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XMAS 2017: 103 5th ANNIV. / 100% M2K

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2017 was a milestone year for our humble little netlabel; 103 Records turned five, and label head Decon Theed had officially been making music for a full decade. We had planned to make the year a more grandiose celebration of both facts- lots of new music, remixes of old work, that sort of thing- but a number of unfortunate factors and circumstances got in the way of our plans. However, there was no way we were going to skip on our yearly Christmas duties, and though we had to dial things back somewhat-
there are only six tracks this go around instead of the usual twelve- we decided to invigorate that celebratory spirit of the year for one final hurrah!

We dug deep into our back catalogue of work and unearthed six unfinished sketches and demos, some of which have lingered in incomplete purgatory for longer then 103 Records itself has existed- and set about breathing new life into each of them. In addition, everything you hear here- barring a couple of voice samples provided by Decon Theed himself- was produced within the confines of Jester Interactive and Codemasters' "Music 2000" program for the original Playstation, entirely as a statement of intent.

All of us here at 103 Records wish you a very merry (if slightly belated) Christmas, and hope that 2018 finds you well and treats you all with kindness.

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There's a lot of ground to cover with the special thanks, but please bare with me and read it all if you can;

I could not have done any of this without the love and aid of my lifelong partner, my creative muse, my trusted confidant and ever-shining light Dio Maxwelle; she is my universe and without her, this extremely difficult year would have been even harder. There aren't enough words in the English language to fully express my feelings or my gratitude towards you, so I say simply; Thank you, candycons, for being you~

My family, of course, deserves tremendous kudos; Mum, Dad, all my aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces, you've put up with my eccentricities for years and for that you all deserve lifetime awards. Much love to each and every one of you, for there are far too many of you to name. I hope you can forgive me for not always being around for functions, haha!

Respect of course to my nearest and dearest; Dayle, Sam, Lee, Lauren, Aaron, Dan, you all played your part in keeping me safe and sane this year and that's not an achievement to be understated; you're all diamond people and I am blessed to have been able to spend time (and get utterly plum bollocked) with you. Skip the Jeagerbombs next time though, yeah?

To the online crew, too, I extend my gratitude; Delphy, theunextraordinary, Shad, Rec, mushroomminded, mendelpalace, you also had a hand in making the brighter parts of a dark year shine even more brilliantly then they otherwise might of with your support and your kinship, and I thank you for that. Never let anyone tell you that you're anything less then some of the nicest folks I've had the pleasure of interacting with, because you sure as hell are!

Finally, to music; in importance to me, you are second only to everyone listed above. You give me purpose and direction where I would otherwise have none, and you fulfil my soul in ways that nothing else does. I hope to keep making you well into my golden years, come hell or high water, and when times seem hopeless I know you'll be there too, filling empty days with wondrous melodies. Thank you.

All of us here at 103 Records wish you a very merry (if slightly belated) Christmas, and hope that 2018 finds you well and treats you all with kindness.

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released January 5, 2018

music composed and arranged/remixed by Decon Theed

cover art designed and produced by Dio Maxwelle

DOWNLOAD INCLUDES: A TRACK COMMENTARY / SPECIAL THANKS DOCUMENT, AND FULL SCANS OF THE PENCIL SKETCH AND FINAL VERSIONS OF THE COVER ART

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103 Records England, UK

Those who fear music are dangerous.

103 Records is an independent label based in Cambridgeshire. Spearheaded by Decon Theed, 103 Does not believe in narrow genre focus, forced monetary participation, or exclusion of the individual; our goal is provide music of any genre, produced by musicians from all walks of life, and to have it be as readily available to everybody as is possible. ... more

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