Nick -
Moog Synthesizers, Keys, Programming, Piano, Percussion, Theremin
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Eva -
Moog Synthesizers, Theremin, Melodica
Buy an album via iTunes or CD Baby
"Sleeping In"
"Moogsaic"
"Remixes & Rarities"
"Via Human Error"
"Sleeping In"
"Moogsaic"
"Remixes & Rarities"
"Via Human Error"
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Influences
Bob Moog, Air, Moog Cookbook, Bernie Worrell, Parliament Funkadelic, Kraftwerk, Beck, Stevie Wonder, Goldfrapp, Dj Me DJ You,Roger Manning Jr., David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Beastie Boys, Gershon Kingsley, Dick Hyman, Jean Jaques Perrey, Mantronix, Money Mark, Flembo Jonez, Missing Persons, Devo, The Rentals, Ima Robot
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The Volt per Octaves formed in Santa Barbara, California in 2004. Consisting of the husband and wife team Nick and Anna Montoya, the duo set out to bring Moog synthesizers back into the spotlight. In a day and age where multi-gigabyte samplers and laptop computers rule the electronic music scene, The VPOs are adamant about performing their original electronic music sans any CPUs.
With the intention of at most playing a few local gigs in Santa Barbara, The Volt per Octaves took their Moog music a bit further than that. In May 2005, the band got the chance to open up the official "MoogFest" which was held at BB King's Blues Club in the heart of NYC's Time Square. This great experience led to an endorsement with Moog Music Inc, in which the band represented the company at the 2006,2007, 2008, & 2009 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention, as well as contributing design ideas to the company's popular Little Phatty Synthesizer . They are also featured artists @ Moog Music.com. In January 2006, an interview with the band was featured in the nations leading synthesizer and music technology publication Keyboard Magazine (Jan '06). Just one year later, Keyboard Magazine asked Nick to become a contributing writer.
The couple released their debut album "Sleeping In" which was recorded in Humboldt county in August 2006. The relaxing nature of the ancient redwood forest served as a perfect breeding ground for such a mellow, Mooged out record. The album also features a remix by platinum award winning producer Anthony J. Resta ( Duran Duran, Elton John, Missing Persons).
The VPOs released their sophomore effort "Moogsaic" , in September 2007. The album features collaborations with synth masters Roger Manning Jr. (of Beck, Air, Moog Cookbook) and Ross "Rossangeles" Harris (of Dj Me Dj You, Sukia). As well as a collaboration with fellow Santa Barbarian "Bizzarro Lord Zool". And most importantly, a cameo by their daughter Eva, on Melodica and whistling!
Between studio albums the VPOs released their "Remixes and Rarities" CD featuring remixes and covers of VPO songs by Small Dot Complex, Bizzarro Lord Zool, Anthony J. Resta, Nick Putrid and white:plastiq !
The Volt per Octaves have recently finished their third studio album "VIA HUMAN ERROR" which features collaborations with Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, Air, The Who) on Mellotron, Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Bass Player extraordinaire and musical director for Beck) on Bass, the "Wizard of Woo" Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads) and of course daughter Eva on Vocals, Nintendo DS' Korg MS10 and more!
(Nick, Eva, Anna, w/ Brian Kehew and Justin Meldal-Johnsen - Photo By Bethany Burns)
Hey The Volt per Octaves, we recently got out of the studio with Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction.. check out what we came up with and if you're in LA come to the Roxy June 20th or the Bordello July 5th -- Thanks!!
Hey The Volt per Octaves, we just got out of the studio with Stephen Perkins of Janes Addiction....here are some of the songs we came up with...let us know what you think!!!!!
Don't forget, our next big gig is Saturday June 20th @ the World Famous Roxy Theater..Come on out!!!
hey kids, the new songs sound awesome! when are you coming to san francisco? i bought a print of you guys from bethany yesterday so i won't miss you so much.
Hey you guys! I'm so glad I caught your show at the Ash St...what a great surprise. It was good to meet you and see you a-live in Portland! Thanks for bringing your super sounds here.:)
Hey The Volt Per Octaves, hope you're having a great day! Say, do you believe in God? If so, do you think it comes with a tangible science we can hope to understand one day, or should it remain a mystical concept?
Welcome to the SWITCHED ON BOB project! Switched on Bob is a tribute to Bob Moog. Not a conventional compilation, but an authentic project dedicated to the father of modern synthesizers.
Switched on Bob is represented by 20 Artists from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, U.S.A. Among these artists, two milestones of electronic music: Mr. Jean Jacques Perrey and Mr. Dan Lacksman.
