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The Crystal Method is a Big beat/Breaks duo comprising Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Formed in 1993, The Crystal Method is
the most recent stop in a string of projects that led them from their native Las Vegas (and some forgettable four-track stabs
at Vocal jazz music), to the early 90s L.A. rave scene. Drawn in by its youthful idealism, Jordan and Kirkland became
absorbed by L.A.'s underground club culture and began knocking out tracks inspired by their experiences. On the strength of
one of their demos, The Crystal Method signed to Steve Melrose and Justin King's City of Angels impr ...read more
The Crystal Method is a Big beat/Breaks duo comprising Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. Formed in 1993, The Crystal Method is
the most recent stop in a string of projects that led them from their native Las Vegas (and some forgettable four-track stabs
at Vocal jazz music), to the early 90s L.A. rave scene. Drawn in by its youthful idealism, Jordan and Kirkland became
absorbed by L.A.'s underground club culture and began knocking out tracks inspired by their experiences. On the strength of
one of their demos, The Crystal Method signed to Steve Melrose and Justin King's City of Angels imprint in 1994, and their
debut single, 'Keep Hope Alive', appeared soon after. The title was in reference to L.A.'s waning rave scene (burdened by
constant police pressure and a string of random violent incidents) and became something of an anthem due to the endless
barrage of remixes and alternate versions that appeared. The pair's demand to be taken seriously as a band (as opposed to
the enforced anonymity of most techno acts, and something of a new concept for American dance producers) extended to
incessant live performances, and The Crystal Method's increasing popularity both in the clubs and among radio jocks led to a
deal with Geffen affiliate Outpost Recordings in 1996.
The group's debut LP, Vegas – an unabashed party record bathed in acid, funk, rock, and big beat hip-hop – appeared
in mid-1997 and sold very well. The follow-up, Tweekend, was released four years later, and the duo inaugurated a
series of mix albums (the Community Service series) in 2002. Their third album, Legion Of Boom, followed in 2004.
The strength of their debut single, 'Keep Hope Alive' - now one of the most-remixed dance tracks - saw them signed to
Outpost Recordings. Their debut album Vegas was released in 1997 and achieved significant mainstream success with its
blend of electronic, rock and hip-hop influences. A re-working of 'Trip Like I Do' featuring rock band Filter appeared on the
soundtrack to the movie Spawn and achieved significant radio airplay.
Their second album, Tweekend, was released in 2001, and featured guest appearances from guitarist Tom Morello (Rage
Against the Machine, Audioslave) and singer Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver). This was followed in 2002
by a mix CD entitled Community Service. Their third studio album, Legion Of Boom, followed in 2004, and
Community Service II was released in 2005.
The Crystal Method also wrote the score and produced the soundtrack for the film London (2006).
They had 4 songs on the FIFA '98: Road To World Cup Video Game: 'More', 'Now Is The Time', 'Keep Hope Alive' and 'Busy
Child'. In 2002 The Crystal Method's single 'Name of the Game' was the theme song and featured in the credits of the hit
video game Splinter Cell. Also, the track 'Born Too Slow' appeared in the demo and full version of the game Need for Speed:
Underground. The PSX game Nitrous Oxide (N2O) features the Vegas album in its entirety as the soundtrack.
In 2008 they teamed up with Nike to release a compilation album, Drive, featuring a 45 minute seamless mix of some of
their most famous songs and remixes. This set, with its constant BPM, was aimed at long distance runners. Drive also
features some new tracks.
The Crystal Method also wrote the theme tune to the Fox TV series Bones staring David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel and
it's become a big dance floor hit in the UK. « hide |
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