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Mortal Engines

"Mortal Engines"

PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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Member Since1/21/2006
Band MembersDon Avera as the main member, works both as a solo artist and in joint collaborative projects with other performers. For the next Mortal Engines project there is an open call for collaborators working within the electronic music field, particularly those who have an inclination to combine acoustic/folk/ethnic instruments and vocals into a modern tapestry of sound.
InfluencesThrobbing Gristle, Coil, Psychic Television, Bill Laswell, Scorn, Meat Beat Manifesto, Public Enemy, the Hafler Trio, Zoviet France, Nocturnal Emissions, Skinny Puppy....
Sounds LikeAll of the above and none of the above at the same time.
Record LabelMortal Engines Records
Type of LabelNone




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   About Mortal Engines
Started in 1994 in Portland. Contributed material to the Precipitation Compilation CD (1995- Partial Records), the Amphibious Maximus Compilation (1995- Red Phraug Records), and the Storm of Drones 3 CD compilation (1996-Asphodel Records). Spent the next seven years parenting & making home tapes. Pressure Vessel (the newest release) is finally available! MORTAL ENGINES: Pressure Vessel The previous Mortal Engines Release is a collaboration with the Noisettes (Static Blue, 2004- available through CD BABY). There is a SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT for those willing to purchase the entire CD as mp3s. CD BABY will also send you photo files of the artwork and song list so you can make your own CD at home. Neat! Just click on the link below Buy the CD
NOISETTES VS MORTAL ENGINES: Static Blue
click to order
I am also on I-tunes: Check it out! Paste link below into your browser. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=152542971
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Stay tuned for Sugar Skull (a kind of "double EP" that will feature live tracks and a 26 minute single mix in four parts), which is almost complete and will be available soon.

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Sophe Lux


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Jul 16 2008 3:09 PM

Namaste back at you darling. Thank you for your kind words. You are pretty wonderful.
Have a beautiful day.
oxo,
Sophe Lux
Luciån, Zen Circles





Jul 13 2008 7:51 PM

good stuff!
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Jul 13 2008 6:24 PM

hello. thanks for the add.
keep up the nice sounds!
(bûr'dē)





Jul 2 2008 12:07 PM

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The Outer Phaze





Jun 28 2008 12:25 PM

passing by to say hi!

CHECK OUT MY MUSIC!

OUTER PHAZE
Strings Of Consciousness





Jun 28 2008 9:52 AM

Knowing that you like our music I thought I'd let you know that we have uploaded 4 new songs in our player, feel free to come listen...
They are from our second CD which is now released and should be available in fine record stores close to you

Strings of Counsciousness : Fantomastique Acoustica (Off Rds)
www. myspace. com/offlabel

It offers 4 instrumental compositions + their remixes by:

Rothko (UK - BiP_HOp/Trace/Bella Union/Lo)
Mira Calix (UK - Warp)
Kammerflimmer Kollektief (DE - Staubgold)
Gamial Trio (BE - Off)
Leafcutter John (UK - Staubgold/Planet Mu)
Scanner (UK - Bette/Sub Rosa...)
Marsen Jules (DE - CCO)
Sutekh (US - Context/Leaf/Soul Jazz/Mille Plateaux)
Si-cut. db (UK - BiP_HOp)

+ 2 videos by Anne Sulikowsky and Olga Mink
GEMINI II PROGJECT





Jun 16 2008 4:19 PM

Thank u so so much for the nice words about my music
come to visit anytime its a pleasure have met u
take care
peace
Talgilmour
The Abeyant





Jun 9 2008 3:22 PM

Hey thanks, really like your stuff! keep it going!

- The Abeyant
ZZZZZZ





May 11 2008 9:24 AM

You are so cooooool!!!
Thanks for the vote! i wish you a great week!

ZZZZZZ

EASY VOTE for ZZZZZZ!
Happy Murder





May 7 2008 11:39 AM

what's up man! I want to give you the scoop on my first release on juno download. it's on promo this week, the official release is on monday:
http://www. junodownload. com/products/1319709-01. htm

keep it real!
Lizy Bee





May 6 2008 10:41 PM

Dig the tunes and thanks for the add.
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Good luck on the new CD too!
Lizy :)
Bo Star





Apr 16 2008 2:18 PM

Thx for adding me =)
Happy Murder





Mar 29 2008 7:59 AM

namaste, brother.
onelegman





Mar 28 2008 8:36 AM

yyyyeeeeeaaaahhhhhh man!

Happy to be your friend,

Rock on!!
Aural Apocalypse


Is Online


Mar 22 2008 5:21 AM

Auditory Canvas





Mar 19 2008 1:25 AM

THank you for listening and leaving the comment.

Hope your day is a blissful one.

David.
my exit music





Mar 14 2008 4:59 AM

namaste


Loving your stuff!




album available now from the Solarbear Records website and from CD Babyand from iTunes
paucity





Mar 12 2008 7:08 AM

your so very welcome
paucity





Mar 11 2008 2:20 PM

Aaron Voronoff the Voyager





Mar 2 2008 5:20 PM

Benny G Whiskers





Feb 12 2008 6:10 AM

Ello!
Hope all is cool with you!
Check this party out!

NSB Radio Payback Party
Friday 15th February 2008
10pm - 6am
@ Rhythm Factory, London

SIGN UP FOR FREE ENTRY

NSB Radio (part of NuSkoolBreaks.co.uk) put together a showcase of their Resident DJs and rising stars, for a special one-off FREE PARTY!! Two rooms, quality music through-out, covering the full spectrum of breaks and electro-techfunk.





ROOM 1 : NSB RADIO
Quality music that has no boundaries - with a simply up-for-it crowd!

RICHIE BALBOA
HIGH EIGHT
JURASSIK & MISSMAX
COLLINS303 vs YOUTHFUL IMPLANTS
MACKEE
DELSA
UNDERPASS
2TONE & DOUBLE U

ROOM 2: HIGHHEELS BOUDOIR
MjooGoo takes over for a complete tech-funk soundscape workout

MJOOGOO
PLAZA DE FUNK
LIFECYCLE
BADLANDS
WILLOT & KONG

YES, THIS IS A FREE PARTY!!

To gain entry, simply visit the webpage below, send us your name, and you’re in for free!! Simple!

SIGN UP FOR FREE ENTRY

See event on Don’t Stay In

16-18 Whitechapel Road, Aldgate, London, E1 1EW
(2 Mins from Brick Lane / Tube. Nearest Tube : Aldgate East)
Free Entry (pre-register). £5 Otherwise. No Dress Code. Doors : 10pm - 6am.

Check out Bugbeat Breaks hosted by Mackee, on www.nsbradio.co.uk or www.nuskoo
THE NOISETTES





Feb 8 2008 12:11 PM

funnny, I never realized you actually were ever a child.
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i never was.
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Feb 1 2008 7:54 AM

i like your sound...
i guess you found my strange noise as well.
good to know you!
Benny G Whiskers





Jan 23 2008 8:03 PM

Eh up!
How ya doin?

Check out my new show "Bugbeat Breaks", on http://www.nsbradio.co.uk or http://www.nuskoolbreaks.co.uk every wednesday 3-5pm GMT

Every week 2 hours of live mixing, playing all the best, new and old, kickin' Breaks, Electro and House.

Come along and say hello in the chat room.

No worries if you miss the show just go to http://www.nsbradio.co.uk/archives/index.php, look for the bugbeat breaks folder and download the archive!

I will also be uploading the tracklistings after every show @ www.bugbeat.co.uk/bugbeatbreaks.

My NSB Radio Profile

Please vote NSB Radio for Best Radio Station @ Breakspoll.

www.breakspoll.com/vote

Nice one

Mackee :~)

Please also check out my we site www.bugbeat.co.uk for downloadable mixes.

PA Sound System and DJ equipment hire London
Aaron Voronoff the Voyager





Jan 19 2008 11:16 PM

Best Wishes for your success in 08!
Let me know when you need a live painter at your show!
www.abztraktsynergy.blogspot.com
boxed art





Jan 17 2008 7:15 PM

My pleasure Mortal Engines. Been meaning to for a while, since I first saw your myspace link on MacMusic.

very cool to put more music and info with the name on the page.

I really like your music. You also got a friend request from my music page as well.

May the muse stay as close as you need.

peace.
Sabrina Siegel





Dec 24 2007 1:53 AM

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Hi Don!! i loved the piece! i'll write soon!

Happy Happy Holiday!!!!!!!!!

May the beauty of the world and Spirit delight and intoxicate you.......and your poetry overflow....................................

with Love,
sabrina
Chicken Kong





Dec 21 2007 2:09 PM

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Joe Green





Dec 10 2007 6:22 AM

I'm diggin the tunes!
The No Tomorrows





Dec 10 2007 12:30 AM

Thanks :)
Glad you enjoyed them!
Spread the word!
Baz and Peanut x
The No Tomorrows





Dec 8 2007 2:56 PM

You're welcome!
May we ask what your favourite track is?
Baz and Peanut
S-2





Nov 3 2007 7:09 PM

i followed your link from tribe and im feelin the beats mr. mortal engines


BooOOoOM
Sabrina Siegel





Oct 23 2007 12:40 AM

thanks for being my friend Don..i'm excited about your new cd...i'd love one. i hope we can play together again! i still need to give you a copy of "The Bull Cup"!!!!! good luck with it all..........s
sickdub





Oct 9 2007 10:22 AM

Sickdub Afterparty at Boxlift with Scott Sutton
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John Foxx





Sep 25 2007 4:07 AM

Hi Mortal Engines
'Misty on the glass now, rusty on the door. Here for years now, click-click drone . . . '
Metamatic Live 2007
GLORIA





Sep 5 2007 1:37 AM

Hola desde Madrid!

Gracias por añadirme y por el comentario ;)

Besos,
Gloria.
THE NOISETTES





Aug 1 2007 5:07 PM

hey i finally finished the cover for the sounds we made back in 2001. now its your turn to come up with the titles!


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IJAH EKIM





Jul 24 2007 10:53 PM

Bless UP 4 the add

One Dub

Ijah Ekim
OMNICOM





Jul 19 2007 1:31 PM

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The Birdcatcher





Jul 12 2007 2:34 PM

i like your styles. stopping by to show some love.
respect,
-The BC
Hungry Mob





Jun 5 2007 1:28 AM

Thanks for connectin'!

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Oswald





May 23 2007 10:01 AM

Hello, and welcome to the end of my world.
Rhytm Police





May 21 2007 8:48 AM

THX for playing us !