Hard to say how I came up with it, but I did it for the sound. No special meaning, just something catchy.

No live performance for me. I'm a producer/songwriter, and perhaps the only way my music would be presented live is through other musicians who would like to adapt it for the purpose. As long as they keep their admission sales and don't take credit as the original composer, I'd be all for it.

For me, it's a great means of plastering my stuff up and annoying my friends with it.

After some changes in heart, no. I want to be as ambitious with releases as possible (hence no actual 'releases' yet), but I want them to be free of charge and without the pressure and corruption of collective gain.

At the age of 12, I was subjected to my first audio composition program, Cakewalk Pro Audio (the original). Being the computer nerd I was, I picked it right up and worked at it for hours at a time, scratching out rock and contemporary orchestral tunes alike. Having the experience of orchestra and cello on my side, notation was a breeze and helped me explore what sounds I would soon develop in later attempts. Years passed and I caught onto more software, eventually delving deeper into orchestral music with the Finale series.

But August of 2005 changed my world of music as I was introduced to much more versatile software. Without experience in production, the usage of parametric equalizers, flange, overdrive, distortion and so on was all gibberish to me. I picked up the program and messed with it ceaselessly as I did at 12 years old. The more I played around, the better I got.

Now here I am, 23 years old and experimenting any which way I can with even newer technology and staying content with my Unknown stature. I just don't want mindless fans, I want respect. If you enjoy the music, feel free to let me know and leave it at that.

My music doesn't totally reflect my influences, but what I do consider influences are: Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Shpongle, NIN, Collide, Porcupine Tree, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai and previous musical attempts.

The Adirondacks has always been a place of inspiration to me. Nature has a way, I guess...

I find myself using Fruity Loops Studio 8 XXL Producer's Edition (there's a mouth full) exclusively for production and composition, though some effects and vocals/dialogue are handled using Audacity 1.3 Beta. I'm cheap when able to be.