Daniel Ruczko (born 3 July 1982) is a director, author, composer, writer and music producer.
He started producing music at the age of 12 on his Amiga 500 computer using the software Protracker, a couple of years later that lead to a career as an internationally known DJ and producer.
Daniel Ruczko | |
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 Ruczko in 2019 | |
| Born | July 3, 1982 Bremen, Germany |
| Other names | Rusher, Andrew Gony |
| Occupation(s) | Director, composer, screenwriter, film producer, author, music producer, sound designer, 3D/Digital Artist, author |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | www |
After spending most of his twenties releasing records on numerous labels and touring the globe as a DJ, in 2010 Ruczko went to a music school in Hamburg, Germany to become a Film Music composer.
In the same year he won an award for the concept of his short film "Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression" which was chosen by the German actor Matthias Schweighöfer.[1]
"Bipolar" got Daniel a lot of attention and also his first awards.
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Throughout his creative career, Daniel has received over 60 awards for his films, three of which have been screened at the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival.[3]
Ruczko works on commercials and music videos under his company name Misfit Media, as well as film projects under his company name Mind Pollution Pictures.
In 2018 Daniel moved to Los Angeles to work as a film director, author and producer.
He still composes and also produces all the music for a Hip hop group that he is a member of, together with the Rappers "Kayohes", "V3rb" & "Steez". He also still produces various styles of electronic music
According to IMDb Ruczko is currently working on a feature film with the writer Michael Reisz (Truth or Dare) that is believed to have a budget of 7 million dollars.
In July 2023, Ruczko published his first novel entitled "Pieces of a Broken Mind", which according to him includes some autobiographical elements.
Short Film filmography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Evacuation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also editor, sound designer and visual FX |
| 2011 | Bipolar: A Narration of Manic Depression | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also composer, actor, editor, sound designer and visual FX |
| 2013 | Wake Up! | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also composer, editor, sound designer and visual FX |
| 2014 | Let Go | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also composer, editor, sound designer and visual FX |
| 2015 | Duality | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also composer, editor, sound designer and visual FX |
| 2015 | Solitary | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also composer, editor, sound designer and visual FX |
| 2018 | Intrusive Thoughts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also composer, editor, sound designer, voice actor and visual FX |
Film Accolades
edit| Year | Film | Festival Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | Wins | ||
| 2010 | Evacuation | ||
| 2011 | Bipolar: A Narration of Manic Depression | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | Wake Up! | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | Let Go | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 | Duality | 24 | 18 |
| 2015 | Solitary | 35 | 30 |
| 2018 | Intrusive Thoughts | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 74 | 61 | |
Music Video filmography
edit| Year | Artist | Title | Label | Director | Cinematographer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bionic Stylz Feat. Warpath | "Musik" | Bionic Styles | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | Kayohes | "Stranger" | 83 Sound | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | V3rb | "Tiger" | 83 Sound | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | Kayohes | "Journey" | 83 Sound | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | V3rb | "Streets Talk" | 83 Sound | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | V3rb | "Standing Ovation" | 83 Sound | Yes | Yes |
| 2013 | Gods Of Chaos | "City Of Lost Angels" | Psycho Realm | Yes | Yes |
| 2013 | Misleeding | "Darkside" | Keep The Feel | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | Steez | "Rottweiler Flow" | Machtworte | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | V3rb | "Ah Yeah" | 83 Sound | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | Steez | "Rap Ist" | Machtworte | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | Ryu | "Did it To Myself" | Demigodz | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | Absztrakkt & Snowgoons Feat. Cr7z | "Bodhishinobi" | 58 Muzik | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | Kayohes, V3rb & Rusher | "March On" | Origu | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | 2Seiten | "Regenwetter / Scheiße Schön" | 58 Muzik | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | Cr7z | "Sohn Des Drachen" | 58 Muzik | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | Cr7z | "Verantwortung" | 58 Muzik | Yes | Yes |
| 2016 | Andy Cooper & The Allergies | "Rock Rock" | Unique Records | Yes | Yes |
| 2017 | Andy Cooper & The Allergies | "The Love That I'm In" | Jalapeno Records | Yes | Yes |
| 2017 | Andy Cooper & The Allergies | "Main Event" | Jalapeno Records | Yes | Yes |
| 2017 | Cr7z | "Polytoxikomanie" | Arjuna | Yes | Yes |
| 2018 | Andy Cooper | "Can't Be Satisfied" | Rocafort Records | Yes | Yes |
| 2018 | The Allergies | "Dance Now" | Jalapeno Records | Yes | Yes |
| 2019 | The Allergies feat. Andy Cooper | "Too Much" | Jalapeno Records | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb | "Back On The Scene" | Arjuna | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb | "A Better Place" | Arjuna | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb | "Manic Narration" | Arjuna | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Rusher & Kayohes | "Decade" | Misfit Music | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Steez & Rusher | "Outro 2020" | DUM Enterprises | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Rusher & Kayohes | "Right Minds Feat. V3rb" | Misfit Music | Yes | Yes |
| 2021 | Rusher & V3rb | "Genetics" | Misfit Music | Yes | Yes |
| 2022 | Neonlight | "Desire" | Blackout | Yes | Yes |
| 2022 | Rusher & Steez | "Legendary" | Misfit Music | Yes | Yes |
| 2022 | Rusher, V3rb, Steez & Kayohes | "Too Locked In" | Misfit Music | Yes | Yes |
| 2023 | Rusher & Steez | "One By One feat. Kayohes & V3rb" | Arjuna | Yes | Yes |
Books
editBibliography
edit| Year | Title | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | I Saw You in a Dream Last Night | Art Book |
| 2022 | Christmas Nightmare | Art Book |
| 2023 | This is NOT a Children's Book! | Art Book |
| 2023 | Aliens Are The Better Humans | Art Book |
| 2023 | Evil Clowns Are People Too | Art Book |
| 2023 | Quit Hating on Satan | Art Book |
| July 2023 | Pieces of a Broken Mind | Fiction / Novel |
Music
editMusical beginnings
editAt the age of 8, Daniel learned to play the accordion, but gave it up after three years.
When he was 12 years old he started producing Hardcore Techno music on his Amiga 500 using Protracker, he later switched to the PC using FastTracker 2. In 1997 he bought his first set of Turntables and taught himself how to DJ.
In 1999 Ruczko got interested in Drum and Bass and decided to make that his new genre, at first he used Fruity Loops to experiment but pretty quickly found his new home in Steinberg Cubase, which is still his main Software for music today.
He established himself as a serious DJ and producer, known for his cinematic and dark sound, and played over 450 gigs in his DJing career.
Misfit Music
edit"Misfit Music" or "Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb" is a Hip hop group entirely produced by Ruczko, with him also directing their music videos.
After releasing the single "Some Way, Some How / March On" on Origu in 2015, the group is in the process of finishing up their debut Album with the title "Ordinary Madness" which is expected to be released in 2019.
Discography as Rusher
edit| Year | Title | Label | Genre | Release Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Rusher & Penny Wize - Chrome Depot | Lifeline Records | Drum and Bass | Vinyl |
| 2006 | Rusher - The Suffering (Part of the Shades of Black LP) | Barcode Recordings | Drum and Bass | Vinyl & Digital |
| 2006 | Rusher - Prophecy (Part of the Juiceblender LP) | Citrus Recordings | Drum and Bass | Vinyl & Digital |
| 2008 | Jade & Rusher - Silent Hell | Close 2 Death Recordings | Drum and Bass | Vinyl & Digital |
| 2008 | Jade & Rusher - Silent Hell (Bullet Proof Remix) | Close 2 Death Recordings | Drum and Bass | Vinyl & Digital |
| 2008 | Rusher - Counting To Infinity / Impact | Disturbed Recordings | Drum and Bass | Vinyl & Digital |
| 2010 | Rusher - Blood Theme / Lithium | Citrus Recordings | Drum and Bass | Digital |
| 2010 | Rusher & Dubtek - Godsplitters | Trust in Music | Drum and Bass | Vinyl & Digital |
| 2011 | Rusher - Sundays | Digital Sanctuary Recordings | Deep Dubstep | Digital |
| 2012 | Rusher - Rust | Mindtech Recordings | Drum and Bass | Digital |
| 2015 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - Some Way, Some How / March On | Origu | Hip hop / Rap | Vinyl |
| 2019 | Rusher - "No Thoughts" Part One | Self Released | Half Time | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - "Back On The Scene - Single" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - "A Better Place - Single" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher - "One Of A Kind - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - "Manic Narration - Single" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher & Kayohes - "Melancholia" - Album | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - "Nightmares & Dreams feat. Andy Cooper - Single" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher - "Mind Polluter EP" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - "Ordinary Madness Feat. Cr7Z - Single" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - "Ordinary Madness - Album" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital / CD |
| 2020 | Rusher & Steez - "5 Minuten Ruhe im Kopf - Single" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher, Kayohes & V3rb - "Ordinary Madness - Instrumentals" | Arjuna | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Steez & Rusher - "STZ Remixes - EP" | D.U.M. | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher - "Do You Like Hurting Other People? (L 33 Remix) / (Nanokosmos Remix)" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher - "Follow The Bleeder EP" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2020 | Steez & Rusher - "STZ Remixes - EP Instrumentals" | D.U.M. | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher & Kayohes - "Right Minds Feat. V3rb - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher - "Watch The World Burn" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher & Kayohes - "Martial Law Feat. Andy Cooper - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Rusher & Kayohes - "From Where I Was - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2020 | Maks_SF & Rusher - "Bushido - Single" | Kato OST | Electronic | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & Kayohes - "The Vision - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher - "Kernel Panic - Kato OST - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Techno | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & Kayohes - "Serious - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & Kayohes - "Purpose - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher - "Broken - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & Kayohes - "Mindfold - Album" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & Kayohes - "Mindfold (Instrumentals) - Album" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher - "Anti-Hero - Kato OST - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Techno | Digital |
| 2021 | P4ste - "Felister (Rusher Remix) - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & V3rb - "You know my... Feat. Steez - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & V3rb - "Genetics - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & V3rb - "The Process - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & V3rb - "L.A. Lies Feat. Andy Cooper - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher & V3rb - "Misfits With Attitude - Album" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital / CD |
| 2021 | Rusher & V3rb - "Misfits With Attitude Instrumentals - Album" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2021 | Rusher - "Demonology - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2022 | Rusher - "Lobotomizer - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2022 | Rusher, V3rb, Kayohes & Steez - "Dead On Arrival - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2022 | Rusher & Kayohes - "This is Why I'm Breathing - Single" | Misfit Music | Hip hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2022 | Rusher - "Postcards From The Future - Album" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital / CD / Vinyl |
| 2022 | Rusher - Ancient Future (Part of the "DIVERGENCE IV" LP) | Eatbrain | Drum and Bass | Digital |
| 2022 | Rusher, V3rb, Steez & Kayohes - Misfit DNA - Album" | Misfit Music | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2022 | Lara Loft - The Enemy Within (Rusher Remix) - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher - Black Hoodies - Single" | Black Lodge Audio | Drum and Bass | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher, V3rb, Steez & Kayohes - Misfit DNA - Instrumental Album" | Misfit Music | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher & Steez - One by One feat. Kayohes & V3rb (Single)" | Arjuna | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher & Steez - Avatare (Single) | Arjuna | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher & Steez - Legendary (Single)" | Arjuna | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher - Postcards from the Future Remixes - Part 1 (Album)" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher & Steez - InnenLeben (Album)" | Arjuna | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher - Step Aside (Single)" | Black Lodge Audio | Electronic / Halftime | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher & Steez - InnenLeben Instrumentals (Album)" | Arjuna | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher & Kayohes - Took A Lot Of Years (Single)" | Misfit Music | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2023 | Rusher & Kayohes - NES and Tape Deck (Single)" | Misfit Music | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2024 | Rusher & Kayohes - Euphoria (Album)" | Misfit Music | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2024 | Rusher & Kayohes - Euphoria - Instrumentals (Album)" | Misfit Music | Hip Hop / Rap | Digital |
| 2024 | Rusher - Anhedonia (Single)" | DISRUPT | Drum and Bass | Digital |
Discography as Daniel Ruczko
edit| Year | Title | Label | Genre | Release Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Daniel Ruczko - Sommer's Winter | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2012 | Daniel Ruczko - Wake Up! | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2014 | Daniel Ruczko - (There Is No) Me & You | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2014 | Daniel Ruczko - Opal "End Credits" | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2014 | Daniel Ruczko - Reunion (Duality Score) | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2019 | Daniel Ruczko - The Weeping - Theme feat. Monique Candelaria | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2019 | Daniel Ruczko - Solitary | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2019 | Daniel Ruczko - Bipolar - A Narration Of Manic Depression | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | Digital |
| 2020 | Daniel Ruczko - Intrusive Thoughts | Mind Pollution Recordings | Film Score | TBA |
References
edit- ^ "Schwarze Dose Halbtagsjob 2010", The Random Noise, Berlin, 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Newport Beach Film Festival", Festival Genius, Los Angeles, 2 February 2012.
- ^ "Daniel Ruczko article about "Duality" in Cannes", Keiszeitung.de, Bremen, 27 April 2015.
- Voyage-LA-Interview 2021
- Neat-Video-Interview 2018
- Weser-Kurier-Interview 2018
- Weser-Kurier-Interview 2013
- Ruczko/Michael Reisz Project on ImdB
- Shoutout LA Interview 2021
- Pieces of a Broken Mind Review 2023
- Pieces of a Broken Mind at UK Talk Radio 2023
- EMD Identity article about "Postcards From The Future"
- Canvas Rebel Interview 2023