Rob Dougan

rom 1991 to 1995, Dougan was a producer and remix artist. In 1994, his remixes started charting in the United Kingdom. He also released his first single, “Hard Times”.

In 1995, his hit single “Clubbed to Death” gave him a recognised name in the UK dance club scene. He produced half a dozen remixes of it, including the “Kurayamino Variation”. His label Mo’ Wax Records was pleased and commissioned the follow-up, “Clubbed to Death 2” (later the bonus track on the album). CTD2 was never released as a single, but appeared on the James Lavelle disc of the 1996 DJ mix compilation album, Cream Live 2.

“Furious Angels” was not released on Mo’ Wax, but Dougan eventually released it as a single in 1998 on Rollo’s label Cheeky Records. Dougan worked for the following six years, doing remixes and licensing his tracks, in order to self-produce the album, which was backed by a full orchestra and a full choir.[verification needed] “Furious Angels” also featured as the musical score accompanying the introduction sequence for the 2000 racing simulation game Grand Prix 3.

In 1999, his exposure increased dramatically when his “Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino Variation)” was featured on the soundtrack of The Matrix. He contributed two more tracks to the soundtrack of 2003’s Matrix sequel The Matrix Reloaded, “Château” and “Kung Fu” (a shortened version of “Furious Angels” made for The Matrix Reloaded). “I’m Not Driving Anymore (instrumental)” was also used for the trailer of the film and as background music for the DVD menu.