In this hard-hitting commentary, Montreal recording artist and producer Tim Rideout shares his philosophies on indie culture, the music industry, record deals and musical perception. He also has a warning for independent artists who come across a little too hip for the room.
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.
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.
When we arrived at the studio, eager to say hi, we offered our hands in customary greeting. Why did people turn away? Why did they run? Did our alcohol chaser not mask our grease-laden shame?
Montreal artist and producer Tim Rideout offers up his third CD release for free download via the internet - the original motion picture soundtrack to the Alliance Atlantis film "Elephant Shoes. Oh - and did we mention it’s free?
It’s kinda trance, it’s kinda dance. It puts the funk of Jesus in your pants.
