Full discography:
Apocalypse: A Decade of Dylan Cassidy (2022)
Naked and Screwed: Remixes (2022)
2AM Sessions (2021)
dreamhop vol 1: CLANNAD (2021)
5th Street Sessions (2019)
Mirrors for Princes (2012)
Queenstown Sessions (2012)
Naked (2011)
Mirrors For Princes is my debut album. It blends electronica and orchestral elements with odd time signatures, tuplets and tempo changes. The music is timbrally inspired by early post-rock bands like Bark Psychosis and Talk Talk, imbued with the tone and vibe of Miles Davis' Second Quintet, and stylistically informed by Sade.
1. Trying to Embrace a Memory 05:05
2. Legendary Pts 1 and 2 04:56
3. Within Crystal Range 03:17
4. Saffronbreathing 03:56
5. Unknown Body in the Fields of Blue 04:40
6. Juggaleer's Veins 03:44
7. My Fire Opal 04:18
8. Male-Female Energies 04:59
9. Heaven and Earth Will Pass Away 04:02
These nine tracks remain the best representation of what I call my “diamond” sound.
Favorite songs: "My Fire Opal", "Trying to Embrace a Memory", "Legendary Pts 1 and 2"
released November 7, 2012
All tracks composed, mixed, mastered in 2011-2012.
Album art by Sonja Renea.
You can buy this album on itch.io or bandcamp.
1. Naked 05:06
2. Temptatrix 02:17
3. My Castle in the Sky 03:49
4. Bellax, Acting Like a Bellax 05:44
5. Fourdimmansions 02:34
6. Chambers of the Heart 02:27
7. Living in the Fortress of Terror 03:23
8. God is Alive and Well 02:29
9. Villa of the Mysteries 02:46
10. God is Alive and Well Suite (Parts I-VII) 35:01
Naked is my first EP, from when I was 19 years old. It has some of my favorite early instrumentals. I wrote most of these with Ableton Live in 2010, when I first began feeling comfortable with my own erotic, esoteric style of music.
Many songs blend electronica with elements of progressive rock music. Odd meters are a common theme - the opening two tracks are both in 19/8, as well as the closer. "My Castle in the Sky" features an early guitar solo.
Some tracks experiment with vocal samples. "Bellax, Acting Like a Bellax" samples Terence McKenna over guitar and synths. This new release of Naked includes the 35-minute "God is Alive and Well Suite", which samples Ramtha.
Favorite songs: "Naked", "Bellax, Acting Like a Bellax", "Villa of the Mysteries"
released February 1, 2011
All tracks composed, mixed and mastered in 2009-2011.
Album art by Sonja Renea.
You can buy this album on itch.io or bandcamp.
1. Naked and Screwed 07:38
2. Juggaleer's Veins (Screwed Mix) 04:44
3. My Fire Opal Pt 1 (Screwed Mix) 01:36
4. My Fire Opal Pt 2 (Screwed Mix) 03:58
5. Heaven and Earth (Screwed Mix) 05:39
6. Legendary Pt 1 (Screwed Mix) 04:14
7. Legendary Pt 2 (Screwed Mix) 02:20
8. Trying to Embrace a Memory (Screwed Mix) 06:08
9. Temptatrix (Screwed Mix) 03:45
10. God is Alive and Well (Screwed Mix) 03:01
11. Fourdimmansions (Screwed Mix) 04:11
12. My Castle in the Sky (Screwed Mix) 05:57
13. Villa of the Mysteries (Screwed Mix) 03:46
14. Trying to Embrace a Memory (Ambient Mix) 03:16
15. Saffronbreathing (Ambient Mix) 01:25
16. Naked (Ambient Mix) 03:47
17. My Fire Opal (Ambient Mix) 01:32
18. Legendary Pt 2 (Ambient Mix) 02:04
19. Heaven and Earth (Ambient Mix) 01:46
20. Still Unknown (Ambient Mix) 04:59
These are some chopped and screwed (and ambient) remixes of my best early tracks. All of these remixes are from Mirrors for Princes and Naked. They're very nice to chill out to.
I've been listening to a lot of Houston hip-hop lately. I was inspired to make some "screwed" versions of my own songs after many nights playing DJ Screw's mixtapes, Swishahouse remixes, and Pimp C's work.
These remixes are early experiments in the style for me, but I'm happy with them. This led to some very mellowed-out versions of my usually hectic style of electronic dance music. A slower tempo allows the track to breathe, and for the listener to take in more of what's happening. The tempo changes and mood shifts can feel more dramatic too.
The ambient mixes at the end were another experiment from back in 2019. They seem to be an obvious fit for the end of this album.
I made this collection of remixes because my debut album, Mirrors for Princes, turns 10 years old on November 7 this year. ^_^
Best enjoyed while intoxicated. Go check out the originals too!
released July 28, 2022
All tracks originally composed, mixed, and mastered by Dylan Cassidy in 2009-2012. These tracks were remixed in 2019-2022.
You can buy this album on bandcamp.
1. "Toufuu -piano-" (東風 Spring Breeze) 02:54
2. "Machi, Toki no Nagare, Hito" (町、時の流れ、人 Town, Flow of Time, People) 02:40
3. "Rivulet" 02:22
4. "Gensou" (幻想 Fantasy) 02:24
5. "Shionari II" (潮鳴り Roaring Tide) 02:34
6. "Sonzai" (存在 Existence) 03:26
7. "Sora ni Hikaru" (空に光る Shining in the Sky) 02:41
8. "Harukana Nengetsu" (遥かな年月 Distant Years) 02:00
9. "Hibi no Itoma" (日々の遑 The Days' Leisure) 01:18
10. "Nagisa" (渚) 03:20
11. "Chiisana Tenohira" (小さなてのひら Small Palms) 02:09
12. "Negai ga Kanau Basho" (願いが叶う場所 The Place Where Wishes Come True) 02:30
These are 12 lofi hip-hop remixes of my favorite songs from Clannad. I've always wanted to remix some video game music like this, and I'm happy with how this turned out. The ambient chillhop vibe should be great for studying and relaxing to.
The writing process was more akin to sound sculpting. EQ, reverb and delay effects help to warp and re-imagine these samples of piano and ambient synths. The tripped-out beats are suggestive of outer space, and perhaps other worlds.
Jagged yet pulsing rhythms emerge from the echoes. which help define the hypnagogic style of "dreamhop". This otherworldly vibe stays true to Clannad's dyadic ontology and magical realism. The melodies still carry all the love and heartbreak of the series, but transformed into a new vibe of their own.
If you've never experienced Clannad, you can still enjoy the music sans nostalgia. Maybe this will lead you to discovering this beloved game and anime. :)
released November 11, 2021
All tracks remixed and mastered in 2021.
Tracks 3, 8, 10, 11, 12 composed by Jun Maeda.
Tracks 1, 2, 5, 9 composed by Shinji Orito.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 composed by Magome Togoshi.
Cover art by Nagisa Furukawa.
You can buy this album on itch.io.
1. Fade Into You (Mazzy Star cover) 3:16
2. Come See About Me (The Supremes cover) 2:18
3. Shimmer (Fuel cover) 2:32
4. Honey Don't Think (Grant Lee Buffalo cover) 1:30
5. Trumpets (The Waterboys cover) 2:56
6. Disarm (The Smashing Pumpkins cover) 2:40
7. Home (Nine Inch Nails cover) 2:18
8. Untitled (The Cure cover) 1:39
9. Collapse The Light Into Earth (Porcupine Tree cover) 2:53
10. Pushing Me Away (Linkin Park cover) 2:57
2AM Sessions are a collection of intimately quiet recordings from 2020-21. These songs have been in my repertoire for many years, I just never bothered to record them until now.
I play "Fade Into You", "Shimmer" and "Honey Don't Think" on my beloved '94 Jackson Concept. I play my pink Carly acoustic guitar on "Home". The rest are played on my Alvarez acoustic.
released June 21, 2021
Album art by Sonja Renea.
You can buy this album on itch.io.
1. Like a Tattoo (Sade cover) 02:25
2. Carry Me Ohio (Sun Kil Moon cover) 02:41
3. Pretend. Release. The Close (Emarosa cover) 02:35
4. Cosmic Love (Florence + The Machine cover) 02:40
These were the last songs I recorded before leaving home in March 2012. "Cosmic Love" was recorded in early June at a temporary residence.
released March 3, 2012
You can buy this album on itch.io.
1. The Sophic Aerolith 03:48
2. All is Not Gold That Glitters 03:53
3. Hyperion 04:41
4. Helios 02:26
5. Blood Moon Blues 06:54
6. Order of the Assassins 02:18
7. Order of the Illuminati, Sirius Section 03:32
A live album? Of nothing but guitar solos??
This is a collection of instrumental jam sessions with my father. He plays a variety of acoustic guitars while I play my Jackson Concept. These were recorded in my Cullman apartment.
This album showcases my shredding ability and penchant for guitar effects (delay, reverb, distortion, etc). Most of these songs were recorded on the first take, so my playing is highly improvised.
"Hyperion" and "Blood Moon Blues" are complete sessions, the other tracks are edited. Six bonus tracks are available, including full sessions and some outtakes.
released January 21, 2019
Album art by Sonja Renea.
You can download this album for free on itch.io or bandcamp.
1. ADONAI (アドナイ) 04:59
2. Phoenix Theme 03:12
3. Trying to Embrace a Memory 05:05
4. Legendary Pts 1 and 2 04:56
5. Juggaleer's Veins 03:44
6. My Fire Opal 04:18
7. Saffronbreathing 03:56
8. Unknown Body in the Fields of Blue 04:40
9. Twisted Honeycombs 03:56
10. Allegory of Time and Lust 03:17
11. The Boy With the Moon on His Forehead 03:38
12. Rukkimeth's Theme Pt 3 04:28
13. Ephemeron Theme 02:19
14. Etemenanki 01:45
15. Cloudberry Theme 03:14
16. Sweeper of the Threshold 02:42
17. Fourdimmansions 02:34
18. Chambers of the Heart 02:27
19. God is Alive and Well 02:15
20. Naked 05:06
(Compilation title is a reference to "Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr")
If you're unfamiliar with my early works, this is the best place to start! I've included highlights from all my original albums and OSTs here.
released November 7, 2022
CASSIEL 2022
All tracks composed, mixed, and mastered by Dylan Cassidy in 2010-2022.
track origins:
1-2 from "E.N.D.", 2022
3-8 from "Mirrors for Princes", 2012
9-10 from "The Sword & The Stoned", 2019
11-12 from "I.C.Y.", 2016
13-16 from "Icy-la-Belle", 2015
17-20 from "Naked", 2011
You can buy this album on bandcamp.
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