My name is Ernest Gonzales and I am a Hyphenated American aka Hispanic, Chicano, Latino, or Mexican - Whatever you want to call it. I grew up next door to the Alamo, but my Spanish is muy pequito. I am the only child of an electrician father and a Home Depot customer service rep mom. Latch-key only child = video games, drawing trees, making bow and arrows, too much MTV, and pizza pockets.
Somehow in between engineering camps I decided to go to art school but I have no plans ..ing the Virgen de Guadalpe. During that time I used extra scholarship money to buy my first drum machine. See kidsit does pay off to make good grades.
All this leads to music production. I have no plans on making any raggaeton beats. So I leave you, Ernest Gonzales, a Hyphenated American making music. Hip Hop, Experimental, Electronic - whatever you want to call it.
My album, "While on Saturn's Rings", came out in October of 2007, features a remix by Daedelus, reached 8 on the CMJ RPM Charts, and is good to do yoga or make out to. Maybe both at the same time if your a freak.
My music will change the world but don't take my word for it...I'm just trying to sell it to you so I can pay some bills. Here's what reputable people say...
"Taking cues from 8-bit games of yore, downtempo, and even a little indie-rock, Ernest Gonzales could find himself at home with Morr Music or Anticon artists alike. Combining melancholic guitarlines, subtle vocal samples, and acoustic hip-hop percussion, this San Antonio-based producer is on the road to making a name for himself in any number of musical circles. "While On Saturn's Rings" is a just over two-minute experience that's interesting, delicate, and slightly banging all at the same time. " - XLR8R
"an artist to definitely keep an eye on..." - Igloo Magazine
While on Saturn's Rings "fourteen songs (not tracks) are admirably succinct, and show Gonzales bringing together disparate bits, blending them into multi-faceted wholes" - Textura
"at heart a classic example of IDM at the most pleasant end of the spectrum, warm and organic, relaxing without being pandering. It's far too smart to be easy listening, but it's still wonderfully easy to listen to." - ReGen Magazine
"I am here to tell you to pre-order it cause its a good one." - Analog Giant
"reminiscent of a rave being invaded by roadhouse performers. Clever beats and sinuous electronics achieve a bouncy allure that is tastily embellished by the guitar riffs." - Sonic Curiousity
"Ernest Gonzales makes music like Martha Stewart makes beds...clean and crisp." - Austin Chronicle
While on Saturn's Rings by Ernest Gonzales featuring an exclusive Remix by Daedelus.
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Now available on Exponential Records, Collapsing Culture a 20 track compilation of IDM, Electronica, and Downtempo described by ReGen Magazine as "one of the best albums of the year."
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Here's a funky fresh video of some "fixed gear" bike riders from L.A. with one of my track's as the soundtrack.
The purpose of this night is to have musicians get together, improvise and drink beer. It'll be the first installment of this series. If you're interested, show up at 180grams at 8:45pm with a keyboard, beer and an open mind.
180grams! 2120 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212
you never cease to amaze me dude. i love you for that, and all of your uplifting words and thoughts, pleasant surprise the other night too btw, gotta do that more often.
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