Malaysian DJ and producer Terence C joins Bicycle Corporation for episode 81 of Roots on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music radio station, DJ agency, promoter and music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
Bicycle Corporation brings together Italian DJ and producer Marco Mei and Stefano Ugliano, who is also known as 6884. Together, they have released more than 50 original tracks and remixes across house and techno.
Marco began DJing in the early 1990s, drawn to the rise of electronic music and Afrocentric melodies. He went on to organise house and techno events through Urban People, a collective that became known across Italy.
His work behind the decks led to a residency at Pacha in Egypt and opportunities to perform internationally. Those appearances took his DJ work to audiences around the world.
Born in Torino, Italy, Stefano developed an early interest in music through classical piano, percussion and drums. His studies drew on influences ranging from Chopin's compositions to the rhythms of West African Djembe drums.
As he grew older, Stefano became interested in the image of an electronic DJ working a crowd. In the 1990s, electronic music was not widely played on Italian radio, yet those sounds changed the course of his life.
Marco and Stefano have revisited some of their earlier material while considering the development of their work. They created a Bandcamp page to share those tracks.
In their weekly radio show, Marco and Stefano feature musicians from Asia whose electronic work has been shaped by Afrocentric sounds. For this edition, Terence C hosted both a house radio show and a techno radio show, departing from the pair's usual format while acknowledging those influences.
Guest DJ Terence C.
This week, we turn our attention to Terence C, a well-established Malaysian DJ and producer who currently resides in Shanghai, China. With an impressive career spanning over twenty years, Terence has become a leading figure in Kuala Lumpur's club scene, captivating audiences with his exceptional talent in House Music and Techno. His contribution to Malaysia's music scene cannot be overstated.
Terence has had the privilege of setting the stage on fire for some of the most prominent music icons during his impressive career. Esteemed musicians like David Morales, Fatboy Slim, Pete Tong, and many others have stepped onto the stage only to discover that Terence's expertly curated performances had already electrified the audience. Terence's remarkable reputation has led several renowned headliners to personally request him as their opening act.
Terence's skill on the turntables has established him as Digweed's preferred DJ whenever he plays in Kuala Lumpur. Their joint sets have become a regular occurrence in the local music scene, playing a crucial part in shaping the reputation of Malaysia's legendary Zouk club, which has now gained international recognition.
Terence is at the forefront of arranging monthly Techno gatherings at Zouk, cleverly titled 'We Love Techno', in collaboration with DJ XU, one of Kuala Lumpur's influential personalities. These gatherings aim to highlight underground music, taking inspiration from renowned labels like Drumcode and Cocoon Recordings, among others. Emphasising the gritty and avant-garde aspects of Techno, 'We Love Techno' guarantees an exhilarating ambience for all attendees.
In 1998, Terence embarked on his musical journey with the mentorship of DJ Chris Doss. He quickly established himself in the industry, earning residencies at popular establishments like Cubeat and Globar. Terence's exceptional talent and unwavering commitment were apparent from the beginning, hinting at a bright future in his career. Nevertheless, a pivotal moment arrived when he was allowed to open for the esteemed David Morales during his first show in Malaysia. This was a significant milestone that further propelled Terence's success.
Terence's impact on the electronic music scene in Malaysia became even more significant when he held the position of resident DJ at the renowned Movement Club in the early 2000s. His involvement at this influential establishment established him as a key figure in shaping the electronic music scene in the country. Since then, Terence has been a constant presence throughout the city, performing at various venues including Backroom, Nouvo, and Atmosphere.
Terence's impact reaches far beyond Malaysia, extending throughout Southeast Asia. His shows at prominent establishments like Lush in Singapore and Liquid in Ho Chi Minh City have firmly established his reputation across the entire region. Notably, in 2005, Terence collaborated with artists Callen Tham and Digital to establish Altered Image, an innovative collective that pushed the limits of traditional artistic forms, combining audio and visual elements in groundbreaking ways.
Altered Image completely transformed the artistic scenery by combining stunning cinematic visuals, beats from the turntable, and real-time effects, giving rise to mixes that were groundbreaking and stayed true to their origins on the dance floor. Their inventive method went beyond the boundaries of current conventions, presenting audiences with an unparalleled and captivating auditory journey.
After emerging victorious in the Malaysian leg of the Heineken Thirst contest, the trio set off on a tour throughout Southeast Asia with the name Altered Image. Their shows received immense praise, gathering a fresh and enthusiastic group of followers as they travelled across the area.
Ever since that time, Terence has consistently established himself as a trailblazing individual in the realm of technical advancements. In more recent times, he has dedicated himself to refining his abilities with the Ableton Live production suite, becoming a master of its functionalities to elevate his performances. Presently, Terence seamlessly incorporates Ableton Live into his sets, blending traditional decks and CDJs with state-of-the-art technology, showcasing a captivating amalgamation of classic techniques and innovative tools.
Terence C's foray into the world of production promises a wave of fresh releases in the coming year, marking an exhilarating phase in his musical odyssey. The growth of his presence in Southeast Asia highlights his ever-expanding impact on the electronic music scene in the region.
Renowned as a leading DJ in Malaysia, Terence C is on the verge of becoming a notable figure in the electronic music scene in Asia. His radio show on our station, featuring House Music and Techno, is a clear demonstration of his unwavering commitment.
Bicycle Corporation Roots episode 81 with Terence C opens with Ccismo's Octubre in Aera's remix on Sol Eterno, introducing an Electronica edge. Chaos In The CBD and Jon Sable follow with Te Puke Thunder on In Dust We Trust, bringing the first House Music selection into view.
Kris Davis's Andorite on Sum Over Histories shifts into Melodic House and Techno territory. Impérieux's Cadenza, also on Sum Over Histories, then supplies a more spacious Deep House passage.
Jimpster and Rich Medina's vocal mix of This Thing on Foliage Records sustains the deep-house feel before Matthias Tanzmann's Andhim remix of Coffee Clouds on Moon Harbour Recordings introduces Afro House rhythms. Senzala's Slow Burn on Rebellion restores melodic house and techno pressure, while SOAME's Gorge remix of Child on Hive Audio returns to deep house.
&ME, Rampa, Adam Port, Keinemusik and Sofie's Discoteca on Keinemusik keeps the melodic direction present in the middle of the set. M.O.S.'s Paeonia and Nōpi's Aqiral, both released through Anjunadeep, bring the more open textures of Organic House.
Satoshi Fumi's Lotus on Sudbeat Music adds another melodic house and techno selection before Reboot's Tijuana on Cecille returns to house music. Scoom Legacy's Flow on Knee Deep In Sound follows with a melodic focus, then Bushwacka!'s M.A.N.D.Y. remix of Healer on Ultra Music draws the mix back into deep house.
Audiojack and Jem Cooke's Patrice Baumel remix of Feels Good on Crosstown Rebels leads into Super Flu's Pancham on Thick As Thieves, keeping the melodic house and techno approach active. Joseph Capriati's Oxia remix of Beautiful Morning on Redimension introduces Tech House, while Just Her's All We Have Is Now on Colorize Enhanced closes on Breaks.
Roots episode 81 with Terence C
Ccismo - Octubre (Aera Remix) [Sol Eterno]
Chaos In The CBD, Jon Sable - Te Puke Thunder (Original Mix) [In Dust We Trust]
Kris Davis - Andorite (Original Mix) [Sum Over Histories]
Tim Engelhardt Feat. Hannah Noelle - Ionized (Original Mix) [Rebelllion]
Impérieux - Cadenza (Original Mix) [Sum Over Histories]
Jimpster, Rich Medina - This Thing (Vocal Mix) [Foliage Records]
Matthias Tanzmann - Coffee Clouds (Andhim Remix) [Moon Harbour Recordings]
Senzala - Slow Burn (Original Mix) [Rebelllion]
SOAME - Child (Gorge Remix) [Hive Audio]
&ME, Rampa, Adam Port, Keinemusik, Sofie - Discoteca (Original Mix) [Keinemusik]
M.O.S. - Paeonia (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
Nōpi - Aqiral (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
Satoshi Fumi - Lotus (Original Mix) [Sudbeat Music]
Reboot - Tijuana (Original Mix) [Cecille]
Scoom Legacy - Flow (Original Mix) [Knee Deep In Sound]
Bushwacka! - Healer (M.A.N.D.Y. Remix) [Ultra Music]
Audiojack, Jem Cooke - Feels Good (Patrice Baumel Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]
Super Flu - Pancham (Original Mix) [Thick As Thieves]
Joseph Capriati - Beautiful Morning (Oxia Remix) [Redimension]
Alex Kennon - Blinding Lights (Joris Voorn Remix) [Spectrum NL]
Just Her - All We Have Is Now (Extended Mix) [Colorize Enhanced]
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