4 Centipedes And One MC
Eclectic Lo-Fi experiments with spoken word performance. Uses unconventional song structures to create various excursions of sounds.
Newest spoken word piece from the 4 Centipedes, uses drum machines, reconstructed keyboards, bass, and various synths with dialogue accompaniment. Dialogue from my poem of same name, a piece describing mental stability and integrity.
Independent artist 4 Centipedes And One MC drops "Pep Up! (Home Is A Thing To Eat)", an Experimental Sounds track on SoundClick. The track showcases 4 Centipedes And One MC's instinct for crafting memorable music. This track does what good experimental sounds does best — it connects. Find more from 4 Centipedes And One MC on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Instrumental 3-part track down entirely on two keyboards, one having been circuit-bent.
"Engines (instrumental)" is an Experimental Sounds track by 4 Centipedes And One MC on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Explore the full 4 Centipedes And One MC catalog on SoundClick and discover more Experimental Sounds music from independent creators.
Alternate take of track 'Stillness'. Much more repetitive, uses similar percussion, loops, and guitars.
"Things Turning Dry (Stillness Alt. Version)" is an Experimental Sounds track by 4 Centipedes And One MC on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. For fans of experimental sounds, this one is worth the listen. It has charted at #17 on the SoundClick Experimental Sounds chart. Explore the full 4 Centipedes And One MC catalog on SoundClick and discover more Experimental Sounds music from independent creators.
This track focuses on age in a satirical matter, and uses a composition of white noise, keyboards, and piano. Has been edited from a 10 minute long track because it exceeded my current MB limit.
SoundClick artist 4 Centipedes And One MC presents "In __ Years (edit)", an outstanding release in the Experimental Sounds genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. 4 Centipedes And One MC continues to build an Experimental Sounds catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
A spoken word piece about over-population. Unlike most of my other noise/electronic work, this piece uses bass guitar and clarinet pieces, along with my trademark lo-fi style.
Independent artist 4 Centipedes And One MC drops "People & Cows", an Experimental Sounds track on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. This track does what good experimental sounds does best — it connects. "People & Cows" has peaked at #14 in the Experimental Sounds category on SoundClick. If Experimental, Noise and Lofi is your sound, "People & Cows" is a strong addition to your playlist.
'4 Centipedes & One MC' is a sole effort by Corey D Cleven. The 'band' gives praise to the universal question 'What kind of music would 4 centipedes make?' I, Corey D Cleven, the MC, has allowed such creatures to wield weapons of sound and to bring a solution to this question.
Corey D Cleven: mixing, vocals/dialogue, writing, recording
Pink Centipede: alternative mixing, ambiance, laugh tracks, loops, samples
Orange Centipede: claps, beats, pounds, punctures
Yellow Centipede: organs & other piano-like keys
Red Centipede: Distorted guitars, CB guitars, Bass, additional strings
In 2004 I made what I call the 'Black Box', a two-hour recording session composed entirely of radio feedback, spoken word performances, and makeshift instruments. After that I focused hard on my writing, which I still progress at, but have, a few months ago, started creating a soundtrack to one of my written pieces, and then created the 4C&1MC.
All 4C&1MC performances consist of pre-recorded sessions.
Bands: Wire, Dome, Colin Newman, Graham Lewis, Bruce Gilbert, Gary Numan, David Bowie, Telefon Tel Aviv, Trent Reznor, Tv On The Radio, Moby, Nobou Uematsu, Prince
Genres & other non-musical influences: Lo-fi (noise), art rock, industrial, new wave, trip hop, spoken word; circuit bending, William S Burroughs, Andy Warhol, radio, white noise
Circuit bent items (ranging from keyboards to kid toys), radio feedback, turntables, keyboards, guitars (heavily distorted usually), drum machines, other noise generators, vocals, ventilation systems.
As notes already I am also a writer and painter, among other things.