Golden Master

I’ve been working on the Audiomulch patch for my live set, getting ready to (hopefully) play some shows coming sometime soon.  It’s a pretty elaborate setup, which i’ve mostly described before:  I use Audiomulch with a midi controller (novation remote zero), midi foot controller (Behringer fcb1010) and a novation launchpad, as well as a big pile of effects pedals to process my guitar with. I use the midi foot controller to record loops of my guitar playing, and play over the top of some electronic percussion, with everything run through a big pile of different kinds of effects.

everyone loves neo tokyo

While setting up the patch, though–loading samples, making some drum patterns, things like that– without any guitar, I found some different sorts of atmospheres that I felt like hitting the record button on because they sounded nice, and felt like they evoked some sort of location or place to me.

It turned out as a set of 3 tracks with dubby repetition and subtly shifting textures.  here they are:

1. reflection pool

2. false horizon

3. gnomadics

enjoy!

Sorry It’s been so long since i’ve been regularly posting!  I’ve been tied up with a lot of crazy stuff.  But I’m going to get back on the ball again, so, yes, I’m alive, and I’m here!

I’m going to start a new series here, where I post tracks and images together–music inspired by photos I’ve taken.  Here is the first.  This is a street about 2 blocks from where I live, that goes over the top of I-5.

the hill on 8th ave

and here is the track.  ”Up 8th.”

Mp3 audio for Up 8th

It’s a beautiful sunday here in seattle, and moving is on my mind.  My wife and I will be moving to new digs in the downtown Seattle area in the coming weeks, into our first real “home.”  We’re buying a place!  I don’t normally post about personal matters here, but it’s exciting, and, also, I’ll be getting my own studio space instead of having our living room be my studio.

won't be looking out this window much longer

Anyhow, with that in mind, I made a nice little lazy Sunday jam.  A simple textural rhythmic drone kind of thing.  Hope you enjoy!

lazy sunday jam mp3

My partner in crime, John Farrell, of Bagger288 has an upcoming website, which I will be designing.  Look out for it!

Proto-Minotaurs Interrogate Tolteck Differentials

He’s a great artist and his writing will blow your mind.  Also expect more activity on the bagger288 front.  Stay tuned!  Above: a painting-collage of his, titled “Mobile Birthrights”