ACID Pro 5.0, SoundForge 8.0, Csound 5, M-Audio Radium49, (Digital Performer), Max/MSP, GranuLab, Bitmaps & Waves, (Kurtzweil K2600), (Clavia Nord Rack 2X), (ProTools LE + digi002 Rack), (Reaktor 5), (Absynth 3), crusherX-Live! 3, (Finale), ReBirth RB-338 2.0, Jeskola Buzz, FL3.4, etc... on two Compaq Presarios (and a Mac G5)
Collaborations with Vast7 / Tim Shea [New School - Eugene Lang], Eddie Gratis (Ed Waisanen), Miller Tinkerhess [Oberlin Conservatory], MC2 / Just A. Breeze (Justin Amash & Jason Finberg), Rated-Ex (Justin Amash & Jesse Brown), The Anti-quities (Matteo Daley & Max Gantner), TAJ / IDeology (Dan Mahle & Ian Shaw), Lamont Watson, etc....
Influences
Definitive Jux, Warp / Lex, Rhymesayers RSE, Mush Records, Weightless Records, Soulseek (Records) and my fellow affiliated artists, Sir Menelik, NinjaTune, !K7, Stones Throw, Astralwerks, my fellow NORG Alums (TOKSIN, The Wideband Network, KiloWatts, DPP, Basic Pleasure Model, R3volve, 3PM, [zarbizzare], etc....), Ghostly International, CP Records / Atoms Family, electronica, hip-hop, the music and films of Azerbaijan, Japan, Sweden, France, China, and India, radical politics, physics, math, philosophy, post-modernism, etc...., BT/Kaistar/Libra/This Binary Universe, ReVerb/2PhatC**** (Nairb Uaesnart & Ahsas), Aesop Rock, Burufunk, Kirsty Hawkshaw, TOKSIN, Grayarea, Photek, Plastikman, Kari Altman, Tiesto, Anti-Pop Consortium, Leigh Nash, Evol Intent, CamuTao, )EIB( [Bad Company UK], Origin Unknown, Ten and Tracer, New Delhi FM, Autechre, LTJ Bukem, Cannibal Ox, El-P, TWISTOR, Dillinja, High Contrast, Bigg Jus/NMS, NuBreed, Deep Dish, DNTEL, Blackalicious, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Vitamin C, David Butler Dance Orchestra, Shpongle, Jurassic 5, Juggaknots, Joji Hirota, SI Begg, KiloWatts / KiloWatts & Vanek, Hybrid, The Crystal Method, The Chemical Brothers, Roni Size/Reprazent (SUV, Die, Onalee, Krust, Dynamite)/Breakbeat Era, Hybridz, Saul Williams, Blackwatch, Bill Hamel, Cryptic One, Hangar 18, DPP, Saint Etienne, Sasha, Prefuse 73, Meat Beat Manifesto, Bjork, Massive Attack, Beans, Company Flow, (Adam) Free*Land/Kevin Beber/Tsunami One, Aphex Twin/AFX, Squarepusher, DJ Krush, Uberzone, Kill Memory Crash, Telefon Tel Aviv, Matthew Dear/James Cotton/Audion, BLESTeNATION, Iron & Wine, Karneige, Atoms Family, Riff Raff, Ballistic Mystic, Busdriver, Thavius Beck, Triakel, Garmarna, Tim Shea, Rated-Ex (my pal Justin & I), Kat Burke, Miller Tinkerhess/The Ninjas/By Wednesday/Adrenochrome, Eddie Gratis/DJ Tao, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Deltron 3030, Dan the Automator, Kid Koala, DJ Q-Bert, U.N.K.L.E., Paul D. Miller/DJ Spooky, DJ Shadow, Wideband Network, Hyper, Dieselboy, ILS, Tipper, John Cage, DJ Rap, FreQ.Nasty, Germinating Seeds Of Doda, Phillip Glass, Gorillaz, Groove Armada, Hooverphonic, Joi UK, Juno Reactor, Leftfield, Luscious Jackson, M.A.D., Mia Doi Todd, Miss Kittin, James Holden/Ogenki Clinic, The Orb, Orbital, Paul Van Dyk, Peanut Butter Wolf, Princess Superstar, The Prodigy, Portishead, Rabbit In The Moon, RATM/ZDLR, Sheila Chandra, Rob Sonic/Sonic Sum, Styles Of Beyond, FSOL, Badmarsh & Shri, Friendly Gangstaz Cmte., Atmosphere, Eyedea, MF Doom/Madvillan, Madlib, CAGE, S.A. Smash, Savath + Savalas, Schneider TM, The Weathermen, Neotropic, Varttina, U2, Zero 7, Sarah McLachlan, Venetian Snares, Boards of Canada, M.I.A., Pendulum, MC Solaar, Helios/Goldmund, Kernel32, Frou Frou/Imogen Heap, Air, Cirque Du Soleil, Delerium, Don Davis, Illogic, Funkstorung, Sir Edward Elgar, Jean Grae, Hildegard von Bingen, The Streets, Royksopp, .....
Sir Menelik and El-P at at rave in Bristol in 1997........
Good trip-hop, if it came from Azerbaijan via Sweden in the 51st century .... DJ Krush, Four Tet, The Opus, Afro Celt Sound System, The Orb, Badmarsh & Shri, Hive, LTJ Bukem, RJD2, DJ Shadow, Blueprint, Joi UK, U.N.K.L.E., DJ Spooky, Thavius Beck / Lab Waste, Neotropic, Cryptic One, DJ Krust / Roni Size / Reprazent, Blockhead, Sir Menelik, Company Flow, Aesop Rock, DJ Rap, Rob Sonic / Sonic Sum, Autechre, Saint Etienne, Dabrye, Vast Aire, Hybrid, KiloWatts, Dan the Automator, The Future Sound of London, Meat Beat Manifesto, Telefon Tel Aviv, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Atoms Family, Plastikman, Dabrye, Atmosphere, Mia Doi Todd, Kim Robertson, etc....
Record Label
The T3Records Network (T3R), Soulseek, various....
Droppin' that phuturistic breakbeat science for the people since 1984!
With accolades coming in from such diverse artists as
Überzone, Kevin Beber (Marine Parade, Mob), Utah Saints, Rob Sonic (Def Jux), The STRONGHOLD Collective, KiloWatts (Soulseek, Native State, AMM), Blu Mar Ten (Exceptional, Good Looking), Burufunk, and The Opus (Rubberoom, Mush), TWISTOR is poised as one of future music's most forward-thinking artists today. TWISTOR, also known as Sayoni-Manji Matthew E. Hógán, B.A., M.A.P.S., T.T.P., Hyp.P., was born in the small midwestern college town of Wilmington, Ohio on November 1, 1984; TWISTOR now makes his home inear Athens, Ohio, and has been producing since 2001 and DJing publicly since 2003. He is the son of noted eco-spiritual educator Richard E. 'Dick' Hogan, Jr., founder of greenfire. Accepted to university with flying colors at the age of 14, TWISTOR, now 23, is a leading figure in the midwestern 'postmodern breakz' / meta-hip-hop scene. He is on the B.A.+M.S.+Ph.D. track in high-energy theoretical physics [hep-th, gr-qc] - working on quantum gravodynamics (QGD), aka the 'Primary Theory' of physics. His focus is on causal dynamical triangulation (CDT) theory, and on finding and implementing dualities between M-Theory, Sir Roger Penrose's twistor theory, and Ashtekar/Smolin/Sen/Rovelli's loop quantum gravity (LQG), among others.
TWISTOR is also known as the founder of the new field of trans-integral quantum ecosophy, explicitly formulated over the past three years (since 2005), which is formed from a dialectic between Ken Wilber's integral theory, A.D.E. Næss's ecosophy/deep ecology, J. Derrida & F. Güven's post-structuralism/deconstruction (reformulated as 'dekonstruction'), J. Butler, et al.'s pomosexuality studies, integral thought, the philosophies of G.F.R. Ellis, B.W. Transeau & P.D. Miller, and B. Swimme & Rev. Fr. T. Berry, et al.'s 'The Great Story' movement, all reformulated through the laws of physics (specifically quantum mechanics and relativity) and biochemistry, while continually being aware of the effects of post-colonial theory as well. His work has been called "extremely compelling" by the Department of Sociology and Equity Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. This is all explicated in greater depth in his forthcoming book, Faith From Reason: The Ethical, Philosophical, and Religious Implications of Quantum Gravity. He is also known for coining the phrases "dialectical reverberation" and "reverb the dialectic" in 2002, which have since been used in several scholarly papers.
He is a mathematical physicist (with postgraduate training at the Department of Physics & Astronomy of Ohio University, and an alum of the Department of Physics, Earlham College [read one of his papers]) specializing in dystopian/political/scientific lyrics (from himself, Vast7, and Just A. Breeze, among others) layered over nu-skool and illbientbreakz: IDM, dark ambient, hip-hop, world fusion, and drum'n'bass/jungle; as well as trip-hop and indie with other guest vocalists. He has studied under eminent contemporary composer, professor, and artist Dr. Forrest Tobey, D.M.A. Professor of Music, Earlham College, and Founder, The 21st Century Ensemble. The lyrics of TWISTOR's songs, when present, tend to focus on science, LGBTQQIA++ (queer) issues, philosophy, feminism, Taoism / comparative religon, radical politics, and psychology; some tracks have sci-fi and conspiracy theory undertones, some are set in an Orwellian (Bushian) dystopia, while others pointedly satirize corporate and capitalist greed. TWISTOR also spins breakbeat, hip-hop, drum'n'bass, and IDM as 'DJ TWISTOR.' The name 'TWISTOR' is based on Sir Roger Penrose's 8-D twistor theory. TWISTOR is co-founder (with Miller M. Tinkerhess of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Ed(ward) H. "Eddie Gratis" Waisanen) and Director of A&R of The T3Records (T3R) Network, an international collective of independent musicians. More biographical information may be found at TWISTOR's personal MySpace page.
Forthcoming:
"Cyonic Defstruction (VinterVisor) [EP]" (2008);
"Didactic Reality" (2008);
"Reproduktion [EP]" (2008);
"der Orizin" (2008);
"MACHINA EX DEUS (The Sky Is Falling)" (2008);
"I, Kobayashi // D3@D F0RMZ" (2008);
"Homi K. Bhabha is Dead" (2008);
"Angels & Insects (20:08 styl') // D.P.A.A. (As Seen on YouTube in M3X1K0)" (2008);
"LostSouls [EP]" (2008);
"The Downward Spiral [Remixes]" (2008);
"The Merchants of Cool" [inspired by the documentary] (2008);
"Pentagonal Levitation // Extraordinary Rendition [EP]" (2008);
"Anne Hayes is God" (2008);
"$$ Get Rich or Try Dying $$ // LATEΧ // α-amanitin" (2008);
"Oxytocin + Phenylethylamine = ♥" (2008);
"Me And DespotRoast In A '10 Ford Synergy Last Night" (2008);
"x86 in Dub // Hemoglobin In Stereo" (2008);
"Da Lavender Mixxx [DJ Mix]" (2008);
"Chisei [The Five Elementz of Produktion] [LP]" (2008);
"The Edge of the World (feat. Karen Skloss, Heather Roheim, and Jenny Agutter)" (2009).
Production featured on:
Galaxy Kru (Rated-Ex & ÆON Flux) - "What We Like" (2001); Rated-Ex - "Criminal Activity [LP]" {Explicit, Radio, and Instrumental Versions} (2004); Calliope Feminist Choir - "Fifth Annual Concert, 2007" (2007); The Red Army - "TBA" (2008); MC2 / Just A. Breeze / Rated-Ex - "Energy [LP]" (2008); M-THEORY - "The Light [LP]" (2008);
Karl Vod - "VodKa [LP]" (2008);
MC Triple-Backslash - "Attack of the Beast Creatures [LP]" (2008); The Octals - "The Octals [LP]" (2009);
PHUTURE 5000 (Tablighat Tukazzibani of The T.C.F.) - "PHUTURE 5000 [LP]" (5000/2008); Anne Hayes & Katie McAlpine - "Cyclotron Rap" (2008);
The Ghosts of Jacques Derrida - "The Ghosts of Jacques Derrida" (2008); Sarah Lum - untitled (2008);
VIPER - "VIPERPOWER!" (2008);
Matthew E. Hogan - "P/OST" (2008)
Remixes of M.I.A., NIN, Aesop Rock, Thavius Beck, DJ Spooky, Iron & Wine, Jette-Ives, Digital Witchcraft, Company Flow, David Butler Dance Orchestra, KiloWatts, Psy-Sci, Ears Akimbo, Blake Jarrell, Deepsky & Marc Mitchell, MC2 / Just A. Breeze, New Delhi FM, Theory in Motion, and BT coming soon.
Reviews:
"Audience members then anxiously awaited the arrival of TWISTOR [...], beloved fixture of the Earlham music scene. His trippy psychedelic electronica won over new fans and had old ones wondering why he doesn't play more shows."
- Ryan Newmyer, The Earlham Word [Richmond, IN], and WECI-FM
"[TWISTOR's] dance beats and computer beeps converged for a mellifluous flow that lent itself nicely to the surreal, interpretive dance that many audience members took part in."
- Lauren North, The Earlham Word [Richmond, IN]
"ONE word: Yourmusicistheshit!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got download these fast."
- ((( trueradio 86.5 )))
"Semiotic rockin beatz"
"So I [was] listening to your a few of your tracks on repeat. Newest thing besides BT / Boards of Canada I can write to?! [I'm] soo picky because so much ambient is beautiful but too sleepy & d'n'b makes me awake but tooo hyperdancy to focus. Your stuff [is] right in between! Maybe is it the twistor physics phenom I don't understand that makes it wake up something cognitive in ze brain? In any case good sh*t & I require an updated EP / LP mix creation for '07!"
- Lexie O. Kier
"Diggin the stuff on your page. Will pop back from time to time. Cheers again mate :))))"
"Really diggin your 'Downward Spiral' remix, very nice vibe indeed."
"I will definitely keep you in mind for remixes ;)
Good luck with your physics madness too ..
that stuff you're doing blows me away !"
- Kevin Beber, Tsunami One (Marine Parade) / Beber & Tamra (Mob Records)
"Thumbs up! Nice tunes"
- DJ Davey Dave of Überzone, World's Greatest Digital Turntablist
"Thank you!!
And damn dude!! Your music is fucking awesome. It has a great organic sound but the electronic influence is dope."
- DJ Ross Lara, prodigy musician and opener for BT & Paul van Dyk
"Hey [...] Have a drink with me? Word [...] Love ya [...] and god bless"
- The Opus
"Wow, [...] very nice! [...] Best wishes from our studio to yours...Wishing you the best in your musical ventures. Keep spreading the good music."
- Burufunk, Remixer for BT, Sasha, The Doors, Deepsky, Taylor, Wideband Network, et al.
"Holy eff, the download was worth the wait...This rules... I love the atmosphere... Lots of really spacious samples, and unique reverb... Funky funky beat...Puts you on a train track and holds you there. Fantastic. [...] Nice minimal trip hopness... love the chimes. [...] Great chill beat... It definitely has that timelessness... Nice focus."
- KiloWatts
"Nice tracks, nice mix of styles! Good luck with your music!"
- Utah Saints, Remixer for DJ Tiësto, Bomfunk MC's, Annie Lennox, Blondie, The Stone Roses, The Osmonds, et al.
"Lots of love from the Blu Mar Ten boys "
- Blu Mar Ten
"TWISTOR ROCKS THE HOUSE! : *"
"Lots of love for my twistor...Here it is : ************************************************************************************
and <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3!!!!!!!!!!!"
"<3"
- Saskia
"Dope stuff for real, we should collab sometime....talk to you soon - PEACE!!!"
- SHORTROCK, TFD/Uncommon/Shadowanimals/Paramanu/6months Records
"Wow..Amazing music! Pushing the limits here IMO. I need an album for the car. [...] LOVE YA!"
- Jeff Belfi of Blue Room Project, Remixer for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Halogen vs. Nash T, Subsky, et al.
"YOUR sooundz are wonderCRAZY and very interesting .... just tell me if you want to share some files on the Vaatican ! ! P.E.A.C.E...."
- Vaatican Records, France
"TWISTOR .. DIG THE SOUND. Thanx so much for making us your friend……………. all u need is love"
- Love Arcade, Atlantic Records
"[You] are divine!!!! Thank [you] for finding me. You say it so well...
Unfold.
Many blessings and much gratitude to you. x x x
Could you go any deeper baby[?] I am really honoured to make your acquaintance. If you ever ask me to sing one of your songs, I will BE there.
Infinite loopy joy dude.
[You] are a resonator x x x"
"Oh honestly you are a brilliant creation. Sad to be so far away from u. Dreaming of a collaboration :))
Looking forward to checking in with you again and again. xx blessings"
"Still loving your soundscapes, supremely evocative. Keep walking on air. x x"
"Hey TWISTOR, thanks for being my unique friend. I dig your deep dimensions. ~"
- Samanta Ray
"Awesome ambient beats and tunes."
- Joseph Suchy, 'Cologne's very own professor of guitar research'; GROB Records
"Yo Twistor, Just checked out your tracks. I absolutely loved "The Downward Spiral". That track is so sic man. [...] Peace"
- Equanimous One
"Nice work on here...dark...we like...also nice to see the likes of Aphex [Twin] in your influences...serious production - slick and considered. Good stuff. Keep it up - ...and keep it dark..."
- The Dark Poets
"I really like the beat, it has a really dark feeling to it with the bass which is incredible. The textures/ambience is really good. [...] This is probably my favorite [...], keep up the good work"
- Gennerek
"Top notch stuff!! [...] Sounds like [FSOL] [...] Another really timeless track [...] OMG this [...] is lush. Really good tune!! [...] Been missing stuff like this for a while."
- DJ OG7
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again: reversing audio is beautiful. Good idea, and very moody. Nice work."
- DJ ShoX
"Great soundscapes and style. The feeling in your music is good - nice sampling work and arrangements. Keep it up."
- Flowrush
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