John
@robot rock
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Vancouver, WA USA
Joined Oct 10, 2005
My name is John Mendenhall and my musical project is called When Machines Dream. WMD actually started several years ago as a side project and in the last few years, has become one of my two main projects. I am also 1/2 of Oscillator X, with Kyle Ward (of KaW, Smiley, Banzai, Inspector K, etc. fame) Individually and together our music has been featured in the video games In The Groove (1,2 & 3), the Pump It Up series (Pro 1 & 2, NX2, NXA, Fiesta & Jump!), iDance 1 & 2, , Snake 360 and ReRave. We have also been featured in advertising campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch as well as numerous DVD & CD releases. We travel regularly all over the globe to bring our music to new & familiar audiences alike.
My Music
Oscillator X :: The Comic
Mar 31, 2011
Oscillator X: The Comic is set in the distant future and chronicles the adventures of Oscillator X – techno-pop stars and part-time superheroes. The comic is based on the real-life band of the same name. The costumes, instruments, stage sets, etc. are all the actual stuff (albeit comic-ized) that Oscillator X uses in the real world. Even the duo’s keytars actually shoot in real life (fire and confetti rather than magnetic pulse resonance beams, but hey….). While the real band may spend more time writing songs and rehearsing than fighting evil robots, Oscillator X: the Comic allows the band to expand (in very tongue-in-cheek fashion) some of the ideas and concepts represented in their music and performances. We hope that you enjoy the unlikely comic adventures of John & Kyle as much as we enjoyed making them. CHECK IT OUT HERE: http://www.scirecordings.com/comix
Oscillator X Show Review In The Seattle Weekly
May 3, 2009
I didn't want to go see Oscillator X last night. I've been sick as hell all week—pale-faced, shivering, and bed-ridden. Being in a club surrounded by dancing bodies and pounding music sounded unappealing as fuck. But I dragged my germ-ridden self to Fremont's Nectar to find out what all the fuss is about the Vancouver-based dance-pop duo. Last night marked Oscillator X's (John Mendenhall and Kyle Ward) first live show in Seattle, despite the fact that they've been active for more than a decade. The guys have recently gotten a lot of attention for their Daft Punk-esque track "Dynamo" which is on heavy rotation on C89.5 FM. And their performance turned out to be well-worth my getting out of bed. Oscillator X took the stage with two synthesizers, a turntable, and plenty of theatrics. They pulled out all the stops; pyrotechnic effects like flames shooting out of their keyboards, an onstage glowstringer, and several bursts of glittering confetti. I felt like I was on esctasy. For anyone who misses Aqua and Real McCoy, Oscillator X's music is unapologetic Euro-dance at it's finest. Their often cheesy anthems contain plenty of melodic hooks, call-and-response verses, and strong bass sections. The guys just dropped their new album Techno Techyes and will hopefully announce some performance dates in the near future. I'll keep you posted.
New Song - SHINE (Breakz Mix)
May 1, 2009
An uptempo remix of the song "Shine" from the album "Techno ~ Techyes". We did this version because we wanted to add the song to our live set, but needed it to fit with the intensity of the rest of the set. The breakz mix is about 35 BPM faster and features breakbeat-styled drums and some new F/X, etc.
Oscillator X Free All Ages Show in Seattle
Apr 8, 2009
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Oscillator X will be performing live in the Seattle area on April 24th. Not only is this an ALL AGES SHOW, but it is also FREE! Oscillator X will be sharing the bill with Electric Players Club DJ's Me & the Doc, White Collar Syndicate, Pressha and Sony Chiba. The show is at KTUB (Kirkland Teen Union Building) in Kirkland, Washington. Doors open at 7:00 PM - Hope to see all of you there!
4 New Songs Uploaded
Feb 21, 2009
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I just uploaded 4 new songs from the new Oscillator X CD - Techno * Techyes. Oscillator X is my vocal music with my partner Kyle Ward. Several of the songs are currently being played on FM dance radio throughout the country. "Dynamo" is #1 in Seattle and # 26 Nationally on the dance charts (so - pretty excited about that!) The new songs uploaded are: Dynamo Shine Style (Fashion Mix) London Bridge Check 'em out and let me know what you think! ~ John
Comments
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clubsvilleproductions
Feb 27, 2011
Hello John!
Thought it was time to say Hi!
A new week is coming up.
Hope all is well with you.
You know I like your sound ...
Have uploaded some new music on my page.
So why not take a trip through the music player!
Greetings from Sweden,
Svante / Clubsville
budapest dream orchestra
Feb 11, 2011
Thank you for accepting my request. Have a nice weekend!
clubsvilleproductions
Feb 06, 2011
Hi John,
Just here to say Hello!
Hope all is well my friend.
All the best,
Svante / Clubsville
clubsvilleproductions
Jan 15, 2011
Hi John,
Just here to say hello my friend!
Good music on your music page.
Wish you and yours a great 2011!
Greetings from Sweden,
Svante / Clubsville
clubsvilleproductions
Jun 12, 2010
Hi John,
Thought it was time to say hello!
Hope all is well my friend.
Have a great day!
All the best,
Svante / Clubsville
bobcaruana1956
Apr 24, 2010
Hello, thanks for the add, have a safe and great week end, GOD BLESS
darkdash
Apr 24, 2010
I agree with you that Cosmic Unconsciousness does have an good old video game feel without having a real 8-bit sound. Very well done.
clubsvilleproductions
Apr 23, 2010
Hi John,
Just here to say hello!
Hope all is well my friend.
Good stuff on your music page!
Have a great weekend!
Greetings from Sweden,
Svante / Clubsville
zerozim
Feb 02, 2010
Nice with the "Rock Robotic" it has a nice way to make you want to sit down n jam!!!!
All comments (102)
Happy New Year John! Greetings from Sweden. Svante / Clubsville