The demo's of the album were first played by Dave Mothersole who featured the tracks on his deephouse show on Kiss FM. Further spins were notched up at Soxan & the Big Chill Bar. The promos are now in wider circulation and have attracted some good reviews from other DJ's. More radio plays have been earnt including Nick Luscombe's Flo-motion show on XFM.

Dialog has been gigging on the London and festival circuit.VJ Andy Stone (SoxaN) has provided visuals for many of the gigs and examples of their collaboration may be found on the Live page. Dialog has notched up gigs at Festinho, the Gazastock festival (with Kentish Green), SoxaN, Digital City, at Lo-tek parties, Baked Beats, Cargo, Turnmills, the Luminaire and at the Big Chill House for the Reader WAVS CD launch party.

Abandoned is featured on the Big Chill's "Readers WAVS" CD available from: www.bigchill.net

Press Reviews
CALMSCAPE: “Music For Imaginary Movies” brings a unique direction to the genre that up-and-comers will attempt to duplicate and avid enthusiasts will chill out with on many a warm breezy after-party night. Production artists in this genre often struggle to innovate, but Dialog has spun out a BT meets Schnauss inspired album with impressive layering and structure, and an attention to detail that separates it from the pack

Music-News.com:...there is a diverse collection of styles on offer here. Most notably the future breaks of 'Abandoned' for me the pick of the eight tracks with a string led breakdown to die for. The remainder of the album rubs shoulders with progressive and deep house genres whilst keeping the uplifting, emotive breakdowns. 'Naultilus' is a killer of a track with it's deep throbbing bassline. 'Angel Trap' shows off Andy's chilled out side and final track 'Glitter' would fit perfectly into an episode of the x-files .....If you're a fan of deep atmospheric house music, this is a must

DJ Reviews
Jeffrey Disastronaut: Deep house hasn't sounded better than this all year. A standout.

Andy Holt (Redanka): Nice Summerness!! Nautilus is the pick of the bunch for me. Very cool.

Plump DJ's: Great Music for after hours chillouts etc...nice one.

Pathaan (BBC Asian Network): Loving this CD you sent me, more please.......Abandoned is a killer.

Mark Anthony (Velvet): very BT meets Rabbit in the Moon. Abandoned would fit perfectly at home on a Sasha & Digweed "Nothern Exposure" CD.....loving it.

Gordon Kaye: This is very well produced. My favorite is Abandoned. A lush dirty rolling break, bass heavy and subtle yet effective percussion. The moody synths are great too. Love it.

Anthony Pappa: cool tunes

Drumattic Twins: wow. If only I was listening to this in Ibiza & not the UK. Great production, I can only as yet imagine how good these tracks sound watching the sun set.

Dean Facer: Superb set starter or for a change of direction......very, very nice.

Luis Paris: works a treat, great production & thurmoin groove

Derek Taylor: this is superb....especially Abandoned. Really cool breaks.

Jim "Shaft" Ryan: excellent tracks

Mark Robinson: proper classy production throughout.

Steve Elliott (Olympic Radio): great ambient house slo-mo groove-simple yet effective. Late night lounge material. Love it.

Matt Storm: the peaceful vibe of Nautilus contrasts with the edginess of Abandoned. I like the early 90's synth touches of Nautilus.....love the bass.

Neil Matthew (resident DJ at Retro Quiz Night, The Pigrim, Billericky, Essex): All a bit moody & arty farty for me

History
Dialog started life as a collaboration between producers Andy Smith & Alan Platten. They have collaborated on several musical projects together over the years, a more detailed history will be available on Alan's website. 6 of the 8 tracks from Music for imaginary movies were co-written with Alan & his production skills helped shape the Dialog sound in its formative version. He has since got married & moved to the States, but thanks to the joys of modern technology designed the album & website artwork from afar. He is working on tracks under the moniker of taoyoyo.
There are some pictures of the earlier incarnation on the Live page.

Influences
The UK electronic scene in the 90's: Orbital, Underworld, Sabres of Paradise, Spooky, Ultramarine, Aphex Twin, Fluke, Seefeel, Lamb & Global Communication. These days Andy is happy frequenting The Big Chill & Soxan where the vibe is eclectic. Current favorites are producer Ulrich Schnauss, rocking out to AC/DC after a few beers, or chilling out to Nick Drake & Low.