Jurassic 5, DJ Shadow, The Roots, Dr. Dre, Bob Dylan, Cypress Hill, Outkast, The Police, Nas, Paris, Dan Deacon, Pink Floyd, Dangermouse, Primus, Blackalicious, Guns And Roses, RJD2, Mozart, Grandmaster Flash, Jean Grae, Frank Zappa, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Run-DMC, Rage Against The Machine, Beastie Boys, The Beatles, Cannibal Ox, Height, Phish, Dangermouse, Bob Marley, Modest Mouse, Jay-Z, Jefferson Airplane, Marcy Playground, Big Brother and The Holding Company, MF Doom, The Offspring, The Grateful Dead, Billy Joel, The Gorillaz, Kraftwork, Metallica, Peter Tosh, Jimi Hendrix, Atmosphere, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Everlast, Gift Of Gab, Wu Tang Clan, Big Daddy Kane, Afrikaa Bambaataa, Large Professor, and on and on...
The release of "A Terrible Man" is now being celebrated by Height radio: Exclusive Interview, Insider Info, and sneaky preview tracks! Check the podcast out HERE
A result of many long nights fueled by dark roast and cheap food, "A Terrible Man" was approved on Dec 2nd by an executive NO HERO board member who took the cigar out of his mouth just long enough to tell me it was suitable for release to the public. This record is a true accomplishment for me, because everything from picking the records and samples used (the sounds on this album are 100% vinyl samples), to the mixing and mastering of the final product were all done by yours truly. All of this, with a few small exceptions (most notably the mixing for "The Lights"), was done on an MPC 1000.
The MPC's role in my music is much akin to what a guitar is for a singer/songwriter. A vital piece of the creative process, not only used by the artist, but also possessing features as well as limitations that are instrumental in shaping how the artist makes sound.
"A Terrible Man" is, technically, a Rap record. Made using vinyl samples rather than live instrumentation, it nonetheless reflects more of a Punk ethos in the way it was created. Raw sound and structure is the focus, rather than clean production values. I find this appropriate, because I have always seen the similarities between Punk and Rap, both are relatively new forms of music, driven by youth, energy and rebellion. I feel that both come from a similar root, though they manifest themselves musically, and culturally, very differently. Partly, this record is an effort to bridge that gap in my own unorthodox way.
I'll go ahead and let the music speak for itself here, you can listen to a few choice tracks up top (likely one is already playing). If you like what you hear, you can purchase a digital copy from me or you can get a Limited Edition Official Bootleg CD if you require a physical manifestation.
ONLY 8 of these bootleg CD's remain, so if you want one, order now. Once the official CD is released they will be discontinued.
*** All inquiries or payments should be directed to JFalconcrest@Gmail.com. When you make payment, please indicate the Email I should send the album to.
Linear Notes
All tracks written, produced, performed and recorded by P.T. Burnem at Saddle Creek Drive, except "The Lights" which was recorded by Swordplay at Mostly Sane Studios.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Falconcrest
Cover Photo: Jennifer Dudley
Cover Design: Colin Swegman
A Thousand Thanks To:
My family for being unconditionally supportive through all my musical endeavors. My man Height for being a constant inspiration and source of strength in my life. Mr. Allen for turning me into a vampire and showing me how to use the dark gifts. Ruth Blom and Sam Bronson for pushing me from the very beginning to be the best wordsmith possible. My girl Jen and her daughter Analise for showing me so much astounding beauty.
To Everyone who has shown their support by purchasing "A Terrible Man": I couldn't have done it without you, stay tuned, this is only the beginning.
Bricks and Mortar,
-P.T. Burnem
DISCOGRAPHY:
"Myth" - June 2004 --- Discontinued
"Grenade" - September 2006 --- Discontinued
"A Terrible Man" - December 2008 --- Available NOW!
Coming Soon! String Theory Recordings presents, STRR003: 0045 & El Nino "Act Like Ya Know" in stores December 8, 2009. Featuring 4 tracks of intelligent dance music, including mixes from, CC Rock (Breaks mix), 0045 & Ethan Klein (Disco House mix), Justin James (chicago) (Fidget House mix), and the original mix by 0045 & El Nino (Tech House mix).
Coming Soon! String Theory Recordings presents, STRR002: Dubclot "Yout Man", in stores November 24, 2009. Featuring 4 mixes of Breakbeat dance music. Including mixes from Dubclot, Beat Mavericks, and James Nao.
you should come down w/ height to play the south. and do a set at my house venue on the 18th with him. homeless told me to add you? im guessing we could be good friends.
Been too long homie, how are you? I'm hitting the road next Saturday and hitting Baltimore along the way, if you are close you should come through. Check my page for dates. I'm rolling with Homeless' last tour mates, Crunk Witch.
By the way, you DO know that mahogany is my favorite tonewood over all the rest? Therefore, "the mahogany" i would find myself already ultra down with.
So I was cleaning my room today and found an unmarked burn, decided to play it out of curiosity and it was "paper cranes" needless to say i was pretty happy about that, forgot how good that shit was, your the shit homie
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Wow your page.. it's awesome. Congrats on the celebration pod cast. And the Cover pics Jen took NICE. qualities great and best cover idea due to it being simple yet saying so much.
