PARANOiD DJ

When I first started getting real traction for my work nearly 5 years ago, one of my earliest dips into fan music was re-creating pieces of existing music from scratch as accurately as possible and translating them into fully in-character cover songs. My aim was not only to make something I felt matched the characters with how we knew them at the time, but also to test my skills in producing numerous types of music I could then apply to original work later.

I've since graduated to original compositions and left covers behind because of how much I prefer doing the former, but people have continued to express a ton of interest in those older tracks being made available on my usual digital platforms. And while I'm waiting on numerous factors regarding newly written music from me, whether it be getting them finished or because of things out of my control which prevents me from releasing them right away, I didn't feel comfortable just leaving everyone without something in the interim.

So to celebrate coming up on 5 years since my first forays into fan music, I've decided to craft a project to fill these gaps dubbed "Covers With Character"! These selections of my older cover works have not just been chosen and uploaded as a quick job, they have been completely remastered and re-mixed from the original project files with cleaner mixes, updated sound libraries, and fixes to years-old mistakes! And to top it off, they feature brand new re-recorded vocals that match years worth of production progress and knowledge!

Volume 1 of what I hope to be a little series contains remastered versions of "Show & Tell" and "Valentino", both from early 2021, with a tentative release date onto digital platforms on April 25th. Keep in mind that releasing cover music requires obtaining proper licenses to do so, so there may be slight delays to this date but I'll keep you all informed of any changes. And a special shoutout to plasticrarity for providing such a fun idea for cover art and making it look so lovely after their stellar work on Dazzling Digital World!

If you all end up liking this, let me know which of my older works you might want to see re-mastered and re-released next and I'll do what I can for potential future volumes. Keep in mind that some of these project files are from multiple computers and drives ago and may need a lot of fixing in order to open successfully, if at all. Also, due to the rules surrounding cover releases that I have to follow, some tracks may not be eligible for release for various reasons.

While you enjoy, I can confirm that the brand new music coming your way includes more purely original electronica in a special "duality" theme, alongside original fanworks based in the worlds of Silent Hill, Bayonetta, Sonic, and of course the Hellaverse. Along with some exciting collaborations and appearances that I can't wait to have a chance to share.

Thank you all so much. Here's to 5 years and hopefully many more!

4 months ago | [YT] | 2,450



@palomaroggeri8680

I've always loved the Angel cover of 911 by Ellise! It would be so cool to get a remastered version, you really did a great job with how emotionally heavy the song is.

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@nintendella2000

Please, your Angel songs are MASTERPIECES and I've never been more excited in my life than I was when a new Angel song of yours came out.

4 months ago | 44

@doomynytress3869

This looks SO amazing. Happy 5 year anniversary to start with!! I've been so obsessed with your music for a while now. Before I got into Spotify, I'd have, like, a bunch of your songs on my "favorites" playlist, all organized to play one after the other to fall asleep to. Haha... 😅 I was THRILLED to find you on Spotify, but not all of my favorite songs made it to the platform (Notably: "Valentino" and "Change The Order") or managed to transition the ENTIRE song over (i.e. "Belong To V" (the very end ALWAYS hit me like a truck; it was my favorite part, honestly), "Ringleader" (I didn't even know there was an entertaining back and forth until I listened to the YT version; it popped up in my Spotify and I was obsessed ever since!), "Hooked" (Again, I like the beginning, giving the story of WHY Valentino was taking center stage and Angel was struggling to not sound terrified having been caught and now being made an example out of.), and "Smile Like You Mean It" (The inclusion of the sinner just... fit, and the song feels a bit confusing and one-sided without the sounds of the sinner being completely freaked by the encounter, plus the end, "So! Do we have a deal?" Is just so sinister and haunting and a great way to end the song sung by such a manipulative man. I mean, it's good either way! Just my (dumb) opinion.) But you have grown so, so much from making covers to your own music, and it really shows how much you've come into your own over the years. It's so cool to see such amazing progress. I'm really glad you found your calling in life and that you've become so successful thanks to it! I'm really looking forward to what the future holds. And I'm really excited about this project of yours, remixing/redoing/rerecording/BASICALLY GIVING NEW LIFE to your old covers and (hopefully) FINALLY bringing them to more accessible places for everyone to enjoy. (My fingers literally twitch at the mention of "Valentino" being brought back. I FREAKING LOVE THAT COVER.) Again, Happy 5th Anniversary, and here's to many more awesome years of epic music and epic compositions by a truly epic DJ

4 months ago | 8  

@JinxOfZaun

Omg I've been wanting this for so long, thank you!! Your Angel Dust covers are some of my favorite pieces of music and I can't wait to add them to all my playlists! 🤩

4 months ago | 13

@LilDaeDreamer

AAAAH, remastered version of Valentino?! I can't wait! This is gonna be epic!

4 months ago | 10

@baglesscat4411

Your best song in my opinion was "Change the order" I think it would be lovely to see a remixed version of that to better suit the Lucifer we ended up having! As well as avoiding copyright 😁

4 months ago | 37

@DemonAsh75

That's awesome to hear Show and Tell is coming back. 5 whole years, wow! Happy 5 years! I found you through the Hellaverse (Smile Like You Mean It and Use Me Up) and your covers are just as banger as your originals even if they were forever ago. I would love to see an updated version of Change the Order, 911 or even Sober if any are possible. I keep coming back to these ones.

4 months ago | 10

@Rowan-c7a

I've no idea if it would even be possible, but I'd absolutely love a re-mastered version of Alastor's "La Vie en Rose." I'll always have a huge soft spot for that one. Anything Alastor-centric from you would be a gift, though 🙏 But regardless- happy 5 year anniversary and I wish you the best of luck with all your projects! 💪

4 months ago | 28

@Indie973

You are one of the most talented musicians and voice actors I’ve seen and im a hardcore HazFan, in other words happy anniversary

4 months ago (edited) | 20

@HEX_Medic-

Eyes on me (vox song) was fantastic!! Keep up with the amazing work!

4 months ago | 11

@greasermcgoo

Always loved your fan-songs, both the covers and originals, but by far my favorite cover song you have done was for Valentino. I srsly love that one so much with Angel Dust's vocals and I can't wait to see what you do with it a 2nd time. I discovered you through Hellaverse songs just last summer and you have got me Hooked (heh, get it?) since the start! Good luck with your future projects, I'm so glad you make the songs that you do 🙏 Congrats on 5 years

4 months ago | 15

@LuciferMorningstar-df9hm

I loved „Eyes on Me“ (Vox Song) and „POP“ (Cherri‘s Assault) You’re very Talented and your works are Masterpieces. Please keep up the Amazing Work. I can’t wait for more.

4 months ago | 3

@SholtoMaru

I'm SHRIEKING, Valentino is my favorite of the covers, and I've always wished it was on Spotify so I could enjoy it with the rest of your music. I'm so excited!!

4 months ago | 14

@MrTobi013

Five years already and still going strong! Well done! This sounds like an amazing project and whatever you do, we'll be there with you for the ride!

4 months ago | 2

@TheShatteredone

My my isn't this exciting and I am proud to have stuck around for the more than 5 years listening dear DJ I'm sure the fandom will be proud your music is unique and incredible the stories you share trust me when I say Ill be playing them on repeat on my radio show for the years to come. I have a question for you have you ever thought about making a character song of Alastor's shadow or make an original song about your own persona?

4 months ago | 5

@SmilingPsycopath21

I can’t wait! 911 will forever be my favourite cover though and I have listened to it more times then I can count. I love your covers along with your original songs, they all make me want to replay the song over and over again to the point I have memorised just about all the dialogue at the start or end of the songs as well! Thank you so much for it all

4 months ago (edited) | 1

@Akutagawas.corset

I love show and tell to pieces, it's one of my favourites

4 months ago | 2

@kararoxon6098

I originally found you from the hellaverse covers and absolutely fell in love You have never disappointed and I’m so psyched for the future!!!

4 months ago | 4

@Jesswyn13

Amazing work and sick cover art! I still regularly listen to your covers of Montero, 911, Change The Order, Do What U Want, all so good

4 months ago | 0

@WhatsHisFace-90

I adore "Change the Order" and would love to be able to listen to it more easily and throw money at you for it! Original or re-done, I just love the vibe. Lucifer is my favorite, and even if the character we got doesn't match the song's tone, I still love it. Thank you for all you do!

4 months ago | 1