Omar Rodriguez Lopez of Mars Volta-Calibration: General Info
Member Since
11/7/2007
Band Members
We've added a few video clips that will give you a little reference of the all-star personnel on this record. If you have any 2007 clips that individually focus on each specific member, please send us a message and link.
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (Mars Volta, At The Drive In, De Facto) – guitar, synthesizer, bass
ORL Group at Fuji Rock Japan 2007
Cedric Bixler-Zavala (Mars Volta, At The Drive In, De Facto) - vocals
Omar & Cedric interview
John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers) - vocals and lyrics
John performing a short vocal & guitar piece
Juan Alderete (Mars Volta, Racer X, Big Sir, Vato Negro) – bass
(Seen below on the brand new video clip as a session player w/ Japanese supergroup the B'z "Super Love Song")
Money Mark (Beastie Boys) – keyboards, synthesizer
Mark interview
Thomas Pridgen (Mars Volta) - drums
Thomas jamming solo
Tina Rodriguez - Voice
Adrian Terrazas Gonzales - Woodwinds and percussion
Kim Humphreys - Violin
Marcel Rodriguez Lopez - Drums, synths, and percussion
Sara Gross - Saxophone
Grey One - Calibration Cover Artist (featured in video clip below)
Influences
Send us your name, email, phone number, hometown and we might be able to get you linked in to promote The Calibration movement and get one of these super-collector Fuji Rock '07 (last year) passes for the complete Omar collection. Let's push Luck and Key too far! Contigo!
Special Omar Calibration Dubplates
We just wanted to announce we are going to release some super-collector special exclusive limited... maybe only 5 of these likkle analog dubplates (one-time cut record thanks to our special friends at http://myspace.com/turnstylerecords) with a special short N2O Records analog to analog direct to disc mini-mix edit of some of the songs from Calibration. We will have a cutting session before we leave to Tokyo 11/28/07 to promote the Calibration-celebration in Japan and have the dubs ready for you all to add to your complete-ist super-collection, get ready Calibrate on this one! More details to come.
As we prepare for "Calibration's" international release, here is the basic album information in several languages. We'll try to keep adding more languages Spanish of course, Portugese etc.
Album Information in Italian :: Translation by Mars Volta Italia
Calibration (is Pushing Luck and Key Too Far) è l'imminente album solista di Omar Rodriguez, il primo con sonorità rock/elettroniche. CD, LP e download digitale saranno pubblicati il 15 dicembre 2007 in Giappone e a Febbraio-Marzo 2008 in USA, Regno Unito ed Eurpa dalla N2O Records, etichetta indie underground americana specializzata in drum'n'bass, J-Pop, turntable, metal jungle, hip-hop west coast, reggae e dubstep.
La decisione di far pubblicare Calibration da questa etichetta è scaturita dall'incontro tra Omar e Nate"N8loc"Shimizu della N2O Records, amico di lunga data di Juan Alderete, bassista dei Mars Volta. "Siamo entrambi appassionati di hard drum break, musica elettronica "dura" e e dello stile analogico vecchia scuola, con cui sono stampati tutti i tipi di vinili colorati rari. Il concept di Omar per questo album composto da 2 parti è uno scritto originale che si adatta perfettamente al sound che stiamo diffondendo. State attenti per qualche all-star, produttori e artisti, sui 2 album" dice Shimizu.
Per completare l'originalità dell'album, la copertina è stata creata da Grey, artista di San Francisco noto per i suoi graffiti, amico d'infanzia di Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. Inoltre, un eccitante "luck and kay pushing" album con remix di brani di Calibration sarà pubblicato più tardi nel 2008 e vedrà la partecipazione di amici di Omar e artisti dell'etichetta N2O Records.
Album Translation in French :: Translated by Fanny Goacolou
Calibration (is Pushing Luck and Key Too Far) est le nouvel album solo d’Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, le premier à être orienté rock/electro. Le CD, un LP, et son téléchargement numérique, sortira le 15 décembre 2007 au Japon, et en février/mars 2008 aux USA, au Royaume-Uni et en Europe, grâce aux N20 Records, un label américain indépendant underground, connu pour des batteries et basses lourdes, la J-Pop, des rockstars qui tournent, la jungle métal, le west coast hip hop, le reggae, et le dubstep.
L’album "Calibration" s’établit après que le bassiste des Mars Volta, Juan Alderete, rejoignint Omar et un ami d’enfance, Nate "N8loc Shimizu du label N20 Records. "Nous sommes tous les deux mordus de ponts de batterie lourde, de musique électronique dense et du pressage de disques de façon vielle-école, sur toutes sortes de rares vinyls colorés géniaux. Le concept d’Omar de l’album à deux parties est un travail artistique authentique qui se fond parfaitement dans le son que l’on a annoncé. Guettez les producteurs et les artistes 4 étoiles sur ces deux albums", dit Shimizu.
Afin de compléter l’album authentique, l’art de sa couverture fut créé par l’artiste renommé de graffiti de San Fransico, GREY, un ami d’enfance de Rodriguez-Lopez. Un album passionant, "luck and key pushing" suivra, rassemblant des remixes des chansons de l’album par des amis d’Omar et des artistes du N20 Records, qui sortira plus tard en 2008.
Merci à la "Calibration Army" d’Omar…Vous nous avez amené plus de 50 amis aujourd’hui… et comme promis… voici la photo de notre Master P action man que Juan nous a donné ! "Make ‘Em Say Uhhh"
Album Translation in Portuguese :: Translated by Vanessa Neves aka China
"Calibration (is Pushing Luck and Key Too Far) é o próximo rock/electrónico album a solo do Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. O cd,o LP e o download digital estará pronto a ser lançado no dia 15 de Dezembro no Japão e entre Fevereiro e Março de 2008 nos Estados Unidos e em Inglaterra-Europa pela editora N20 Records, uma editora americana independente conhecida pela forte aposta nas sonoridades do drum and bass, J-pop, rockstar turntablism,metal jungle, hip hop da costa oeste, reggae e dubstep.
O album "Calibration" encontrou a sua casa depois do baixista de The Mars Volta, Juan Alderete ter apresentado
Omar ao seu amigo de longa data Nate "N8loc" Shimizu da N20 Records. Shimizo diz: " Ambos gostamos de grandes batidas de bateria,musica electrónica da pesada e gravar albums em analógico ao bom estilo da velha guarda nos melhores e mais coloridos vinis raros.
O conceito do Omar na segunda parte do album é realmente uma original peça artística que encaixa perfeitamente no som que
estavamos a construir. Prestem atenção a alguns dos melhores produtores e artistas nos dois albuns".
Para completar o album original, a capa foi criada pelo conhecido e reconhecido artista de graffitis Grey de São Francisco, um amigo de infância do Rodriguez-Lopez.
Uma excelente segunda parte do "luck and key pushing" será um album de remisturas do original e será lançado mais para
2008 apresentando todos os amigos do Omar e artistas da N20 Records."
Album Translation in Spanish :: Translation by Mario Alberto Lopez Camargo from México D.F.
Calibration (is Pushing Luck and Key Too Far) es el encuentro debut rock/electrónica en solitario por Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. El CD, LP y descarga digital comenzaran a ser deliberadas el 15 de diciembre de 2007 en Japón y en febrero y marzo de 2008 en los EE.UU. y el Reino Unido y Europa a través de N20 Records subterránea American indie-pop-rock etiqueta conocida por golpear duro tambor y bajo, J - El pop, el rockstar turntablismo, de metal selva, costa occidental de hip hop, reggae y dubstep
El álbum “Calibration” fue encontrado en casa después de que el bajista de The Mars Volta, Juan Aldrete junto con Omar y largo tiempo amigo de Nate “N8loc” Shimizu de N20 Records. “por lo tanto son difíciles las pausas en tambor, la música fuerte electrónica y pulsando registros analógicos al estilo de la vieja escuela, en todos los tipos de droga rara vinilo de color. El concepto de Omar de la segunda parte del álbum es una pieza artística original que se adapta perfectamente al sonido que hemos tratado de romper. Pon atención a todas las estrellas de algunos productores y artistas en el segundo álbum álbum”
Dice Shimizu.
Para completar el álbum original, el arte del álbum fue creado por el reconocido artista de graffiti de San Francisco GREY, amigo de la infancia de Rodríguez-Lopez. Una excitante “luck and key pushing” continuando un álbum destacando nuevas mezclas de las canciones del álbum que será estrenado mas tarde en el 2008 con Omar y los amigos artistas de la N20 Records
Additional Spanish Translation :: Translation by Manuel T
Calibration (is Pushing Luck and Key Too Far) es el nuevo album rock/electronico solista de Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. El CD, vinil y la descarga digital serán lanzadas el 15 de Diciembre de 2007 en Japón y en Europa y Estados Unidos durante el periodo de Febrero/Marzo a través de N20 Records, una disquera underground reconocida por su fuerza en el Drum and Bass, en el J-Pop, el tornamesismo, hip hop de la costa oeste, reggae y dubstep.
Calibration nació despues de que el bajista de The Mars Volta, Juan Alderete, hizo que Omar Rodriguez conociera a un viejo amigo llamado Nate "N8loc" Shimizu de N20 Records. "Ambos amamos las piezas de tambores duros, la musica electronica y hacer discos de la manera analoga vieja, todo en diferentes y geniales acetatos de colores. El concepto de Omar del album de 2 partes es una pieza original que encuadra perfectamente el sonido que producimos. Estén alertas por todas las estrellas, productores y artistas, que estarán en los 2 discos," dice Shimizu.
Para complementar el álbum, la portada del disco fue creada por el aclamado artista del graffiti GREY de San Fracisco, un amigo de Rodriguez-Lopez de la infancia. Otro emocionante disco, "Luck and Key Pushing" saldrá en 2008 con mezclas de las canciónes de Calibration, que incluye amigos de Omar y artistas de la lista de N20 Records.
Please submit your foriegn translations of our Calbration album description!
Sounds Like
OFFICIAL TRACKLISTING
ARTIST: OMAR RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ
TITLE: CALIBRATION" (IS PUSHING LUCK AND KEY TOO FAR)
LABEL: N2O RECORDS
FORMATS: CD, LP, DIGITAL
RELEASE DATES: DECEMBER 15, 2007 (JAPAN), EARLY 2008 (NORTH AMERICA, S. AMERICA, U.K., EUROPE)
1) MEXICO
2) EL MONTE TAI
3) UNA CED LACERANTE
4) CALIBRATION...
5) GREY (CANCION PARA EL)
6) GLOSA PICARESCA WOU MEN
7) SIDEWALK FINS
8) LICK TILTING POPPIES
9) CRTAR EL CUELLO
10) ...IS PUSHING LUCK
11) LAS LAGRIMAS DE ARAKUINE
For more information or press inquiries please contact N2O Records at 1.323.965.2234 Email: n8@earthlink.net or n2orecords@yahoo.com Website: www.myspace.com/omarcalibration
From 2004 a short promotion video clip about N2O Records' diverse styles featuring DJ Product from Hed PE.
Record Label
N2O Records
Type of Label
Indie
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Calibration (is Pushing Luck and Key Too Far) is the forthcoming debut rock/electronic fueled solo record from Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. The CD, LP and digital download is set to be released on December 15, 2007 in Japan and in February-March 2008 in the US and UK & Europe through N20 Records an underground American indie label known for hard hitting drum and bass, J-pop, rockstar turntablism, metal jungle, west coast hip hop, reggae and dubstep.
The "Calibration" album found a home after Mars Volta bassist Juan Alderete linked up Omar and longtime friend Nate "N8loc" Shimizu of N2O Records. "We both are into hard drum breaks, heavy electronic music and pressing records old school analog style, on all kinds of rare dope colored vinyl. Omar's concept of the 2 part album is an original artistic piece that fit perfectly into the sound we've been breaking. Look out for some all-star producers and artists on the 2 albums," says Shimizu.
To complete the original album, the cover art was created by renowned San Francisco graffiti artist GREY, a childhood friend of Rodriguez-Lopez. An exciting "luck and key pushing" follow-up album featuring remixes of songs from the album will be released later in 2008 featuring Omar's friends and artists from the N2O Records roster.
Thanks Omar Calibration Army.... You brought in over 50+ new friends today... and as we promised .... here is the photo of our Master P action figure that Juan blessed us with! "Make Em Say Uuuuugggghhhh"
* Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (Mars Volta, At The Drive In, De Facto) – guitar, synthesizer
* Cedric Bixler-Zavala (Mars Volta, At The Drive In, De Facto) - vocals
* John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers) - vocals
* Juan Alderete (Mars Volta, Racer X, Big Sir, Vato Negro) – bass
* Money Mark (Beastie Boys) – keyboards, synthesizer
* Thomas Pridgen (Mars Volta) - drums
* Tina Rodriguez - Voice
* Adrian Terrazas Gonzales - Woodwinds and percussion
* Kim Humphreys - Violin
* Marcel Rodriguez Lopez - Drums, synths, and percussion
* Sara Gross - Saxophone
(BELOW IS THE JAPANESE DESCRIPTION)
Mars Voltaのオマーまたもソロ!
OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ
「Calibration」
(N2O)
2007.12.15
CD/IND
※日本先行発売
MARS VOLTAの中心人物、AT THE DRIVE INのメンバーとしても知られるオマー・ロドリゲス・ロペス! 6月に発売された『Se Dice Bisonte, No Bufalo』で孤高のエクスペリメンタル精神世界ジャム・セッションを打ち立てた彼が大胆にエレクトロニック・ダブ・シンセを取り込み、新たなステージに突入した傑作がここに登場!
N2O Japanese staff standing by RIGHT NOW to take your phone call!
Call and order today, and get free gear! (rare t-shirts and stickers by HYDRO
sponsors of DJ Starscream)
In the year 2009...Transformers Rollout on Vinylでしょ!!
The battle begins between the Lady Masked Rider and Pichi-Pichi Tiger Girl!
Which one will leave the N2O Freeburning Dojo alive? Until then, get up to date
on our website and DJ Starscream Transformers merch!
We got the updated Freeburning online inventory!! Come order
the classic Transformers Rollout Remix by DJ Shiro and DJ 3D on red vinyl and
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Come order during our Transformers 2 movie summer campaign
starring DJ STARSCREAM and featuring all of his vinyl weapons and discography.
Order today and get rare special promotion items for freeでしょ!! Japanese
stickers and first press copies of blue and pink vinyl New Leader LP albums.
+Limited LP pressing of The New Leader (full version)
+Full Metal Scratch-it LP actual DJ vinyl used on stage with
Slipknot
+Riddim Wars Vol.4 - rare reggae remixes
+Riot In New York 2004 Remix - the start of full metal
jungle!
+Full Metal Jungle LP volumes 1,2,3
+Rollout Remix (by DJ SHIRO & DJ 3D) last copies
Free special Japanese Starscream sickness mask and promo
stuff with each order over $50
In the year 2009...Transformers Rollout on Vinylでしょ!! The battle begins between the Lady Masked Rider and Pichi-Pichi Tiger Girl! Which one will leave the N2O Freeburning Dojo alive? Until then, get up to date on our website and DJ Starscream Transformers merch!
We got the updated Freeburning online inventory!! Come order the classic Transformers Rollout Remix by DJ Shiro and DJ 3D on red vinyl and Japanese schoolgirl full color 12" jacket. Yes it's got Optimus Prime on the track too. Come order during our Transformers 2 movie summer campaign starring DJ STARSCREAM and featuring all of his vinyl weapons and discography. Order today and get rare special promotion items for freeでしょ!! Japanese stickers and first press copies of blue and pink vinyl New Leader LP albums.
+Limited LP pressing of The New Leader (full version) +Full Metal Scratch-it LP actual DJ vinyl used on stage with Slipknot +Riddim Wars Vol.4 - rare reggae remixes +Riot In New York 2004 Remix - the start of full metal jungle! +Full Metal Jungle LP volumes 1,2,3 +Rollout Remix (by DJ SHIRO & DJ 3D) last copies Free special Japanese Starscream sickness mask and promo stuff with each order over $50
hey omar great music bro:)...check out pieces i burn demo track's...more over the summer..studio later in year:)..have a good day bro:)...peace..pieces i burn
In the year 2009...Transformers Rollout on Vinylでしょ!! The battle begins between the Lady Masked Rider and Pichi-Pichi Tiger Girl! Which one will leave the N2O Freeburning Dojo alive? Until then, get up to date on our website and DJ Starscream Transformers merch!
We got the updated Freeburning online inventory!! Come order the classic Transformers Rollout Remix by DJ Shiro and DJ 3D on red vinyl and Japanese schoolgirl full color 12" jacket. Yes it's got Optimus Prime on the track too. Come order during our Transformers 2 movie summer campaign starring DJ STARSCREAM and featuring all of his vinyl weapons and discography. Order today and get rare special promotion items for freeでしょ!! Japanese stickers and first press copies of blue and pink vinyl New Leader LP albums.
+Limited LP pressing of The New Leader (full version) +Full Metal Scratch-it LP actual DJ vinyl used on stage with Slipknot +Riddim Wars Vol.4 - rare reggae remixes +Riot In New York 2004 Remix - the start of full metal jungle! +Full Metal Jungle LP volumes 1,2,3 +Rollout Remix (by DJ SHIRO & DJ 3D) last copies Free special Japanese Starscream sickness mask and promo stuff with each order over $50
Damn, I love how you put out shit nonstop... That's moving beyond the Times, also I hope this contest you are contemplating ends up being a drawing or art related one... I want that -special- record :)
gracias por el add, aunque no se si exactamente vos administraras este myspace.. sos una gran influencia para mi, ven a argentina pronto!!!!!!!! gran show en el personal fest, capo!!!
Oooh, a contest! Where do I sign up for this? I haven't won anything in years. Dang, this mama wants to win a cool album from one of my favorite bands! :O)
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