Update on 2258 Dellwood Avenue show, which is on April 13, 2012. It's a Friday.
the following artist are scheduled to play as of today (there is not set order yet as far as i know):
Asetic
Baby Ghost
(x)ora
Kaos
Scram Brothers
Virgin Flower
Bright Orange
You will have to come and find out what these dudes are up to, so do it! It's going to be crucial, no doubt.
Secondly, I want to include a link to "la ciudad en movimento" which translates to the "city in movement". This track is by Aviador Dro, referred to as the "Spanish" Kraftwerk. Like Kraftwerk, they often made their own electronic equipment and dressed uniformly when performing live. However, unlike their German counterparts the music often encompassed political, often left leaning messages and themes. Similarly, the Germans had krautrock a sound and loose collective of bands making similar music with shared aesthetics. In Spain there was "La Moviemento Madrienlla" which translates to "the Madrid scene". I hope you enjoy.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Interview with Jonathan Synder "Bright Orange"
1) What is your name, and where are you from?
Jonathan M. Snider, from Jacksonville, FL.
2) You've performed under the moniker "bright orange", can you tell how that name came about?
It started out as a combination of the bands Brighter and Orange Juice, two old favorites that I was listening to heavily at the time. I originally envisioned myself playing music that was more in that vein, but it's not what came out. Also, I've known people who have claimed to be able to see my 'aura', and they have described it as being orange. I have mixed feelings about the name, though, as I do not like the color very much. It makes me think of traffic cones.
3) Tell me about your first experiences with making your own music, how did it start? what was the influence?
I've been bashing around on guitars and keyboards since I was 3 years old. I bought my own guitar when I was 8, and formed my first band. We started out playing covers of stuff that was on the radio, like Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins, but eventually became more interested in the Beatles, Bob Dylan, punk rock & psychedelia. We were together for 10 years, some of the other guys from it play in Honey Chamber now. I also began making experimental music on my own at a pretty young age, just being interested in the sounds of my casio keyboard droning on low notes in combination with the hairdryer. I would try to make them harmonize. Also made some primitive tape music with a dual cassette deck.
4) You live in tampa now, how is that going for you? have you had the oppurunity to make music there?
Since I've been here I've been focusing more on painting. I know some really amazing musicians here, but they tend to be more into doing their solo projects, whereas I prefer to work collaboratively. For that reason & others I have decided to move back to Jacksonville, & should be there by next week as of this writing. I've had some pretty good times here though.
5) How would you describe the type of music you make?
I've made a lot of different kinds of music. I don't know if there's a unifying theme to it all. I tend to be most interested in a dreamy kind of sound, things that are textural, and improvisational rather than composed, but there aren't any rules. Lately I've been writing songs and riffs for guitar, and it comes out sounding more surfy/middle eastern/psych. I've never been good at answering this question.
6) Favorite gear to record with, and use in a live performance?
Gear is kind of the bane of my existence. I've never been able to spend much money on it, and I'm rarely satisfied with what I have. I recorded the Bright Orange CD on a KORG 4-track with built in effects, and that worked out very well for that project, but I've never been interested in repeating myself, and I would like my next project to be a bit more 'professional.' Not that I necessarily want to go into a studio, but just a better sound quality and better equipment. Ideally, my favorite guitars & amps are Fenders, and I like playing Stratocasters and Jazzmasters. No humbuckers. Lots of reverb. For synth stuff I like 80's KORGs & Rolands, and cheap Casio & Yamaha keyboards.
7) We've always had a shared mutual affinity for Italo Disco, Eighties Funk, and Post Disco. What are some of your favorite songs and bands from those generes?
Clio - "Faces," Cyber People - "Void Vision," Diego - "Walk in the Night," Island & Holiday - "Living," Alexander Robotnick - "Problemes D'Amour," Alec Mansion - "Ou Es Tou," Baricentro - "Tittle Tattle (Twice)," Loredana Berte - "Feel My Love (Dub)," Pee Wee - "Be My Girl," Feel - "I'd Like To," Esavu - "Spelling Love," everything by Arthur Russell pretty much... I could go on forever...
8) What's the future looking like?
I'm currently in the process of enrolling at a community college & figuring out what I want to study, which is something I've neglected for a long time. Hopefully getting some better music equipment soon. Moving back to Jacksonville & starting a band. My long-term goals are to operate a semi-successful independent record label & to tour the world.
10) Who is your favorite science fiction writer?
Philip K. Dick, also one of my favorite writers of any genre. I think I've read just about everything he ever wrote. My favorite is the VALIS trilogy.
11) What are you doing right now musically, anything we should know about? (please include links)
I have a few demos up on soundcloud, but I'm not really ready to release anything to the 'general public.' Watch this space for new sounds and images, hopefully coming soon: elmdisease.tumblr.com
12) Tell me about the best show you've ever seen, when was it? who performed?
I've been to a lot of shows; I'm not sure I could say which one was the best. One that sticks out to me, though, is Quintron & Miss Pussycat at Jackrabbits a few years ago. Awesome puppet show, ultra visceral energy, & non-stop dancing with my best friends. Best bands I've seen recently: Names Divine, Twilight of the Three Suns, & Evening People
13) Favorite french new wave or italian neo realist film?
Film is one of my favorite subjects, but there are definitely some pretty huge gaps in my knowledge. The only italian neo-realist film that I'm aware of having seen is Fellini's La Strada, & I didn't like it as much as his later work. I haven't even seen Bicycle Thieves yet. Favorite french new wave would have to be a tie between Alphaville & Shoot the Piano Player. But of the European new wave movements I tend to prefer the German & Czech ones, of which some of my favorites are Aguirre: the Wrath of God, In a Year with 13 Moons, & Closely Watched Trains.
14) Any last words or thoughts?
Just thanks for having me, & keep up with your blog, it's pretty cool.
Jonathan M. Snider, from Jacksonville, FL.
2) You've performed under the moniker "bright orange", can you tell how that name came about?
It started out as a combination of the bands Brighter and Orange Juice, two old favorites that I was listening to heavily at the time. I originally envisioned myself playing music that was more in that vein, but it's not what came out. Also, I've known people who have claimed to be able to see my 'aura', and they have described it as being orange. I have mixed feelings about the name, though, as I do not like the color very much. It makes me think of traffic cones.
3) Tell me about your first experiences with making your own music, how did it start? what was the influence?
I've been bashing around on guitars and keyboards since I was 3 years old. I bought my own guitar when I was 8, and formed my first band. We started out playing covers of stuff that was on the radio, like Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins, but eventually became more interested in the Beatles, Bob Dylan, punk rock & psychedelia. We were together for 10 years, some of the other guys from it play in Honey Chamber now. I also began making experimental music on my own at a pretty young age, just being interested in the sounds of my casio keyboard droning on low notes in combination with the hairdryer. I would try to make them harmonize. Also made some primitive tape music with a dual cassette deck.
4) You live in tampa now, how is that going for you? have you had the oppurunity to make music there?
Since I've been here I've been focusing more on painting. I know some really amazing musicians here, but they tend to be more into doing their solo projects, whereas I prefer to work collaboratively. For that reason & others I have decided to move back to Jacksonville, & should be there by next week as of this writing. I've had some pretty good times here though.
5) How would you describe the type of music you make?
I've made a lot of different kinds of music. I don't know if there's a unifying theme to it all. I tend to be most interested in a dreamy kind of sound, things that are textural, and improvisational rather than composed, but there aren't any rules. Lately I've been writing songs and riffs for guitar, and it comes out sounding more surfy/middle eastern/psych. I've never been good at answering this question.
6) Favorite gear to record with, and use in a live performance?
Gear is kind of the bane of my existence. I've never been able to spend much money on it, and I'm rarely satisfied with what I have. I recorded the Bright Orange CD on a KORG 4-track with built in effects, and that worked out very well for that project, but I've never been interested in repeating myself, and I would like my next project to be a bit more 'professional.' Not that I necessarily want to go into a studio, but just a better sound quality and better equipment. Ideally, my favorite guitars & amps are Fenders, and I like playing Stratocasters and Jazzmasters. No humbuckers. Lots of reverb. For synth stuff I like 80's KORGs & Rolands, and cheap Casio & Yamaha keyboards.
7) We've always had a shared mutual affinity for Italo Disco, Eighties Funk, and Post Disco. What are some of your favorite songs and bands from those generes?
Clio - "Faces," Cyber People - "Void Vision," Diego - "Walk in the Night," Island & Holiday - "Living," Alexander Robotnick - "Problemes D'Amour," Alec Mansion - "Ou Es Tou," Baricentro - "Tittle Tattle (Twice)," Loredana Berte - "Feel My Love (Dub)," Pee Wee - "Be My Girl," Feel - "I'd Like To," Esavu - "Spelling Love," everything by Arthur Russell pretty much... I could go on forever...
8) What's the future looking like?
I'm currently in the process of enrolling at a community college & figuring out what I want to study, which is something I've neglected for a long time. Hopefully getting some better music equipment soon. Moving back to Jacksonville & starting a band. My long-term goals are to operate a semi-successful independent record label & to tour the world.
10) Who is your favorite science fiction writer?
Philip K. Dick, also one of my favorite writers of any genre. I think I've read just about everything he ever wrote. My favorite is the VALIS trilogy.
11) What are you doing right now musically, anything we should know about? (please include links)
I have a few demos up on soundcloud, but I'm not really ready to release anything to the 'general public.' Watch this space for new sounds and images, hopefully coming soon: elmdisease.tumblr.com
12) Tell me about the best show you've ever seen, when was it? who performed?
I've been to a lot of shows; I'm not sure I could say which one was the best. One that sticks out to me, though, is Quintron & Miss Pussycat at Jackrabbits a few years ago. Awesome puppet show, ultra visceral energy, & non-stop dancing with my best friends. Best bands I've seen recently: Names Divine, Twilight of the Three Suns, & Evening People
13) Favorite french new wave or italian neo realist film?
Film is one of my favorite subjects, but there are definitely some pretty huge gaps in my knowledge. The only italian neo-realist film that I'm aware of having seen is Fellini's La Strada, & I didn't like it as much as his later work. I haven't even seen Bicycle Thieves yet. Favorite french new wave would have to be a tie between Alphaville & Shoot the Piano Player. But of the European new wave movements I tend to prefer the German & Czech ones, of which some of my favorites are Aguirre: the Wrath of God, In a Year with 13 Moons, & Closely Watched Trains.
14) Any last words or thoughts?
Just thanks for having me, & keep up with your blog, it's pretty cool.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Interview with Zach "Baby Ghost" Ferguson
1) what is your name and where are you from? zach ferguson im from duval and clay
2) You go under moniker "baby ghost", can you tell me about the origin of this name and what it means/represents? baby ghost is from a picture of john ross in a beanie. then i started calling every one that. the true baby ghost is that zbbc guy chris or something. but really, we are all baby ghost.
3) We've played shows together and you always seem to have an eccletic set up of gear, what does your gear set up usually include when you play? what's your favorite piece of equiment to perform with? i have a sampler, a keyboard with a bunch of pedals, a alesis old drum machine, some looping pedals, a korg synth generator or something, a dj cd player i think numark makes it. i like that the most at this present moment.
4) Tell me about what bands, or friends bands first got you involved in music? my boy josh n rva and my lil sis lindsay up there. justin n sara spivey they're in cali now. playing with them really changed my outlook on music.
5) When did you first begin performing live? my first show was at a catholic school in m burg when i was in 8th grade. i sang barbra ann in spanish to some kids at school for a class project. there is a recording some mom had somewhere out there.
6) How do you describe your sound, if you had to? some kid said rocking over hip hop beats. i take a lot of influence from any kind of psychedelic music from goth shit to dj screw to 60s shit.
7) I know you have an interest in rap music and beat making, who are some of your favorite producers/rapper in the game past or present? lex luger and brick squad lil b earl sweatshirt kanye odd future, old shit like cannibal ox, wutang, killa priest, old memphis shit, dj screw screwed up click
8) Tell me about what you're doing now musically, as far as recording and future performances go? i got some songs for a new tape in mind still gotta finish my old one though. dunno about shows ill be at work the next few months. besides that probably write. i wanna get sort of a record label going and get some shit going with these other bands doin what im doing
9) Are there any bands/musicans that you're into locally or nationally? all my people john ross you "philip casey cardona" butta "virgin flowers" and john touchton "ascetic", ryan strassers got a new project "scram brothers" he's about ready to do shows,koas, the mold, wudun was rad, civilization if they're still around, national dairy and dairy, jordan does violent hugs which is rad, all the invermere house people national im into a lot of the new laptop witchhouse people. tennis rodman did death of slime tape super sick, gvcci hvcci, narwals of sound and shams from rva, the nervous ticks from up there
10) Finally, any last words or links etc?.. you would like to let the readers know of. http://soundcloud.com/zachferguson
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