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Dan Armstrong is a British music artist, composer and record producer.

From learning the keyboard in his early childhood, his career progressed after studying Music Technology and Video Production at both Sandwell College and Salford University. Opportunity arose in the mid 1990s at UK-reggae group, UB40's Birmingham studios, DEP International where the position of Producer was forthcoming for his work on "Labour of Love 3". Additional keyboard credits were awarded for this album as well as, "Guns in the Ghetto". Under the one artist pseudonym of, "Gogglehed", he officially remixed, "Always There".

When the studios closed, Armstrong moved into freelance music production, writing music for the likes of Subaru World Rally Team, Sir Alex Ferguson and Mercedes Benz. He also moved into teaching at both Further and Higher Education.

During the next few years, music production, education and family life was balanced with a move back to Herefordshire. Armstrong continued to be involved with the local music scene, playing in several bands as a both a session-player and regular member.

Further to the development of original material, he secured his first publishing deal with Taiwanese publisher, Forward Music. Since then Armstrong has worked with other artists and songwriters, such as Darren Alboni (Ella Henderson), James Breedwell (America's Got Talent).

He now is focusing on his ambient electronic artistry, with his debut album, "A Long Time Coming".

Mike G @ Ambient Music Guide Dan’s debut solo album of panoramic ambitronic beats is a stunner, orbiting the same sun as his friend Si Matthews but tracking its own distinctive path. Less is more, with ideas and warm melodic lines that are not cast with thick layers of sound but sketched subtly, like spacious geometric shapes, sprinkled with little details that psychonauts like myself can’t get enough of. All in all, we’re talking Global Communication levels of excellence here. Do. Not. Miss. Favorite track: Eta Wave.

In the meantime, Armstrong continues to push forward with both further releases under the collaborative guise of "Confluent Phase". with fellow ambient artist, Si Matthews (due for release on the TXT label) and remixes for artists such as Urban Meditation on the Fantasy Enhancing label.