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justjohn
» genre:
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just john
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: Raymond Scott, Conlon Nancarrow, Residents, Frank Zappa, Negativland, Captain Beefheart, Brian Eno
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Oct '07: Three years in the making, this is the official release of The Old Double Melman Adventures in QuickTime Musical Instruments, a CD now on sale at lulu.com.
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Hi, call me just john. I started as a "home taper," back in high school, and I've been doing odd things with music and noise ever since.
Find my CDs here, at lulu.com.
Find my CDs here, at lulu.com.
Why this name?
It's partially inspired by Jewel of the Nile, and it's partially a response to the sort of hypocritical thought process that allows a fellow to visit a prostitute, then refuse to pay afterward, citing "moral" objections.
Do you play live?
No. I'd like to, but not many musicians are happy with my approach.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
What somebody said about usenet applies to the whole internet: It's the largest vanity press, ever.
I think we're going back to the days before people made wads of cash doing music. Now everybody can do it in their spare time, often as a social activity.
I think we're going back to the days before people made wads of cash doing music. Now everybody can do it in their spare time, often as a social activity.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure, why not?
(Okay, there have been many great songs detailing exactly why not; but heck, I'd give it a go if asked.)
(Okay, there have been many great songs detailing exactly why not; but heck, I'd give it a go if asked.)
Your influences?
Frank Zappa, Brian Eno, Tom Lehrer, Bonzo Dog Band, Conlon Nancarrow, Philip Glass, Dino DiMuro ...
Favorite spot?
Toronto is pretty nice, last I looked.
Equipment used:
Macintoshes, Emu XL-7, Korg ES-1, Handsonics, thOnk, Digital Performer, jhno's Looper, various bits of freeware ...
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