Live, you'll catch me doing my scratching thing, and beatboxing too. Got into the latter recently and really enjoying it
Influences
Red - Fingerprints - OUT NOW
Red - Seen 12" - OUT NOW
Red - Seen 7" - OUT NOW
Performing my tune "All's Fair" from scratch with a foot controller and
ableton live... Live looping - every layer is scratched, looped, and
built upon. All sounds taken from random records, & pressed onto
one vinyl:
This track even got props from the highly regarded music publication, Zoo!
Number one in their top 10 tracks to download!
Check the movie below - its me performing my tune "Seen" from scratch with a foot controller and ableton live...
My name's Tom, but most people i know call me Red. I love to make music. I've experimented with different music making techniques and methods throughout my life. When I was a kid, I played the drums a lot, wrote songs and made recordings with my brothers, Matt & John. I wrote using guitars, keyboards, whatever. Then I got into turntables, started making sample based music. I spent a year in the Bay Area, California, where I really got into scratching. I returned to England and started making more sample based music, focussing on the potential of the turntable as an instrument.
I formed a band called Full Fat where I use the turntable as a lead instrument with drums, guitar, and synths. Check the video below for an exclusive phone camera video of the band's recent Radio 1 session:
4 versions of Seen - The original all-from-scratch version,
a Kids In Tracksuits remix, my 128bpm Playsatan jam,
& a Full Fat version - the band's first release.
My debut album. 11 tracks, nearly half of which are created
entirely by scratching. Here's what people are saying about it:
"Multi talented, multi-instrumentalist Red has come up
with a selection of delights on his debut album." Bandidge.com
(full review is great)
"Red takes the noble art of turntablism to new heights…
But best of all, he's innovative without being too precious about it." - The Independent Review
"The shuffling breaks and jazzy atmosphere of tracks such
as Simmer are expertly constucted" - Q Magazine
"First rate Hip Hop Jams on this debut from turntable whizz kid Red,
which is guaranteed to see him elevate to the next level... Set to be massive" - Knowledge magazine
"Red is rewriting the rule book for performing hip hop live... The album,
it must be said, is brilliant." - London Tour Dates
"A nice blend of instrumental beats and tracks made entirely from scratches,
like the excellent Samba Scratch." Hip Hop Connection
"This intricate album is a must for those that are inquisitive about the craft of
music making and hip hop production in particular." M8 Magazine
"Often these albums come down to the power of the mantra and the skill of the crate digging. Red possesses all of these and a whole lot more." Echoes Magazine, Hip Hop Album of the Month.
No worries man, I know you must be quite busy with the album & all the stuff around ^^
Yeah, I definitely enjoyed London very very much, it's such a great place !!! Been there for a week, but I'll have to come back again (soon I hope), didn't have enough time to see everything ^^
bonjour monsieur! thanks for tha props yes- i will get them to you for sure. i haven't turned midi into audio yet in true crapman style. how do you feel about coming down to the south west again? we're doing another party 12-14th september. fancy a slot? which days are good for ya if any?
Hey! I play "All's Fair" in my August show for Dandelion Radio - The online radio station inspired by John Peel!
To listen go to our website at http://www.dandelionradio.com and click on the link on the front page! You will be able to hear my show at least once a day for the whole of the month! Plus a host of other shows playing an eclectic variety of new and unreleased music! See schedule on website for details!
Yes Red. Tunes are still sounding sweet to my ears man! Check out the new tune Summertime Blazin' on my page. Drop a comment n tell me what u think. Peace...Bittah...
The same thanks goes to you for your sticker. Here's an example of the "fuck" phenomenon I mentioned (I put up the sticker on the photo): http://img34.picoodle.com/img/img34/4/7/27/f_P1010852m_7763417.jpg You can see more about the guy, who started this at his website with the appropriate address www.fuckthiswebsite.com How did your show go Friday?
Hope you're well and that you're enjoying your summer!! How's the album going?
New track up on my page, please don't hesitate to come visit and have a listen, hope you'll like it ^^
Keep up the good work!
Cheers
-Blend-
PS : I'll be in London during the 1st week of August, visiting my French friend Philippe there (that you met some time ago)... Any show planned during this period?
Hey Red Checked your new tracks - really nice vibes going on. Love the chimes on 'WAYT' Got some new stuff up also, spin by when you get a minute. Take it easy. D
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