pioneer

A new discovery on my part, Raymond Scott is a composer, orchestra leader, pianist, engineer, recording studio maverick, and an electronic instrument inventor. I first heard him in J Dilla’s Donuts with the track “Lightworks” and the cartoony playfulness of early electronics instantly called upon me to seek for more.

A respected member of grandpa-electronics, one of the first moog musicians, one half of the Perrey-Kingsley duo and a composer for TV, ballet, dolphins and insomniacs in need of musical theraphy… good old J. J. Perrey is no less an inspiration for all electronic musicians of our era.

One of the forefathers of Chicago house music, Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers is soon in town for the first time. Along with Glenn Underground, Marshall Jefferson, DJ Pierre, Lil Louis, Jackmaster and countless more Larry Heard has been a member of that authentic era of 80’s house music, most of us youngins have missed.

The Godfather is dead on Christmas. James Brown on Hype Machine for a proper education on the person who single handedly inspired thousands of people. R.I.P

I’m sure most of you have heard the news, godfather of producers, Ahmet Ertegun has passed away recently. He was one of the most influential producers & talent seekers in the music biz, and also a visionary and a benovelent figure who constantly helped young musicians and indie labels.