Skin Deep (1989-1990) With Ray Naughton - Skin Deep (1990-1991) With Matthew Adcock - Skin Deep (1991-1998) Solo - The Definition Of Sound (Name I work under for my Sample based music) - Gary Hunter (Solo for synth based work)
My early synth stuff is heavily influenced by OMD and Erasure. The sample based music is basically influenced by anything trance related, other sampled music like hip hop & chilled stuff I have recorded is n't influenced by anybody really.
I am currently working on an ambient/soundtrack album. I got the idea to do this after listening to music by Moby & John Foxx.
Sounds Like
The work I did in the late 80's and early 90's definitely has an OMD sound to it, more so, there early stuff circa there early albums. My trance music is, I would say, a bit like euro trance and dance music which comes from places such as Holland, Germany and Belguim.
The ambient album I am currently working on has, I suppose, elements of some of Moby's ambient music (Especially his recent album which included the CD Ambient Hotel) and also to a degree, elements of some of the music of John Foxx. John is more well known for his synth based material rather than his ambient music but I certainly picked up a lot of ideas after listening to all his Cathedral Oceans albums which I think are great original pieces of work. All three albums are definitely worth checking out.
You can listen to a showcase of my work via the player below. Podcast 2 is also now available to listen via the player to.
I'm 45 and have had a very keen interest in music for many years. Synthesizers have fascinated since I first heard them on records by Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, OMD, Ultravox, The Human League and Depeche Mode. It was in the late 80's when I decided to write my own songs.
I formed a studio band with a good friend of mine Ray Naughton and things clicked into place very quickly and we wrote and recorded around 20 songs in a similar style to OMD & Erasure (Vince Clarke has been a big influence with my Synthpop music probably, the biggest influence of all). They were very raw recordings made on a cheap Amstrad 4 track recorder.
From there I progressed on to using an Atari computer and sequencer software packages alongside a Drum Machine. I recorded more electronic pop material and also some video soundtrack music.
I wanted to develop my skills in creating music utilising computers and have recorded about 8 or 9 Cds of material using Samples, Drum Loops and Drum Machines. The music in this field covers Dance, Trance, Chill-out & Hip Hop styles. This side of my work has been recorded under the name The Definition Of Sound. It is a collection of material I am very proud of.
I have over the last 2 or 3 years returned to Synthesizers and re-recorded a lot of the material I did with Ray to a much higher standard and in addition I have written numerous new songs and done some cover versions. One cover version I have done is a track of OMD's called "Of All The Things We've Made". This was included on an american release tribute album called "We Love You 2". I am very proud that my version of the song was worthy of inclusion on the CD.
My latest project is an interesting one as I have decided to record an album of Ambient/soundtrack Music and decided I would only use layered strings, Choir sounds and piano. It has resulted in me learning Cubase, a programme I have wanted to use for some time. So far 15 songs have been written and I am currently working at mixing those. Moby's ambient music has been the key influence with this material.
I decided to send in 3 of the tracks to the BBC for inclusion on a natural history programme and whilst I was n't successful I did get through the first stages which I am very pleased about. The three songs sent to the BBC were called "The Long Goodbye", "Quiet Splendour" and "Broken Flowers".
Please note that the copyright on the music on this site is owned by Big Noise Music.
In addition to this homepage, I have other exclusive songs available to listen to at:
www.soundclick.com/garyhunter
Simply click on music in the profile box and then click the small play button on the right hand side of the song picture. Choose Lo-fi if you have a modem connection and click Hi-fi if you have broadband.
www.youtube.com/garyhunter
I now have my video's online at YouTube.com as well as on this page. So if you have any problems playing the video's on this page you can access them at YouTube by clicking on the link above.
Erasure Remixes By Gary Hunter On Erasure's Official Homepage
I have 4 remixes available now of the Erasure track "Here I Go Impossible Again" on Erasure's official homepage, which you can listen to, by clicking on the link above. Simply scroll down to the song "Here I Go Impossible Again" and you will see my remixes. To play simply click on the media player button or real player button on the right hand side of my mix.
Music Of Mine Available On The Podsafe Music Network
I now have more of my music available to listen to on the Podsafe music network. This network will, hopefully, be playing my music on various podcasts.
I will of course keep you updated as and when this happens.
I have 5 tracks available and these can be accessed by clicking the link above. For now
this will be used purely to promote my dance & trance music.
www.ipodnetworks.com/Gary_Hunter
I am continuing to embrace the opportunites the internet has to offer and have now done my first Podcast on the IPod Network. This is the first of a series of podcasts I intend to do. In addition further Podcasts of a collection of music from different artists is in the pipeline and is something that Ian Price of Future Daze has come up with so watch this space.
To listen to my first Podcast simply click on the link above and choose the HS stream button if you have broadband and LS if you only have a standard modem.
http://Gary-Hunter.BTPodshow.com
I have furthered my internet presence with another web page. This time on BTPodshow.Com. This came about when my track "Rain" was played on the Podcast Radio show Bite Size Bonus. Further tracks have been submitted to them so I thought it would be useful to have a web page on there network. The page will host any Podcasts my music appears on as well as some of my video's I have made. To check the content out simply click on the link above.
www.icompositions.com/artists/garyhunter/
I have a new web page on the newly formed icompositions network. This is looking a very promising place for unsigned music artists and I highly recommend you check them out.
You can view my page by clicking on the link above.
Robocast Radio Official Webpage
Songs of mine and many other good artists are being played on the new Robocast Radio show's. This is new off the ground and deserves plenty of support as the artists featured are all on the Myspace network. You can
visit the official Robocast Webpage by clicking on the link above.
The shows currently available are available to listen to via the player below.
VISIT Robo Cast Radio
Also check this out, it's a flag counter which shows how many people have visited the site and which countries they are from.
I have added a further music player which currently has all my songs that are available on my Soundclick website. Simply click on the song you want to listen to and click on the play button on the player. This gives me greater scope to showcase my music here on Myspace and will be updated from time to time and will include material that has n't been available before.
CARBON COPY 1 & 2: A DOUBLE COLLECTION OF GARY NUMAN COVERS FROM THE MEMBERS OF NUMANME FORUM. "Gary Numan has influenced fans and creators of electronic music for almost three decades. Many of these individuals are now members of the Numanme Forum, a site where they continue to forge friendships and display their talents. The fruits of these influences now come to the fore, with a diverse and accomplished collection of covers and versions of Numan classics from these members, as a warm tribute to the man himself." ------------------------------------------------
A free download is now available of the new fanbased CDR 'Carbon Copy' via the Numanme Site Forum. To access this material, click on the banner below to join the site, or to access it if you already are a member. You will find the links on the topicS entitled "Carbon Copy 2008 Download and Carbon Copy 2".
Hello Gary ! Long time no see, sorry for that, I was too much into my things, I'm afraid... Of course, I LIKE your Gary Numan last cover very MUCH ! After all, you english people, invented electronic pop-rock music (among other things), so it's your heritage !
Hey Gary hope your well mate, great news about your track "Stranger in a room" being released on the John Foxx inspired CD Album, "Hes a Liquid" a good attempt that works well and is enjoyable, good work is paying off for you, i've also retitled my track "Hallow Embers" i felt the track had a slight feel good Autumnal feel about it and I'm happy with that now, when everything is completed for the Album you will have a copy sent to you, so until then, keep up the great work Mr Hunter :), peace, Gary.
