Maybe fact, perhaps fiction, but definitely friction in this classic tale of a near arse-whuppin’’ by a drum-loving skinhead. Names have been changed to protect the innocent - and the guilty.
Goran started knocking down walls in his house. We all rejoiced, yea, verily and merrily. And then, lo - magically - born of post-litigation, pre-barbecue madness - a jam happened.
Montreal-area composer and percussion-loop-meister Tim Rideout has been working feverishly with Hollywood scoring genius and former McGill drinking buddy Michael Picton on the music for SciFi’s remake of the classic series.
What do football moms and live experimental electronic music have in common? They can both be hot and loud in a minivan. But don’t take our word for it - download this magical journey of jamtronic hotness and turn up the heat during halftime.
Watch and listen as Tim creates electronic music pieces live, on-the-spot, using various improvisational techniques on the Korg Kaossilator. This unique instrument is an iPod-sized synthesizer that fits in your back pocket, is played with one finger, has no standard keyboard and sounds un-freaking believable.
Rob, Goran and I have been jamming more often as of late, getting back into a regular routine, gaining momentum as we explore the possibilities of experimental, live electro-acoustic hybridized improvisations. As the rust comes off, there’s some pretty cool stuff underneath.
I soon came to realize that this thing is not just a really cool toy - it’s a really effing cool toy.
