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{{Short description|American music producer and musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = Cloudchord
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| birth_name = Derek VanScoten
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name = Derek VanScoten
| alias = D.V.S*
| alias =D.V.S*
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| origin =[[Northeastern United States]]
| origin = [[Northeastern United States]]
| genre = [[Electronic music|electronic]], [[downtempo]]
| genre = [[Electronic music|electronic]], [[downtempo]]
| occupation = Guitarist, producer
| occupation = Guitarist, producer
| years_active = 2016-present
| years_active = 2009-present
| label = Chillhop, Loci Records
| label = DVS Music, [[Pretty Lights]], 1320 Records, Loci Records, Soulection
| associated_acts =[[Oatmello]], [[Emancipator (artist)|Emancipator]], [[Birocratic]]
| associated_acts = [[Michal Menert]], [[Emancipator (artist)|Emancipator]], [[Talib Kweli]], [[Bassnectar]]
| website = {{URL|cloudchord.net}}
| website = {{URL|cloudchord.net}}
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'''Derek VanScoten''', known professionally as '''Cloudchord''', is an American [[music producer]], [[multi-instrumentalist]] and electronic musician. Based in [[Austin, Texas]], he has been actively releasing solo material since 2016. In 2018, he released Koi Pond, a colloboation album with Soul Food Horns on Chillhop Music. o<ref name="isn'trightdiscogs"/>
'''Derek VanScoten''', known professionally as '''Cloudchord''', is an American [[music producer]], [[multi-instrumentalist]] and electronic musician. Based in [[Austin, Texas]], he has been actively releasing solo material since 2009. In 2011, under the moniker '''D.V.S*''', he released an official remix of Break Science featuring [[Talib Kweli]],<ref name="remix"/> and in 2012 he was a featured guitarist and co-producer on [[Michal Menert]]'s album ''Even If It Isn't Right''.<ref name="isn'trightdiscogs"/>


He has played guitar and other instruments with groups including the [[Boulder Philharmonic]], [[DJ Logic]], and [[Devotchka]],<ref name="dvshomebout"/> and toured with [[Big Gigantic]], [[Beats Antique]], [[Emancipator (artist)|Emancipator]], and [[Lotus (American band)|Lotus]].<ref name="dvshomebout"/> D.V.S* has performed [[Live PA]] sets at the American music festivals [[Camp Bisco]],<ref name="mabasecurated"/> [[Lightning in a Bottle]],<ref name="lostinsound"/> [[Gathering of the Vibes]], [[SXSW]],<ref name="dvshomebout"/> and the 2013 [[Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival]].<ref name="cloudsrunning"/> He scored the [[Sundance Film Festival|Sundance 2015]] film ''In Football We Trust.''<ref name="football">{{cite web|url=http://www.infootballwetrustmovie.com/ |title=In Football We Trust Movie |publisher=In Football We Trust Movie |date= |accessdate=2017-01-10}}</ref>
He has played guitar and other instruments with groups including the [[Boulder Philharmonic]], [[DJ Logic]], and [[Devotchka]],<ref name="dvshomebout"/> and toured with [[Big Gigantic]], [[Beats Antique]], [[Emancipator (artist)|Emancipator]], and [[Lotus (American band)|Lotus]].<ref name="dvshomebout"/> D.V.S* has performed [[Live PA]] sets at the American music festivals [[Camp Bisco]],<ref name="mabasecurated"/> [[Lightning in a Bottle]],<ref name="lostinsound"/> [[Gathering of the Vibes]], [[SXSW]],<ref name="dvshomebout"/> and the 2013 [[Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival]].<ref name="cloudsrunning"/> He scored the [[Sundance Film Festival|Sundance 2015]] film ''In Football We Trust.''<ref name="football">{{cite web|url=http://www.infootballwetrustmovie.com/ |title=In Football We Trust Movie |publisher=In Football We Trust Movie |date= |accessdate=2017-01-10}}</ref>


==Early life, education==
==Early life, education==
Derek VanScoten grew up in the [[Northeastern United States]], and also lived for a time in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], [[Boulder, Colorado]], [[Brooklyn]], and [[Austin, Texas]]. He spent his youth playing classic rock songs with friends in bars, and attended college to learn classical guitar and music production.<ref name="koipond"/>
Derek VanScoten grew up in the [[Northeastern United States]], and also lived for a time in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], [[Boulder, Colorado]], [[Brooklyn]], and [[Austin, Texas]]. He spent his youth playing classic rock songs with friends in bars, and attended college to learn classical guitar and music production.<ref name="cloudsrunning"/>


==Music career==
==Music career==
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VanScoten started his music career as a producer and guitarist. He began releasing music as a solo artist in early 2009, melding live guitar with electronic music.<ref name="dvshomebout"/> His debut solo album ''Before i sing...'' was self-released on October 20, 2009.<ref name="beforesing"/> His tracks and albums have since been released by labels and publications including ''Electronic Musician Magazine'', Soulection, Loci Records, 1320 Records, [[Pretty Lights Music]], Cantora, and Dub Lab.<ref name="dvshomebout"/> VanScoten's songs have also been included on compilation albums such as ''Emancipator Remixes'' in 2011.<ref name="discogsthecode"/>
VanScoten started his music career as a producer and guitarist. He began releasing music as a solo artist in early 2009, melding live guitar with electronic music.<ref name="dvshomebout"/> His debut solo album ''Before i sing...'' was self-released on October 20, 2009.<ref name="beforesing"/> His tracks and albums have since been released by labels and publications including ''Electronic Musician Magazine'', Soulection, Loci Records, 1320 Records, [[Pretty Lights Music]], Cantora, and Dub Lab.<ref name="dvshomebout"/> VanScoten's songs have also been included on compilation albums such as ''Emancipator Remixes'' in 2011.<ref name="discogsthecode"/>


VanScoten self-released a 30-song solo LP ''Coming Up for Air'' in 2011.<ref name="earmilk"/> ''Coming Up For Air'' was released as a double-album with two volumes. According to a review in ''[[Earmilk]]'', "''Volume 1 (DUSK)'' showcases 15 dancefloor oriented jams in styles of [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[dubstep]], [[electrofunk]], and moombaton. ''Volume 2 (dawn)'' illuminates the more relaxed side of D.V.S*, with several guest musicians spread out over 15 introspective downtempo tracks."<ref name="earmilk"/>
VanScoten self-released a 30-song solo LP ''Coming Up for Air'' in 2011.<ref name="earmilk"/> ''Coming Up For Air'' was released as a double-album with two volumes. According to a review in ''Earmilk'', "''Volume 1 (DUSK)'' showcases 15 dancefloor oriented jams in styles of [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[dubstep]], [[electrofunk]], and moombaton. ''Volume 2 (dawn)'' illuminates the more relaxed side of D.V.S*, with several guest musicians spread out over 15 introspective downtempo tracks."<ref name="earmilk"/>

In December 2011 he released an official remix of Break Science. Titled "The Alliance," it featured [[Talib Kweli]].<ref name="remix"/> In April 2012, he was a featured guitarist and co-producer on [[Michal Menert]]'s album ''Even If It Isn't Right'' via the [[Pretty Lights]] Music Label.<ref name="isn'trightdiscogs"/>

In 2012 a 5-song solo EP titled ''The Code'' was released on Daly City Records.<ref name="discogsthecode"/> ''[[Relix Magazine]]'' published an interview with VanScoten in June, 2012.<ref name="ontheverge"/> He spent much of 2012 teaching classes on [[Ableton]] throughout the United States.<ref name="freedl"/>

His solo album ''Hit the Clouds Running'' was released in April 2013, on Gravitas Recordings.<ref name="cloudsrunning"/> According to ''DubEra,'' "''Hit The Clouds Running'' is quite possibly one of the best releases [of 2013]. That’s a bold statement, but the song-by-song switch up of genres that producer Derek VanScoten has put in to this album is noteworthy."<ref name="cloudsrunning"/>


===Live performances===
===Live performances===
He has played a variety of instruments with groups including the [[Boulder Philharmonic]], [[DJ Logic]], and [[Devotchka]].<ref name="dvshomebout"/> VanScoten has toured under the moniker D.V.S.* with artists including [[Big Gigantic]], [[Beats Antique]], [[Emancipator (artist)|Emancipator]], [[Tycho (musician)|Tycho]], [[Cherub (musical duo)|Cherub]], [[EOTO]], [[Tipper (band)|Tipper]], and [[Lotus (American band)|Lotus]].<ref name="dvshomebout"/>
He has played a variety of instruments with groups including the [[Boulder Philharmonic]], [[DJ Logic]], and [[Devotchka]].<ref name="dvshomebout"/> VanScoten has toured under the moniker D.V.S.* with artists including [[Big Gigantic]], [[Beats Antique]], [[Emancipator (artist)|Emancipator]], [[Tycho (musician)|Tycho]], [[Cherub (musical duo)|Cherub]], [[EOTO]], [[Tipper (band)|Tipper]], and [[Lotus (American band)|Lotus]].<ref name="dvshomebout"/>


Cloudchord has performed [[Live PA]] sets at the American music festivals [[Camp Bisco]],<ref name="mabasecurated"/> [[Lightning in a Bottle]],<ref name="lostinsound"/> and music venues [[Irving Plaza]],<ref name="timoutdmz"/> [[Fox Theatre (Boulder, Colorado)]]<ref name="wssager"/> and the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors with painter [[Alex Grey]].<ref name="eventufll"/> Others festivals include [[Sonic Bloom (festival)|Sonic Bloom]], [[Gathering of the Vibes]], [[SXSW]],<ref name="dvshomebout"/> and the 2013 [[Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival]].<ref name="cloudsrunning"/>
D.V.S* has performed [[Live PA]] sets at the American music festivals [[Camp Bisco]],<ref name="mabasecurated"/> [[Lightning in a Bottle]],<ref name="lostinsound"/> and music venues [[Irving Plaza]],<ref name="timoutdmz"/> [[Fox Theatre (Boulder, Colorado)]]<ref name="wssager"/> and the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors with painter [[Alex Grey]].<ref name="eventufll"/> Others festivals include [[Sonic Bloom (festival)|Sonic Bloom]], [[Gathering of the Vibes]], [[SXSW]],<ref name="dvshomebout"/> and the 2013 [[Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival]].<ref name="cloudsrunning"/>


=== Name change ===
=== Name change ===
In 2015, he elected to change his producer name from D.V.S* to Cloudchord in order to "leave a clear and colorful legacy." <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/cloudchord/posts/10153347800128337|title=Cloudchord|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref>
In 2015, he elected to change his producer name from D.V.S* to Cloudchord in order to "leave a clear and colorful legacy."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/cloudchord/posts/10153347800128337|title=Cloudchord|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-08}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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<ref name="isn'trightdiscogs">{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Michal-Menert-Even-If-It-Isnt-Right/release/3605554 |title=Michal Menert - Even If It Isn't Right (File, MP3) at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date=2012-04-24 |accessdate=2012-11-20}}</ref>
<ref name="koipond">{{cite web|url=https://chillhop.com/releases/koi-pond/</ref>


<ref name="earmilk">{{cite web |url=http://www.earmilk.com/2011/11/02/d-v-s-coming-up-for-air-2lpalbum-review/ |title=D.V.S* - Coming Up For Air &#91;2LP&#93;&#91;Album Review&#93; |publisher=Earmilk.Com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119074215/http://www.earmilk.com/2011/11/02/d-v-s-coming-up-for-air-2lpalbum-review/ |archive-date=2012-11-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref name="earmilk">{{cite web |url=http://www.earmilk.com/2011/11/02/d-v-s-coming-up-for-air-2lpalbum-review/ |title=D.V.S* - Coming Up For Air &#91;2LP&#93;&#91;Album Review&#93; |publisher=Earmilk |date= |accessdate=2012-11-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119074215/http://www.earmilk.com/2011/11/02/d-v-s-coming-up-for-air-2lpalbum-review/ |archive-date=2012-11-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


<ref name="discogsthecode">{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/mp3/Derek-Vanscoten-The-Code/1944529 |title=Derek Vanscoten - The Code, download MP3 and WAV at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-20}}</ref>
<ref name="discogsthecode">{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/mp3/Derek-Vanscoten-The-Code/1944529 |title=Derek Vanscoten - The Code, download MP3 and WAV at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-20}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 10 December 2024

Cloudchord
Background information
Birth nameDerek VanScoten
Also known asD.V.S*
OriginNortheastern United States
Genreselectronic, downtempo
Occupation(s)Guitarist, producer
Years active2009-present
LabelsDVS Music, Pretty Lights, 1320 Records, Loci Records, Soulection
Websitecloudchord.net

Derek VanScoten, known professionally as Cloudchord, is an American music producer, multi-instrumentalist and electronic musician. Based in Austin, Texas, he has been actively releasing solo material since 2009. In 2011, under the moniker D.V.S*, he released an official remix of Break Science featuring Talib Kweli,[1] and in 2012 he was a featured guitarist and co-producer on Michal Menert's album Even If It Isn't Right.[2]

He has played guitar and other instruments with groups including the Boulder Philharmonic, DJ Logic, and Devotchka,[3] and toured with Big Gigantic, Beats Antique, Emancipator, and Lotus.[3] D.V.S* has performed Live PA sets at the American music festivals Camp Bisco,[4] Lightning in a Bottle,[5] Gathering of the Vibes, SXSW,[3] and the 2013 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.[6] He scored the Sundance 2015 film In Football We Trust.[7]

Early life, education

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Derek VanScoten grew up in the Northeastern United States, and also lived for a time in Nashville, Tennessee, Boulder, Colorado, Brooklyn, and Austin, Texas. He spent his youth playing classic rock songs with friends in bars, and attended college to learn classical guitar and music production.[6]

Music career

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Releases

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VanScoten started his music career as a producer and guitarist. He began releasing music as a solo artist in early 2009, melding live guitar with electronic music.[3] His debut solo album Before i sing... was self-released on October 20, 2009.[8] His tracks and albums have since been released by labels and publications including Electronic Musician Magazine, Soulection, Loci Records, 1320 Records, Pretty Lights Music, Cantora, and Dub Lab.[3] VanScoten's songs have also been included on compilation albums such as Emancipator Remixes in 2011.[9]

VanScoten self-released a 30-song solo LP Coming Up for Air in 2011.[10] Coming Up For Air was released as a double-album with two volumes. According to a review in Earmilk, "Volume 1 (DUSK) showcases 15 dancefloor oriented jams in styles of hip hop, dubstep, electrofunk, and moombaton. Volume 2 (dawn) illuminates the more relaxed side of D.V.S*, with several guest musicians spread out over 15 introspective downtempo tracks."[10]

In December 2011 he released an official remix of Break Science. Titled "The Alliance," it featured Talib Kweli.[1] In April 2012, he was a featured guitarist and co-producer on Michal Menert's album Even If It Isn't Right via the Pretty Lights Music Label.[2]

In 2012 a 5-song solo EP titled The Code was released on Daly City Records.[9] Relix Magazine published an interview with VanScoten in June, 2012.[11] He spent much of 2012 teaching classes on Ableton throughout the United States.[12]

His solo album Hit the Clouds Running was released in April 2013, on Gravitas Recordings.[6] According to DubEra, "Hit The Clouds Running is quite possibly one of the best releases [of 2013]. That’s a bold statement, but the song-by-song switch up of genres that producer Derek VanScoten has put in to this album is noteworthy."[6]

Live performances

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He has played a variety of instruments with groups including the Boulder Philharmonic, DJ Logic, and Devotchka.[3] VanScoten has toured under the moniker D.V.S.* with artists including Big Gigantic, Beats Antique, Emancipator, Tycho, Cherub, EOTO, Tipper, and Lotus.[3]

D.V.S* has performed Live PA sets at the American music festivals Camp Bisco,[4] Lightning in a Bottle,[5] and music venues Irving Plaza,[13] Fox Theatre (Boulder, Colorado)[14] and the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors with painter Alex Grey.[15] Others festivals include Sonic Bloom, Gathering of the Vibes, SXSW,[3] and the 2013 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.[6]

Name change

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In 2015, he elected to change his producer name from D.V.S* to Cloudchord in order to "leave a clear and colorful legacy."[16]

Personal life

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VanScoten is based in Austin, Texas.[10]

Discography

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Solo albums

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List of studio and live albums
Year Album title Release details
2009 Before i sing
  • Released: Oct 20, 2009
  • Label: self-released
2010 Beyond the Looking Glass EP
  • Released: May 19, 2010
  • Label: self-released
How It Ends: The Remix EP
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: self-released
2011 Coming Up For Air
  • Released: Nov 1, 2011
  • Label: self-released
2012 The Code EP
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Daly City Records
2013 Hit the Clouds Running
  • Released: April 12, 2013
  • Label: Gravitas Recordings

Singles and remixes

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  • 2010: "Out on the Sandbar"
  • 2010: "The Newell and Doran Mix"
  • 2011: "The Alliance" - official Break Science remix ft. Talib Kweli[1]
  • 2011: "Sun/Shadow" by Michal Menert
  • 2011: "Jet Stream" by Emancipator
  • 2011: "The End"
  • 2012: "Us and Them"
  • 2013: "Because Remix"
  • 2013: "On and On" by Sharam
  • 2014: "So Butterfly" off Noise Vs. Beauty by Bassnectar[17]
  • 2014: "Comfort Zone" (Loci Records)[18]

Production/performance credits

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Incomplete list of credits for Derek VanScoten
Yr Release title Primary artist(s) Role
2011 Emancipator Remixes Loci Records mandolin/guitar on track "Dusk To Dawn"[9]
2012 Even If It Isn't Right Michal Menert Featured guitarist, co-producer

Further reading

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  • "Wakarusa Preview: Interview with D.V.S*". DubEra. May 7, 2013.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Break Science – The Alliance ft. Talib Kweli (D.V.S* RemiX)". Lost in Sound. December 27, 2011. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  2. ^ a b "Michal Menert - Even If It Isn't Right (File, MP3) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2012-04-24. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "About". DVSMusic. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  4. ^ a b Phreqaflex - EP. "Camp Bisco Announces Label Curated Tents on JamBase". Jambase.com. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  5. ^ a b "Lightning in a Bottle 2012 – Full Festival Review & HD Videos". Lostinsound.org. 2012-06-13. Archived from the original on July 1, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  6. ^ a b c d e Tart, Chris (May 7, 2013). "Wakarusa Preview: Interview with D.V.S*". DubEra. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  7. ^ "In Football We Trust Movie". In Football We Trust Movie. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
  8. ^ "Before i sing..." DVS Music (Bandcamp). Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  9. ^ a b c "Derek Vanscoten - The Code, download MP3 and WAV at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  10. ^ a b c "D.V.S* - Coming Up For Air [2LP][Album Review]". Earmilk. Archived from the original on 2012-11-19. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  11. ^ D.V.S* (2012-06-14). "On The Verge - D.V.S*". Relix. Archived from the original on July 5, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  12. ^ "Derek VanScoten [D.V.S*] Announces Free Discography Release For December + Remix of The Month [Free D/L]". Lost in Sound. 2012. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  13. ^ "Lotus + D.V.S. | Thu May 10 | Irving Plaza". Time Out New York. 2012-05-01. Archived from the original on 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  14. ^ Silkoff, Noam. "Video: Polish Ambassador". Swaager. Archived from the original on 2012-04-11. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  15. ^ "Tipper in Wappingers Falls, NY - Jul 31, 2011 8:00 pm". Eventful. 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  16. ^ "Cloudchord". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  17. ^ "Get The Nvsb Remixes – Out Now!". Bassnectar. 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
  18. ^ Lindberg, Cailey. "D.V.S muses on romantic possibilities with "We Could Be feat. Jayce" [Premiere]". Earmilk. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
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