Main members of the band include Cuthbert C.Ubase, Sandy SoundForge, Mr A B Synth, Milfred Mackie, Lonny Lexicon, Tony Tekniks, and Vernon Vestax. Support crew are Morris Marantz, Harry Hitachi and Tony Tannoy...Mr T Racks does the cleaning.
In fact, the band is composed of an infinite number of facets that form my otherwise unspectacular personality, all consolidated into what is known as creative inspiration! I make what i feel, and feel what i make, be it with software or hardware.Never been "pro" either of these mediums as i find that its a self restriction on the boundaries of creativity.
Influences
HOUSE - Danny Tenaglia, Deep Dish, Miguel Migs, Global Communications, Underground Music Movement, Max Graham, Hooj Toons, Eric Morrillo, Defected Records and Masters At Work!!!
HIP HOP - Common, Mos def, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Das Efx, Lords of the Underground, Souls of Mischief, Blackmoon, Eric Sermon, Keith Murray
DRUM N BASS - I was more influenced by labels rather than particular artists in this scene so here are the labels: Labello Blanco, Suburban Base, Basement Records, Creative Source, Good Looking, Rugged Vinyl, Moving Shadow and Renegade to name a few!
NU JAZZ - Bugs in the Attic, Jazzanova, Freerange Records (!!!), Naked Music, Audiomontage, Trevor Loveys and TroubleMan.
I guess its fair to say my influences go further back than this into the Kraftwek, Jeff Mills, Larry Heard, Kool Herc's of the world, but then id be here all day!
The only music that is ever on rotation in my music player these days is those countless dubs you lovely people send me every week!
Sounds Like
Current activites
Qumulus co hosts the Strictly Digital Records radio show on LIFE FM on a monthly basis. It is a show where you can have the opportunity to hear all of the new signings to this label and also a peek at what he himself has been up to in the studio. Gaining a growing base of listeners, expect to hear exlusive mixes and guest interviews with producers throughout the scene.
Qumulus has also completed, and continues to work on, co productions with his studio partner Oracle, with whom he has already signed a well received track (So good) gaining wide airplay. Expect to see further projects from them in the future on various labels in addition to various other collaborations from other well known artists in the music scene.
Look out for a comprehensive Qumulus website that will give an insight into all his current and future activities.
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Born and raised in West London, Qumulus has moved through all genres of music coming full circle back to drum and bass. Citing a broad spectrum of influences from soul to electro and early house, he was a keen audiophile for many years before attempting to enter the world of djing, which for him was an inevitable path.
Starting out initially as a hip hop dj renowned for playing the local parties in West London, he gradually progressed to warehouse raves and pirate radio. Hailing from West London, his youth was musically enriched with all of Londons pirate stations, many of whom he contributed guest appearances, interviews and dj sets. Throughout his foray into the music scene, Qumulus has experimented with most genres of music adopting the Norman Jay or Giles Peterson philosophy of simply wanting to play and hear good music.
His university years bought a flurry of activity which he utilised to develop connections within the dance music industry and catalyse involvement in various nights in and around London. Some may recall his shows on World Wide fm (deep house, filter house, techno) although he was predominantly known for his regular drum n bass show (Journey sessions) which saw a myriad of guests over the years. This show led to various stints in and around London whilst also holding a residency at a regular night (Upfront) at university.
Some may also remember the Definitive sessions at Ministry of Sound at which he played all manner of house from deep to tech house not to mention stints at The Lost Weekend and subsequently the Blu Note club at which he helped launch and host the Wax drum n bass nights with Pete Rann and Oracle.
Gradually, he entered the world of production after initially starting off with a Yamaha drum machine to which he later added a Roland-303.
Its the case in production sometimes that you start with a few bits of kit and eventually get them all talking to each other, next thing you know, youre programming compositions.Im still learning about production all the time, as is everyone else I guess. Although, I think it will be years, if ever, when Im happy with my sound
Yes Mr Q what good man ? Not much time spent on myspace due to musical commitments but back for a short break. Hey nice new tunes !!! Sweet as !!! Resepcts as always J - Studio30
holla holla ^^ big ups Q! gotta say thanks again 4 the support and send all my best!! getting so much good feedback from the bootys bro :) :) :) jahbless ~ adrien
Easy 'Q'!!! hows it all goin man.. long time no speak!!.. really glad to see it all goin well for ya mate!! 'Buy you a drink' is pure Summer Vibez man!!! Nice nice tune.. keep safe keep well peace .. Wez.
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