Robin Roddey
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I’ve been writing and recording music since the early 1980s, shortly after the first multitrack cassette recorders were introduced. To date, the only people I could get to listen to my music were my more tolerant friends and family members. I thought that by posting my work online, I might find a handful of people who can get something out of it.Band/artist history
I have played music with various groups of friends off and on since high school. These arrangements have most often been exercises in improvisation with varying degrees of (and frequently very little) structure. Perhaps as a counterweight to this rather free-form way of making music, I have always composed and recorded music on my own. Because I started working with 4-track cassette recorders and because I am principally a guitarist, my earlier recordings were conceived of as a sort of guitar-based string quartet, with most compositions comprising one bass track and three tracks of various combinations of electric and acoustic guitars. This initially offered a viable range of sonic option because of the variety of ways guitars could be played and processed. After several years, however, this began to feel somewhat limiting. Around 1998, I switched from 4-track cassette to an 8-track digital recorder, and bought an electronic drum kit. Finally, in 2003 (not exactly an early adopter) I moved to computer-based recording. This now allows me to incorporate keyboards (not only because I have unlimited tracks but also because midi makes it possible to compensate for not being a keyboard player).Have you performed in front of an audience?I’m not opposed to the idea. It’s just that it has never happened.
Your musical influences
Admittedly, progressive rock was the first and probably most lasting influence on the music I make. I entered my teens in the early 1970s and hearing Yes’ “Roundabout” on the radio led to a steady diet of Genesis, King Crimson, Gentle Giant and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. After those formative years, it seems that no amount of listening to post-punk/new wave (XTC, Japan, Joy Division, Simple Minds), electronica (Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Amon Tobin, Mouse on Mars) post rock (Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Mono, Explosions in the Sky, Tortoise) or jazz (Thelonius Monk, Eric Dolphy, Django Reinhardt, Miles Davis) seems to fundamentally change the way I approach writing music.What equipment do you use?
A well-rounded collection of electric and acoustic guitars and related stringed instruments; Power Mac G5 running Logic Pro; Roland electronic drum kit; miscellaneous toys and accessories.Anything else?
Needless to say, I welcome any comments and criticisms. In fact, I prefer criticisms, no matter how harsh, as long as they’re considered and thoughtful. Also, if, after hearing the material I have posted, anyone in the Toronto area thinks we may have some musical common ground, I would welcome proposals on any compositional or improvisational collaborations.MOODZ
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Hey!
Thanks for your words, I'm really appreciate when people understand and enjoy my music, it's not easy to listen. You are on the right, with real instruments my tracks would sound better but...I can't buy them. For the other side, I'm enjoyed 'Myriad Plethora' , perhaps because i see Genesis influencies in this song and i prefer acoustic sounds. I wish you all the best and sorry with my english. CheersAll comments (2)
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Robin
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enjoying your very unique music.