Dark Model
| Dark Model | |
|---|---|
| Origin |
New York City, United States Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Electronica, Epic, Neoclassical |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Model Electronic |
| Website | darkmodelmusic |
| Members | Tatsuya Oe |
Dark Model is an electronic music project founded by music producer Tatsuya Oe, based in the United States and Japan. The project focuses on orchestral-electronic and storytelling-themed instrumental music. The project has released two full albums so far, and its music has been licensed and featured in many media projects, from box office film trailers to advertising campaigns.
Oe, who had been also known as electronic dance music producer/DJ Captain Funk since the late 90s, founded the project in May 2012 in Tokyo, Japan, to create beat-oriented, but symphonic–electronic music focusing on storytelling and cinematic elements.
Soon after the launch, several tracks of the project’s early work were used and in media and advertising campaigns, such as Lexus ES 2013/2014 ad campaign, promo trailer of Elysium, and The Paperboy advertising campaign. In December 2012, "Oath (Dubstep Remix)" was licensed and featured in Verizon Wireless TV commercial “Droid DNA -Extra Sensory” with its artwork, which was aired across the U.S. Along with the campaign, Verizon Wireless distributed the ringtone and ringback tone versions of the track.
In May 2013, the project’s first nine tracks including “Fate,” “Judgment Day,” “Fire Back,” “Requiem for an Angel” were publicly released.
In September 2013, Oe relocated from Tokyo to New York City, United States.
In May 2014, his label Model Electronic released the self-titled debut album of Dark Model in the form of CD and digital downloads. The album has 16 tracks including new tracks such as “Broken Arrows,” “Close to Infinity”, “Ran (Resistance),” “Moment of Truth,” as well as new mixes of “Fate,” “Judgment Day,” “Oath (Dubstep Remix).” On Bandcamp, “Oath (Original Mix)” was added as a bonus track.
Regarding his first self-titled album, Garret Jutte wrote in the Guardian Liberty Voice that Dark Model "created an album that many different music fans can enjoy. Whether they are attracted to dubstep, classical, EDM, or something else, Dark Model gathers so many different elements and finds a way to combine them into something monumental and dramatic."
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