Phosphoros (or Heosphoros) was the Greek god of the Morning Star, Venus; called so because of its heliacal rising, heralding the coming of the dawn. The word literaly means bringer of light (phos=light, phoro[phorou, phero]=bringer of). Ironically there is much dark imagery surrounding this concept, especially its Latin derivative, Lucifer. This dark imagery, however, can serve to cause introspection and self reflection, which is what the creative process of music really is to me. So, though my music may at times have dark themes and soundscapes, its intention is to liberate me as an artist, as well as to stir the inner, emotive responses of the listener.

No. I am a solo artist (with the exception of an occasional collaboration,) and therefore do not have the resources to coordinate a suitable live perfomance. I would not completely rule out the eventual possibility though.

I think the accessibility of music through the internet is an invaluable resource for both artists and enthusiasts.

While this is not something I'm striving toward, I would certainly consider the option should it become available.

There's not really much of a history to speak of. I've been a musician and music enthusiast most of my life. I've created music sporadically for a long time, and for about the past year have started taking my hobby a little more seriously. At this time, though, it is still just a hobby.

311, 808 State, A Tribe Called Quest, Anthrax, Aphex Twin, Apocalyptica, Arcana, Attica Blues, Autechre, B-52s, Beastie Boys, Bill Laswell, Billie Holiday, Bjork, Black Eyed Peas, Black Tape For A Blue Girl, Boards Of Canada, Butthole Surfers, Cabaret Voltaire, Carl Cox, Cars, Chaka Khan, Chemical Brothers, Christian Death, Cibo Matto, Cirrus, Coil, Cramps, Cruci****s, Crystal Method, Cure, Cypress Hill, Daft Punk, Dan The Automator, Danny The Wildchild, Danzig, Das EFX, Dead Kennedys, Deee-Lite, De La Soul, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Depeche Mode, Delta 9, Devo, Digable Planets, Digital Underground, DJ Shadow, DJ Skribble, DJ Spooky, Doors, Dr. Octagon, Electric Hellfire Club, Electric Skychurch, Eminem, Erasure, Erykah Badu, Everlast, Fatboy Slim, Fields Of The Nephilim, Front 242, Front Line Assembly, Fugees, Future Sound Of London, Garden of Nemo, Garbage, Genitorturers, Goldie, Gorillaz, Green Day, Gus Gus, Hieroglyphics, Hooverphonic, House Of Pain, Ice Cube, Jack Off Jill, Jamiroquai, Jimi Hendrix, John Digweed, Jurassic 5, Keoki, KLF, KMFDM, Kool Keith, Kraftwerk, Kronos Quartet, KRS-One, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Ladytron, Laibach, Led Zeppelin, Leftfield, Linkin Park, Lo Fidelity Allstars, Lords Of Acid, Lovage, Love & Rockets, LL Cool J, Madonna, Madness, Marilyn Manson, Massive Attack, Medeski Martin & Wood, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Mickey Hart, Miles Davis, Ministry, Misfits, Mix Master Mike, Moby, Monster Magnet, Morcheeba, Motley Crue, Mr. Oizo, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Natacha Atlas, New Order, Nightmares On Wax, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Orb, Orbital, Outkast, Parliament, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyk, Pharcyde, Pink Floyd, Pixies, Pizzicato Five, Portishead, Primus, Prince, Prodigy, Propellerheads, Prototype 909, Public Enemy, Puffy AmiYumi, Q-Tip, R.E.M., Rage Against The Machine, Ramones, Radiohead, Rasputina, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Red Snapper, Revolting Cocks, Roots, Run-D.M.C., Sade, Sasha, Sasha & Digweed, Secret Chiefs 3, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Sisters Of Mercy, Skinny Puppy, Slick Rick, Smiths, Sneaker Pimps, Stereo MC's, Sublime, Sugarcubes, Sugarcult, Sugar Hill Gang, Sven Vath, Switchblade Symphony, Thus Spoke Z, Tool, Traci Lords, Tricky, Type O Negative, Underworld, Venom, William Orbit, White Stripes, White Zombie, Who, Whodini, XTC

Hmm...difficult to say. I haven't travelled outside of North America, so my point of view is rather limited. I live in the Great Lakes region of the US Midwest and enjoy it largely for its pronounced season changes. I also enjoy Colorado very much; especially the stretch between Denver and Colorado Springs.

Korg M-1, Korg EA-1, Korg ER-1, various recording, sequencing, synthesizing, and editing software.