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Living Machine (twitter.com/livingmachine)
Indie / Alternative / Emo

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MISSION VIEJO, California
United States

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Member Since7/9/2006
Band WebsiteWWW.LIVINGMACHINE.NET
Band MembersAll music written, performed, produced, mixed, and mastered by Elijah Shepard
[Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Orchestration, Electronics, etc.]



As a solo artist project for eccentric singer-songwriter-producer Elijah Shepard, Living Machine is a creative outlet to make audible the imaginative textures that persist on dominating his mind; a brand name to give catharsis to his insatiable lust for melody and obsessive personality. His lyrics are often drenched with sarcasm and double meaning, poetic and philosophical yet without being too heavy-handed or annoying. The wonderful thing about Living Machine is the obvious degree of emotion and introspection that makes the music very personal to this listener. Living Machine does not write "pop" songs, in the sense of contrived or superficial ballads and social anthems. That is not to say his music does not satisfy a mainstream appetite or that there are some with chart potential; rather that such is not the intent - and that is the aspect that his fans attach themselves to most. It should be noted as well how ruled by his sense of humor the artist behind the machine is. Though the film composer side of Elijah casts a long dark shadow, this comedic sensibility is definitely present in the narrative of his songs, including some full-blown diversions into "fun" or otherwise über-melancholy ditties to round-out his immense catalog of music.

The sound of Living Machine is dark and inventive, often host to a mixture of orchestral elements, a multitude of vocal layers and guitars, married together with avante-garde pop songwriting. The style of the writing is indulgent yet with just the right element of pop sensibility. The music is entirely written, performed, and produced by the artist which makes Living Machine music authentic and more impressive; especially considering the depth and sheer amount of production that goes into each of his tracks. Simply, Living Machine demands your attention.








InfluencesPink Floyd, The Beatles, Elliot Smith, VAST, Chris Cornell, Jane's Addiction, David Bowie, Beck, Dead Can Dance, John Lennon, Depeche Mode, The Shins, Bjork, Radiohead, Miranda Sex Garden, Jeff Buckley, Muse, Poe, Alice In Chains, Siouzsie & The Banchees, Keane, Yes, Bush, Black Sabbath, Tori Amos, Deftones, NIN, Blur, Led Zepplin, Nirvana, Filter, Duran Duran, Crowded House, Malevolent Creation, Grave, Entombed (left-hand path days), Napalm Death, Mychael Danna, BT, Soundgarden, Jenn Shepard, Stone Temple Pilots, The Beach Boys, Rush, Sting, The Police, Goldfrapp, Gorguts, Howard Shore, Danny Elfman, John Williams, Morrissey, Mr. Bungle, Pet Shop Boys, Magnet, Eric Clapton, Mamas & The Papas, The Hollies, Harry Nilson, Jem, Carl Orff, Juno Reactor, Cynic, X-Dream, Alan Silvestri, Pearl Jam, Adam Watts, Tears For Fears, Autechre, Bernad Hermann, Coldplay, Travis, James Newton Howard, Delerium, Killing Joke, Dmitri Shostakovich, David Arnold, John Barry, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Gorillaz, Frou Frou, Sneaker Pimps, Hans Zimmer, Hybrid, Digweed, Sasha, Igor Stravinsky, Elliot Goldenthal, James Horner, Mark Isham, Michael Giachinno, Killing Joke, Meat Beat Manifesto, Thievery Corporation, No Doubt, New Order, Eminem, Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky, Sergey Prokofiev, Santana, The Monkees, The Moody Blues, Cat Stevens, The Killers, Thomas Newman, Jerry Goldsmith, Gustav Mahler, ...

In short, if the music sounds like its weeping or escaping from the body involuntarily, then I probably like it.
Sounds LikeRadiohead, Magnet, Patrick Watson, Muse, Beck, VAST, Aqualung, Mogwai, Working For A Nuclear Free Society, Film School, Supergrass, Explosions In The Sky, Elliot Smith, Jeff Buckley, Travis, Dr. Dog, Mouse On Mars, Minus The Bear, Coldplay, Dead Can Dance, Blur, The Good The Bad And The Queen, Jane's Addiction, Pink Floyd, Death Cab For Cutie ...





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Digital Current





Jun 16 2009 1:16 AM

It’s an honor to meet you, & to have your support,

Digital Current - was created with the mindset to break out of musical norms. To create something fresh with classical elements and sweeping, pulsing electronic thump. It's a unique blend of drum and bass, IDM, breaks, virtual orchestra, techno, ambient, reggae, chill, & rock.

You can check out my new CD “The Fallen Rise” at cdbaby.com (mp3 & hardcopy), fixtstore.com (mp3 only) under the indie section or on iTunes -  Just click on the appropriate photo links on my page to purchase.

I’m already at work on a remixed album and have numerous demo’s uploaded to listen to.

Shoot me a line or two, I’d like to hear from you.

-David Courtad

I.D.A.





May 31 2009 5:27 PM

YES !!! FINALLY!!! MY EP "ZERO TO PSYCHO" IS AVAILABLE 4 U ON ITUNES!! I'm So Excited!!!



I hope U Dig it!!!
Thanks for your time and support!

Love and Blessings
I.D.A.
ShapeShiftingAliens





May 13 2009 5:09 AM

Hey, we really appreciate your friendship

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((( Dreamer School ))) Music





May 1 2009 10:54 AM

Hey ...

do u like sea ?
sometimes it looks calm and peace
but sometimes it makes waves

did u got covered with spray ?
maybe u wonder why does i ask so ..
well , coz just now
i have finished my newest tune named spray :)

spray is very beautiful and thrilling in the twinkling of an eye
it's so out of control that we r hard 2 catch its come and go

what's ur come and go ?
i sincerely invite u 2 listen ( or experience ) and leave me a review
if u r willing 2 share ur personal spray in life
also welcome 2 my newest blog "New Tune Release : Spray"

have a nice day

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((( dreamer school ))) music make dreams come true
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Apr 24 2009 3:25 AM

Hey there,

Here's one from left field...

Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?

A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:

Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella

Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.

Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.

I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4

Help to raise awareness.

Say have you checked out my web site recently?

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
"

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Apr 1 2009 2:06 AM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Good to have you as a friend!
So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.

I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.

For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).

You might enjoy watching some of my films (use the on screen controls to skip between them):

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Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
"

(H+) M.S.G. {New Poems Weekly}





Feb 20 2009 8:39 PM

Gemini
By (H+) M.S.G. (from the Archives)

We were being and knowing
That two were one, and we were three
In twelve sided cosmos, drifting by
I wasn’t seeing I was feeling
And wasn’t being, doing, two were one
And when I looked to it
Nothing but the corner of my eye
Then we were three, and being
Being and doing
I hadn’t known that two were one
We were that same one, and being
When I know, I feel
I see that two were one
We were three and being
Drifted through twelve sides
And we were being
Knowing that two were one
And falling there on clouds like stars
We were three and known
We were one, I don’t know
I was being, doing, but I knew
That two were one
And clouds flow down
Drifting, we know, and see
Doing, and knowing we were three
And knowing two were one
That two were one.
MALAK





Dec 16 2008 2:39 AM

that is more than ok... it is encouraged

Malak
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Nov 24 2008 9:21 PM

This is my first comment on the space. CD sounds awesome. Great chord changes and voicings.
Good job E!
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Oct 16 2008 8:19 PM

Oh my god thats funny.

thank you man!

That 2nd debate was so ridiculous.
Tom Broke-Jaw is a loser.
Jennifer Friend





Oct 8 2008 11:06 PM

Thank you for the friendship and support. I hope you enjoy my music when you get a moment to stop in. In the meantime, have a great week!!
Jen
{THE ARCHIVER}





Sep 22 2008 2:28 PM

Thanks for the compliment, man. Great sounding songs.
-Jeremy Michael
SeXDwArF





Sep 10 2008 3:08 PM

Greetings and salutations to you! Liking what I am seeing and hearing on your myspace. Love goes out to you who put this all together. Very very cool. Great taste and superbly put together. Loads for the ears and the eyes which is what I like.
Talking of which we should let you know we have posted new videos for new fusion mixes. Our latest is a killer mix featuring Coldplay and Jennifer Lopez called You Do Clocks Well. We paid a consultant millions to come up with that ingenious title! Millions of salt granules.
We cutt up, bash up and smashing around the likes of Coldplay, Kraftwerk, Leona Lewis, Rhianna, Pixies, Gallows and Muse.
One that has just gone up is a radical combo of ft Prodigy and Beyonce.
Rebooted, filtered, animated, shaken, cut, pasted, shown to Beyonce who says oh oh oh oh oh no no , smashed with a great hammer, deconstructed and turned into something cunningly called Naughty Spitfire . A sneak preview is below.


Oh and there's...more fusion mix foolishness on the myspace which is being updated with new tunes and vids regularly. If you want to make any suggestions and leave feedback, please feel free.
Thanks for the add and your interest.
Love and Peace. SeXDwArF. And remember...don't do genre. It's stereotype by another name.

SeXDwArF





Sep 9 2008 9:57 AM

All hail.Wowsa wowsa. Love your space by the way. Keep on keepin on. Music taste is sound as pound underground. Which is a ridiculous rhyme. Merci beaucoup for the add and your interest. I thought you might like to know that I have posted new videos for new fusion mixes/ mashes. Our latest is a killer mix featuring Coldplay and Jennifer Lopez called You Do Clocks Well. We paid a consultant millions to come up with that ingenious title! Millions of salt granules.
We are cutting up and smashing around the likes of Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Rhianna, Pixies, Gallows and Muse.
There's loads of tunes and video mashes to screw with your brain cells and make you move on the myspace which is being updated with new tunes and vids regularly. Let us know what you think.
Love and Peace. SeXDwArF. And remember...don't do genre. It's stereotype by another name.

The latest video posted Love Me Or Hate Starlight (SeXDwArF's Sovereign Muse mix) is below. If features... funnily enough... Lady Sovereign and Muse.


Kathleen Marie





Jul 26 2008 6:03 AM

Thanks for the add (:
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Cory Joseph





Jul 14 2008 8:30 PM

Great stuff, man!

Beautifully haunting-
Bei Bei





Jun 7 2008 6:47 AM

Hi! Just want to say thank you for being my Myspace friend :) Bei Bei
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May 22 2008 5:24 AM

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May 3 2008 6:27 PM

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May 1 2008 8:49 PM

hey thanks 4 the add check out our new video and also you can subscribe to
our youtube channel if you like http://www. youtube. com/Spynation10 have a nice day
May10th spy nation waiting for you on itunes

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Apr 26 2008 2:20 PM

….::: WITALSKY :::…

"Spring of Light" album out now exclusively on Audiojelly!!


Spring of Light

Listen to that melodies and sounds…

JUST FEEL IT !!!!!

….::: POZDRAWIALSKY:::…

d(^_^)b SAN
Jenn Shepard





Apr 22 2008 6:56 PM

Robert





Apr 8 2008 2:58 PM

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Hi there, Thanks very much for adding me as a friend. Much appreciated. All the best, Robert.
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