Ohhhhhh! I can’t wait to get a set!!!!!
stuttering todd,
UV
Novation: Dicer – Cue Point and Looping Controller
Published July 2nd, 2010 in News, Video, Tech and Gear. 0 Comments
velosynth: open-source bicycle interaction synthesizer
Published June 23rd, 2010 in News and Video. 0 CommentsWow. This is as Portland as it gets. It had to come from this tiny corner of the globe. The velosynth is a pretty awesome invention from local makers, Effalo. I’d write a custom patch that would make my bike sound like a LightCycle from Tron.
velosynth release#001 from velosynth on Vimeo.
“Invest today, for tomorrow’s future!”
Nice work, fellas.
P
Here’s a pretty cool widget from Bandcamp that can be used to embed the album on your site, blog or MyFace page. It’s super easy to do.
1) click on the “share” button
2) select how you would like to share the album (site type)
3) copy the code
4) paste it into your post page or status update.
Done! If you have already logged in to FaceBook or Twitter the widget will automatically post it for you. It’s like magic!
huzzah!
UV
Uncanny Valley: Consider The Source – Now Available
Published June 10th, 2010 in News, Music, mp3s, Audio and Uncanny Valley. 0 CommentsWithout further adieu I present to you my first album, Consider The Source. Immediate digital download in multiple formats are available at bandcamp.
1. The Gyres
2. Spice Run
3. Extraordinary Rendition
4. Dusty Pockets
5. Psychic Armor
6. Scope Creep
7. UMCD (Umatilla)
8. Idle Argument
9. Reggie Deluxe (extended mix)
10. Purple Flavor
11. Uncanny Valley
It’s all there folks. Every last waveform soaked in the blood, sweat and tears so common to the creative process. It’s was quite the journey. It’s been 4 years since my last release and I can’t tell you how good it feels to have this one wrapped up. Infinite thanks to Kevin Robinson for the sonic love. Im beyond stoked with the fidelity. Thanks for listening and thank you for the continued support!
all the best,
UV
Uncanny Valley: Consider The Source – Blowback
Published June 5th, 2010 in News, Music, mp3s, Audio and Uncanny Valley. 0 CommentsConsider The Source will be available for digital download on Thursday, June 10th 2010.
Here’s the last bonus cut Im releasing before the album drops. It’s an Indo Jazz influenced stream of consciousness type of joint titled “Blowback”. Heavy drums, tons of percussion and lots of vibed out Eastern instrumentation. I really wanted this one to feel and sound seamless. Many thanks to Mr. Jeigh for the “crate assistance” on this track. Whenever I got stuck, he came through with HEATERS!
Click here (or above). It includes a 320k version, the artwork for the single and some notes. This song goes well with Afghan Tea and Astral Traveling.
hangin’ tough,
UV
Uncanny Valley: Consider The Source – Operation Brainstorm
Published May 19th, 2010 in News, mp3s, Audio and Uncanny Valley. 1 CommentOye! It’s been a hectic few weeks and I still have some loose ends to tie up…so I’ve decided to postpone the album release for a couple weeks. It’s one the way. I swear!!!
Until then, here’s a bonus cut called “Operation Brainstorm”. I couldn’t find a way to fit this track into the context of the album. It’s definitely the charismatic oddball of the group. Heavy, fast and spazzed out. Is it Cyberpunk? Maybe it’s Heshtronica? I wonder if iTunes has a genre for that…..?
Click here (or above). It includes a 320k version, the artwork for the single and some notes. Use this song to wake up your hungover roommate or as a soundtrack for breaking/burning things.
yours truly,
UV
Uncanny Valley: Consider The Source – Purple Flavor
Published May 14th, 2010 in News, mp3s, Audio and Uncanny Valley. 1 CommentHere’s another free song for download from my new album, Consider The Source. It will be available on Tuesday, May 18th. I’ll be posting additional information soonly.
This track, entitled “Purple Flavor” is a cosmic synth jam grounded by a massive Big Beat break and a heavy laser bass melody. For those that don’t know – I love me some synth and you’ll hear them all over the new record. I’ve been known to get lost in patches, turning knobs until I hit diminishing returns…”Idle hands are the devil’s workshop”…so they say. This was another track that really came together in the final stages of production. The sinewous lead synth ended up working as a nice counterpoint to the percolating space chimes.
The song was inspired by the synthesis work that’s commonly heard on Prog, New Wave, and Electronic records from the mid-to-late 70’s. Im a huge fan of Malcom Cecil and I think his influence is audible in many of my songs. They had such great tones on those albums and this was my attempt at recreating some of those sounds. Consider The Source, as a whole, features a ton of keys. You’ll hear Grand Piano, Moog, Rhodes, Hammond, Arp, Farfisa and a few that I can’t name because their origins are unknown.
You can download the track here. It includes a 320k version, the artwork for the single and some notes. This song goes well with a pair of Blue Blockers and a mid-afternoon bike ride in the sun. As always, thank you for listening – and thank you for the continued support.
“…you better believe it, star-buddy!”
UV
PDX neck-breakers, Debaser have a new album called Peerless. The featured guests are ridiculous! Get it here!
CD Release show May 8th in Portland, OR, at Satyricon, All Ages
more info:
CDs come with stickers and posters, digital album comes with a 13 page digi booklet (iTunes only). Check it out! Your support goes direct-to-artist with no middle man… we are the label!
¡¡¡GET SOME!!!
How fitting that last night at 11:59pm I received the email below:
I’ve been an Apple devotee for many years now, but their draconian security polices and their control freak obsessiveness is reaching a critical threshold. Lala was a truly innovative music discovery site that actually provided the consumer with a choice. Unlike iTunes, you could stream an entire album for free. After the first listen it would play back 30-sec clips and you would have the option to either buy a download of the album (or individual songs) or buy a web album that would be available for streaming from your Lala account. It appears as if Apple only accepts competition when it’s rival is in a distant second place. Anything that challenges the status quo will quickly & quietly be acquired and dismantled. Apple helped revolutionize the music industry and now it seems they’ve succumbed to the perversion of power. They’re quickly becoming a modern digital dictator, a post-industrial monopoly that threatens the livelihood of the musicians and artists that inspired the creation of the iTunes platform.
Uncanny Valley: Consider The Source
Published April 27th, 2010 in News, mp3s, Audio and Uncanny Valley. 18 CommentsIt’s true. The new album, Consider The Source, is finally done! It’s long overdue (for too many reasons to mention), but it will finally be released on May 18th. I’ll be posting more info in the coming days and weeks. Until then, here’s a free song for download….
This track, entitled “Idle Argument” is an organ-driven psych burner. It was my attempt at writing a “melt-yr-face-off” kinda song in the style of Goblin or a heavier, dirtier version of Lesiman. Pounding drums, 60’s style short-scale bass, tremolo fuzz madness, and a healthy dose of Space Echo. Add some horn bursts, some trippy ethereal vocals….slather on the magma-laden organ and BAM, it’s done!!!
In all honesty it really didn’t happen that fast. It was a demo for well over two years and really came together within the last few weeks of finishing the album. Joining me on the track are Kevin Robinson (Viva Voce, Blue Giant) on bass and Sebastian Bibb-Barrett (Federale) on trumpet. Infinite thanks to them both for helping me bring this track to life.
You can download the track here. It includes a 320k version, the artwork for the single and some notes. Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it with some friends.
Keep on, Keepin’ on
UV
