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edgeeffect
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» for fans of: Brian Eno, Early Tangerine Dream, BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Lustmord
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Attempting to blend high-art sensibilities with Punk Rock's do-it-yourself ethic, my main interest is dark-ambient electronic music, but I also work with video and photography.
Rather than being a musician, I'm more of a "synthesiser hacker", allowing sounds to grow organically. I use conventional scales, chords, keys, and modes but my work tends to focus on evolving, dark-ambient textures rather than what anyone sensible would call music.
More details of my work can be seen on
myspace.com/eeffect, & www.edge-effect.co.uk/arts
Why this name?
In chaos theory, an Edge Effect is an area between other large, boring areas where "really interesting stuff" happens.
Edge Effect is intended to do the same thing; standing between the banalities of much of today's popular electronic music, and the bizzare and unlistenable output of academic electronic music; it's an attempt to create NEW sonic vistas that at least try to be interpretable as music.
Do you play live?
For many years I was limited to working in my own home studio. But in recent years I've come to believe that the only way I can truly touch an audience is to play live.
I've played at various venues in London, Bristol, & my native Swindon since 2003.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Before, distributing your music to new listeners was a great headache. With the internet, it's so much easier for them to search for new music, and to try it out virtually risk-free.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
A Major-major label - no. But if I had a chance to get onto one of the "nicer" independant labels, I'd be very happy.
Band History:
Formed way back in 1986. Worked for many years developing ideas (being completely self taught - this took a very long time.
Began releasing CDs in 2002, and playing live since 2003.
No major landmarks as yet, still working hard.
Your influences?
BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Brian Eno, Eliane Radigue, Vidna Obmana, Karina ESP, Dual, Lustmord, Early Tangerine Dream, Chris Carter.
Favorite spot?
It's hard to say, I think nice scruffy venues in the East End of London are my favorites.
Equipment used:
microKORG, KORG wavestation, Novation KS-Rack, Alesis Microverb II, Zoom multi-effects, Boss Digital Delay, Spiral Synth Modular, Audacity, LADSPA, Guitar, Recorder, various bits and bobs.