
Residencies
Project X Presents, Rockfall, Custom Made, Birmingham Opera Company, Mr Elephant Presents, The Night Times, Get Em In, Celebrate Birmingham Underground, Baboon Back Bar Sessions, Party Rockin’ Mammal Sessions, Live & Free, Cinephonic, Intermix, Headway, Inter-course, Bubble Up, Rhubarb Radio, Influx Radio, Mr Elephant Radio, Dj Narrative Radio, Slamboree, Reckorder
Mixtape Feedback
"Incredible journey, seamless mixing, superb mix mate...fair play" Matthew Foord - on Dj Narrative The Dj & The Tao Mix
"Sensational as always ;)" - My Light Leora on Dj Narrative The Dj & The Tao Mix
"This mix is a journey from metallic angular bass driven glitch that seamlessly evolves into smoothed warm strings and thermal synths..Just like the Tao you can't quite put your finger on how you got here but you just know it was worth taking the trip.. Quality mix" - Sensa on Dj Narrative The Dj & The Tao Mix
"Well this is just blowing my head wiiiide open. Innovative beyond belief. Prime brain fodder from certified JEDI Marc Reck (Dj Narrative) What a trip! Thank you!!!! :)" Freear (Ape / Slamboree) on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Shit hot! Ha! totally nuts intro.. Seamless mix through many styles and genres and you did it with aplomb dude! Brought full circle with that ending, great choice..Excellent mix and a sign of a true DJ" - Sensa on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Great mix Marc.. Thanks for including both the Amy winehouse remix and the mogul modal track too Alex (Skewiff) on Dj Narrative" - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Sublime brain candy from Marc Reck (Dj Narrative). Best mix we've heard in ages. Thank you!! X" - Slamboree on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Marc Reck... Amazing..this is your genius! Wow. I will be putting my ear to more of that magic. Cheers" - April Sunshine on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Thoroughly enjoyed ur coming home mix!Just wanted to say thanks for the experience" - Leora Bermeister on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Sweet Sound!!!" - Zhenglu Lia - on Dj Narrative Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Bloody Marvellous" - Duncan Idahotion on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Nice Set" - Andrew Jones on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Hey Marc - Fantastic new instalment to the series. Thanks for the Ikon track inclusion. Elliot Ireland (Pedigree Cuts)" - on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Marc Reck - great dj.. whatever ingredients he puts in..gives you the full four courses - John Reilly
"FAT mix from Marc Reck!" - Mike Freear on Dj Narrative Fear & Love Part 2 Mix
"Strong Stuff" - Respect - Drumas on Dj Narrative Fear & Love Part 2 Mix
"Heavy mix Marc!..Nice use of Accapellas" - Sensa on Dj Narrative Fear & Love Part 2 Mix
"Mega mega thank for the music .. finally getting a chance to listen and LOVING it" - Moving Hands Theatre on Dj Narrative Mixes
“I really enjoyed this one, will put it in with my favorite mixes - which are mostly BBC essential mixes. The mix is seamless and fantastic." Thanks for sharing!” - Ozmo on Inauguration Sessions CD
"Marc's are (wonderful) mixes that narrate themselves - in an ambient manner" - Glyn Phillips World Beat Radio on Dj Narrative Mix
"Been loving the mixes - be great to get them downloaded and in me car!" - Huw Beale on Dj Narrative Newsletter Mixes
"Super" - Nazan Fennall on Archive 5 Xmas Breaks Mix for friends
"flat pack?? no problem.. a bit of Marc Reck to listen to (aaah my fave DJ/musician!" - Sarah Wilkinson on Dj Narrative Downtempo Collection 1
Nice Mix! - Adrian Chupi on Dj Narrative Archive 11 - Inter-course Breaks Mix
"The very talented DJ and producer Marc Reck posted up a whole bunch of downloadable mixes ranging from the chilled to the dance floor" - Rich Batsford on Dj Narrative Newsletter Collection
"Listening to some quality mixes by the talented Marc Reck" - Lyndall Fitzgerald on Dj Narrative Newsletter Collection
Still remember those mixes !! Had decided to hang me dancing shoes up back in 2006 - then along came Marc and those mixes - much dancing - much fun - breaks are great !!" - Pyn on Dj Narrative Newsletter Collection
"Incredible journey...seamless mixing...superb mix mate...fair play" Matthew Foord
"Driving to Chester, listening to Marc Reck. Quite an old CD, but very, very nice!!" - Bonnie Brick on Dj Narrative Archive Mix 5
"You really have a unique style of blending sounds and genres. Man there is some serious work in this mixtape well done!". - Guillaume Rousere (Loop Lounge) on Hannah Wants Pre Comp Mix
"now enjoying a fine selection of breaks. Proper boss mixes and a great newsletter. Keep it up man!" - Daniel Moody on Dj Narrative Newsletter
"Nice one!" - Taos on Dj Narrative Coming Home Vol 4 - The Creative Mix
"Yes Marc. Love it, tune after tune" - Sean Duffy on Dj Narrative Coming Home Vol 4 - The Creative Mix
"Stonkin set mate! from the off to the fin..great blends and selection.. One of your best sah! :)" - Sensa on Dj Narrative Coming Home Vol 4 - The Creative Mix
"Fresh Sonic Justice from the ever inspiring Marc Reck - Whole new way of doing mixes - Enjoy!" - on Dj Narrative Coming Home Vol 4 - The Creative Mix
Listening to Marc Recks techno mix. Was feeling blue and now dancing all over the boat! - Pyn Stockman (Dramask) on Dj Narrative Going Out Vol 9 - Techno Mix 1
Your mix is wicked bro! - Dj Smokedog on Dj Narrative Going Out Vol 9 - Techno Mix 1
"A great treasure trove of quality and diverse music mixes all tagged and linked up from the very talented Marc Reck" - Rich Batsford on Download Page 1
"Ahhh marc, stunning soundcast! has cheered up my afternoon no end!" - Dave Checkley on Dj Narrative - Going Out Vol 4 - Glitch Hop Mix
"Well this is just blowing my head wiiiide open. Innovative beyond belief. Prime brain fodder from certified JEDI Marc Reck (Dj Narrative) What a trip! Thank you!!!! :)" Freear (Ape / Slamboree) on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Shit hot! Ha! totally nuts intro.. Seamless mix through many styles and genres and you did it with aplomb dude! Brought full circle with that ending, great choice..Excellent mix and a sign of a true DJ" - Sensa on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Great mix Marc.. Thanks for including both the Amy winehouse remix and the mogul modal track too Alex (Skewiff) on Dj Narrative" - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Sublime brain candy from Marc Reck (Dj Narrative). Best mix we've heard in ages. Thank you!! X" - Slamboree on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Marc Reck... Amazing..this is your genius! Wow. I will be putting my ear to more of that magic. Cheers" - April Sunshine on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Thoroughly enjoyed ur coming home mix!Just wanted to say thanks for the experience" - Leora Bermeister on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Sweet Sound!!!" - Zhenglu Lia - on Dj Narrative Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Bloody Marvellous" - Duncan Idahotion on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Nice Set" - Andrew Jones on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Hey Marc - Fantastic new instalment to the series. Thanks for the Ikon track inclusion. Elliot Ireland (Pedigree Cuts)" - on Dj Narrative - Coming Home Vol 3 - Alone (A Love Story)
"Check out a great set by Brummie Marc Reck featuring lotsa Tipper tracks from 2010 " Consumption Blog on Mr Elephant Show 33
"Love the mixcloud shows" - Consumption Blog
"Dude, thanks for the link for the swing Mixcloud. I've been jiving round the house for the last few days!" - Marcuss Crockett on Live at Hot Club de Swing
"Listening to it now! Cheering up my Monday morning! Thanks love xx" Clare Nowell on Live at Wagon & Horses
"Great set this mate...one of your best i've heard from you so far :)" - John Reilly on Live at Wagon & Horses
"Thanks for your ace mix & again for a top do" Paul Perret on on Live at Wagon & Horses
"blazed many a herbal cigarette to this one"- Dj Erb on Cd 2 Fear & Love Breaks Mix
"easy dude, long time no speak - loving your stuff mate" - Dj Erb on Mixcloud
Mate this is amazing!! SO much info there im sure there will be loads of really useful stuff. Wicked to have such proper documentation of all ya music making , mixes etc. Nice one 🙂 - Laura Louise on Dj Narrative Newsletter #1
"Thanks for this download Marc. Brilliant music"- Ian J Gavin on Cd 1 Cinematic Downtempo Mix
Thanks Marc! Loving it xx Claire Nowell on Dj Narrative Newsletter #1
"if you love music, especially (but not exclusively) electronic music then Marc Reck's DJ Narrative newsletter is an wonderful resource of great mixes and free downloads" - Rich Batsford on Dj Narrative Newsletter #1
"the following two mixes stand as a shortcut on my desk-top. beautiful music!" - prosoyaboy on Cd 2 Fear & Love Breaks Mix
"Belgian beer,...The sun,..Dutch weed,..Your music, ...... nice combination!!"- prosoyaboy on Mixcloud
"Just listening to your first half hour of djing NYE 2010 - OLD!!! But so so good!!! Miss you! x" - Clare Nowell on Djing Pst Nye 2011
"these sets (synchronicity, headspace) were the soundtrack to many witevanman days wen i got them !" - Rich Flynn on mix downloads
"nice mix,....i'm curious about the next!" - Prosoyaboy on Cd 1 Cinematic Downtempo Mix
"Awesome mix!!! Cheers, Marc!!" - S Kreama on Dj Narrative djing Shambala Kamikaze tent 2011
"Absolutely delighted as ever to hear one of your innovative and amazing mixes. big love bro this is f***ing wicked!!!!..i can't actually top this, it's going on again. and i thank a yoo! :)" - Freear (Ape/Slamboree) on Dj Narrative djing Shambala Kamikaze tent 2011
"Great Funky breakbeatz radio show on your cloud!" House Vibes on Slamboree radio show 3
"Yeah !! Great Beats !!! Great vibe!! Eyesful" on Slamboree radio show 3
"nice mix man!" - Maztek on Mr Elephant Radio Show 40
"Its a good show - Intelligent and dirty at same time - So u can listen to it when you are working and have a chair dance and a think about the tracks too!" Sonia Soto (Push Promotion / Botchit Breaks) on Mr Elephant Radio show
"Dj Narrative aka Marc Reck is a long term member of Birmingham’s independent music scene alongside being a festival regular, playing at the likes of Shambala, Landed, supporting forward thinking Funk legend Quantic and running DJ workshops. So, understandably Genius Collective were humbled and excited to open Marc’s great show with the as ever loved tribute to Amy Winehouse “Stronger Than Me”. Marc’s show’s offer an eclectic, positive and alternate view from the underground, whilst involving established artists. The mix in question features the likes of Burial, Si Begg, Lamb, Tipper and many more. You can check the show here:" Genius Collective on Mr Elephant Radio Show 39
"well done!" prosoyaboyon Shambala set recording in Kamikaze tent
"Great sounds never go a miss....Cheers." Andy Showman on Shambala set recording in Kamikaze tent
Good mix! gooooooooooood music < Proper mixing > In key > Long mixes > Taking u on a journey! Got to listen to more shows!" Sonia Soto (Push Promotion / Botchit Breaks) on Mr Elephant Radio show, Cd 2 Fear & Love & Dj Narrative mixes
Great show, didnt realise it was just the hour though! - Tony Blend on Mr Elephant Radio Show 38
Aural pleasure awaits #nowplaying @MarcReck "Mr Elephant Radio Show #38" - Lady Jane on Mr Elephant Radio Show 38
"Played it twice tonight. Good stuff!" on Mr Elephant Radio Show 37
"nice show mate cheers for the support !"- Twista Deejay Dean Willson on Mr Elephant Radio Show 37
"Nice show mate - your support is much apreciated!" - Jay Cunning on Mr Elephant Radio Show 37
"Wicked as ever Marc!" - Sonia Soto (Push Promotion / Botchit Breaks) on Mr Elephant Radio show 37
"Locked...phat sounds" on Mr Elephant Radio show 36
Listening to your show - Its soooooo good ;))))))) Thanks for playing and supporting xx - Sonia Soto (Push Promotion / Botchit Breaks) on Mr Elephant Radio show 36
"Wow! - sick filthy breaks n dubz mate.. :)" John Reilly on Mr Elephant Radio show 36
"Yes mate! Listnin to your cinematic mix and it is soothin my tattered soul mate. Never forget the gift you bring to the world. Peace bro :~)" - John Reilly on Cd 1 Cinematic Electronica Mix
"locked! this is wicked bro!! ;p" - Alphadrive Leeds on Dj Narrative Radio Show
"thanx they're great! - been dancing to them<3" - Prue Evans on 4 x CD Mix
"PENG! Sir Reckage of Birminghamshire" - riseup2012 on djing project x presents 1
"sweet mix mate" - Dj RCaine on Fear & Love Breaks Mix
"Lovin this set bro 😉 keep it up !"- Bull3tproof on Mr Elephant Radio Show 30
"love it"" - Daniel Williams (Onion Audio) on Mr Elephant Radio 35
"I am so getting that underhill album, dark and happy. Wonderful. You have talented ears young man! :D"- Naomi Heath
"Awesome show, keep it up :)" - Kenni from Denmark on Mr Elephant Radio
"Sick mixes man" - Opal Noize on Mixcloud
"Marc Reck, the musician's hero.....Proud of you..love and light. Kind words but more importantly honest words. Good luck your end..Looking forward to working with you at least on some level this year 🙂 xx - Elizabeth Fields on Mr Elephant Radio Show 33 & Downtempo Cinematic Mix C1
"Marc I'm really loving CD2! And your set from NYE - shame the whole set isn't available!!" - Clare Nowell on 4 x Cd Mix
"Working backwards through them ... and have to say mate, CD4 is kicking! 😀 \\o/ Cheers!" - The Lab Visuals on 4 x Cd Mix
"what a superb body of work mate - congratulations" - Rich Batsford on on 4 x Cd Mix
"Awesome radio show man, really enjoying it ! lovely to hear some "New" sounds keep up the good work! oh BTW, IS this available for download anywhere??? - I like to take long drives :D" - Mr ozmo on Mr Elephant Radio Show#36
Stonking mix mate.. thanks 🙂 - John Reilly on Mr Elephant Radio Show#36
"new mix looks EPIC mate!!" Freear (Breaks producer) on Mr Elephant Radio Show#36
"Awesome show" - Anthony White (Electronica Producer) on Mr Elephant Radio Show#34
whats this track? Its ace! bloody nora have not found this one yet..." - Shelley Atkinson (Arts de Ville) on Mr Elephant Radio Show#34
"This is awesome too. I love the way you started with the illabye thats in my head wherever I go at the moment.This mixcloud seems to rise in intensity like waking from a sleep and its a wonderful mixcloud. Much respect talented one" - Naomi Heath - on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"just listening now. Innovative as ever!! We've just described one of the tracks as being like sex with an electronic whale" Mike Freear on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"\\o/ Class work sir! Class work :)" - The Lab Visuals (Electricity/Edirol resident Vj) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
im feeling your mixes and that, do u produce ne of ur own tunes ? Anton_Newbornz Belgrave (Hip Hop/Grime Producer) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33/31/30
"listening now Bud - really enjoying this one" - Rich Batsford (Pianist/Composer ) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"Check out Marc Reck's brilliant show, with loads of chilled tracks off Tipper's Surrounded album" - Alan Dolhasz (The Beat Suite) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"Wicked mate - loved it!" - Miles (Heducation) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"nice show! gotta lock out now.. an get back to work, thank u for the break.. some fresh inspiration! :-)" Subzee-D (Dubstep Producer) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"Whoah! @MarcReck's new show is a blinder, listen now" - Chris (Brumcast) - on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"Listening to it now dude! You gotta a great radio voice- keep up the great work!" - Oli Grassi (Jibbering) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"liking the tunes mate" - Jack Brabant (Llewellyan Bailey) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"listening now..nice!" - Vespian Smith on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"Great show. Lovely tunes. First hour and a half chilled Georgia out ready for bed time." Emily Gulfan on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"Listening in. lovely sounds. " - Anthony White (Kelsang) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
love the way you chuck it all in so smoothly - Paul Perret (Filthy Basstarts) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
Lovely way to wind down after a dull monday in work - " Kirsten Harvey on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"I AM F*CKING THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ahem.. sorry tipper does something to me"- Mike Freear (Alphadrive) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
"liking it very mucho!" - Carlos (Shake, Rattle & Roll) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #33
Great mix Marc. Really needed it, really perked me up. Thanx Bud :~) - John Reilly on Mr Elephant Radio Show #32
"i love that you take the time to write out the track list for your radio show :-)" - Kirsten Harvey on Mr Elephant Radio Show #32
"i really like it, i'm going to clean my room to itcan't sit down!" - Stephen Moult (The Silverbacks) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #32
"loved it. thanks buddy!" - El Carlos on Mr Elephant Radio Show #32
"second that, Rich" - Robin Valk (Radio to Go) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #32
"Completely agree with Rich \\o/ :)" - Tony Coleman (The Lab Visuals) on Mr Elephant Radio Show #32
"yeah I think your presenting is sounding way more natural and assured than it did when you first started mate, good work" - Rich Batsford on Mr Elephant Radio #32
"It's great! Listening to it now.. Brilliant radio voice." - Emily Gulfan on Mr Elephant Radio #32
"enjoying your swinging tunes and quality presenting skills right now bro" - Rich Batsford on Mr Elephant Radio #32
"yeah man nice show, respect" - Richard Doctor Shawcross (Brotherhood of Filth) on Mr Elephant Radio #32
"big ups mate :)" - Karl Malicious Dj (Brotherhood of Filth) on Mr Elephant Radio #32
"this reminds me of my swing dancin and jivin at this year's shambala...in the social...DJ there next year (you prob already did) .i LOVE IT." - Shelley Atkinson (Sunday City Musicbox) on Mr Elephant Radio #32
"marc this is effin ace! big up! dancin ass off" - Shelley Atkinson (Sunday City Musicbox) on Mr Elephant Radio #32
"caught ya show dude, liked it" - Paul Perret (Filthy Basstarts) on Mr Elephant Radio #32
Bro loving your mix! Your track's absolutely killing each time here at Plasa. Call you in a bit, but guy who demos the music side of Roland wants to take your track on tour to demo their music tech gear! - The Lab visuals on using Drop Beats/Get the party started track for the Edirol vJ Stand at Plasa 2010
"it's the best thing i've heard on radio in a long time, and is like listening to a masterfully crafted concept album every time a new one comes out! I will be spreading the word, just please keep on keepin on!!!! 🙂 big tings bredrin xxx - Mike Freear on Mr Elephant Radio
yes yes bruv show woz sick mate, keep em coming - Rez Zero One on Mr Elephant Radio #31
- "yes yes mate! Glad to hear you throwin Point B tunes about on the show, keep pushin the freshness :)" - Vespasian Smith on Mr Elephant Radio #31
Mix was massive! - Benzino Anderson - on Mr Elephant Radio #31
Crackin show Marc. Point B album for starters! followed by a stonkin' Dubstep mix.. on fire mate! Wikkid show.. props n peas :~) - John Reilly on Mr Elephant Radio #31
"One is liking it! hug. :)" - El Carlos - on Mr Elephant Radio #31
"Brilliant mate! Thanks so much for the upload 😉 and what a SELECTION!! U da man" - Mike Freear on requested new tracks mix for burning man festival
"Marc Reck is the shit" - Ruby Mason!
"Thank you for the gift of lots of nice music. It makes me very happy and I am sure I am speaking for many. " - Naomi Heath on Mr Elephant Radio mixes
"New Elephant mix = BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT" - Mike Freear on Mr elephant radio #30
"Checked out the setlist will give it a listen looks wicked!" - Jack Brabant on on Mr elephant radio #30
"cheers for the D/L marc. great show bro!" - John Reilly on Mr Elephant Radio #29
"Top set." - Marc Lewis on Mr Elephant radio #29
What can I say except some seriously nice liquid drum and bass there Mr Reck! The Lab Visuals on Mr Elephant radio #29
Thanks for droppin my Prodigy remix bro! This is a MONSTER of a mix. Massive credits to ya 🙂
massiiiiiieeve - Freear (Alphadrive) on Mr Elephant radio #29
"Downloading as we tweet. Always a pleasure to hear an elephant mix :)" Kelsang on Mr Elephant radio #28 -
"Marc does the Mr Elephant Radio Show every Monday evening 6-8pm on Rhubarb Radio. Check it out, its normally a massively eclectic mix of all sort of music from Ska to all forms of dance through to acoustic and world music" - Neil Cocklin (Composite One)
"thanks mate, i gotta agree with john i dropped ur last mix at a party last night here in xalapa mexico and it set the atmosphere perfectleee :)" - Mike Freear on Mr Elephant radio #28
"The John Peel of Brum :~))" - John Reilly on Mr Elephant Radio
Stunning mix mate - The Lab Visuals on Mr Elephant radio #28
Listening to @MarcReck's ace show from last nite" - Phil Coyne (Midweep/Rhubarb Radio) on Mr Elephant Radio #28 - May 2010
"on a brighter note @MarcReck is delivering a quality show on @rhubarbradio - Kipp Jones (The Beat Suite / Trigger) on Mr Elephant Radio #27 - May 2010
listening to your cds all the time in the car... once we will have warming party / small festival you have to play there - Denisa Barry (Slovakia) - April 2010
"Just listening to last week's show Marc- very lovely and chilled so far, it's making work a breeze!" - Tessa Burwood (Sunday Treasure Nest) on Mr Elephant Radio Show - Feb 2010
yes yes my wonderful brother..dont ever forget what you have and are doing for our community and all. Much Love bruv..this is the bizz hey hey! x - John Reilly 2010
":D excellent show mate!!" - Tony Coleman (The Lab Visuals) on Mr Elephant Radio - Nov 2009
"I need some monkey swing!!!!!!" - Marcus Crockett - on Mr Elephant Radio - Nov 2009
"I'm dancing to your show 🙂 get well soon x" - Sally Hossack (Free Control) - on Mr Elephant Radio - Nov 2009
Hope listen again is working this week. Would like to push this show to a couple of ppl. Getting more and more pro with the jingles and stuff" - Philip Prior (Radio) - on Mr Elephant Radio - Oct 2009
"did enjoy the music muchly 🙂 thanks again for playing our tunes" - Sally Hossack (Free Control) - on Mr Elephant Radio - Oct 2009
"Loving your work brother ;)" Mark Smallman on Mr Elephant Radio - Sep 2009
"Great show Marc! "fade in to me" was a choice selection" - John Reilly on Mr Elephant Radio - July 2009
"sounds good" - Shelley Atkinson (Arts de Ville) on Mr Elephant Radio - July 2009
"It's ace, it's vibrating my house with the front room PA as we speak." Dave Moore on Mr Elephant Radio - July 2009
I can't believe I missed this post! Talk about nostalgia! Just listening to the mix after a fair amount of passed time and it's giving me goosebumps as to how nervous I was playing out to it in Frankfurt! Class week!!! \\o/ Tony Coleman on mix for this German tour - June 2009
"Ez Marc. I'm enjoying a few of your mixes while I work. Nice work!" - Simon Riley - June 2009
Absolutely amazing dude! This mix is not only a perfect example of what a slammin night out should sound like, but also the constant natural progression of your work and talent. Once again you have not failed to blow me away with a fine selection of sounds whilst beating the crap out of my ear drums. Im sure everyone will agree…Top work Mr Reck…. Top work indeed… - Aart Tanner (Graphic Artist/Tvs Media/Mr Elephant) On “Journey to the edge of somewhere” mix)
Just listened to the Journey_To_The_Edge_Of_Somewhere - Mix and what a wicked mix! Still haven’t managed to see you dj and listen to your selection live but will as soon as I can. - Steve Gwynne (Postive News)
Just dloading now! …no doubt it will be a stomper! Liam D’Dauthreau (Blendstate Visuals)
Love the cd. Playing it at Blue Ginger a lot! That Nitin Sawhney Tracks is one of those that pierces straight through you and stops you in your tracks (not good when bringing food out!) - Claire Selina Thompson (Blue Ginger) on Mr Elephant’s Journey Round the World mix
long life to Mabulu! Such a beautiful track...- Noserider on Mr Elephant’s Journey Round the World mix
"this is nice it has a great groove to it" - S Anthony on Mr Elephant’s Journey Round the World mix
"Fuckin Awesome Mix Man!! Thanks for posting this! - Breaks Fiend on Fear & Love Mix 2006
“It really is a piece of work Marc.. a journey of contrasting styles and musical vigour that’s perfectly mixed, brilliantly chosen and superbly thought out. The ppl I did play it to, once I got home, agreed – they’ve been privvy so far to a completely different ‘Marc Reck’ and this, as it did me, hit them by storm. But, what a journey, all tied in at the end by that amazing Sigur Ross track which brings the whole ‘music’ experience to a huge close and leaves you somewhat in awe. I listened to it with Jack as we drove thru all weathers down the M54. It isn’t that it “just” makes good driving music, even though the double edge thing was that while physically travelling on one journey I was listening simultaneously to another journey. Jack leant forward at one point and turned up the bass and said “God yes, this is it this is” (to get a reaction out of him is pretty amazing and thats the first time I’ve seen him actually moved by what he was hearing). After that, I must’ve listened to it another 5 times during the course of the weekend.. in all sorts of different states. Its pretty much had the same affect on everyone.. so it can’t be just me reading things into it. Everytime I finished listening to it, someone came into the house asking to play it again. Even Valentino Canziani has never been played in my living room that much and consecutively too. Surly that speaks volumes about its quality. …Your best work yet mate ;)” - Sarah Wilkinson (Graphic Designer/Positive News) on Fear & Love Mix 2006
Gig Feedback
"your set was spot on! Thanks so much for playing for us and helping to make the night the awesome time it was!. Amazing marathon set marc! X" Lara J on Djing at Out To Grass
"Anyone who thinks Djs just play records check out the skills of this - the very talented and hardworking Dj Narrative" - Rich Batsford (Composer)
"Loved the set on sat night at the hare and hounds - best DJ set of the night" - Katy Connolly on playing hot club de swing
"your set was blinding bud, if and when we're looking for a DJ you'll be my first choice" - Dj Rastey on Djing at Out To Grass
"Thats whats up man reallying diggin the DJ narratives you got goin! Keep up the good work brotha!!!" - Kicks n Licks
"Massive round of applause for you all......you were all ace and came up with the goods for an evening to be proud of! - Marc - Huge thanks for guesting with us again - always great to hear your work" - Paul Perret on Wagon & Horses Funktion 1 Gig
"wish i'd caught more of your set bro..but those last few were killer and by then you'd shook the peeps up and got em all bouncin!" John Reilly on Wagon & Horses Funktion 1 Gig
Enjoyed your set mate - Ksmk Neil (Trigger) on Funktion 1 Gig
"Don't miss this maaaa faaaa! Nextmen smash it as standard. Plus the return of the legendary Munchbreak and the indomitable Marc Reck. Really looking forward to this one!" - Mylz Hedz on Jibbering's Nextmen gig
"Rounding off this jam packed line-up we have DJ Narrative (aka Marc Reck). Akin to Nextmen's Brad and Dom, Marc's sets are inventive, genre hopping adventures. One of the most skillful DJ'S with the most interesting sounds around - you won't stop dancing!" Jibbering on Jibbering's Nextmen gig
"Great set Marc, danced like a teenager 😉 x" Claire Cotterill on Nye gig at P.S.T
Props to all performers cracking job. Best set Marc Reck i reckon, then my boys from Homecookin smashing the gangster hip hop.- Rich (Dj Vytol) on Nye gig at P.S.T
"great set!" Dan Rafferty on Shambala set recording in Kamikaze tent
"stunning set mate, good to see you back out there"- Dave Checkley on Shambala set in Kamikaze tent
"Brilliant set mate - sterling job! x" Lara Jane Foster on Shambala set in Kamikaze tent
"You were amazing in Kamikaze tent! Where are you playing next? xx" Nazan Tkebas on Shambala set in Kamikaze tent
"nice vibes mate, excellent work" - Tom Dunstan (Automaton/The Boom Operators) on Shambala set in Kamikaze tent
"caught some of your set too...SKILLS!! lovely collab..eva and mikey smash it every time..some of my favourites on stage together..xxx" - Sevonah Golabi on Shambala set in Kamikaze tent
"like a journey through time of all my favourite artists from start to finish - rockin!" - Juliette Raynsford on Shambala set in Kamikaze tent
"Loved your set last night Marc, top tunes!! x" - Karen Kavanagh on Shambala set in Kamikaze tent
Thanks to Marc Reck for providing the original soundtrack to my Live Av set at Plaza
Marc, wicked set mate, thanks so much for being part of it :0))) - Halo (Osmosis) on Dymnas memorial part
"loved tonight with Thelab and Blendstate Vjing! and Marc Reck DJing! - all looked and sounded brilliant!" - Zoe Heslop on Corby Cube Skatepark 5 hour mix
"you laid down some heaviness that night mate. props" - John Reilly on Mr Elephant Party Rockin Mammals #13
"Your set was amazing at the party man! Let me know about where and when your djing, people from round here would love your sets" - Joe Cheeseman (Plus Recordings)
"we had an awesome night! Both yourself and Rich played some top tunes! " Greg Shute (Free Control) - on Mr Elephant Live & Free #7
"Marc Reck (Mr Elephant/Project X Presents) and Mark Smallman (Custom Made) are two of the best DJs in Brum if you ask me (tho Im biased! - Rich Batsford - Press Release on his Album Launch
"The launch party will also feature live performances from ska band extraordinaire 360, sets from the award winning Night Times resident DJ Marc Reck plus feel-good beats and breaks from the Home Cookin’ collective." - Destroyers Press Release on their album launch
"Top tunes on Saturday Marc - cheers! xx" - Karen Kavanagh on Mr Elephant Live & Free #6
"I bet he has got bigger ears than an African elephant...he certainly plays great tunes!" - Sarah Reynolds on djing at Mr Elephant
"Easy cheers for last night, well enjoyed it.. really nice vibes! peace" - John Reilly on Mr Elephant
"fantastic night mate. awesome tunes all night long..." - Paul Scott (360) on Djing Destroyers album Launch
"you were great too!!!!!!" - Kate Taylor on Djing Destroyers album Launch
"really enjoyed your set man peace" - Roy Roastbeef (Funkbox) on Mr Elephant Cinephonic #1
"thank you for supplying full on beautifuly good tunes my friend xx" - Carli Francis on Mr Elephant Party Rockin Mammals #6
"top dj" Tony (Loop Promotions) on Mr Elephant Live & Free #4
"Top night at the Hare, Loved the big band dj stuff!!! 🙂 i was the wolly hatted buffoon now ive gone back to my day job as a local stream. Peace bro 🙂 - John Reilly on Mr ELephant 2nd Birthday
"The finalae from Marc Reck himself was a joy to VJ to. - TheLab Visuals on Djing Mr Elephant 3rd birthday
"Top night last night. Dog was cool too, win win. - John Mostyn on Mama Matrix gig"
"The evening finished to much dancing inspired by Marc Reck on the decks. Nicky Getgood blogged about it here" CID music on Mr Elephant & Consider it Done Gigbeth Fringe Show
"The night was capped off by Marc Reck playing some up-beat reggae and ska and a little bit of last chance to dance funk.
I love playing gigs with Marc he’s an amazing DJ and a positive person I look forward to playing with again" - Smiley Mic on Mr Elephant & Consider it Done Gigbeth Fringe Show
" Props on an awesome set! x" - Carli Louise Francis on Celebrate Birminghams Underground 2
"ahhh marc your set was amazing that night, as per usual 🙂 *kisskiss*"" James Lawrence Slattery on Celebrate Birminghams Underground 2
Thanks for playing such wicked music! 🙂 - Ruby Mason on Party Rockin Mammal Sessions 2
"best local dj indeed. nice one mate! best start preparing that acceptance speech..." - Sam Redmore (Leftfoot/Freestyle) on Night Times Award
"Easy! had an awesome night last night, think me and jen well and truly had it on that dance floor. lol.. you and smokedog rocked it last night, fair play! - Sam Land
"As the 5 O’clock finish line got closer and closer, co-curator Marc Reck stepped up to the decks to provide a perfect concluding set, bringing the curtain to a close with the sublime lyrics “daylight come and we wanna go home” echoing around the venue. An idyllic outro, if not somewhat ironic, as it was clear that no one was yet ready to become bed bound. The rare pleasure of an encore at the end of the night is a true testament to the success of the celebration, and we will certainly be asking for more where that came from - Dominik Kai Brotherton (journalist)
"ur mixing is spot on, and i love the way u end ur sets!! - Amanjot Johal
Was a wicked night! Really enjoyed your set xxx. - Laura Louise (Musician)
Marc Reck played an absolute blinding set, and as the evening drew to a close I realised just how much everyone involved gave 100%. - Tony Coleman (The Lab) on Project X Presents Digital Distopia
“Thank you Music Of Distinction for organising the live music and DJ for my birthday party. People are still talking about it… for all the right reasons!” - B Murphy - on djing the botanical gardens - May 2008"
“The end of show party for Birminghan Opera Company is a very important gig. After weeks of work a bunch of people from an unbelievable variety of backgrounds want to let their hair down and parteeeeee! For the second year running Music of Distinction has provided us with the most magical mix of sounds that brings folk onto the dance floor and keeps the binding in place that keeps the 15 year olds dancing with the 70 year olds.” - (Jean Nicholson, General Manager of Birmingham Opera Company) on djing the Birmingham Opera Afterparty - 2009
Thanks for your fine set - John Mostyn (Music Promoter/Consider it Done) - On Djing 2nd Bham Opera Afterparty
cheers for taking photos on Sat mate….and for rocking the rainbow.. again! -Mark Smallman (Custom Made Promoter/Dj/MMM Events) - on djing Custom Made 5
We couldn’t of hoped for a better reaction from the crowd. Loving your work - Liam Blendstate (Visual Artist)
"just wanted to show my appreciation for your wicked set at the hounds on Saturday, wasnt sure if there would be enough room to do some moves, but i found it! They should of put you upstairs so i could of really gone for it!" - Paul Basra - on djing Mr Elephant at the Longest Day Festival
From : Yannis Yfestos (Fruitaloka)
“Hello, I really enjoyed the event on 25th April! There was a pleasant atmosphere with the masks and all the suprises. I liked contributing in the procession with my bells! It was great! on Mr Elephant 3
Well marc just thought I would e-mail and say what a great event! Had a great dance to your music, enjoyed the arty stuff and thought the feel to the night was really nice and friendly! - Tony Stephenson pxp 3 (Artist/Lecturer)
“thank you for great music!”on Rockfall 5 - Alina Ha (Photographer)
“you were really good as ever! Full respect to ya mate!”! Mark Smallman (Custom Made Promoter/Dj/MMM Events) - On Custom Made 3
“You set rocked once again, you never fail to fill that dancefloor! (On Custom Made 3) - Rob Nicholas (Photographer)
you sir have some fckn stuff ! Proper Job ! where can i get a mix of yours ? (On Custom Made 3) - Jon Kennedy (Grand Central Records)
“Completely blown away!! I’ve never seen djing with a live 4 piece string quartet before! I don’t know how we are going to describe this back in London, but be sure that we will be. 🙂 A truly inspiring night. - Clare (London artist) - on Project X 2
That was so fuckin amazing mate! Can’t believe you pulled that off without a monitor for half the set! Unbelievable - Aart Tanner (TVS Media) - on Project X 2
“My Friends from Uni said to tell you they thought your set was awesome..and so did i! Elin Morga (Birmingham Artist) - on Project x 2)
“Well done for last night. Great set!” - Mark Smallman (Custom Made Promotor) - on djing the reopening of the Que Club at Drop Beats Not Bombs
“You did a great job. Like a feather, a structure so complex, yet light as it effortlessly floats. - Ali Mack (Holistic Therapist) - on djing the reopening of the Que Club at Drop Beats Not Bombs)
“You played a blinder last night mate. All agreed you slayed the place. Just listening to your “Mr Elephant Mixtape for friends” coming down…Lovely ;)” - Dodgy Greg (Subvert Promoter/Resident)on djing Boogie’s 40th/Stupid Underground)
“I had an absolute Riot, great night out. Met many nice people, Derek and boogie were good, but Marc Reck’s set was something else..truly talented guy” - Ric Woodall (Night Times editor + Breakthru promoter) - on djing Custom Made 2)
“Marc!! What an amazing set!! You got the entire room dancing and hanging off the rafters! Never seen so much energy in one room for a long time…..on a Sunday too!!.. Marc Reck ROCKS 🙂 ” - Mark and Shona (Custom Made) - on djing Custom Made 2
“thank you so much for last night! my favourite dancefloor moment has to be dancing (and singing, if my memory serves) with pyn to that song from chicago. and the muppets of course, they were good too. hope i haven’t just destroyed your rep as a hardcore breaks dj 😉 - Becca Thomas (Birmingham Dance Collective) - on djing Custom Made 2
Absolutely awsome!! Derek was unstoppable, but Marc's set blew me away! - Rob Nicholas (Photographer) - on Custom Made 2
Thank you Mr Elephant for stomping all over Funkatronic. Make no mistake you alone made the crowd react the way they did, with music selection, mixing and lets not forget flashing that charasmatic trunk of yours. Funkatronic was most impressed by the whole package that is Marc Reck and would hope that future tings can gwarn!! cos you’ve definately got the Funkatronic flava. Mr Elephant what can i say? keep doin what it is that you do cos its always class. One Love - Dani C (Funkatronic Promoter & Resident)
"we rocked a fat one!" - Vj Chromatouch on our Drop Beats set
Hey Marc wicked show @ Drop Beats! Spitting feathers untill 1st of June @ FUNKATRONIC - One Love - Dani C (Funkatronic Promoter & Resident)
Hi Marc, loved your set at Peace not War…. shame I lost the dancers due to time!!!… but enjoyed the whole thing anyways! My mates and I were the last one’s dancing in the place!! Peace and love x - Lisa Wetton (Physically Speaking Dance)
"Make sure you also check out Marc Reck's set - this local hero will be doing his thing integrating music, visuals and dance as he works in collaboration with Chromatouch and The Pink Wigs to create an original clubbing experience. www.marcreck.com" - Press Release for Peace not war room at Drop Beats
it was a really good nite, the samba band was great and the final hour with you and lopan on the decks was superb - Toby (Sexual Allstars)
What a fucking crazy mashup! Marc, that was totally badass! Everyone played killer sets and you could really hear the difference in style, then that last hour was fucking CHAOS! Thanks again 🙂 - Captain Smithers (Crash Repeat)
What a night… really enjoyed playin with you dude, hope we can do similar stuff in the future. peace Mooncup (Percussionist) Mr Elephant 1
Marc FUCKIN ROCKS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! - J Break - (Cyberian Nights/After Dark/Florida)
Marc is a legend, his DJ skills are as good - if not better - than most of the ‘famous’ overpriced DJs i have worked with - Tom Dunstan aka Automaton /Dj Deft, (Earko Promotor, Breaks Dj/Producer.
“Marc is a fine, enthusiastic, personable and dedicated promoter and DJ. As one of the co-founders of Project X Presents, his contribution has been invaluable both in terms of his own work as promoter and DJ, and the high quality of the other people whom he as introduced to the group” Rich Batsford, (Musical Director of Project X Presents)
“Sat night was wicked, well done. Really enjoyed your set - the belly dancer was a fantastic touch!” Nicky Getgood on Project X Presents
“You totally rocked saturday! What a star!!! ” - Dawn O Brien (Khalangi Belly Dance) on Project X Presents
“Marc, your set was incredible on Sat, a fitting end to the evening. Was amazing working with you and been great to get to know you” - Chris Skerrit (Production Manager/Unterwelt Director) on Project X Presents
“Like Fxck - a blinding set! - just wanted to say what a joy it was working with you! - Unterwelt (International Performance Artists) on Project X Presents
Loved performing to your ‘Exodus’ track, it got better and better everytime we heard it!! - Unterwelt (International Performance Artists) on Project X Presents
Look forward to collaborating on future Project X events and let us know if you need some crazy performers for future Rockfall nights etc” - Unterwelt (International Performance Artists) on Project X Presents
“I was looking at your website yesterday and listening to your mixes at work. I love your stuff!! My boyfriend and his mate were so excited by your set, and Paul is a bit of a music nazi. They just kept shouting “TUNE” every song. I suspect he fancies you a little bit!! Anyway I was looking at when you are next playing and I’ve forgotten but if you let me know I’ll come and see you. I think you’re ace and it was wicked meeting you and performing!" - Kelly Higgs - Unterwelt on Project X Presents
“Thank you so much for such a wonderful night, chick. I loved your set - especially the first track. I want it! Give it! Nowwwwwwwwwww!!” - Tracy Russon on Project X Presents
“Nice one bro! Good work to you too.. what an amazing night!! - great tune that marley mix bro!! - Jon Smokedog (Sound Engineer/Producer) on Project X Presents
“Project x just wouldnt have been the same without ur rockin’ beats, all that hard work certainly does pay off!” - Mizz Mclure (Frontwoman in Koala Grip) on Project X Presents
“lovin your work, heres to the next one” - Justin (Drummer/Sound Engineer of Project X) on Project X Presents
“totally love you to bits. you are a hippy a homeboy AND a funky dread!” - Leon Chromactouch (Vj) on Project X Presents
“there’s no one better for the job of bringing the show to a climax with energy, thought and good vibes.” - Rich Batsford, (Musical Director) on Project X Presents
“much enjoyed your radio show today - Lyndall was fancing around the flat to “the tune”! And thanks again for ending the Project X gig the best way possible” - Rich Batsford, (Musical Director)
“You’re a sweet and lovely man, Marc, and it’s always a pleasure to see you - both in ‘real life’ and on the worldwidecybernet” - Jules Gray (Singer/Songwriter)
“One of the things you notice about Marc is his infectious joy in playing great tunes. Bouncing around behind the decks, completely at home and willing the crowd on, he is so obviously loving being there that you can’t help but love it too. Always inclusive with an open, warm, cheeky and genuine smile, you instantly know his love for the music and want to join him celebrating life, dancing and quality breaks” - Richard Batsford (Metro)
“Marc Reck, a prominent breaks DJ and promoter has been confirmed to appear as part of performance event “Like Fxck”. Marc is no stranger to overwhelming reactions from the dance floor through a substantial history of appearances and collaborations at Birmingham clubs including Inter-course, Drop Beats Not Bombs and his current residency at Rockfall. His enthusiasm for embracing the latest technology whilst collaborating with live musicians will make his contribution to Like Fxck a fitting celebratory end to an evening that has been conceived as a new approach to the live entertainment format” - Rob Horrocks - PXP Press Release
Broadcasting in 4D
My mixtapes & performances loosely fall in 4 styles. Dancefloor (Tech / Warehouse), Dancefloor (Bass), Dope & Downtempo, & there are a few examples below
Dancefloor (Warehouse Techno & House)
Dancefloor on the techno side was my first love buying all the vinyl i could afford in mid 90’s and today it's one of my favourite genres to play.
Influences
James Zabiela / Carl Cox / Eats Everything
Genres
Techno / House / Tech House / House / 4/4
Experience
Promoters : Atomic Jam / H.O.G / Hologram / Osmosis
Venues : Que Club, Rainbow Warehouse, The Tunnel Club
Gigs : Jerome Hill / 808 State / Altern-8 / Sir Real
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Dancefloor (Bass Music & Breaks)
Dancefloor on the bass music side is where i play all music that falls under this newly title banner. I like to go phat party and can get really deep or dark, and mix up all the genres dropping acapellas and scratches.
Influences
Special Request, Dj Ez, Tessela, Congo Natty
Genres
Breaks / Garage / House / Bass Music / Dubstep / Grime / Jungle
Experience
Promoters : Drop Beats Not Bombs / Celebrate Birmingham’s
Underground / Rockfall
Venues : Medicine Bar / Rainbow / Zephr Lounge
Gigs : Freestylers / Ez Rollers / Utah Saints / Dub Fx
Dope (Funky / Underground)
Dope and Funky is all the midtempo sounds which suit a much wider age range, and is either on the more underground side or the more party side
Genres
Dope & Funky Breaks / Tropical beats (Latin / Cumbia / Afrobeat) / Hip Hop / Reggae / Funk / Soul / Glitch Hop / Scratching
Influences
The Nextmen / Quantic / Monkey Mafia
Experience
Promoters : Jibbering / Custom Made / Bham Opera After Parties
Venues : Hare & Hounds / The Cross (Dark Horse)
Gigs : The Nextmen / Dj Derek / The Correspondents / Destroyers / Quantic / Sam Redmore / Electric Swing Circus
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Downtempo (Warm / Cinematic)
Two sides of downtempo are cinematic or warm to create an atmosphere or explore a narrative.
Influences
Cinematic Orchestra / Tipper / Amon Tobin
Genres
Ambient / Electronica / Dub / Trip Hop / Nu Jazz
Experience
Promoters : Cinephonic / Pilot Nights / Baboon Back Bar Sessions / Project X Presents
Gigs : Mixmaster Morris / Loafers Lounge / Friendly Fire Music
Music Productions
I've had a few releases on labels like Beta Birmingham, and the roots project and created a couple of free ep's, an album of remixes, and around 50 soundtracks for small community arts films.
I've also created Traktor remix sets for loop lounge, a new scenes format for Traktor stems, and some sample collections. I enjoy all parts of the music production process, and have been developing some newer techniques for working with samples and narrative content in electronic music productions.
I play the handpan (learnt with a panstream and now play a halo), and i practice some spanish guitar and piano, djembe and bongo alongside my scratching and finger drumming, and electronic production setup.
From 2017 i'm working on a totally different sound and style which is inspired by artists like Djrum, Leftfield, Pedestrian, and the deeper sound of Tipper, Amon Tobin and Jon Hopkins. Many others, but i'm aiming for something that sits between the more cinematic, broken beat, & techno, with elements of dub, house, & bass music.
Currently im working on a downtempo remix for a Australian based pianist Rich Batsford, and dancefloor techno track for Birmingham Techno label XE:Techno, and 2 remixes for leamington musicians. So still keeping the two genres of Coming Home and Going Out.
All the new stuff will sound really different i'm anticipating, but here are a few examples of some earlier tracks, plus a video Keith Sharman made, and the forthcoming release on The Roots Project
Handpan Player & Storytelling
So one of the main instruments im learning is the handpan. We learnt on a panstream, and at the start of 2017 had the opportunity for a new 3rd gen Halo.
I work with an exceptional storyteller Pyn Stockman creating the soundtrack to the performances and we've performed in Leamington and Birmingham, since our debut gig in March 2017 at the Stagey Fox. with bookings at the Custard Factory, the Big Slue, & Birchwood Jazz festival. We also collaborate on many projects on the community arts side, focused on creating and inspiring narrative using various digitial and community artforms. Feel free to get in touch with us for more information or to discuss any related bookings
I plan to incorporate the handpan into my own electronic productions in the future, and record jams and post the audio up for other producers to download.
Here is my 1st recording and audio download with each new one being sent to all Newsletter Subscribers
<Dj Tools & Routines
I produce collections for Loop Lounge, to provide royalty free Sample Library and Traktor remix set and Stems collections.
In 2015 i created our first collection which was a set of 4 remix sets and recorded our 1st routine with it, working with no fuss productions.
Later that year we recorded our 2nd video routine using other artists remix sets on the label, which got the attention of Native Instruments, who asked us to record a 3rd video using their new format stems. which i had already been working on.
And at the start of 2016 we launched a new format i'd been developing, which was named STEMS - Scene Series, and created a couple of tutorials and a routine for the label.
I created the samples / parts for the 1st and 3rd videos and for the 2nd all samples were created by the loop lounge producers Emile, Simon Owen.
For the videos i edited the 1st & 2nd, and No Fuss Productions, edited the 3rd, and did all the filming and final colourising for all 3.
You can view the routine videos and Stems Scenes Series overview video on the right and check out the links below to check out any of the packs.
(UPDATE 2022-01-10 - Loop Lounge has sadly just announced it has to close its online doors after 8 years following a change of various aspects with distributors due to covid, so the tools & stems below are no longer available to buy 🙁
Here are the Dj tools available from Loop Lounge
Here are the Stems available from Loop Lounge
Here are the Sample libaries available from Loop Lounge
And here is a blog post detailing more info on our Stems - Scene Series
Some feedback so far about the collections and routines
"Incredible routine demonstrating the power of #stems
by @DjNarrative for @LoopLoungeLtd" - Native Instruments (Traktor) on Video Routine 3
"Awesome Dj Narrative, Awesome!" Alfredo Wilson on Video Routine 3
"Soo dope" - Deon Davis on Video Routine 3
"Ably showing what can be done with a little creative flair just using samples alone, closing the gap between live production and DJing." - Mick Wilson (DJ Mag) on Video Routine 2
"Very Nice!!" Ellaskins (Dj Tutor) on Video Routine 3
"Great Video!" David Clarke (Point Blank) on Video Routine 3
“New Loop Lounge video featuring a new concept for TRAKTOR Stems performed Marc Dj-Narrative Reck” - Simon Owen (Xe-techno) on Video Routine 3
"Great to see my friend Marc Dj Narrative Reck pioneering some next level DJ/live music production tech" - Rich Batsford on Loop Lounge Collection 2
"Marc is highly creative individual whose passion shows in his work. He has a great work ethic and on every occasion has risen to the challenge I have send his way. loop Lounge is proud to have Marc as our producer." - Guillaume Rousere on Loop Lounge Work
"I am really exciting by your idea of Scene Series and the concept goes with it. The creativity with ease it just brilliant. I also think it could be a really nice tool to use in educational workshop. Congrats on the collection. You have been working really hard and delivered a unique product; It is really exciting. and it is freaking great video. You have nailed it!" - Guillaume Rousere (Loop Lounge Manager) on debut Stems Scenes Series Collection & Video
"Just featured on the TRAKTOR Fb page! Brilliant routine from Marc Dj-Narrative Reck" - Simon Owen (Xenophorm Studios) on loop lounge video routine 2
"Congrats on the excellent video. You guys managed to impress the whole TRAKTOR marketing team." - Native Instruments on Loop Lounge Video Routine 2
"New promo video from Guillaume's company featuring the ingenious Marc Dj-Narrative Reck. Check it out! Clara Chien Hui Lim" - on Loop Lounge Video Routine 2
"Super proud by Marc Dj-Narrative Reck & Liam d'Authreau who created my label new video Loop Lounge!! Released today" - Guillaume Rousere on Loop Lounge Video Routine 2
"@LoopLoungeLtd challenged @MarcReck to a 3 min routine using only 5 Remix Sets on the TRAKTOR S8. #futureofdjing" from Traktor on Loop Lounge Video Routine 2
"Dj Narrative pushes the boundaries of Traktor Pro using the Reckorder Project Dj Tools Collection in a visionary and creative video routine!" - Electronic Musician on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
"The BPM team are currently watching this on loop! (no pun intended!) - Dj Narrative performs an awesome routine on Traktor using Loop Lounge Dj Tool - Reckorder Project Breaks Beats & Bass" - BPM on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
"Marc you are a really talented producer!" - Guillaume Rousere (Loop Lounge Manager) on Collection 2
"Pretty Complex Traktor Remix Decks routine from Dj Narrative. Its a good watch if you've been scratching your head about what the Remix Decks are all about, especially as theres a video talking you through how he did it, so you can see an example of whats possible with the Remix Decks." - Digital Dj Tips on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
"Check our this loop based DJ Narrative performance powered by Traktor Scratch's remix decks and see behind the scenes in the detailed walkthrough video" - Native Instruments on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
"Anyone who thinks Djs just play records check out the skills of this - the very talented and hardworking Dj Narrative" - Rich Batsford on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
"Nice new video from Loop Lounge featuring Dj Narrative showcasing his Reckorder Project" - Wild Ilk Design on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
"Nice Video from Dj Narrative and Loop Lounge" - Harry J on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
Dj Narrative and No Fuss Production, one word: PERFECT! - Loop Lounge on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
"Again congrat on video this really much more that i could have hope for!!" - Guillaume Rousere on Loop Lounge Video Routine 1
