| One of the most unique projects in the Dark World catalogue,
Dream Quest began in 1998 with some of the top recording artists from Dark
World combining forces to create the richly textured, multi-layered instrumentation
of 'Season One: The Passing of a Loved One'. Choosing to remain anonymous,
the artists involved simply listed themselves as Navigators and recorded
the entire electronic/dance-trance release in a few short weeks. |
| Fronted by Navigator X, Dream Quest's 'Season One' quickly
gained attention and tracks were featured in the 1998 MCTC video short
"Marbel Universe presents: A Vision of NON in a World of Dreams",
as well as the Dark World compilation 'Artist's Row Vol. 1'. Work on a
follow-up release titled 'Season Two: Journey into the Festivals In-Between'
began almost immediately, but stalled as Dark World moved its base of operations
to Europe. |
| When Dark World International gained international digital
distribution through iTunes 'Season One: The Passing of a Loved One' was
remastered along with three never before released remixes from the unfinished
'Season Two: Journey into the Festivals In-Between' and offered for sale.
Internet interest in Dream Quest soared, and Dark World began to explore
the possibility of a new release. |
| When Navigator X finally arranged a move to the EU, Dark
World International President Kris Ameringer requested his artist to front
a new album for Dream Quest. "I felt pressured", according to
Navigator X. "I'm not Johnny M. So I thought about what happened in
Season One. I liked the concepts of Stygian Tars; writing songs that were
soundtracks to life." |
| Influenced by Dark World International's renowned World
of Herbs, Dream Quest recorded 'Season Three: Herb Garden' featuring fourteen
brand new tracks mixing deep club grooves, world rhythms, and gently intertwining
melodies. After an almost ten year break, Dream Quest's sound has deepened
and become more sophisticated, yet remains unique to Dream Quest. Working
with Dark World International producer J.A.B. has greatly influenced Navigator
X. "J.A.B. and I both like a Canadian project called Intermix and
Bill Leeb's other bands and projects, which get very industrial in sound.
J.A.B. has these ideas of 'NON', and talks about 'non-songs' with 'non-melodies'.
I'm very influenced by these ideas. I chose to not step on the other dance
artists and keep the tempos down for Herb Garden. The President wanted
the release to be pleasant to listen to, not too chaotic. I hope I achieved
that. Though 'Rosemary' comes off quite goth to me." |
| Two full length tracks from 'Season Three: Herb Garden'
are streamed for listening at Cyqo Music. The delightfully upbeat 'Daisy'
and the deeper and darker 'Valerian' both demonstrate the effectiveness
of Dream Quest's musical style. Rich in sub tones and recorded with the
clarity and strength of Dark World International's masterful production,
'Daisy' and 'Valerian' are set to be instant fan favourites and high company
sales are expected. |
