The times they are a changing and so is my blog. I have had a lot of requests for my music and images so I am creating a smoothly curated site for them to live. Google+ and Facebook are lacking in focus. Select the 'Music' or 'Photography' pages above for an insight in my work and click above to see my current projects.
My random collection of funk fools the Cloud Kollektiv played at Luna Cinema One in Leederville, Perth at the new Wes Anderson movie premier. The lineup was just Bass (Ben Frirkin), trombone (Jonothan Brittain) and myself on beats and stuff. It kinda, went off. Download HERE
Here are some videos on of my mild fascinations.
I dig a cool suit and I used to create my own geometric designs as a teenager. my designs were more organic than mathmatical.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Long time no post. Facebook has dominated my posts (I'm 'trilbyt') and Google+ is coming up behind. Here are some photos from my posts.
My group the Cloud Kollektiv has been playing for the outdoor cinema gigs at Luna. I got a crew of rockers together for the launch of This Might Get Loud a doco about The Edge, Jack White and Jimi Page. Cain Turnley on guitar, Hugh on bass, Ivan on keys and myself on beats and tweaky stuff. We had one jam then did the gig on Jan the 20th 2010. It kinda went off:
You can CLICK HERE to download the live Cloud recording.
This animation has a really cool style. The animator is really working with the computer graphics medium and using it's flaws to great effect.
Did I mention I WANT ONE! of these:
Oh, well back to the soundtrack writing. I'm currently doing a theme for Kooey swimwear and some new soundtracks for Visible Dance. I'll post some snippets. I'm definitely inspired by Massive Attacks new album and Trentemøller's 'The Last Resort' album. Brilliant.
My heart breaks for the girl in the cafe. This is a brilliant piece of journalism that gives us a tragic look into North Korea. Here is a link to the full doco
Lt. Uhura represents When something inspires or moves me I put it on my blog. Now this story may seem really geeky, but I feel it. It' a great story for a time with the first black American president. I have to admit to being a little inspired by President Obama. His speech before he got elected about the down trodden where he talks about white homeless was powerful.
Here is the story of Uhura from Star Trek and why she stayed on the show LINK
I haven't posted for a little while as I have been busy working full-time (boring) as the audio tech specialist at Billy Hyde Music (not so boring). I'm still on muso time and not coping with the lack of sleep too well. I have heaps of great projects on the go, but hardly any time to do them. Recently I was asked to compose 4 hours of ambient music for a series of tantric sex meditations CDs (Ooh yeah, baby!). I couldn't refuse. Playing with synths is something that Trilbies do best.
I have gone through a few cheap watches, so I decided to get a decent one. After some thorough research I found one, but first here is some of the research. Most are utterly unobtainable. Click to enlarge:
I ended up getting a watch by the Swiss company Wenger (the maker of the original Swiss army knife). The main reason being that It was a great deal. The rrp was US$350 and I got it for AU$150 delivered (AU$45 of that being shipping). It's a decent, reliable Swiss chrono. I was wanting something more chunky but I also wanted something formal, so this would be my formal watch. Here is a pic:
On to the inspiration Here is a great creative collab between designer Fluorescent Hill, rapper Cool Keith and Tom Waits.
I work on a lot of electronic music. This brilliant documentary explained a lot about where it all came from and why I like it so much.
Who needs religion, when you have balls This bit of community art for Christmas has had a good effect on everyone. It's simple and moving.
Last but not least, some MIND BENDING music from the beloved 'Rodrigo y Gabriela'. They take a track or so to warm up, but by about 4:30 they are on another planet. Really groovy.
Totally HOT!
..well about 37 degrees at the moment. Yes it's an Aussie Christmas.
I have been working as the audi tech specialist at a music store for a few months now. I get the latest info about new instruments. Korg has been bringing out some very successful bits of gear. Here is one of the first pieces of kit to come out that I truly lust after. This will sell like hot cakes, if I have anything to do with it. Cloud Kollektiv keyboard player David Scharpf needs one:
I find myself working with a really different kinds of musicians (Indian, classical, harp, Latin percussion...). For some reason we find each other. Maybe it's the search for something new or that we are isolated and seek fellow freaks of music. Personally, I am always looking for a different perspective
When I was a kid, I heard this track and it changed everything. The only station at the time was 96FM (rock/pop) and RTR community radio didn't reach Fremantle where I grew up. I don't know where I got it, but I managed to get a copy on cassette and it started my passion for deep electronic music. It was a new perspective.
Seriously now, pizzas and moustaches. Whatsup wid dat, huh!
I have had to come up with some pretty big creative concepts lately for the new Visible Dance soundtrack with a string section and some abstract mixes. I find I am getting more inspired by unrelated things. Like seeing a poster and it inspiring me to write a melody. For example here are some images that inspired me, for what I call 'Red Music': ..and here is a contemplative space
Now for something Mesmerizingly stupid (and cool)
Here is a human thunder storm. Simple and so effective.
But nothing beats THIS I dare you to look away within 5 minutes.
Ahh, you've got to love Imogen Heap. She is brilliantly nuts, all the best ones are. I don't think I could trust a woman who was totally sane. It's a bit like someone who always seems happy. Anyway, Imogen rocks.
Recently I mastered a brilliant album by Steve Richter and Josh Hogan under the group name of 'Taal Naan'. We went through several generations of production the get the sound right. It was exploration of dynamics, space and frequencies. Basically we were finding a sound for the album. I did a bit of research to get my head around these complex percussion based pieces. I remember watching a deaf marimba and vibes player on Letterman one evening. It blew my mind, so I tracked down some of her work (gotta love the net). Then I found this great talk on TED:
Here is something deep and meaningless, or maybe not. It's a collaboration by Walt Disney and Slavador Dali that has just been completed based on their initial work, storyboards and sketches.
To end on a more sophisicated note. I must point out that all men are completely sane (including myself of course). Sorry, but I had problems embedding it. http://www.kontraband.com/videos/18161/How-To-Make-A-Viral/#show I know, purile, cheap, but giggliscious! (yes, I said it)
