A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having -
V IS FOR VENDETTA
Music
Supremes, Jacksons, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Danny Elfman, Billy idol, Human League, Grace Jones, Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Salsoul Orchestra, EWF, ABBA, Blondie, The B-52s, Sting, Tina Turner, Prince, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, Talking Heads, New Order, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Moby, Nirvana, Garbage, Underworld, Apollo 440, Crystal Method, White Stripes, Chemical brothers, Swayzak, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bjork, Moving Units, Goldfrapp, The Gossip, Daft Punk, Creme de Menthe, Peaches, LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Royksopp, Danny Tenaglia, Frankie Knuckles, Todd Terry, Junior Vasquez, David Morales, Joe Giacastro, Clivilles & Cole, Quentin Harris, Larry Levan, Eric Kupper, Jason Nevins, Roger Sanchez, Junior Sanchez, Mann Parrish, Green Velvet, Dave Aude, Richard X, Timo Maas, Josh Harris, MSTRKRFT, Stuart Price, D. Ramirez, Kaskade, Shep Pettibone, Danny Krivit, Joey Negro, Miguel Migs, Matt Moss, Blaze, Wally Lopez, Satoshi Tomiie, Sasha & Digweed, Paul Van Dyk, Armand Van Helden, Felix da Housecat, The Scumfrog, Victor Calderone, Peter Rahoufer, Norman Cook....electronica, alternative rock, progressive house, soul, disco...blah blah blah
Movies
Female Trouble, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane, Strangers With Candy, Dead Man Walking, American Beauty, Moulin Rouge, Hedwig & The Angry Inch
Television
The Daily Show, Colbert Report, South Park, The Office, Ugly Betty, Heroes
Books
currently "This Is Your Brain On Music"
Heroes
CLICK BELOW TO VIEW MY VIDEO "THE FUNHOUSE"
AND ALSO CHECK OUT THE BOOTLEG VIDEO FOR "AMERICAN IDLE"
Award winning DJ/VJ ~ Writer ~ Producer ~ Remixer ~ Filmmaker ~ Activist ≤br>
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.... my love for music started at the age of 11, when I won my first record collection from a local radio contest. After voraciously collecting for about 5 years, I got my first DJ job at the age of 16 in a Bourbon Street club. The jazz culture of New Orleans perpetuated my love for music of all styles. In high school and college, I studied music theory, learned the guitar...and went on the be trained in the opera, performing leading roles for numerous regional productions. I have also had extensive training in video editing & production, with many of my visual works being seen in clubs all over the world. Also, I was one of the premier "VJs" (or video jocks) in the country to actually beatmix music video (VHS!), before all this technology made it so easy for practically anyone. Now I have mastered the art of video mixing as well; In an age where technology has compromised talent, I try to remain true to my musical roots while taking my visual and performance skills to the next level. After spinning in the deep South for a while, I moved to NYC in 94-95, at the peak of the club frenzy, immersing myself in the presence of some of my most revered influences. Since then, I've proven myself in many of the prominent clubs in NY nightlife, and have maintained my career primarily here in the Big Apple. In addition to occasional remix projects, I have been writing & producing. My first songwriting effort resulted in a grande prize songwriting award for Billboard magazine in 2001....that song ("Resurrect Me") was signed to the legendary West End recording label, which spawned the famous DJ Larry Levan & Paradise Garage. Then again in 2004, I won an additional Billboard songwriting award with another original piece, "He Gives More". My training has been vast and influential, with multiple genres including classics, house, progressive, minimal, tribal, electronic, circuit, NRG, disco, soul, funk, rock, new wave, alternative, trance, techno and so on. While many DJs & producers adhere to one "style", I try to draw from an eclectic well of experience, and apply all that inspires me to create distinct moods. Since I grew up in an atmosphere of diversity, a variety of music was always a dominant force in my life. Every party, event & occasion is unique; each one demands an appropriate sound... but the redundancy and consistency of trends create a common thread which can tie the entire spectrum of sound together, and that's what I strive for....range, drive and flow. This may sound a bit complicated, but basically it's about balance. And without diversity, balance just doesn't exist !
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NYC RESIDENCIES/VENUES HAVE INCLUDED: Crobar, Splash, Mr Black, XL, HK Lounge, Element, Plaid, Limelight/Avalon, The Eagle, The Lure, The Cock, Sullivan Room, Therapy, Life, The Tunnel, Palladium, The Monster, KRASH, G Lounge, Blu, Urge, Jeffrey NYC, David Barton Gym
NYC EVENTS HAVE INCLUDED: Sea Tea (Queen Of Hearts Riverboat), Dance 208, T21 Manhunt (@Roseland), Tom Of Finland Butch Ball, Aaron Tanner's Fetish, Hustlaball NYC, Boathouse Rock Central Park , Pines Party Fire Island...
OTHER EVENTS: Fire Island High Tea, Folsom (Real Bad) San Francisco, SWEAT San Francisco, PLAY San Francisco, Mardi Gras New Orleans, Black & White Ball Toronto, Vancouver Pride White Cruise, Winter Party Miami, Halloween New Orleans, Harrison Street SF, San Diego Pride, ONYX Ball (Toronto), Rise (Boston), Ski Week (Aspen)
Some remixes/productions include: Marty Thomas "Resurrect Me" (West End records, winner Billboard songwriting award), DJ RAM "Manhunt", Raw Deal "Partytime", Raw Deal "He Gives More" (winner Billboard songwriting award) , Raw Deal "Funhouse" (2006 ADD-TV Pill Award) , Moodswings "State Of Independence (MLK Revival Mix)",Depeche Mode "Waiting For The Night '06 (McGowan & Rigg Remix)", Green Day "When September Ends (McGowan Ambien Remix)", Amuka "I Want More (McGowan Maison Nouveau Mix)", St. Etienne "Stars Above Us (McGowan & Moss Dreamy Promo Remix)", Pleasure Center "Getcha Some (McGowan Electro Groove)", Ultra Nate "Love's The Only Drug (McGowan & Moss Empulsive Mix), Nekked "Ashes To Ashes (McGowan LM Memorial Mix)", Scissor Sisters "Don't Feel Like Dancin' (MC Mojo Rollerdisco Mix)", Scissor Sisters "Land Of 1000 Words (Reed's Merry-Go Mix)", Man Parrish "Hip Hop Be Bop '07" (Empulsive Bliptrip Dub) IMMINENT RELEASES INCLUDE: Sylvia Tosun "Head Over Heels" (McGowan & Rigg Mix & Dub), eMpulse "American Idle", Colton Ford "The Way You Love Me" (McGowan & Moss Empulsive Mix), Jessica Vale "Brand New Disease" (McGowan & Moss Empulsive Mix), Young Love "Find A New Way" (Reed's Ruff Love Mix), Justice "D.A.N.C.E. (Empulsive Mix)", Debbie Harry "Two Times Blue (Empulsive Mix)"
Ari Gold "Where The Music Takes You", Stephen Keyes "I'm Not The Only One (Empulsive Secret Eyes Mix)"
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Who I'd like to meet: GO TO I-TUNES TO DOWNLOAD MY RECENT SONG, "AMERICAN IDLE"
Rpo Records Presents : Rick Pier O'Neil - Rpo Summer Mix 2009 (compilation Mixed) The new summer compilation with Exclusive unreleased mixed By Rick Pier O'Neil Aka Rpo Exclusive in Beatport Store
Still Available Rpo Records Presents : Tekno Minimal Sound Sampler 04 ( Unmixed ) Click on Pic To listen Or Buy Our Music Bye Rpo Records
Rpo Records Presents : Tekno Minimal Sound Sampler 04 The new summer compilation with Exclusive unreleased tracks By Rick Pier O'Neil Aka Rpo Exclusive in Beatport Store
Still Available Rpo & Mar C - Over Me Charted best sales progressive Beatport Click on Pic To listen Or Buy Our Music Bye Rpo
Once again thank you for your continued support! In it's 4th week & still going strong! (Also Those DJ’s who were not able to fit on the flyer below "Thank You", I do know who you are)...
Hey.... How are u? Good vibes around here! Please check my PRODUCTION in MIX
Presentation of mostly unreleased tracks:
Track list: 1. Girandon&MarkJ Feat. Kaysee-Your Wish (Original Mix) 2. Girandon-You (Original Mix) 3. Girandon-T.T. (Original Mix) 4. Girandon-On The Run (Nino Anthony Rmx) 5. Must be The Music (Accapella) 6. Girandon-5g Or More (Original Mix) 7. Girandon- Lost In Speed (Original Mix) 8. Girandon-123 (Original Mix) 9. Girandon -Top Secret (Original Mix)
Once again thank you for your continued support! In it's 4th week & still going strong! (Also Those DJ’s who weren’t able to fit on the flyer "Thank You", I do know who you are)...
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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