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jonathan badger
Shoegaze / Ambient / Experimental

My thesis is weak, but my beat is correct.




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Member Since4/4/2006
Band Websitejonathanbadger.com
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please visit the high horse productions myspace page to listen to some of the other projects i'm involved with. those projects are more acoustic in nature.

Sounds Likesoft electricity
Record Labelhigh horse productions
Type of LabelIndie


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"Experimental guitar work, implementing a diverse palette with focus on temporal & rhythmic elements. Two minutes after the CD arrived was in my player, two more minutes to hear the first track, that was enough to see that this CD is interesting enough and need to be heard, that is why I am writing this one. First of all the music can be considered as Ambient, but not that classical full of sounds ambient that we are used to. This music is calm and balanced, very clear and pure, simple as much as possible. That is the powerful combination that makes this work so nice! Listening to this CD your consciousness became still and relaxed, no other sound can bring your attention. The music has its own style that brings you in some magical but realistic world where you are calm and can collect your thoughts."

Radio Powernet November 28, 2006

.. "Badger’s equipment setup does Frippertronics proud, wherein his guitar is a guitar as well as a synthesizer, loop generator, and sample trigger. His music openly adopts an “ambient” tag although there’s definitely more rhythmic structure here. Badger frequently composes pieces—“Code,” “Vault,” “Egret”—that are beeping, rotating, floating rock’n’roll satellites, merging the tapped notes and chords of the late Michael Hedges with the technical arsenal behind Vernon Reid’s six-string screams and whispers. More interesting, especially knowing one set of hands generated this work spontaneously, are the noises and notes that move beyond the guitar realm. The arrangements and tweaking of “Beat On” and “Magnetism” create a virtual string section; “Tremble” adds illusory hurdy-gurdy and muted horns while “Flame” evokes a field of nighttime crickets. The interlude “Old Spiders” may be Badger’s technological zenith, an angular piece that evokes a large modern orchestra. . . . Badger’s work is too pleasing and—despite the absence of any overdubs—polished to ignore. (AB)"

e/i magazine March 17, 2007

". . . wonderful ambient music live, and using mostly incoherent pieces of gear, incorporating both primitive and modern equipment that’s not necessarily designed or intended to go together. He’s created beautiful and rich ambient tones, infused with rhythms by using subtle pulses .. which create an amazing soundscape that drives at a calm pace.”Beat on” is my favorite track off of his new album, Metasonic. Metasonic was created solely on a single guitar, and ends up sounding nothing like a guitar at many points on the album. I love guys who can pull this off without sounding trite or repetitive. I’m really blown away that this whole album was created on guitar – there are parts that leave me puzzled, as I don’t know how in the hell he gets some of the sounds out.

. . . This whole album was recorded live without any overdubs. Some parts of the album lead me to believe that it’s a bit improvisational, but doesn’t come off sounding confused at all. Overall the album is really wonderful and a unique piece of art."

Speed of Silence September 23, 2006

"[T]here is not the merest hint of a keyboard or drums, just the weird and (occasionally) wonderful sounds emanating from JB’s guitar. . ."

Richard White - The Silent Ballet (Dec 18, 2006)

If you like what you hear, you can purchace the cd here .

metasonic is also available for download on eMusic and iTunes.


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Section 27 Netlabel

Section 27 Netlabel



Nov 21 2009 12:49 AM


[S27-027] Various Artists - SECTIONED


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To celebrate our first 27 releases on Section 27 Netlabel, we proudly present to you "Sectioned", a compilation of 27 tracks, amounting to 2 hours across two discs of twisted electronic beats, discordant melodies, haunting passages, broken ambience, bending senses of time and space, microscopic glitches, pounding bass frequencies, sounds between sounds, the human voice and the audible sensation of music dissolving in acid. This is the sound of your mind's eye. This is the sound of the Sectioned... Strap yourself in and enjoy the experience.

Also features a 75 minute bonus disc "Sectioned : Nonimxs", including 9 remixes of selected Section 27 artists by Nonima and 2 original tracks created by Silent Snow and Nina Kardec using existing Nonima tracks.

Download and Audio previews available at :
http://section27netlabel.blogspot.com

Support your underground artists!
Section 27 Netlabel

Section 27 Netlabel



Nov 21 2009 12:48 AM


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(IDM, Electronica, Glitch, Experimental)

01. Love Scum [4:07]

02. Come Close [6:21]

03. Nightly Sounds [5:30]

04. Run [5:44]

05. Owls [3:49]

06. Quantized [7:20]

07. Ready [5:06]

08. Effin [5:00]


Adviruz is the artist psedonym of Istanbul’s Pinar Gurcan, whose growing passion for sound is translated through her music. Since an early age, she has been listening and mimicking opera singers, writing melodies, songs and poems in which she spoke her mind and reflected her soul. All of which are evident on "Nightly Sounds", an 8 track album which is the equivilent of having a glimpse into a diary, learning of love lost, gained, a snapshot of the human condition from which we can all draw experience... All of these things are developed musically into minimalistic glitch, noise, idm, experimental music and microsounds, its influences reminiscent of work by artists like Tujiko Noriko, Mira Calix, Plaid and Björk.

Adviruz and Section 27 present "Nightly Sounds", an intricately woven and rewarding musical tapestry. Available now for free download.



Download and Audio previews available at :
http://section27netlabel.blogspot.com

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ARI Films

ARI Films



Nov 21 2009 12:48 AM


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Section 27 Netlabel

Section 27 Netlabel



Nov 11 2009 2:27 AM


[S27-026] Nonima & theAudiologist - Almost Tomorrow
(Glitch, Ambient, Downtempo, IDM)

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Almost Tomorrow is the third full length collaboration album from Section 27 Netlabel founders Tam Ferrans and Andrew Paterson, under their Nonima & theAudiologist guise. This time around the sound is more melodic, and has a definite feeling of a complete and more mature sound than heard on the previous LP's "Dystopian Battle Hymns" and "Ceremony After Amputation". If you are familiar with their individual projects you may even be in for a slight surprise, as the tracks are not as beat driven like before, but are more atmospheric and sound, well... "bigger". In its 75 minutes, Almost Tomorrow takes you on a trip from the digital rain-soaked cavernous scraping in "Thoughtograph", the ethereal beat jittering of "The Colour of Rain", intercepted transmissions from unknown places in "Com-Intercept", "Ganzfeld"s huge yet strangely insect-like beats until everything you knew comes crashing around you in "Almost Tomorrow". Burning pianos, glitched out soundscapes and intricately programmed beatplay, this may well be their best work to date. Consider it the soundtrack to a rainy overcast day, but with just that glimmer of sunshine peeking from the clouds. "Almost Tomorrow" wears its heart on its sleeve.

Licensed by Creative Commons.

www.myspace.com/nonima27
www.myspace.com/questasian

Download and Audio previews available at :
http://section27netlabel.blogspot.com
Erinn

Erinn



Nov 11 2009 2:26 AM

hey jonathan!  how've you been? i like your sounds here!!
thanks for stoppin by. keep in touch!!
erinn
One Bullet Resolution

One Bullet Resolution



Oct 30 2009 10:52 PM

Hard rocking, psychotic psychedelia with a non fat side dish of metal. Just add Jagermeister and candles. ONE BULLET RESOLUTION
Smiley Pixie

Smiley Pixie



Oct 26 2009 2:28 AM



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Krumplestilt

Krumplestilt



Sep 29 2009 8:33 PM

Hey there neighbor.. Were playing some pretty cool shows next week and next month, let me know if your bored enough to do a DC trek Ive got plenty of guest spots to both.. hope alls groovy over there.
respects
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Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith



Sep 26 2009 1:43 PM

Love that new photo. Looks like you are taking off somewhere. And perhaps you did.

best.

patrick
Krumplestilt

Krumplestilt



Aug 30 2009 2:18 AM

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Krumplestilt

Krumplestilt



Aug 25 2009 2:04 AM

Phenominal show in Bmore!!  Some of the most beautiful sounds and arrangements ive ever seen performed live.. thanks again for the invite


Samantha Keely Smith: Painter

Samantha Keely Smith:  Painter



Aug 19 2009 6:10 AM

the new photo is killer Jonathan. so sorry I missed you this weekend.  S xoxo
Krumplestilt

Krumplestilt



Aug 1 2009 11:49 PM

The Krumple is looking forward to joining you for an evening of tenderness and joy in Bmore on the 22nd..  
BTF

BTF



Aug 1 2009 9:18 PM

Hey Jonathan thank you again for the Vegetables.. Phenominal atmoshere and sounds here.. Looking forward to the bmore show on the 22nd!
respects
Nik
Within The Torn Apart

Within The Torn Apart



Jun 29 2009 7:40 PM

DR(((((((O)))))))NE (((((((ON

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Be blessed and be well

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swimpoolact

swimpoolact



Jun 29 2009 7:39 PM

'Ceniza' by swimpoolact will appear in the next compilation from Cloudragon Records: 'Shoegaze Electro Compilation no. 1'

This comp will be available on 29th June from iTunes, iTunes Japan, Napster, HMV Online, iTunes US, VideoZone, TuneTribe, and eMusic.



And next... The first swimpoolact LP, released by Cloudragon Records.
Sawhorse

Sawhorse



May 27 2009 4:35 PM

ridding the vibe... I hope you can catch it. a beautiful view from here.
high horse

high horse



May 6 2009 10:06 PM

Back From Hiatus...

Back From Hiatus...



Apr 28 2009 10:29 PM

Russian Shai
Arepaz Immigrante Orchestra | AIO

Arepaz Immigrante Orchestra | AIO



Apr 28 2009 10:29 PM






Hola from AIO in Miami! Hong Kong, Osaka and Tokyo stand up! Just to let you know if
you're in the area to check out, Arepaz Immigrante Orchestra founder,
La Mano Fria art exhibition just started at Beams in Hong Kong, as
well as a series of smaller exhibitions throughout Japan such as
Tokyo (Harajuku & Shibuya) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi).
Dates for all 4 are:
4|10 - 4|26 .. at Hong
Kong (Causeway Bay)
at Beams T.

And the mini exhibitions are the same dates:
4|09 - Golden Week.. in Tokyo Beams T Harajuku
and Shibuya
4|10 - Golden Week.. at Osaka Beams T in Shinsaibashi.
A busy year for Beta
Bodega Coalition as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary of founding
the first record label! Paz y Arepaz!


Wasted in Shoreham: A dark & ironic musical comedy

Wasted in Shoreham: A dark & ironic musical comedy



Apr 28 2009 10:27 PM

Shoreham: Can you see the irony? (of morality)...misanthropy in Shoreham


www.wastedinshoreham.co.uk
Teddy Presberg

Teddy Presberg



Apr 13 2009 10:21 AM

Hey my funky friend,

Just wanted to drop a line and say check out my debut album "Blueprint of Soul" --- it is the funk! You can find it here:

Blueprint of Soul Now Available!

Also, here is the link to sign-up to my email list:

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Keep cool and in touch,

Teddy Presberg
www.teddypresberg.com
175 Workshop

175 Workshop



Apr 1 2009 12:45 AM

Hello,

4 new tracks on our page !



Peace
Idiosyncratics Records

Idiosyncratics Records



Mar 21 2009 11:55 AM

OUT NOW on Idiosyncratics Records :
Phil Maggi - Blue FIelds in Paramount CD



Blue Fields in Paramount is a very personal and fascinating opus, a beautiful introduction to the style of this talented artist, that could be qualified as 'dark psychedelia for daydream believers'. It has been mastered by James Plotkin (Khlyst, Khanate, Old, Phantom) and is out now as a stricly limited to 300 copies ekopack edition with a fantastic artwork by czech artist Jan Karpisek.


10€ ONLY! GET YOUR COPY HERE!
Samantha Keely Smith: Painter

Samantha Keely Smith:  Painter



Mar 21 2009 10:55 PM

i really like the new song Thirteen.

Samantha xoxo
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