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Download past sets/Subscribe to Podcast: HERE
Some of their current projects:
Sultan & Ned are co-writing and co-producing songs for Nadia Ali first solo Album (Former singer of IIO). They also have joined Nadia on tour with Sultan playing guitars and Ned playing keyboards for her Live Show.
Yoshitoshi Montreal mixed by Sultan is coming out Summer 2007
Past releases from Sultan & Ned Shepard collaboration also known as Jiva
2004
1) Jiva - 'STRANGE DIMENSIONS' Label: Bedrock
Original, Dub, Downy mix
2) Soul tan & Tone Depth - 'BROKEN' Label: Swift
Jiva Rmx
2005
3)Jiva - 'SKIN' Label: Release
Original & Jiva mix
4) Medway - 'THE BASELINE TRACK 2005' Label: Release
Jiva Mix
2006
5) Jiva - 'MY DREAM' Label: Rawthentic
Original
6) Pashka ft jeoma - 'ISLAND BREEZE' Label: Pornostar
Sultan & Ned Shepard down-tempo mix
7) Fab Strong, St. Pete & Robby Riggs 'FEELING GOOD' Label: Wi-Fi
Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix
8) Jiva - 'TIMELAPSE' Label: Pure substance
Original, Sultan & Ned Shepard remix
2007
9)Sultan & Ned Shepard ft Stereomovers- CONNECTED Label: Shinichi
Original
10) Sultan & Ned Shepard - TOGETHER WE RISE Label: Shinichi
Original
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| quote: | What are you doing differently in the studio compared to before?
A lot has changed in the studio in the past few years. When I first started producing I was working with Cubase. I am now an avid Protools fan and I've just recently begun working with Logic Pro as well. Each program has its own strengths and definitely influences the final product. In addition, I have added a lot more synths to my studio, both hardware and software.
On the production side I am collaborating a lot with my good friend Ned Shepard. When we first started working together we both had our way of working but after long nights and weeks in the studio we now know each other’s strengths and we play to them. We’ve also learnt to sit on our productions, let them ferment more and really take the time to perfect our vision rather than rushing to get a track done for a release.
How does your latest single with Ned Shepard 'Connected' reflect the above changes in the studio process?
'Connected' took us about four months to completely finalise. The basic backbone of the track was laid down in a week, however, we took our time finishing it as we wanted to make sure we were happy with all the sounds, effects and most importantly the vocals. It was challenging for us to make a track that would have a big impact on the dancefloor and less of a melodic edge. Both of us are musicians attached to our instruments of choice, mine being the guitar and Ned the piano, so it was difficult to avoid playing the lush melodies and leads. Ultimately 'Connected' is a reflection of the impact that DJing has each had on us and the different sounds and styles we have been influenced by over the years.
SOURCE: Sultan of Montreal interview on RA
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