Name: School Daze
Brand: Patrick Cowley

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DE052LP

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-03

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Artist

Patrick Cowley

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Disco / Balearic

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Dark Entries

Patrick Joseph Cowley (October 19, 1950 - November 12, 1982) was a San Francisco-based musician and record producer known as an early pioneer of electronic dance music. He made significant contributions to the HI-NRG and experimental genres.

Born in upstate New York, Cowley began his musical journey playing in local rock bands before studying English at the University of Buffalo. After relocating to the Bay Area, he immersed himself in synthesizer studies at San Francisco City College.

Cowley's recording career took off when he collaborated with *Sylvester*, a fellow San Francisco artist who recognized Cowley's innovative techniques with the synthesizer. Their collaboration resulted in the album "Step II," which propelled Sylvester to international fame and led to Cowley joining him on a world tour as a backup musician.

Remaining connected to the vibrant San Francisco club scene, Cowley partnered with producer *Marty Blecman* to establish Megatone Records in 1981. This partnership enabled Cowley to create successful dance-oriented singles and his acclaimed LP "Megatron Man."

In addition to working on his own music, Cowley wrote and produced hit dance singles for other artists such as *Paul Parker*. His collaborations included producing chart-topping tracks like "Right on Target" and reuniting with *Sylvester* for the popular song "Do You Wanna Funk." Sadly, Patrick

Dark Entries is a record label based in San Francisco, California, USA. Established in 2009 by an individual with a passion for music, Dark Entries specializes in offering a diverse range of out of print, unreleased, and contemporary underground music. With a focus on bringing unique and obscure sounds to the forefront, this label has become synonymous with quality and innovation.

At Dark Entries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to showcasing artists who push boundaries and challenge traditional norms. Our catalog features an eclectic mix of genres including post-punk, synth-pop, industrial, disco, and more. We strive to provide music enthusiasts with access to rare gems that are not easily found elsewhere.

With an unwavering dedication to preserving musical history while also nurturing emerging talent, Dark Entries continues to be at the forefront of the independent music scene. Our mission is simple: to share *hidden treasures* from the past alongside cutting-edge releases from today's most exciting artists. Join us on this sonic journey as we explore the depths of underground music together.

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Dark Entries and Honey Soundsystem have teamed up to release the gay porn soundtrack work of San Francisco-based musician and producer, Patrick Cowley. Perhaps one of the most revolutionary and influential people in the cannon of disco music, Cowley created his own brand of Hi-NRG dance music coined "The San Francisco Sound." 

Born in Buffalo, NY on October 19, 1950, Patrick moved to San Francisco at the age of 21. He studied at the City College of San Francisco where he founded the Electronic Music Lab. During this time Patrick would create radio jingles and electronic pieces using the school's equipment, first a Putney, then an E-MU System and finally a Serge synthesizer. He would make experimental instrumental songs by blending various types of music and adapting them to the synthesizer.&nbsp;By the mid-70′s, Patrick's synthesizer skills landed him a job composing and producing songs for disco superstar Sylvester such as "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)", "Dance Disco Heat" and "Stars." This helped Patrick obtain more work as a remixer and producer. Of particular note was his 18-minute long remix of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" and production work with edgy New Wave band Indoor Life. 

School Daze&nbsp;is a collection of Cowley's instrumental songs recorded between 1973 and 1981 found in the Fox Studio vaults. Influenced by Tomita, Wendy Carlos and Giorgio Moroder, Patrick forged an electronic sound from his collection of synthesizers, modified guitars and self-constructed equipment. The listener enters a world of dark forbidden vices, introspective and reflective of Patrick's time spent in the bathhouses of San Francisco. The songs on School Daze&nbsp;range from sparse proto-techno to high octane funk to somber post-punk to musique concrete, revealing the depth of Cowley's unique talent.&nbsp;Featuring over 80 minutes of music, this compilation contains soundtrack music from two Fox Studio films, "Muscle Up" and "School Daze", never before released on vinyl. The tapes were restored and transferred using the same speed and pitch settings, then remastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA.

School Daze

Music GB

Discover School Daze by Patrick Cowley. Dark Entries releases this exclusive vinyl soundtrack, showcasing Cowley's revolutionary disco music.