Me, my MacBook, and various pieces of luscious gear.
Influences
In no particular order: DJ Shadow, DJ Krush, Calibre, Bill Evans, Shostakovich, Kid Loco, Mission Choir, Jazzanova, Oscar Peterson, Mr Scruff, Gravediggaz, Funkdoobiest, Nick de Friez, DJ Muggs, Prince Paul, Benny Tones, GZA, Krafty Kuts, Michel Camilo, Paddy Fred, Cypress Hill, Zero 7, Beethoven, Higher Sense, Alex Reece, LTJ Bukem, Optical, Spring Heel Jack, C4C, The Brecker Brothers, Tower Of Power, Marcus Intalex, Cinematic Orchestra, Ozzy Osborne, Rage Against the Machine, Kid Koala...
I play keys, and like to make choons. At the moment I'm part of Harbour City Electric, The Ed Zuccollo Trio, Mel Parsons & the Rhythm Kings, and formerly - Beatnik. Check out the linked pages for some funky sounds and more info!
I've been making tunes on sequencer programs since 2001, getting my head around them slowly. These days I'm integrating recording lots more, rather than using factory sounds or sampling from other sources (which is an art! Nick De Friez the man in that dept.), and it's so satisfying knowing that I've made all my own samples, recorded and mixed the drums (thanks Shaun!) and then arranged it. So much fun. I think it's getting closer to what I want to sound like. Here's a page to share my creations. Thanks for looking/listening!
Hey bro there is someting wrong with the hi hats in my latest beat... Anychance yo could have a listn for me n tell me whats up... I used this new "wonkey" plug in. Put everything out of time :)
Our second 'Corrosive Noise' NZ Tour is coming up in July 2009. This time we are joined by dunedin dj crew 'Urban Terror Unit', who ripped up Phat 09's pre party last new years. We will be playing lots of new material from our forthcoming album 'Awakening' on NZ's own Bassweight Recordings. Come check it out!
The Life & Death of a centipede quite simply dope :) Is that distortion on the drums? hehe :) Centipedes don't die by the way, they just shed there legs and grow new ones
My ears just munched down The Life & Death of a centipede! Very nice work! I see what you mean about the distortion :) I agree on adding a few glitches to the drums, maybe a couple on the whole track too, BOOM!!!!!!! Keep me posted on the Jupiter
Greetz from Latvia Thanks for the add keep doing your thing big upz Transition 33 My 1st single is out on friday if you need fresh DnB for the weekend ... (preview on my player)
All gravy aw man absolutely slaughtered after last night. Went on a blind date, ended up at the girls place and I got torn to shreds haha... cougar! Been up since 6am the longest day ever. Yer shot man I cant really commit to lessons at the mo with work but when I move up in the world I'll definitly hit you up. That gig on the 26th sounds sweet, see if I can't round up some of the boys n girls. Cheers
Hey bruv, Cheers for the add. Been listening to your group, sounding wicked mate got a new fan. Keep it up. Have to let us know when you've got a gig on. Hows it going?
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