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Chris Joss
Funk / Acoustic / Electronica



Manawatu-Wanganui
New Zealand

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Member Since3/5/2006
Band Websitechrisjoss.free.fr
Band MembersChris Joss: bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussions, vox, sitar, flute - Cosmika : vocals



Influences

Sounds LikeDanger Buds - Chris Joss 2009

The Man With A Suitcase

Discotheque Dancing
Chris Joss 2004
Discotheque Dancing


Record LabelESL music
Type of LabelIndie


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Interview on Properly Chilled  (view more)

new LP : STICKS is out now  (view more)

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   About Chris Joss
Hi there! I'm Chris Joss, almost my real name, I'm a French "multi-instrumentalist and autonomous studio producer"(I didn't come up with that but that sums it up). As a listener I love drums and they're the heart and soul of my music. I had organ lessons in my teens which gave me the basics to learn other instruments. Jamming was my school. I've played loud, loud headphones, long hours, now I'm suffering from tinnitus and hypercousia, reasonably loud sounds hurt, unreasonably loud sounds are ringing for months, now I play quiet and can't play live anymore for these reasons. I have a passion for recording and sound production.
After 3 brief but revealing experiences with major labels through the band I was fronting, I left France for London in 91 with a band that imploded within weeks. Jumped from bands to bands on bass or guitar, sound engineered a bit while making solo tracks of various styles on my Atari+sampler+16track setup.

95-96 taped a few tracks influenced by 60's & 70's soundtrack music gathered on The Man With a Suitcase. Presented as an imaginary 60's TV series soundtrack I sent it to a round of UK labels without success. I moved to La Rochelle France in 98 in need of sun and water. I met the Cristal team who connected me with indie Pulp Flavor that released the LP in 1999 minus 2 tracks found on the Bombay By Bus EP.

99-01 recorded Dr Rhythm 15 tracks of funky electronica released in 02 by Irma. In 2000 I moved into a place where I could play drums again (sometimes) but most of the tracks have programmed drums giving a more breakbeat sound than my subsequent records. The total absence of promo and payment from this dreadful label made this release a painful experience.

2002-2003 got myself an 8 input soundcard for my computer, for the first time getting a sound I liked on the drums and jammed away. A turning point for me in music production coinciding with the birth of my daughter, it became You've Been Spiked. Influenced by 60's & 70's pop & funk I incorporated modern elements through the sound production, obscure samples backgrounds and computer trickery and mixed genres which originally coud not be heard together, thus keeping away from the revival scenes. Released in France in early 2004 on Cristal Records the response was devastating and the distributor closed down. ESL Music signed me and released the album late 04. Spiked tracks are in TV series & programs, movies, commercials and games. Remixes by Ursula 1000, Fort Knox Five & Kraak & Smaak followed in 05 & 06.

2004 I spent 5 months making the Discotheque Dancing video and was approached to rework the "Deep throat" soundtrack for the movie Inside Deep Throat (soundtrack on Koch in 05)

2005-2007 remixed Jody Watley, Pirates of the Caribbean, Joe Bataan, Woody Hermann, Bebo Valdes, Thunderball, Frank Sinatra, Yerba Buena, Praful, Fisherspooner.

Dec2005 I smashed the 3 bones of my right elbow, I'm now limited in my movements but still can play. I was very lucky to be operated by fantastic surgeon Mr Beya. A musician himself he saved my arm and my music making. Between hospital stays in Jan/Feb 06 I was asked to record a version of John Williams' Superman for a movie trailer of Superman, what is called "on spec" you work for nothing in the hope it'll get picked up, it wasn't. I had to record the drums in many short sections. After months ESL got clearance and released it on an EP in Aug 07 alongside remixes by Basement Freaks & Plastilina Mosh.

2004-2007 recorded the 13 tracks that make Teraphonic Overdubs. Reacting to the critics (good and bad) that could only hear a retro sound in Spiked, I experimented to make the modern aspect of my music more obvious while keeping the acoustic drums-bass-guitar-keyboards setup. Most of these experiments didn't convince me and will most likely stay outtakes. I made many different versions of the same tracks, "I want Freedom" is an alternate version of "Count the daisies", Summer Springs" of "Luna Rides Back" and kept on changing the tracks to keep them fresh for me to work on as my elbow accident had delayed the progress on them. Returning to hospital in dec06/jan07 disabled me again for months and the many projects I engaged in during these 4 years (remixes, production, VJing, DJing, videos) often made me feel I could never finish this album. I bought a sitar, flute, double bass, congas, bongos towards the end of the recording and replaced many electronic parts with these instruments, changing the direction of the album. Released on ESL in Feb08 with remixes of I Want Freedom by Smokey Bandits, Atfunk and Myagi came out in Aug08.

Nov2006-may2008 recorded my 5th LP, entitled Sticks. Compared to the 4 years it took to make Teraphonic, Sticks was a pleasure ride. Inspired by the new instruments I turned down remixes and side projects to stay focused. I recorded the basic tracks while still working on Teraphonic, the sitar is giving a more contemplative vibe than my previous releases. Alexander Von Mehren from Norway contributed with a lovely vibraphone solo on "Tea Age Sea" and I used a saxophone sample from Praful on "Melisma Mercury". The artwork by Cyril Jean. Sticks came out in March 09 on ESL Music.

Sept2008-Feb2009 recorded 6th LP : Chris Joss presents Monomaniacs vol1. 12 tracks of angry hammond funk with a nasty vintage sound. Artwork by Cyril Jean. Coming out on ESL Music in January 2010.

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Juno Download

Juno Download



Nov 19 2009 12:15 PM

Janjan

Janjan



Nov 19 2009 12:14 PM

Salut Chris
le mp3 tue le disque, et par la même
occasion il tue les disquaires (après 20 ans d'existence
Rennes musique, une institution pour ceux qui connaissent, à fermé).
Je lance un appel aux artistes, même si le mp3
est incontournable, continuez à presser des CD,
pour ceux qui veulent continuer à faire vivre le support.
Pour info, on trouve encore des CD sur Amazon, mais
attention si vous ne trouvait pas un album sur le store Français
il est peut-être dispo sur un store Amazon étranger.
Ex : le dernier Christian Prommers "The jazz thing" dispo uniquement en mp3
en France, trouvé en CD sur le store Allemand.
Idem pour l'Album Sonar Kollektiv Orchester
A+ et merci pour encore pour l'échange ;)
:::JANjan::::
The Kandy Tangerine Man

The Kandy Tangerine Man



Nov 19 2009 12:14 PM

Squeezed In The Noughties - 20 Track CDR - See My Profile/Blog For Details
 
The Kandy Tangerine Man Presents: SQUEEZED IN THE NOUGHTIES
 
A 20 track CDR for the price of £3.00 Including Postage and Packaging {Europe £3.50,Rest Of The World £4.00}.
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Manmaderecords - Feature Funk 3 OUT NOW!!!

Manmaderecords - Feature Funk 3 OUT NOW!!!



Nov 16 2009 1:36 PM

Hello Chris Joss!

just came by to let you know, there is a new Feature Funk series from Manmade.
Save the vinyl and play it loud!



Just have a good time,
cheers
manmade
Goodbye Horses

Goodbye Horses



Nov 15 2009 12:17 PM

Goodbye Horses en concert à l'Univers'All (Pontorson) ce Samedi 14 Novembre 2009, 21h !

Du bon rock-electro pour vous faire gigoter on ze dancefloor toute la soirée ! Venez nombreux !

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Siren 彩連

Siren 彩連



Nov 12 2009 11:22 AM

Hi My name Is SIREN From Japan. New Tracks Up !! Thanks.
LEON

LEON



Nov 12 2009 11:22 AM

Comin soon!! Leon - Planet groove remixes (4 tracks ep)

 feat Umbo & Timewarp inc.



Available on juno/beatport/itunes/etc...






buy it here
Pig Balls Records

Pig Balls Records



Nov 12 2009 11:22 AM

hey!
;-)
pre listening of the new EP from HAYZ called GHETTO BASE...
incl. remixes by

URSULA1000, NICK FONKYNSON, JAYL FUNK,
FREAK-FU and RHYTHM SCHOLAR!!! ;-)

right NOW in our player...
OUT exclusive on junodownload at 16th november... ;-))
Fasten Youre Beatbelt dude...
LEON

LEON



Nov 7 2009 1:11 PM

hello chris un p'tit coucou en passant!!keep it funky leon
GK

GK



Nov 6 2009 12:08 PM

Have a funky weekend, Chris,
you rock!
Cheers
Supatronic (Official)

Supatronic     (Official)



Nov 6 2009 12:08 PM

We all " Want Freedom " yessssssss!
Pure groovalistic gr8 sound Dude...
don't stop please don't!!!
Pilipili

Pilipili



Nov 5 2009 1:03 PM

i looooove Drink Me hot.
I listened 10 times and love always

Goog music

pilipili
***DJ Paris Exotic Store***

***DJ Paris Exotic Store***



Nov 5 2009 1:02 PM

BONJOUR Chris,

Comment ca va de ton cote?

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BASSDRUM

BASSDRUM



Nov 5 2009 1:01 PM

Hey hey !
New song Distorted on our page
Come and hear !!

Cheers xx
Les Bassdrum







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Nov 5 2009 1:00 PM

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Janjan

Janjan



Nov 5 2009 12:59 PM

Hello,
7 new titles for a fight !
Good listening!
::::MP3 KILLER::::



steeveeb

steeveeb



Oct 31 2009 12:28 PM

Ciao Chris Joss!
I feel your style!
Bliss joy ‘n happiness to ya my friend… =)

GK

GK



Oct 30 2009 12:28 PM

Have a good one, Chris,
you rock!
Cheers
Gustavo
JASON RALPH

Jason Ralph



Oct 29 2009 12:26 PM

All is going well here..Can't wait to hear your new stuff!!
I left the studio I was working with, to produce a feature film and am making great progress.
Also waiting on the budget info for a gig, scoring a documentary.
I'll be watching for the album..Talk to you soon!
Jason

Load Mäx --- Old Mäx

Load Mäx --- Old Mäx



Oct 28 2009 12:42 PM

Hi Chris,

thank you

for the

acceptance!

cheers
old mäx
VOLUBILIS (radio)

VOLUBILIS (radio)



Oct 28 2009 12:41 PM

"Happening" n°03 by Henri Cording:

"Comme un cheuveu dans la poutine"
A 15mn unknown flying sound object


Tuesday, october 27th 2009, 9.30pm (Paris time) 


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VOLUBILIS (radio)



Oct 26 2009 11:48 AM

"Explosivos" n° 11 by Suonho
A 15mn high quality selection

Monday, october 26th 2009  Tracklist :

01) Lainie Kazan - Feeling Good / Universal Jazz
02) Buddy Guy - Crazy Love / Universal Jazz
03) Ambro Seelos - Joker / Universal Jazz
04) Perry Como - Papa Loves Mambo / Arista
05) Renato Carosone - Tu Vuo Fa l' Americano / Wave
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Oct 26 2009 11:47 AM


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Ben zen Berg



Oct 26 2009 11:46 AM


Teaser to upcoming L'agent d'Argentine video

I'm totaly delighted to show you a teaser to my upcoming video. An amazing artistical attack on your eyes. You will find this video in higher resolution on www.ben-zen-berg.com

JASON RALPH

Jason Ralph



Oct 26 2009 11:41 AM

Hi Chris..Long time no talk! I haven't forgotten you. Hope you're well, and having a great weekend.
My Best...Jason

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