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Chiller Twist

Real Name:
Sl!m
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Chiller Twist was started as a recording project in 1998. Working with just an Atari and some basic sound modules Sl!m experimented with many different dance styles. Some of these early experiments can still be downloaded as free mp3s from the many mp3 sites on the net.

The Plum Projects label, formed with his partner late 1998, initially promoted and sold Chiller Twist's music exclusively on the internet. Giving away special mp3 mixes of tracks for sale on CD it proved successful as a way of building a network of interested parties. This was thought a fair way of introducing Chiller Twist's music to whoever was interested AND a way of allowing fans to show their appreciation, compensating Sl!m to produce more music full time.

In 1999 it was decided to try and take the label up a level by also working in the more traditional "distributor to retail" way.

Plum Projects released two 12" Chiller Twist singles via Unique Distribution in 1999. "Banshee" (with a Jon The Dentist remix) sold out of its first two pressings and was played at many UK clubs including Peach and Gatecrasher. "Timebomb" (Skynet UK T minus 6.58 remix) followed along a similar path and was even supported by Pete Tong on his highly influencial Essential Selection show on BBC Radio 1.

The year 2000 was quiet release wise as Sl!m single handedly and on a shoestring budget went about making business affiliations to present the label professionally to both public and music industry. The label changed distributors to Pinnacle and Chiller Twist recorded many new tracks. Offers of remix work began and this momentously led up to Paul Oakenfold choosing the "Chiller Twist Cosmosis Remix" of Velvet Girl - "Velvet" as the first track on his "Travelling" compilation.

2001 saw three further Chiller Twist 12" singles released. "Driverz Of The Deep" was greatly acclaimed, receiving excellent reviews. The original mix was again played by Pete Tong and was later licensed to the compilation "Interpretations II" mixed by Jerry Bonham. The "senna summer mix" meanwhile was licensed to "Progressive Euphoria", mixed by John 00 Fleming and "Way Out There" mixed by Jody Wisternoff.

"Do You Hear It ?", also released as a ltd.edition enhanced cd, was also very well reviewed gaining 5 stars in DJ magazine. The original mix, described as "a future balearic classic", was well supported by cafe Djs in Ibiza while the "bet two for good" mix did damage on the more progressive dancefloors and later was on Sandra Collins' Cream compilation.

"Stringz Ultd." (shelley mix) was the best received 12" yet appearing on a Mixmag covermount CD in the UK. It was also licensed to compilations in Asia, Europe and Australasia and is a favourite with DJ Tiesto.

2002 saw Chiller Twist make further friends with remixes for Solid Sessions, Jan Johnston and Insigma.

Sl!m worked with vocalist Ra Khahn for an album which has yet to be released. Tentatively called "Myriad Soul" the whole project morphed into a Alternative Rock band called Nerve which gigged in 2004 and 2005 in London, UK. Nerve split at the end of 2005.

Chiller Twist appeals equally to progressive, trance and house DJs, has been supported by such well known DJ luminaries as Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong, Tiesto, John Digweed and Armin, to name but four.

The MySpace site is still active and on it there are intimations of forthcoming new mixes and material.


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Discography

Releases:
Head For The Horizon (CDr, Ltd, Mad)   Plum Projects 1998
Banshee (2 versions)   Plum Projects 1999
Timebomb (12")   Plum Projects 1999
Do You Hear It? (Maxi) (2 versions)   Plum Projects 2001
Driverz Of The Deep (12")   Plum Projects 2001
Stringz Ultd. (3 versions)   Plum Projects 2001
The Way (CD)   Plum Projects 2001
Remixes:
Carat 11 (2xCD, Comp) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... Lightning Records 2000
Perfecto Presents ... Travelling (3 versions) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... Perfecto ... 2000
DJ's Only 117 (CD, Comp) Slow Motion (The Chill... Creon Records 2001
DJ's Only 120 (CD, Comp) Do You Hear It (Bet Tw... Creon Records 2001
Extreme 9 (2xCD) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... Lightning Records 2001
Gatecrasher: Digital (2 versions) Janeiro (Chiller Twist... Gatecrasher 2001
Janeiro (4 versions) Janeiro (Chiller Twist... Alpha+ ... 2001
Midem 2001 Compilation (3xCD, Comp, Ltd, Promo) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... Lightning Records 2001
Slow Motion (12") Slow Motion (Chiller T... ADSR Records 2001
Trance Anthems - The Best Uplifting and Hard Trance (2xCD) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... Virgin 2001
Trance Plant - Lounge Series One (CD, Comp, Mixed) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... Lightning Records 2001
Velvet (Maxi) (5 versions) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... U-Music (Australia) ... 2001
After Dinner Mint - The Essential Chill (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Silent Words (Chiller ... Universal Music (New Zealand) 2002
Future Chill (2xCD) Janeiro (Chiller Twist... Virgin 2002
Open Our Eyes (3 versions) Open Our Eyes (Chiller... A Trance Communication Release (ATCR) 2002
Perfecto Collection (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) Silent Words (Chiller ... Perfecto 2002
Pleasure Me (12") Pleasure Me (Chiller T... 19Box Recordings 2002
Punjab (12") Punjab (Chiller Twist ... Stoned Asia 2002
Euphoria (3xCD, Ltd) Nightmare (Chiller Twi... Telstar TV 2003
Nightmare (2x12") Nightmare (Chiller Twi... Positiva 2003
Positiva Remixed (2xCD, Promo) Nightmare (Chiller Twi... Positiva 2003
Positiva Remixed Volume 4 (2x12", Promo, Ltd) Nightmare (Chiller Twi... Positiva 2003
Angels - Chill Trance Essentials (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Silent Words (Chiller ... 541, Play It Again Sam [PIAS] 2004
DJ 19 Presents Addictive Asia (CD) Pleasure Me (Chiller T... S2S PTE Ltd. 2004
Addictive Asia Gate 3 (CD) Pleasure Me (Chiller T... S2S PTE Ltd. 2005
Eternity (CDr, Maxi, CD2) Eternity (Chillertwist) Darey Products LTD 2005
Liberation 2005 (2 versions) Liberation (Chiller Tw... Darey Products LTD 2005
Angels - Chill Trance Essentials 3 (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... 541, Play It Again Sam [PIAS] 2006
Armada Lounge (CD, P/Mixed) Janeiro (Chiller Twist... Armada Music 2008
Appears On:
Perfecto Presents ... Travelling (2xCD, Mixed) Velvet Girl (Chiller T... Warner Music (Germany) 2000
Velvet (12", Maxi) Velvet (Chiller Twist ... Universal Licensing Music (ULM) 2001
In Search Of Sunrise 3: Panama (CD, Comp, Mixed) Stringz Ultd. (Shelley... Songbird 2002
Winter Warmer (CD, Mixed, Comp) The Way, Stringz Ultd ... Mixmag 2002
Nightmare (CD, Single) Nightmare (Chiller Twi... Positiva, EMI Records 2003
Stoned Asia 5 - World Peace (CD) Strings Unlimited Stoned Asia 2003
Tracks Appear On:
Underground Beats (Series 2 Volume 3) (2xCD) Banshee (Jon The Denti... CD Pool 1998
Cream (CD, Comp, Mixed) Do You Hear It? (Bet T... Kinetic Records 2001
DJ's Only 120 (CD, Comp) Do You Hear It (Bet Tw... Creon Records 2001
DJ's Only 121 (CD, Comp) Strings Ultd. (Shelley... Creon Records 2001
DJ's Only 123 (CD, Comp) The Way (Club Mix) Creon Records 2001
Progressive Euphoria (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Driverz Of The Deep (S... Telstar TV 2001
Promo Only Progressive Club: September 2001 (CD, Promo) Stringz Ultd (Shelley ... Promo Only Productions (UK) 2001
Spundae Presents Interpretations II (Comp) (2 versions) Driverz Of The Deep (S... Spundae Recordings ... 2001
Way Out There - A Progressive DJ Mix (CD) Driverz Of The Deep (S... Bliss Productions 2001
In Search Of Sunrise 3: Panama (Comp) (2 versions) Stringz Ultd. (Shelley... Songbird 2002
Muzikcup Presents Trance Collection Vol. 3 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Stringz Ultd. (Shelley... Japan Music Agency 2002
Summer Of Love (CD) Strings Unlimited (She... Not On Label 2002
Winter Warmer (CD, Mixed, Comp) The Way, Stringz Ultd ... Mixmag 2002
Stoned Asia 5 - World Peace (CD) Strings Unlimited Stoned Asia 2003
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