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iannaismith
» genre:
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World Fusion
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Ian Naismith
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: David Torn, Steve Tibbetts, Bill Laswell, Jon Hassell
» latest album:
"Spirit Amalgam"
13 tracks
running time 56:00
$8
13 tracks
running time 56:00
$8
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Ian Naismith
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Ian's latest release "Spirit Amalgam" is now out!
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Ian writes and performs ethno ambient music that focuses on unusual pyrotechnic electric guitar and world percussion, performed within the contexts of progressive rock, fusion, avant jazz, acoustic ethnic music, electric world music and pure ambient music.
Why this name?
I was born with it ;-P
Do you play live?
There are rare sightings - and I like watching people's reaction. They either love or hate my music - never in-between...
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet introduced to a wide mass of consumers, worlds of music they wouldn't have heard or bought - and the consumers converted themselves into accepting piracy as a basic need...
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
No...unless, I could retain my artistic edge, and... they could promote it to end hunger and stimulate world peace... Otherwise, several million dollars might bring me to the bargaining table...
Band History:
Ian has played/improvised with many talented musicians both well known and unknown...
Your influences?
Way too many, but for ID purposes: ethnic musics from around the globe - India, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Latin America... unusual electric guitarists like David Torn, Steve Tibbetts, etc... Fourth world meldings ala Jon Hassell, Bill Laswell, etc...
Favorite spot?
Mexico (so far)... Where I live is pretty dammmed nice...
Equipment used:
Steinberger, Roland, Alesis, Johnson Labs, Arboretum, Sonic Foundry, Lexicon, Ohmboyz, Ultrafunk Sonitus, Anwida, Izotope, LP Percussion...
Anything else...?
I'd like to thank the academy...