Everything is an influence. From surfing the web to see a couple of words that spark a lyric, or just a nasty earworm that won't go away, it all affects Jim's output. Even other people's music. Jim has never tried to sound like anyone else*, but influences can probably be heard. Some music may have been used as a positive influence, other music used as a 'don't go there' warning. Does that make sense? Ask me about it. Or don't.
*This is a lie. On the Dub Pistols mix he tried to sound like the Beach Boys.
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Mountains of Boutros is the 'nom de knob' of writer/producer/arranger Jim Hanner. Having played in bands since for ever he can remember and always having an interest in how the sound got there, Jim decided to have a go at fiddling with other people's music. Pretty soon, the airwaves of London alternative radio station Xfm were alive with some off-the-wall mashups, which sadly cannot be made available here. The Mountains of Boutros 'On The Beach' mix of the Dub Pistols' 'Official Chemical' was loved by the band and made it onto the B side of the CD single on Distinctive Records in the UK.
When not writing, playing, recording or listening to music, Jim usually wishes he was.
The Heavy Duty Brothers (Toni Toolz and Stu Bartos) debut single 'Bounce' is out on Axis Trax now (CAT: ATX0922)! There are 6 sick mixes to choose from, the DJ support is crazy and we are getting love from new fans by the minute! So head over to: http://axistrax.com/Feedback%20Archive/Heavy_Duty_Brothers_-_Bounce.htm to hear this killer track, read the feedback and for links to buy!
hello deer fellow what gives? are you on holiday or only in a fantasy-i'm confused. not much to report my end. busy publicising GROFUN and hoiking compost around the city. sending you much love and smiles and really hope to see you soon XXXX
Hi Jim, hey thankyou, glad you like it. I used to play piano for afternoon tea for years and it's quite improvised. Your tracks on your site are great. Yes, egg rolling was hilarious on Primrose Hil. I have some film of it I need to get sorted. Went from there to see a friend singing in St. Martin In The Fields fo Mozart's Requim, quite a contrast, and then Somerset, then Bristol, then Gloucestershire before back on Tuesday. Golly. Hope to see you soon. Love Ned.
