Simon James and Matt Ford - synthesizers, tone generators, space echo, vibes, tape loops and assorted percussions.
Collaborators include Debbie Clare on vocals.
Influences
BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Delia Derbyshire, John Baker, Raymond Scott, Goblin, Egg, 50 Foot Hose, Dick Hyman, Ken Hollings, Basil Kirchin, Broadcast, Edan, Mantronix, Dick Raaijmakers, David Axelrod, Tristram Cary, Nino Nardini, Roger Roger, Cecil Leuter, Quatermass, The Prisoner, Georges Teperino, Les Baxter, Les Yper Sound, Mark Wilkinson, Portishead, Ian Helliwell, Messiaen and plenty more
The Simonsound is a sonic partnership consisting of Simon James and Matt Ford.
Words can be no substitute for the aural experience, but if you will have words, the duo’s first album offers an intriguing variety of sounds, including what the duo describe as ’50s and ’60s-inspired space music, mood music for film and TV, haunting vocal tracks, and switched-on cover versions of classics realised on the Moog synthesiser.
Simon and Matt have been working together on various projects over the years. You may have heard their work together before on Matt’s albums under his guise as DJ Format, on which Simon assisted with production and mixed all vocals.
The Simonsound is far from another DJ Format project. With broader musical tastes than just hip hop and funk, Simon and Matt started working on The Simonsound as an outlet for their more experimental offerings inspired by 60’s psych, pioneering electronics and music for TV and film.
The first Simonsound album, Reverse Engineering, teeters confidently on the edge of release.
Hey, hope you don't mind a shameless plug for my latest release. "Occam's Razor" is my 2nd album, and it's up for free download on my page! I've worked and poured myself into this project so much for the last 3 months, so I hope you enjoy it, and I would love to hear back about it :)
Thanks for looking up my page! Its good to be friends
The latest news is my new website is now LIVE! All my mixes are available for free download, videos, blog posts, gig info and a promo page where you can win assorted Rane, Serato, DocVek & DJ Cheeba goodies! (Just hit the link below to check it out)
And as if that wasn't enough, my 60 minute video mix 'The Reels of Solid Steel' has now made its debut on Solid Steel and is available via iTunes for free download. Just search the iTunes store for "solid steel podcast" and grab number 103 - 'DJ Cheeba'. Easy!
Hello, I discovered your band thought youtube'se space echo video I love your sound, really creative and well produced, it just sounds awesome! keep on playing :) Pires from Portugal
Thanks for looking up my page! keep checking back for blog updates and news when you can. As ever, all my mixtapes are available right now for free d/l on my page along with video clips and pics.
Also the launch of WWW.DJCHEEBA.COM is imminent... the site will be launched alongside a 60 minute Solid Steel video mix for free download. There will also be the chance to win loads of cool stuff from Rane, Serato, Abuze LDN, DOP, DocVek and Solid Steel for those joining the mailing list. Exciting times!
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