Phil Ogison
The late Phil Ogison was a stellar guitarist, synthesist and composer working with other musicians in collaborative projects and as a solo act.
An ABA composition using blended synthesizer and electric guitar sounds.
Independent artist Phil Ogison drops "Golden Apples", a Downtempo track on SoundClick. The track showcases Phil Ogison's instinct for crafting memorable music. The kind of downtempo cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. "Golden Apples" has peaked at number 5 on the SoundClick Downtempo chart. Find more from Phil Ogison on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
The title track to the album 'The Perfect City'
Independent artist Phil Ogison drops "The Perfect City", a Pop track on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. The beat is carefully crafted, the leading melody floats effortlessly around the bass rhythm. Producers and creators can get a royalty-free Creative Commons license for "The Perfect City" — the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
The feeling of 'I look forward to seeing this again' or 'I think I've seen this sometime I haven't seen'
SoundClick artist Phil Ogison presents "Futura Vu", an outstanding release in the Electronica genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The kind of electronica track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end Need a beat for your next project? "Futura Vu" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
Inside the forest dome, high in the branches
SoundClick artist Phil Ogison presents "Forest Dome Reverie", an outstanding release in the Ambient genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Forest Dome Reverie" has peaked at #12 in the Ambient category on SoundClick. "Forest Dome Reverie" can be used royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, making it freely accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
When we would all drive hover cars and drive on magnetic strips.
SoundClick artist Phil Ogison presents "Hover Port", an outstanding release in the Acid genre. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Hover Port" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Acid chart. "Hover Port" can be used royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, making it freely accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
Phil Ogison was a guitarist/synthesist living in Toronto Ontario, Canada. The music ranges from post neo-classical to somnambulist, to experimental to electronica. He walked on in late 2018 but is remembered and loved by fans, family, friends and collaborators.
I currently play live with Psychosomatic Climax Machine, A Pretty Sonic Splatter, Subduction Current and The Devil In The Design.
I admire a great many diverse musicians and styles, but to make a short list: Terry Riley, John Cage, Claude Debussy, Arnold Schoenberg, Kurt Weill, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Frank Zappa, and pretty well most of the musicians I've ever played with.
MK 4902 MIDI Controller. P4 MSI CPU. Behringer UB1832FX -PRO board, Theremin, Customized 1984 Ibanez Roadstar Guitar, Ibanez ICX120 guitar, Reason 2.5, Acid 4.0, Sound Forge 6.0, Apex 410 large diaphragm mike. . Stanton STR8-100 Turntable. Pioneer CT-S405 Cassette deck. M-audio Delta 44 soundcard, M Audio studio monitors with subwoofer.
I started the old fashioned way with tape loops and modified electronic gear, and later moved into commercially produced synthesizers. My current CD,'The Perfect City' is an exploration of the 50s and 60s passion for the future, and in particular, the city of the future, with hoverports, magnetic highways, moving sidewalks etc.