tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2023-07-26T19:21:35-04:00Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]falsetag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/72480122023-07-26T19:21:35-04:002023-10-16T10:47:57-04:00Velocity 128 - "Odd Treks" and a hike around Devil's Tower<h4 id="Title">Velocity 128 Perspective on Odd Treks</h4><p>Original post, Q&A at: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://songblog.io/en/315441/song-qa/velocity-128-perspective-odd-treks">https://songblog.io/en/315441/song-qa/velocity-128-perspective-odd-treks</a> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/TZEbLdSQSQA" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/163163/c2b54c3f0fbc53233bfc0188186f22136f2d3474/original/odd-treks-single-v2.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a> <i><strong>What inspired this song?</strong></i></p><div class="user-question"> </div><div class="user-question">This project was inspired by an episode of "<a class="no-pjax" href="https://blog.trekcore.com/2018/05/review-the-toys-that-made-us-star-trek-special/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Toys That Made Us</a>" on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80161497" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Netflix</a> about the Star Trek line of toys. They mentioned how "<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079945/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Star Trek the Motion Picture</a>" was a dud for kids and grown-ups when it was released. So I imagined a more dynamic film score using arps, strings, and piano sounds from <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.native-instruments.com/en/catalog/software/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Native Instruments</a> and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ableton.com/en/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Ableton</a> VSTs. Eric (aka, Iterations) programmed the 808 and 707 dance beats using the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/DzLee2yutbo" data-link-type="url">Roland TR8S</a> drum machine and added a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/TjkFNrdOHMg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Roland D-05</a> pad. The pad sounds like a dance remix of a cinematic score from the 1980s to 90s if you happened to walk through Tysons Corner Galleria somewhere between <a class="no-pjax" href="https://travelingseouls.com/restaurant-review-rainforest-cafe/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Rainforest Cafe</a> and Nordstrom's. Haha. I added the lounge piano solo on top of all that.</div><div class="user-question"> </div><div class="sbui-artist-answer">
<p>The pic and video are taken from my GoPro footage during my cross-country road trip. This stretch was from driving to Devil's Tower in Wyoming. It turned into an unplanned hiking trip around Devil's Tower in the snow.</p>
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<p>For this one, I used quite a bit of Native Instruments synths and effects, Ableton devices, and mixing tools like iZotope Neutron to go along with Eric's TR8S drum machine and Roland D-05 Boutique synth module. A hybrid of hardware and software instruments tends to complement our sound. Neutron has saved a lot of time by automating a lot of EQ and compressor settings as a starting point for the mixing process.</p>
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<div class="sbui-artist-answer"><p>We jammed on the initial synth loops and beats for a long time in practice and live onstage. For the studio recording, we had to focus on fewer elements for a final version. Streamlining individual parts made them more cohesive in the end. Otherwise, my galleria piano part could've gone on forever. Haha! </p></div>
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<div class="user-question"><i><strong>What is your favorite type of music related content to watch or follow?</strong></i></div>
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<p>The YouTube synth community has been a regular part of our music production journey as Velocity 128. It's fun to geek out on different synths and other gear of the moment. It's great to see how others use the gear you already have or considering to buy. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sonicstate" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sonic State</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/@andrewhuang" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Andrew Huang</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/@BoBeats" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">BoBeats</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/@AudioPilz" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">AudioPilz' Bad Gear</a> series, and many others do a great job of demonstrating gear and being informative in personable ways.</p>
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<p><i><strong>Links:</strong></i></p>
<p>Listen to the full track on most music platforms:</p>
<p>Spotify: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4rEFhMVymxYCHjqMFQR4dc">https://open.spotify.com/track/4rEFhMVymxYCHjqMFQR4dc</a> </p>
<p>Apple Music: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/odd-treks-single/1665012007">https://music.apple.com/us/album/odd-treks-single/1665012007</a> </p>
<p>Pandora: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://pandora.app.link/mWS1eaxiLBb">https://pandora.app.link/mWS1eaxiLBb</a> </p>
<p>Support on Bandcamp: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://velocity128.bandcamp.com/track/odd-treks">https://velocity128.bandcamp.com/track/odd-treks</a> </p>
<p>Ask questions at: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://songblog.io/en/315441/song-qa/velocity-128-perspective-odd-treks">https://songblog.io/en/315441/song-qa/velocity-128-perspective-odd-treks</a> </p>
<p>YouTube Short: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/TZEbLdSQSQA?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/TZEbLdSQSQA</a></p>
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</div></div>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/70141172022-11-06T23:46:38-05:002023-03-06T03:17:01-05:00Fall Recap 2022 - Soundtracks for Road Trips & Life in the Pacific Northwest<h4>Stretching Out the Year</h4>
<p>We began 2022 with a goal to release our second cassette based on our <a contents="Betamax Video Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/betamaxvideoclub" target="_blank">Betamax Video Club</a> live shows. After finishing the production, mixing, mastering, and completing the album art, we were ready to go. Then it became apparent that so much of the work we've poured into it would get lost in the shuffle if we released it all at once.</p>
<p>Each track really sets a mood for us, whether it's driving through the American West; exploring the desert, sea, open land; and paying homage to 80s B-movies and sci-fi shows. We wanted to let each idea loose.</p>
<p>We also have a lot of photos and video footage we wanted to integrate with each piece of music. Down the road, we could collect it all as Betamax Video Club Vol. 2 as our second cassette release.</p>
<p>Setting up the year, we released "Gary Manslaughter" in February, followed by "Kobol" in March, and "80s to 90s Marmora" in July 2022. There will be more to come through the end of this year and into 2023. </p>
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<h4>A Soundtrack for Road Trips Out West</h4>
<p>First up in February, "Gary Manslaughter" was built on a retro-80s cinematic theme inspired by scenes across a western desert. We used vintage analog synthesizers along with current sounds and production techniques. There’s a bit of wordplay in the title, “Gary Manslaughter,” as an homage to retrowave. </p>
<p>The music video was compiled from clips of our West Coast gigs and road trips produced by Seannie Cameras (Sean O'Grady).</p>
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<h4>The Mountains of Kobol</h4>
<p>Following up on the "Gary Manslaughter" experience, “Kobol” takes that western road trip vibe to an airy space with soaring, melodic, analog synths and punchy rhythms of the 707 drum machine. At the time of release, our duo's creative process crossed over to both East and West Coasts of the U.S. from Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon.</p>
<p>Inspired by a promising world in Battlestar Galactica, the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah, Virginia are standing in for the mountains of Kobol in our music video. Enjoy the timelapse from Eric's front yard. ;)</p>
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<h4>Slowing Down the Drive from the 80s to the 90s</h4>
<p>The third track we've released this year starts with a space disco vibe and transitions into chillout electronica. </p>
<p>The transition from “80s to 90s” came from a rehearsal session when we jammed on top of the 80s space disco themes then somehow ended up in 90s electronica with pads and metallic synth melodies. The name “Marmora” came from a covert, rebel sect in the Netflix Voltron series, which was an interesting take on divisions within the dominant alien culture in the series. In a way, our music serves as a soundtrack inspired by shows from our youth revamped from 80s nostalgia into modern classics with more nuance.</p>
<p>The video is a timelapse of a rainy road trip to a synthwave show in Seattle (feat. <a contents="Betamaxx" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/betamaxx/" target="_blank">Betamaxx</a>, <a contents="Parallels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://linktr.ee/iloveparallels" target="_blank">Parallels</a>, <a contents="Kaarin Zoe Lee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/kaarinzoelee/" target="_blank">Kaarin Zoe Lee</a>, and <a contents="YES Music Productions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/yesmusicseattle/" target="_blank">YES Music Productions</a>), some live footage from <a contents="Betamax Video Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/betamaxvideoclub" target="_blank">Betamax Video Club</a>, and scenic backroads to the Columbia River Gorge along the Washington state side of the river.</p>
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<h4>New Life Out West</h4>
<p>Since moving to the Portland metro area in the Pacific Northwest, life has felt more balanced at a more sustainable pace. When I was younger, big cities were so inspiring and dynamic, and I'm grateful for all the opportunities they opened up. I'm thankful for all the people I've met from around the world, across different industries, and the life experiences we shared. However, I had to rethink the rat race many times over, then figure out what I could deal with and at what cost.</p>
<p>If you do have the means to relocate and find a better fit for your life and frame of mind, it's well worth it. There's always an adjustment period and no place is perfect. But it helps to figure out what matters and where you would rather be.</p>
<h4>Positives So Far in the Pacific Northwest</h4>
<p>- <strong>The road trip was perfect</strong>. Driving through the northern states from one Washington to the other (DC to WA), there's so much wide-open natural beauty from South Dakota to Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. I didn't hit any traffic for about 1,700 miles between from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Spokane, Washington.</p>
<p>- <strong>The Columbia River Gorge provides</strong>. So many small towns, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, and hiking trails are spread out over both sides of the river. There's a scenic hiking spot every few miles, so I can decompress in nature after a quick drive. With all the inspiring road trips along the Washington and Oregon sides of the river, I've been able to get a lot of footage for upcoming music videos.</p>
<p>Some of my <a contents="reels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/jlim23rd/reels/" target="_blank">reels</a> around the Pacific Northwest:</p>
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<p>- <strong>The city thins out quickly</strong>. So much stress in big cities comes down to the crush of people all hitting the same spots at the same time. Portland has the benefits of a big city but scales down quickly once you go past the city limits. There's far less sprawl than other bigger cities. Getting around town or all the way to the coast feels much easier out here. The constant buzz of pressure throughout the day isn't there anymore and it makes a big difference overall.</p>
<p>- <strong>The weather stays cool</strong>. Most people are deterred by the gray skies and frequent drizzle for 8 months of the year, but I'm good with it. The rain is a steady drizzle - not a sideways hurricane or thunderstorm that wrecks your home. Winters are very mild compared to many regions, and summers stay relatively cool. Summers are near perfect, really. Even when the temperature heats up above 90F, it does so for the afternoon then cools down to the 60s after sunset.</p>
<p>- <strong>People have been cool so far</strong>. Whether it's at a bar, restaurant, music venue, a store, or on a hike, people have been friendly and laid back. There are far fewer suits, even downtown. It's a slower pace with a more casual attitude here (less aggressively type-A). It's a noticeably different mentality than certain places.</p>
<p>- <strong>Things are a bit more reasonable</strong>. Cost of living is relative, and what's affordable to some can be increasingly difficult for others. However, compared to much of the East Coast and other West Coast big cities, it's significantly less of a rat race around Portland.</p>
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<h4>Music Credits</h4>
<p>All three tracks were written and performed by Eric Garwood and Jonathan Lim, arranged and mixed by Jonathan Lim, and mastered by Scott Radke.</p>
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<h4>Links</h4>
<p>Listen and catch live streams on multiple platforms: https://linktr.ee/jlim23rd</p>
<p>Support us on Bandcamp: https://velocity128.bandcamp.com</p>
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<p> </p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/68225712021-11-27T05:50:26-05:002022-11-06T23:25:54-05:00DeepTech L[ive] - Getting to Know our Hardware Synthesizer Performers<p>On the cusp of our live synthesizer hardware show (at Zeba Bar, Saturday after Thanksgiving), we're getting to know our fellow electronic music artists on the bill. Many of us grew up playing in bands then moved over into electronic music production and DJing, while others came up the other way around. </p>
<p>The more we get to know our fellow DC and Baltimore artists, the more we realize how much talent there is in the region, comparable to other hot spots for electronic music.</p>
<p><strong>Event</strong>: <a contents="DeepTech" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/deeptechdc/" target="_blank">DeepTech</a> L[ive] Date: Saturday, 27 November 2021 </p>
<p><strong>Venue</strong>: <a contents="Zeba Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ZebaBar" target="_blank">Zeba Bar</a>, 1423 14th St NW Washington, DC </p>
<p><strong>Description</strong>: A night of hardware and modular synthesizer performances</p>
<p><strong>Artists</strong>: <a contents="Marie Ann Hedonia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/marieannhedonia/" target="_blank">Marie Ann Hedonia</a>, <a contents="Velocity 128" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1w1P3f3pTmgajeyJsAj3wH" target="_blank">Velocity 128</a>, <a contents="Ri Caragol" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/ritec/" target="_blank">Ri Caragol</a>, <a contents="Moises Duran" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/mo1sesduran" target="_blank">Moises Duran</a></p>
<p>Thanks to DeepTech L[ive] by way of Kim Thompson (<a contents="SPCLK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/spclkmusic/" target="_blank">SPCLK</a>) and Ri Caragol for putting the show together!</p>
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<h4><strong>Q1: How did your current live setup take shape compared to when you started?</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Marie Ann Hedonia</strong>: <em>Oh, man. My live setup isn’t really a live setup per say, it changes with each show I do. Before the show, I make a patch with my full system and pare it down into one system and repatch prior to the show.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Ri Caragol</strong>: <em>I've always been into the more "live" aspect of electronic music. I remember seeing my first "Live PA" all the way back in 1998 and just being mesmerized at how The Atomic Babies performed electro music live on stage. For many years, I performed using an Akai MPC, a synthesizer, an FX box such as a Kaoss Pad, and a mixer. But for the past two years, I've been getting really into modular synthesizers, its sonic possibilities, and the improvisational aspect this medium facilitates.</em></p>
<p><em>Before modular, I always knew how my live performances would evolve, they were more defined, so to speak. There was always a level of improvisation but about 60% to 70% of the performance was static. The sound palette was somewhat static, patterns were defined, although sequenced on the fly, and songs had quite a bit of structure. However, with my new modular setup only about 30% of the structure remains static and everything else around it is improvised. This keeps me engaged and very focused throughout the performance. It can be nerve-wracking because anything can happen, but therein lies the excitement. Another great thing about the modular setup is I never know what my oscillators will produce. I may know certain oscillators produce certain tones, but it is up to me to tame those tones and mold them into something that can work right there and then.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Moises Duran</strong>: <em>I started working on my setup about four years ago when I bought one Moog Mother32. I always had an idea of exactly how I wanted to put together my rig. I used to be in a rock band and used lots of different effect pedals to add modulation. I don’t believe I’ll ever stop obtaining more equipment. There’s no comparison to the rich full sounds of the instruments in a live setting with synthesizers, especially for techno.</em></p>
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<h4><strong>Q2: What is your approach to performing live? All improv or structured setlist? Mix of both?</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Marie Ann Hedonia</strong>: <em>Structured tracks with a lot of improv mixed in.</em></p>
<p><strong>Ri Caragol</strong>: <em>My modular patch is driven by two main sequencers. These sequencers have memorized in them a series of pre-programmed patterns I have designated as the backbone of my performance. On top of that, I have three oscillators that I manipulate on the fly, generating new, semi-random patches as I bring in and out the rhythm sections of the case that acts as a drum machine. This makes for a heavily improvised set that can take turns in unexpected ways, but if things get too crazy, I can always wrangle the system and go back to the original idea.</em></p>
<p><strong>Moises Duran</strong>: <em>My approach to music as a whole is a journey. Different towns bring different experiences. Every time I start a performance, it’s always improv and may take that vibe until the end of my performance. Only a few instances have chord progressions I like to follow</em>.</p>
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<h4><strong>Q3: What musical or artistic influences are most relevant to your live show?</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Marie Ann Hedonia</strong>: <em>I would say techno, dark techno and industrial music. And lots and lots of bass</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Ri Caragol</strong>: <em>I've been really enjoying <a contents="Surgeon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/1eKMiIELrDs" target="_blank">Surgeon</a>'s live Techno sets. He has a very minimal setup of just one modular case and he can perform with that for hours on end. His less is more approach really brings out that minimal hypnotic techno aesthetic we all love so much. Lately, I have also been enjoying Locked Up Club's Techno productions, very dirty, industrial, and in your face - no apologies accepted</em>.</p>
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<p><strong>Moises Duran</strong>: <em>Before performing, I like to clear my mind and listen to music I usually don’t listen to or have forgotten about. That way, I have fresh inspiration being transferred to deliver a completely new experience for the audience. I would say my arrangement of sounds is influenced by the structured randomness of jazz mixed with techno sounds</em>.</p>
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<h4><strong>Q4: Anything you'd like to promote such as upcoming releases, projects, or gigs? Shoutouts to other folks in particular?</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Marie Ann Hedonia</strong>: <em>My husband and I have a new project called Mismatched Lids, releasing music this Winter. I also have my latest album on <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://paulandmariescountrykitchen.bandcamp.com/music" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>. You can also listen on my Spotify page, <a contents="Marie Ann Hedonia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NA1E5hTqA6wg4CSVoP6OO" target="_blank">Marie Ann Hedonia</a>. I'll also be playing at <a contents="The Depot" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thedepot.baltimore.5" target="_blank">The Depot</a> with some Baltimore peeps on December 17th!</em></p>
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<p><strong>Ri Caragol</strong>: <em>I should be putting out a self released EP or two on my <a contents="Bandcamp page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ricaragol.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp page</a> before the end of the year. It was a new year's resolution to do so and 2021 is about to end, so I better get on it. Besides that, I am really excited for November 27th's show. I hope 2022 brings more Live Hardware shows, I've been noticing more and more people playing live, which is great</em>.</p>
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<p><strong>Moises Duran</strong>: <em>Currently putting together a series of continuous track albums. Set to release on 2022. Also working on video synthesis that can be modulated by the frequencies sent from my modular setup making an interactive sound and visual experience</em>.</p>
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<h4><strong>From yours truly</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Velocity 128</strong>: Our latest series of 80s B-movie and synthwave events with <a contents="Betamax Video Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/betamaxvideoclub" target="_blank">Betamax Video Club</a> has gone well at our friendly neighborhood punk bar, <a contents="Slash Run" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/slashrun" target="_blank">Slash Run</a>, in Northeast DC. We've gotten along great with the staff there, who share our tastes in retro cinema and music. We also have a number of finished yet unreleased tracks that we'll be rolling out soon.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, for this Thanksgiving Saturday show at Zeba Bar, Eric (<a contents="Iterations" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/iterationsmusic" target="_blank">Iterations</a>) and I will be bringing a combination of Roland Boutique modules, the TR8s and TR-08 drum machines, DeepMind 12, Ableton Push2, and Sequential OB-6 all summed into a Xone:PX5 mixer. As usual, we'll be mixing hardware synths with audio clips from hardware and other sources we've produced in the studio that we don't bring out with us. The parts we play live will be improvised to a certain extent so we can play around within the theme of each song.</p>
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<p><script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/67102372021-08-09T05:07:00-04:002021-08-09T18:41:20-04:00Simulated Universe Remixes - Part 4: Deeper and Awesomer<p>Music: <a contents="Scanner Darkly - Simulated Universe (Awesomer Simulacremix)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/track/simulated-universe/15483444" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly - Simulated Universe (Awesomer Simulacremix)</a> <br>Artists: <a contents="Scanner Darkly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/artist/scanner-darkly/529708" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly</a>, <a contents="Awesomer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/awesomer" target="_blank">Awesomer</a> <br>Label: <a contents="Deep Tech Recordings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/deep-tech-recordings/84803" target="_blank">Deep Tech Recordings</a> <br>Released: 16 July 2021</p>
<p>Here in part 4, San Francisco's Awesomer describes his remix approach from the Massive (Native Instruments) bassline to tribal house rhythms.</p>
<p><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="80" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/5bgPAiFPspbYLHr3iyqNep" width="460"></iframe></p>
<p>Previously in <a contents="part 3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-3-puerto-rican-breaks" target="_blank">part 3</a>, we asked Ri Caragol about his use of MPC and analog synths in his productions. The DC-based producer, by way of Puerto Rico and New York, prefers to stay clear of hearing the original track and creating his remixes with hardware. </p>
<p>Back in <a contents="part 2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-2-chairman-s-winning-remix" target="_blank">part 2</a>, I asked Chairman (Andrew Kopca), about his creative process behind his remix, which won first place in the Headroom Listening Sessions contest for the “Simulated Universe” remixes. </p>
<p>In <a contents="part 1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-1-original-concepts" target="_blank">part 1</a> of this blog series, we discussed the initial concept ideas and starting points for the “Simulated Universe” remixes with Deep Tech Recordings founder, Wayne Wright, and the original artist, Scanner Darkly.</p>
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<h4>Lossless Format Nearly Lost</h4>
<p>Wayne Wright: <em>"We had some familiar faces place in the <a contents="top 4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6xCKGCrVlX1kGJNyd6zItj?si=inJCvMF6RlWzVb9OpK4isg&dl_branch=1" target="_blank">top 4</a>, but we also had a breakthrough submission that came in <a contents="FLAC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://xiph.org/flac/" target="_blank">FLAC</a> format that I initially almost didn't listen to. Luckily my Mac reads FLAC format and we discovered a great submission by Awesomer. This track as it was mixed down initially was a little rough but we [revisited] the mix and ended up releasing it on the label. I really dig his submission and I'm proud to have it on the label. It was a really nice addition. Congratulations to him!"</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Wayne Wright, Deep Tech Recordings</p>
<h4>From Deep Tech to Deep House </h4>
<p>Awesomer: <em>"When I heard the Scanner Darkly original, I really liked the sound design and atmosphere and found myself zoning out to it. My favorite deep and minimal techno, however, is driven as much by the bassline as the original is by percussion and synths. Taking inspiration from <a contents="Gui Boratto" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/guiboratto/" target="_blank">Gui Boratto</a>, <a contents="Trentemøller" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trentemoller.com/" target="_blank">Trentemøller</a> and <a contents="Michael Mayer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kompakt.fm/artists/michael_mayer" target="_blank">Michael Mayer</a>, my remix adds a deep bassline and a new melodic synth line. My background as a producer and remixer is a little more towards house music than techno, and so the drums have a touch of that deep house flavor."</em></p>
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<h4>That Massive Bass </h4>
<p>Awesomer: <em>"I produce in <a contents="Ableton Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ableton.com/" target="_blank">Ableton Live</a>, almost entirely "in the box" and with a minimum of third party plugins. I've found that limiting the number of third party plugins has forced me to be extra creative with combinations of the builtin effects. The new bassline and synth are both produced by <a contents="Native Instruments Massive" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/massive/" target="_blank">Native Instruments Massive</a>, which is my go-to third party soft-synth."</em></p>
<p>Editor’s note: For better or worse, Native Instruments Massive arguably comprised that late 2000s dubstep sound more than any other virtual instrument. It’s a highly versatile software wavetable synth with all sorts of options for modulation and envelopes that can be applied to just about any parameter, plus effects. Aside from wobble bass and aggressive leads, it’s a fun instrument for learning sound design (thanks <a contents="Heinrich Zwahlen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ableton.com/en/certified-training/heinrich-zwahlen/" target="_blank">Heinrich Zwahlen</a> and <a contents="Astrolith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.suttonevan.com/" target="_blank">Astrolith</a>).</p>
<p>A Massive tutorial from Point Blank Music School:</p>
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<h4>Loops on Loops on Tribal Beats </h4>
<p>Awesomer: <em>"This particular remix was an interesting challenge because the stems contained in the remix package consisted of a relatively large (around 20?) number of short loops. This gave the remix process a character that was more like producing an original track than the typical remix, making it more about layering loops and creating new variations than loop-finding in the original track. The original also didn't have a large amount of melodic content, which made it non-trivial to ensure that my new highly melodic elements were in key and fit well with the samples. </em></p>
<p><em>Other than the new bassline, my favorite new element is a tribal percussion pattern, which was previously more of an explicit breakbeat. Upon listening to a work in progress, my DJ partner and production sounding board, DJ Cira, encouraged me to replace that element with something less break-y and more tribal, and the genre coherence of my remix was greatly improved as a result."</em></p>
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<h4>Construction Time Again, Working on the Pipeline</h4>
<p>Awesomer: <em>"I have lots of original tracks, remixes and collaborations in the pipeline, and so 2021 will feature a lot of new Awesomer music. DJs should also check out my <a contents="‘Awesomer Edits’ Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://awesomeredits.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">‘Awesomer Edits’ Bandcamp</a>, which features DJ edits of some of my favorite tracks, subtly edited to improve their DJ-ability. </em></p>
<p><em>Shout outs to the aforementioned <a contents="DJ Cira" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/djcira" target="_blank">DJ Cira</a>, <a contents="Matt Cheez" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/kopitmusic" target="_blank">Matt Cheez</a>, the <a contents="Headroom" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions" target="_blank">Headroom</a> listening collective... and of course <a contents="Mr. Wright" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/artist/mr-wright/532391" target="_blank">Mr. Wright</a> and <a contents="Scanner Darkly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/scannerdarklytechno/" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly</a> for the opportunity to remix the excellent original!"</em></p>
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<p>More from Awesomer: https://soundcloud.com/awesomer</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/66997502021-07-29T13:46:30-04:002021-08-09T05:14:51-04:00Simulated Universe Remixes - Part 3: Puerto Rican Breaks<p>Music: <a contents="Scanner Darkly - Simulated Universe (Ri Caragol Remix)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/track/simulated-universe/15483443" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly - Simulated Universe (Ri Caragol Remix)</a> <br>Artists: <a contents="Scanner Darkly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/artist/scanner-darkly/529708" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly</a>, <a contents="Ri Caragol" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/ri-caragol" target="_blank">Ri Caragol</a><br>Label: <a contents="Deep Tech Recordings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/deep-tech-recordings/84803" target="_blank">Deep Tech Recordings</a><br>Released: 16 July 2021</p>
<p>In part 3, we asked Ri Caragol about his use of MPC and analog synths in his productions. The DC-based producer, by way of Puerto Rico and New York, prefers to stay clear of hearing the original track and creating his remixes with hardware.</p>
<p>Previously in <a contents="part 2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-2-chairman-s-winning-remix" target="_blank">part 2</a>, I asked Chairman (Andrew Kopca), about his creative process behind his remix, which won first place in the Headroom Listening Sessions contest for the “Simulated Universe” remixes.</p>
<p>In <a contents="part 1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-1-original-concepts" target="_blank">part 1</a> of this blog series, we discussed the initial concept ideas and starting points for the <a contents="“Simulated Universe” remixes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6xCKGCrVlX1kGJNyd6zItj?si=_BvQJQhpSgW9IS2SxmjauA&dl_branch=1" target="_blank">“Simulated Universe” remixes</a> with Deep Tech Recordings founder, Wayne Wright, and the original artist, Scanner Darkly. </p>
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<h4>Sample & Slice with the MPC </h4>
<p>Ri Caragol: <em>"For this remix competition I decided to create a song with the stems without ever hearing the original track. I went ahead and downloaded all the stems and proceeded to load the parts into my sampler of choice, the <a contents="Akai MPC Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.akaipro.com/mpc-live" target="_blank">Akai MPC Live</a>. I then chopped all the parts into segments and pieces I thought would be useful and went to work. I mostly, as per usual, just felt out the vibe without paying much attention to anything but the feeling the music I was making evoked on me."</em></p>
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<p>Tutorial video by Ave Mcree</p>
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<h4>Puerto Rican UK Breaks </h4>
<p>Ri Caragol: <em>"Eventually, I stumbled onto a bit of a drum & bass/breaks vibe that reminded me of past raves and underground UK artists of the late 90s; folks like Photek, a Guy called Gerald, and others. Additionally, I layered a heavily filtered <a contents="Moog Sub 37" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/product_demo/sub-37-modulation-sequencing" target="_blank">Moog Sub 37</a> mid range bassline throughout the track in order to continue with the drum & bass vibe and finally cut up and chopped up a break that adorns the whole sequence from start to finish, which ties the vibe together. Last but not least, I turned some of the vocals on the sample pack into delayed vocal stabs that melodiously bounce off of the beats as they pan left to right."</em></p>
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<p>Demo by loopop</p>
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<h4>Clean Break from the Original </h4>
<p>Ri Caragol: "<em>I have yet to hear the original track."</em></p>
<p>Editor’s note: In addition to <a contents="Headroom Listening Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions" target="_blank">Headroom Listening Sessions</a>, Ri and I have also played live, hardware electronic shows together in DC. Ri combines a modular analog synth rack with his MPC Live, Octatrack, and other gear. Ri and I have previously released remixes of "<a contents="Flutz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3NmHWSfT5ZScphCOhWEsp2" target="_blank">Flutz</a>" and "<a contents="Live Illegal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZB16RneKjcZQaaMv5iWRt?si=YvZ6pefQS2qA2Y9q8Pm1bQ&dl_branch=1" target="_blank">Live Illegal</a>" for Mr. Wright on <a contents="Funktrap Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/funktrap-records/49413" target="_blank">Funktrap Records</a>; my remixes produced under <a contents="Velocity 128" data-link-label="Velocity 128" data-link-type="page" href="/velocity-128" target="_blank">Velocity 128</a>.</p>
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<h4>All Those Patch Cables Live!</h4>
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<p>More from Ri: https://soundcloud.com/ri-caragol</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/66958272021-07-23T01:50:18-04:002021-08-09T05:15:34-04:00Simulated Universe Remixes - Part 2: Chairman's Winning Remix<p>Music: <a contents="Scanner Darkly - Simulated Universe (ChairmanK Remix)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/track/simulated-universe/15483440" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly - Simulated Universe (ChairmanK Remix)</a> <br>Artists: <a contents="Scanner Darkly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/artist/scanner-darkly/529708" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly</a>, <a contents="Chairman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/chairmank" target="_blank">Chairman</a> <br>Label: <a contents="Deep Tech Recordings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/deep-tech-recordings/84803" target="_blank">Deep Tech Recordings</a> <br>Released: 16 July 2021</p>
<p>In part 2, I asked Chairman (Andrew Kopca), about his creative process behind his remix, which won first place in the Headroom Listening Sessions contest for the “Simulated Universe” remixes. </p>
<p>Previously, in <a contents="part 1 of this blog series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-1-original-concepts" target="_blank">part 1 of this blog series</a>, we discussed the initial concept ideas and starting points for the “Simulated Universe” remixes with Deep Tech Recordings founder, Wayne Wright, and the original artist, Scanner Darkly. </p>
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<p>Chairman (Andrew Kopca): <em>“I've always liked doing remixes because I feel like it flexes different musical muscles than when I put together originals. I like being able to explore the ideas that other artists put together and create something that has my own unique touch, all while maintaining the integrity of the original work.”</em> </p>
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<h4>Hit’em with the Arps & Vox </h4>
<p>Chairman: <em>“When I first heard <a contents="Simulated Universe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4apkFFnXH4HTMSmaOphmYQ?si=a37acd4f12344772" target="_blank">'Simulated Universe</a>,' the ambient arp lead in the background really hooked me in and I knew I could build off that - it just fit so well with my progressive house sound. I also found that Scanner Darkly and I had a very similar vibe in terms of sound and so it felt like a natural fit to remix his work. In terms of inspiration, I really liked the ambient vocals he had throughout the track, and I think those sounds drove forward a soaring vibe, something I tried to emulate in my remix, particularly in the break and second drop.”</em> </p>
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<h4>Kicking Off with Diva and a Reverse Bass </h4>
<p>Chairman: <em>“I started with the kick and the arp sound, initially at its original speed, all in Logic Pro. I then started building sounds around it, including the main plucky, bouncy lead, and the reverse bass. The lead, adapted from a preset in <a contents="Diva" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://u-he.com/products/diva/" target="_blank">Diva</a>, is something I'm proud of because something I've been focused on recently is larger plucky sounds that can really carry their own weight, and I feel like this remix was able to showcase that well. The reverse bass was also a new sound for me, reminiscent of the brilliant <a contents="Ben Böhmer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/benbohmermusic/" target="_blank">Ben Böhmer</a> - filling out the low end. After that, other areas such as the percussion, ambient vocals, and driving chords - heard prominently in the second drop - all came together quite naturally.” </em></p>
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<h4>Double-down on Arp Speed </h4>
<p>Chairman: “<em>After putting down these sounds, I found that the arp from the original tune was not driving the energy that I needed for the remix, so I decided to experiment with it, first 1/2 timing it, but then ultimately doubling the speed of the arp. I bring this example up because I find that being malleable throughout the process has been something that I've really tried to focus on, making changes at every stage of the process if I think it needs it. Sometimes it sounds awkward and clunky, but sometimes it works out for the best - definitely the latter here in my opinion!” </em></p>
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<h4>Creative Collective Collabs </h4>
<p>Chairman: <em>“I’m also part of the <a contents="Decibel Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/decibelcollectivedmv" target="_blank">Decibel Collective</a> in Washington, DC! Huge shout out to them! We are a group of DJ/producers who throw parties around the district, with the specific focus of spreading the love for underground music, inclusivity, and the fostering of new talent. We just added a new member to our group, Matthew Cha (aka, <a contents="Disqo Volante" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://disqovolante.com/" target="_blank">Disqo Volante</a>, <a contents="Oldwell" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/ggkOrjVSsog" target="_blank">Oldwell</a>, <a contents="Us Non Visuals" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://usnonvisuals.bandcamp.com/track/anti" target="_blank">Us Non Visuals</a>), so we plan to have a few events welcoming him later this summer, 2021. </em></p>
<p><em>Huge shoutout to Headroom as well, for helping me grow as a musician and as a person! Miss all of you and can't wait to share our new productions soon!”</em> </p>
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<p>Editor’s note: I first introduced myself to Chairman at <a contents="Headroom Listening Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions" target="_blank">Headroom Listening Sessions</a> when I noticed he was wearing a <a contents="William &amp; Mary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wm.edu/" target="_blank">William & Mary</a> Tribe shirt. I had to ask if he was also alumni, and of course he was, along with <a contents="Tonal Theory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/tonaltheory/" target="_blank">Tonal Theory</a> next to him. They all left Williamsburg well after my time, though. ;) Great to see the progression in Chairman's production and mixing starting from his first Headroom session to his latest releases.</p>
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<h4>To: Mr. Deep Tech Wright </h4>
<p>Chairman: <em>“Thank you for all you do, Wayne, and the continued opportunity to grow as a producer! Thank you for providing a platform through Deep Tech Recordings to put out my sound, you've been a huge advocate for my work and I really am grateful for that. Would love to collab with you and the rest of Deep Tech when you're back in the DMV.”</em> </p>
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<p>More Chairman on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chairmank</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/66932312021-07-20T14:26:09-04:002021-08-09T05:21:51-04:00Simulated Universe Remixes - Part 1: Initial Concepts<p>Artists: <a contents="Scanner Darkly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/artist/scanner-darkly/529708" target="_blank">Scanner Darkly</a>, <a contents="Chairman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/chairmank" target="_blank">Chairman</a>, <a contents="Jonathan Lim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0g8ZVWMOHEvHxUWOd6hlQH?si=im9_gy6JRKKbhQ2c_nx9_Q&dl_branch=1" target="_blank">Jonathan Lim</a>, <a contents="Ri Caragol" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/ri-caragol" target="_blank">Ri Caragol</a>, <a contents="Awesomer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/awesomer" target="_blank">Awesomer</a> <br>Label: <a contents="Deep Tech Recordings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/deep-tech-recordings/84803" target="_blank">Deep Tech Recordings</a> <br>Released: 16 July 2021</p>
<p>In part 1 of this blog series behind the remixes, I chatted with <a contents="Wayne Wright" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/mrwrightofficial" target="_blank">Wayne Wright</a> of Deep Tech Recordings and the track’s original artist, Scanner Darkly (Travis Wingate) on the concepts surrounding this release.</p>
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<p>The remixes covered various styles ranging from progressive house, acid/nudisco, drum & bass/breaks, and deep house as inspired by elements of the original minimal/deep tech track.</p>
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<h4>The Pandemic Sessions Brought to You by Deep Tech Recordings</h4>
<p>Wayne Wright [founder, Deep Tech Recordings]: <em>“Before the pandemic hit, I reached out to <a contents="Headroom Listening Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions" target="_blank">Headroom Listening Sessions</a> founder, <a contents="Chadwick" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/DJChadwickDC" target="_blank">Chadwick</a>, and initially wanted to do a remix competition for one of my best sellers, ‘<a contents="Margarita Flavored Ice Cream" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6XY8wl4B3N5vbzdl1laBYN?si=SRisSz0GQViedaeu-MZMgA&dl_branch=1" target="_blank">Margarita Flavored Ice Cream</a>.’ Chadwick was like, ‘ah I'm not feeling that one, but how about something from Scanner Darkly?’ </em></p>
<p><em>Initially I wasn't thrilled, but I figured remixing something from Travis (Scanner Darkly) would be much better in terms of the diversity that would come from it. With his level of quality productions and his great use of melody, and his great sample selection, this could really be something for the Headroom community to cut their teeth into. </em></p>
<p><em>I forget the date we commissioned this remix competition but I figured it would give people something to work with over the pandemic and it would also be a way to keep our great Headroom community together. I myself have been gone from DC for almost 3 years but I still feel very much part of the fabric of the Washington, DC electronic music making community and Headroom has a lot to do with that.” </em></p>
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<h4>The DC Talent Pool</h4>
<p>Wayne Wright: <em>“All the remixes were amazing and I was able to find some great talent nestled deep in the confines of the Washington, DC area that I hadn't quite come across yet. I initially had 7 favorites that I came across in the competition but ultimately the winners were decided on what fit the Deep Tech Recordings sound the best as well as what would be something I could play myself, being both the label boss and a DJ.” </em></p>
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<h4>We’re in the Simulation! (Or not)</h4>
<p>Scanner Darkly (Travis Wingate): <em>“The inspiration for the track is based on the idea that we may be living in a digitally created world [as] opposed to a material one. It's a concept that allows for some interesting philosophical and existential conversation; while I don't wholly subscribe to the idea, it opens the door for fun ideas to kick around.”</em></p>
<p>Scanner Darkly’s Original Mix:<iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="80" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/4apkFFnXH4HTMSmaOphmYQ" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<h4>Becoming One with the Maschine</h4>
<p>Scanner Darkly: <em>“I use <a contents="Native Instruments Maschine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.native-instruments.com/en/catalog/maschine/#" target="_blank">Native Instruments Maschine</a> for production. I almost always start with the percussion and beat and go from there. It usually turns into a free form session, experimenting with synths, melodies, etc. once the beat is established. I like to have a general concept like using a repetitive stab or specific melody and just allow things to develop. If something isn't working with the track as a whole, I trash it and move on, regardless of how good it might sound on its own. Once I have most of the foundation and form sorted out, it's usually just a matter of putting the time in to wrap it up so it's cohesive.”</em></p>
<p>Editor’s note: Check out <a contents="Accurate Beats" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/-7_fonJL_9s" target="_blank">Accurate Beats</a> and <a contents="Sarah, the !llstrumentalist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/nhckHXEy7Z8" target="_blank">Sarah, the !llstrumentalist</a> for Maschine workflow demos.</p>
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<h4>Hydrotechnic Engagement</h4>
<p>Scanner Darkly: <em>“I am looking forward to playing my two favorite festivals in New York this year, <a contents="Hydrotechnics Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hydrotechnicsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Hydrotechnics Festival</a> on July 24th and <a contents="Sun and Stone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/snyder-estate-natural-cement-historic-district/sun-and-stone-2021-wjoeski-mike-dearborn-92521/815154355566000/">Sun and Stone</a> on September 25th. I have some great EPs ready to release later this year on <a contents="Deep Tech Recordings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/deep-tech-recordings/84803" target="_blank">Deep Tech Recordings</a> and <a contents="Techniche" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/techniche/87138" target="_blank">Techniche</a>. Also, I am currently working on a new EP for <a contents="The Seed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/the-seed/22014" target="_blank">The Seed</a>. Big shout out to Bill Kramer, Wayne Wright and Rudy Malinao for their continued support of my music as well as my amazing fiancée, Samantha Morrison, who has supported me long before I signed my first EP.”</em> </p>
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<h4>Part 2 Up Next</h4>
<p>Stay tuned for <a contents="part 2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-2-chairman-s-winning-remix" target="_blank">part 2</a> of this blog series when we discuss the winning remix with progressive house producer, <a contents="Chairman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/chairmank" target="_blank">Chairman</a> (Andrew Kopca)!</p>
<h4>Updates</h4>
<p>In <a contents="part 3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-3-puerto-rican-breaks" target="_blank">part 3</a>, we asked Ri Caragol about his use of MPC and analog synths in his productions. The DC-based producer, by way of Puerto Rico and New York, prefers to stay clear of hearing the original track and creating his remixes with hardware. </p>
<p>In <a contents="part 4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/home/blog/simulated-universe-remixes-part-4-deeper-and-awesomer" target="_blank">part 4</a>, San Francisco's Awesomer (Rob Coli) describes his remix approach from the Massive (Native Instruments) bassline to tribal house rhythms.</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/63008532020-05-29T10:10:46-04:002020-05-29T13:45:11-04:00Attack of the (Giorgio) Moroders: Marauders Single & Remixes<p>Looking back to October 2019, <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jadeanvilcollective.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Jade Anvil Collective</a> released the "<a contents="Marauders EP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1cx79K8QhuPoJOVVnyadvN?si=JdakTQE3Qeq5TCXa_HRNLQ" target="_blank">Marauders</a>" single by <a contents="Iterations" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://iterationsband.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Iterations</a> along with remixes from <a contents="Sid Waters" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w9sJfD808kI7BGKrNxgiZ?si=du_SHRM4R8i-M-lpsA5DhQ" target="_blank">Sid Waters</a> and Jonathan Lim.</p>
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<h3><em>Iterations - Marauders (Original Mix)</em></h3>
<p>When it was released last year, "Marauders" became the fourth solo work by Iterations (Eric Garwood) on Jade Anvil Collective, not counting additional collaborations as Velocity 128 or others.</p>
<p>How the idea began according to Iterations:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>"This track started with an arp generated with the DeepMind 12’s arpeggiator, sent into a Roland Boutique D-05. The main bassline was played on my (now sold) Juno-106. The melodies and counter-melodies are all played on the JU-06, JP-08, and the DeepMind 12. There’s also a couple spots with Arturia’s Synclavier V. Drums were all step-sequenced using the TR-8S (for TR707 sounds), and the TR-08.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>I write each alternating part in Ableton’s session view as individual scenes (all as MIDI clips), then dump it all out as an arrangement. I don’t record any actual audio until the arrangement is 100% done. This does mean that each synth can only be used once. I feel like it’s easiest to get the arrangement just the way you want it while working with MIDI."</em></p>
<p>This track almost didn't happen:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>"I had never heard of [the term] Italo disco when I made this song, which in my opinion, was a throw-away, and I believe I called it 'goofy.' I played it for Jon[athan Lim] for a few laughs, and he told me it was Italo disco. I was then introduced to Giorgio Moroder via his alter ego, Morgio Zoroger:" </em></p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXgNo5Smino" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>Note: "Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth" is a great spoof of synth legends Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, and Wendy Carlos with a reference to Yanni's "Live at the Acropolis." It's wonderfully ridiculous!</p>
<p>While Iterations claims he never heard it called "Italo disco" before that session, he definitely heard the music from multiple Tour de France videos (he was a competitive cyclist for a time) along with the space disco scenes in Buck Rogers and other sci-fi shows of that era, or Donna Summers songs he may have heard.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Iterations:<em> "I later named the track “Marauders” as both a nod to Giorgio, and keeping with my Buck Rogers theme (the pirate ships in Buck Rogers are called Marauders). </em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Oh, and that 'goofy' track is now my third most popular on Spotify, so thanks Jon, [otherwise] it would not have been released." </em></p>
<p>Access the music links here: <a contents="https://smarturl.it/hkhfhl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/hkhfhl" target="_blank">https://smarturl.it/hkhfhl</a></p>
<p>You'll see Iterations performing live on his <a contents="Twitch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/iterations_" target="_blank">Twitch</a> channel and on a monthly basis with our synthwave duo, <a contents="Velocity 128" data-link-label="Velocity 128" data-link-type="page" href="/velocity-128" target="_blank">Velocity 128</a>.</p>
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<h3><em>Marauders (Sid Waters Remix)</em></h3>
<p>We first met Sid Waters (D'Mitriy) at the initial <a contents="Headroom Listening Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions/" target="_blank">Headroom Listening Sessions</a> at Flash (Washington, D.C.) in November 2016. The progressive house and melodic techno producer & DJ immediately made his presence known with his undercutting humor, especially when critiquing his own tracks. What immediately got my attention on his productions were the cinematic sci-fi influences reminiscent of <a contents="Blade Runner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/" target="_blank">Blade Runner</a>, although produced for the dance floor. He was quite prolific with a record-high 12 consecutive months of submissions to start the first year of the Headroom sessions.</p>
<p><iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="300" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/users/162479892&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="33%"></iframe></p>
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<p>Sid Waters' initial response for his take on this remix:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>"Oh mannnn haha you don't wanna know what I write about my tracks to [<a contents="Headroom" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions/" target="_blank">Headroom</a> founder] <a contents="Chadwick" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/c_wic_kd/" target="_blank">Chadwick</a> when I send them in." </em>[Edit: Removed some undercutting self-critical comments]<em> "I'd generally describe my remix as a galactic melodic techno take on a funky mustache-wearing italo disco track."</em></p>
<p>Agreed. He went on to describe the ideas behind the creative struggle:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>"I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do with the track when I first heard it, because it was such a far departure from the kinds of stuff I had attempted to remix before, so I definitely panicked a bit, as I had already promised to do the remix and am not keen on backing down from a challenge.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>I think I might have avoided it for a couple of weeks, and as the deadline was approaching, I decided I needed to confront it head on and essentially spent a few days revisiting it. Then, one random night, with maybe 3-4 days to go, it just all came together like a beautiful accident (much like anything I've ever made that I actually like listening to after making it). So much to my delight, I polished this accident off for a couple more nights, and sent it off... only to wait for a certain someone to take another 4-5 months to finish their remix lol. </em>[Edit: Yes, guilty. The "<a contents="Jonathan Lim remix" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6k3MmlMN3oPqswwpP01r1d?si=4rGS0LAxRpC-Pn5mC47edA" target="_blank">Jonathan Lim remix</a>" took a while. Ha!]</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>But all in all that was a good thing, because had I known that I had more time, I would have sat on it for much longer since I'm a chronic procrastinator and seem to sadistically enjoy working under pressure. You know the whole saying about diamonds and blah, blah, blah.</em></p>
<p><em>And there it is! Feel free to use any of that blabber for the blog." </em>Very well. Made it so!</p>
<p>As for technical details, Sid Waters used a combination of Arturia's Jupiter 8 as the workhorse, Modular, and CS-80, U-He's Diva VSTs, and a few stems from the original mix.</p>
<p>The Sid Waters remix of Marauders aired on the <a contents="Electrocurated radio show #73" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/ColinSpencer/electrocurated-73-artefaktorradiocom-6-8pm-sat-12oct19-artefaktorradio/" target="_blank">Electrocurated radio show #73</a> on <a contents="artefaktorradio.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://artefaktorradio.com" target="_blank">artefaktorradio.com</a>.</p>
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<h3><em>Marauders (Jonathan Lim Remix)</em></h3>
<p>Like Sid Waters, I also had some struggles coming up with musical phrases that would work as a remix. I knew it needed a faster tempo to make it more danceable. From there, I used one melodic element from Iteration's original track and jammed with my own synths (Dreadbox Erebus, Output Signal, lots of Native Instruments Komplete and Ableton devices). I chopped up some of Iteration's original drums and layered them with Ableton and Battery kits. The new element (at the time) was my Elektron Analog Heat distortion box used as a send/return effect for a subtle amount of saturation.</p>
<p>For the mix, I listened for overall dynamics, punchiness of the drums, clarity of the synths, and how much more I could push the wet effects. For the arrangement, I went back and forth with how long to keep the strings going in the second half before trading measures with other instruments (call and response).</p>
<p>I finished the first mix following our Velocity 128 trip to San Diego to meet up with fellow Headroom alum, <a contents="Mr. Wright" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/deeptechSD/" target="_blank">Mr. Wright</a> in the summer of 2019. That was our first out of town show in addition to <a contents="one of my DJ gigs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/jonathan-lim/opening-at-kava-lounge-san-diego-ca-16-june-2019/" target="_blank">one of my DJ gigs</a>. This was in the middle of working on some acid techno and acid house singles as well, so <a contents='my "Marauders" remix' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://iterationsband.bandcamp.com/track/marauders-jonathan-lim-remix" target="_blank">my "Marauders" remix</a> fit that vibe.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/83d459fd21cbd66048f7b7464be363cf28924a14/original/screenshot-2020-05-29-velocity-128-velocity128-instagram-photos-and-videos.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_none border_" /></p><script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<p><em><a contents="https://www.instagram.com/p/By9sqhenUo5/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By9sqhenUo5/" target="_blank">Velocity 128 on Instagram</a></em></p>
<p>The Jonathan Lim remix of Marauders aired on <a contents="BPM/Beats/09" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/grey_area/bpm-beats09-october-26th-2019/" target="_blank">BPM/Beats/09</a> radio show on <a contents="artefaktorradio.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://artefaktorradio.com" target="_blank">artefaktorradio.com</a>.</p>
<p>All tracks on "Marauders" were tested on the <a contents="Funktion One" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.funktion-one.com/" target="_blank">Funktion One</a> sound system at Headroom Listening Sessions and mastered by Scott Radke at Sonic Impact.</p>
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<h3><em>Links</em></h3>
<p>"Marauders" music links <a contents="portal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/hkhfhl" target="_blank">portal</a></p>
<p>Iterations on <a contents="Twitter " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/iterationsmusic" target="_blank">Twitter </a></p>
<p>Sid Waters on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/sidwatersmusic/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>
<p>Jonathan Lim <a contents="bio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/bio" target="_blank">bio</a></p>
<p>Jade Anvil Collective on <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jadeanvilcollective.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a></p>
<p>Electrocurated <a contents="radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/ColinSpencer/electrocurated-73-artefaktorradiocom-6-8pm-sat-12oct19-artefaktorradio/" target="_blank">radio</a></p>
<p>BPM Beats <a contents="radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/grey_area/bpm-beats09-october-26th-2019/" target="_blank">radio</a></p>
<p>Velocity 128 on <a contents="Twitch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/velocity_128" target="_blank">Twitch</a></p>
<p>Headroom Listening Sessions on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/63270512020-05-22T20:11:21-04:002020-05-23T08:05:40-04:00Mixing and Mastering Live with Blvksite on Twitch<p>Tonight starting at 8:15 PM, Blvksite (Justin Barini-Rivers) will be mixing and mastering my upcoming track, "Ensuing Days," live on <a contents="Twitch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/blvksite" target="_blank">Twitch</a>!</p>
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<p>For those interested in the music production details and what goes on from a creative perspective, here are some production notes.</p>
<h3><em><strong>Drums</strong></em></h3>
<p>I combined two Ableton Drum Racks and layered a subkick made from a sine wave in Ableton's Operator and a low-pass filter to cut out anything above the low frequencies. These went through a drum buss with additional processing to glue them together, and a parallel channel with more aggressive effects. Individual parts of the drum stems are: </p>
<p>Kicks </p>
<p>Subkick </p>
<p>Snares </p>
<p>Percussion</p>
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<h3><em><strong>Bass</strong></em></h3>
<p>This is an acid (sort of) synth bass I designed from Ableton Analog with a lot of processing. I automated the filter and cut it lower when other synths came in and cranked up the resonance for that acid-like sound. There’s some swing to it since I played it by hand and the quantize function didn't really work well for this. It’s a bit loose but should work as a bit of swing. There were some phasing or masking issues from previous versions that I tried to clean up over several iterations.</p>
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<h3><em><strong>Arp Plucks</strong></em></h3>
<p>The first arp was an Ableton Instrument Rack built on a kalimba sound modeled on Ableton Collision that I adjusted. You can probably pan this farther to one side, although there’s a delay that spreads it out as is. </p>
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<h3><strong><em>Arp Wavetable</em></strong></h3>
<p>The second arp is from one of Ableton’s Wavetable Instrument Racks that I adjusted to taste. It works like a call & response with the Arp Plucks. Both arps should be relatively wide to either side. The delays almost take care of that going from middle out. </p>
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<h3><strong><em>Fransyth</em></strong></h3>
<p>We made this vocal pad from recording and multisampling opera singer <a contents="Frances Mitchem-Diago" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/francesmitchemdiago/" target="_blank">Frances Mitchem-Diago</a> at <a contents="Iteration" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/iterationsofficial/" target="_blank">Iteration</a>'s studio. She sang notes in scales then I mapped them into Ableton Sampler. To get her voice to fit into the mix as a synth pad, I used a lot of spatial and modulation effects. It’s really a synth pad but made with her vocals played as chords. </p>
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<h3><strong><em>Mix</em></strong></h3>
<p>Overall, it’s a straightforward track with five main elements set up like a five-piece band: drums, bass, voice, and the two instruments on either side, but it’s in a dance track arrangement. I ran my pedalboards through as send/return effects (compression, distortion, drive, delays & reverb pedals) to give the virtual instruments (VSTs) more grit and warmth.</p>
<p>The mix should be mostly there, but I suggested to Blvksite to make decisions based on what he thinks is best. It would be good to have a fresh set of ears and a different perspective on it. I usually go for heavy low end for the dance floor, clarity in the instruments, and some wideness and air in the highs.</p>
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<h3><strong><em>Personal notes</em></strong></h3>
<p>The feelings and ideas behind this track immediately followed our (<a contents="Velocity 128" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://velocity128.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Velocity 128</a>) final Betamax Video Club event at <a contents="Ten Tigers Parlour" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.popville.com/?s=%22ten+tigers%22" target="_blank">Ten Tigers Parlour</a> before they had to close down last year, along with some personal struggles. It’s a bittersweet vibe derived from close relationships, some great times, and some sad moments, but we have to keep moving forward.</p>
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<h3><strong><em>Links</em></strong></h3>
<p>Blvksite on Twitch: <a contents="https://www.twitch.tv/blvksite" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.twitch.tv/blvksite" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/blvksite</a></p>
<p>Additional music by Jonathan Lim: <a contents="https://jonathan23rd.com/music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathan23rd.com/music" target="_blank">https://jonathan23rd.com/music</a></p>
<p>France Mitchem-Diago, mezzo soprano: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/francesmitchemdiago" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/francesmitchemdiago" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/francesmitchemdiago</a></p>
<p>Ten Tigers Parlour: <a contents="https://www.popville.com/?s=%22ten+tigers%22" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.popville.com/?s=%22ten+tigers%22" target="_blank">https://www.popville.com/?s=%22ten+tigers%22</a></p>
<p>Betamax Video Club: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/betamaxvideoclub/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/betamaxvideoclub/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/betamaxvideoclub/</a></p>
<p>Topher Leon (previous artist mixed on the stream): <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/pg/topherleonmusic/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/topherleonmusic/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/topherleonmusic/</a></p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/56571082019-02-22T12:30:00-05:002019-02-24T03:26:24-05:00New Music: Betamax Video Club vol.1 on Cassette!<p>This debut EP by <a contents="Velocity 128" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Velocity128/" target="_blank">Velocity 128</a> (Eric Garwood and Jonathan Lim) was inspired by live production, synths, and drum machine performances at Betamax Video Club in Washington, DC; a celebration of 80's B-movie classics and home video club culture. The duo sets the mood early in the night and after the film with live synthwave productions and improvisations influenced by synthwave, italodisco, and indie-dance styles. Additional details and cassette orders can are available on <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://velocity128.bandcamp.com/album/betamax-video-club-vol-1" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>.</p>
<p><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/1UAvNLYUxF2Xb6X7Go5ZkF" width="300"></iframe></p>
<p>Betamax Video Club vol.1 is one of three new cassette releases by indie record label <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jadeanvilcollective.bandcamp.com/music" target="_blank">Jade Anvil Collective</a>. All cassettes are professionally produced, super ferric tapes with double-sided, 5-panel j-cards that contain full-color artwork, photos, and liner notes.</p>
<p>All three cassettes are currently available as a bundle: <a contents="Buy 2 get 1 free!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jadeanvilcollective.bandcamp.com/merch" target="_blank">Buy 2 get 1 free!</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jadeanvilcollective.bandcamp.com/merch" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/9a8d84c307795d5ed0fb477cb1e490005bbbe728/original/51989840-788475628185608-6403629659653634838-n.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>
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<p>You can also catch Velocity 128 at <a contents="Betamax Video Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1304774099660393/" target="_blank">Betamax Video Club</a> on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Ten Tigers Parlour in DC, and on the last Sunday night of each month.</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/56082362019-01-23T04:55:00-05:002019-01-26T22:50:20-05:00New Music: Toasters EP Released on Cassette and Digital!<p><a contents="Cassette + digital available on Bandcamp!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jadeanvilcollective.bandcamp.com/album/toasters" target="_blank">Cassette + digital available on Bandcamp</a> with streaming on <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0g8ZVWMOHEvHxUWOd6hlQH" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and many other services! Here's the exclusive press release by ReGen Magazine:</p>
<p><em>"Blending elements of acid techno, shoegazing ambient, and industrial, Toasters sees the two electronic artists pooling their collective resources to craft a distinct hybrid of styles, culminating in the four tracks presented on this EP."</em></p>
<p>(<em>Read more at <a contents="ReGen Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://regenmag.com/news/new-collaborative-ep-from-jade-anvil-collective-artists-jonathan-lim-and-iterations/" target="_blank">ReGen Magazine</a>.</em>)</p>
<p><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/10nwqpUnhLUqGFwP98FU8F" width="300"></iframe></p>
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<p>My <a contents="remix" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/funktraprecords/videos/2106948086203740/" target="_blank">remix</a> with Eric Garwood (<a contents="Velocity 128" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Velocity128/" target="_blank">Velocity 128</a>) for <a contents="The Herbman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/mixharmonica/" target="_blank">The Herbman</a> (Manila) is about to be released on <a contents="Funktrap Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/label/funktrap-records/49413" target="_blank">Funktrap Records</a>! </p>
<p>Here's a <a contents="preview video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/funktraprecords/videos/2106948086203740/" target="_blank">preview video</a>: </p>
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<p>Pre-order for <a contents="The Herbman - Halukay Mas Adentro EP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/release/halukay-mas-adentro/2272525" target="_blank"><em>The Herbman - Halukay Mas Adentro EP</em></a> is now available with a release date of 30 April 2018 on Beatport:</p>
<p>https://www.beatport.com/release/halukay-mas-adentro/2272525</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/51993102018-01-25T08:50:00-05:002018-04-24T08:47:49-04:00Ending 2017 at Backbar, 9:30 Club in DC<p>To close out 2017, I played some #chillout #synthwave #indiedance and #balearic beats at Backbar in DC. Featuring music by Com Truise, Indian Wells, Midnight Pursuit, NewRetroWave, Himalayan Dalai Lama, Robert Parker, GERGAZ, SYNKRO, E1sbar and Conrad Clifton:</p>
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<p>Thanks to Blinkhorn and Hello Hushroom for making it happen!</p>
<p> </p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/51992822017-12-28T08:30:00-05:002018-04-24T08:32:37-04:00Remix for Headroom Listening Sessions and Younan Music<p>So, Eric (<a contents="Iterations" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/iterations" target="_self">Iterations</a>; <a contents="Velocity 128" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Velocity128/" target="_blank">Velocity 128</a>) and I went full-on house music on this remix for Saeed Younan! ? Big thanks to <a contents="Chadwick" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/DJChadwickDC/" target="_blank">Chadwick</a>, <a contents="Saeed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSaeedYounan/" target="_self">Saeed</a>, and <a contents="Younan Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/YounanMusic/" target="_blank">Younan Music</a> for putting this together! We'd also like to thank the <a contents="Headroom Listening Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Headroomlisteningsessions/" target="_blank">Headroom Listening Sessions</a> and <a contents="Flash" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/FlashClubDC/" target="_blank">Flash</a> DC, where we get to test our tracks on the <a contents="Funktion-One" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/funktion.one/" target="_blank">Funktion-One</a> sound system each month. ?</p>
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<p>This is a two-part series of a yearly beach gathering with close friends in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Part 1 features the ambient sounds and lo-fi beats of ロフト tapes and 自決 9 6 of Adhesive Sounds (Toronto); house music by Guava and Kraak & Smaak; leftfield techno and bass by CMD, Nathan Fake, Mosca, and Mind Safari; jazz inspired downtempo by Narratives Music; psychedlic chillout tunes by Robert Manos, Synkro, and A Path Untold; and chillwave by Syntax.</p>
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<p>Part 2 is a mix of future bass from Conrad Clifton; surfer indie rock by Fazerdaze; groovy house by Kraak & Smaak; dark, leftfield techno by Mind Safari, Umfang, and Lemna; ambient vocals of Robert Manos with ADJD; psychedelic beats of A Path Untold; jazz-inspired beats by Narratives Music, and retro new wave by Nvmeri and Timecop1983.</p>
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<p> </p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/47963202017-08-17T02:09:28-04:002017-08-17T14:38:41-04:00Synthwave and Soundtrack Vibes at the Betamax Video Club<p>In the past couple of months, I've been playing music for a monthly event in Washington, D.C. called <em><a contents="Betamax Video Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/betamaxvideoclub/" target="_blank">Betamax Video Club</a></em>. In their words, it's "a celebration of 80's B movie classics and home video club culture." Before and after the movie, I play some obscure tunes from today that were inspired by the 80s, along with other styles that would fit the mood for the night. </p>
<p><a contents="Closing set" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/jonathan-lim/closing-set-betamax-video-club-2017-may-28/" target="_blank">Closing set</a>, 28 May 2017:</p>
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<p><a contents="Opening set" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/jonathan-lim/opening-set-betamax-video-club-2017-may-28/" target="_blank">Opening set</a>, 28 May 2017:</p>
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<p>Featuring the balearic, warm-weather beats of <a contents="Max Essa" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/MaxEssa" target="_blank">Max Essa</a> and <a contents="Aria Rostami" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/ariarostami" target="_blank">Aria Rostami</a>; a fusion of world music and rhythmic styles by <a contents="Kalaha" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rumprecordings.bandcamp.com/album/masala">Kalaha</a>; retro 80s synthwave by <a contents="Timecop1983" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Timecop1983" target="_blank">Timecop1983</a>, <a contents="Mitch Murder" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/mitch-murder-304065434705/" target="_blank">Mitch Murder</a>, <a contents="Makeup and Vanity Set" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://makeupandvanityset.com" target="_blank">Makeup and Vanity Set</a>, and <a contents="t e l e p a t h" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/telepathicvapor" target="_blank">t e l e p a t h</a>; driving vocals in drum and bass by <a contents="Hannah Epperson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hannahepperson.ca" target="_blank">Hannah Epperson</a> and <a contents="Out of Fuel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://breakbeat.co.uk/interviews/out-of-fuel-ghost-notes/" target="_blank">Out of Fuel</a>; r&b inspired bass by <a contents="denitia&nbsp;and sene." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.denitiaandsene.com" target="_blank">denitia and sene.</a>, the ambient analog sounds of <a contents="Jo Johnson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/werkhouse" target="_blank">Jo Johnson</a>; chill tracks by <a contents="edapollo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/edapollouk" target="_blank">edapollo</a> and <a contents="Mick Chillage" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/mickchillage" target="_blank">Mick Chillage</a>; a block of leftfield techno from Amsterdam's <a contents="Atomnation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://atomnation.net" target="_blank">Atomnation</a> label; and analog synth soundtracks by <a contents="Celldweller" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://klayton.info" target="_blank">Celldweller</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/c7224235a4edba66707fbc8c23c98ad8c7203a11/medium/39043784-7b4d-4b57-bc26-383a34dd64bf.jpg?1502992819" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/46129742017-03-02T01:14:58-05:002017-03-06T00:33:24-05:00Our New Remix is Out for Baltimore Synth Rockers, Red This Ever!<p>A new remix I finished for Red This Ever's single, "<a contents="Default" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.junodownload.com/products/red-this-ever-default-remixed-remastered/3342657-02/" target="_blank">Default</a>," is now available along with a remastered version of the original!<br><br>It's been a long one in the making, going back since our respective bands last performed together in Baltimore and DC. This song always resonated with me and I'm thrilled to contribute an alternate take on Red This Ever's music.<br><br>Baltimore's <a contents="ReGen Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://regenmag.com/news/jonathan-lim-and-iterations-team-up-to-reinterpret-red-this-ever-for-a-new-single/" target="_blank">ReGen Magazine</a> covered the release to provide the backstory to the original song as told by Roy of Red This Ever, along with our process for reinterpreting the remix:</p>"<em>Lim and Garwood, both former members of DC electro/rock band 23RainyDays, recreated the instrumentation to create not only a remix but a complete reinterpretation, transforming the song from its original stripped-down rock arrangement into a more uptempo version</em>" <a contents="Read more at ReGen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://regenmag.com/news/jonathan-lim-and-iterations-team-up-to-reinterpret-red-this-ever-for-a-new-single/" target="_blank">Read more at ReGen</a>.
<p>The music is available for download at:</p><a contents="Juno Download" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.junodownload.com/products/red-this-ever-default-remixed-remastered/3342657-02/" target="_blank">Juno Download</a><br><a contents="Beatport" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/track/default-jonathan-lim-and-iterations-remix/8904934" target="_blank">Beatport</a><br><a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/default-remixed-remastered-single/id1199058613" target="_blank">iTunes</a><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HpTZmaw-z84" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/HpTZmaw-z84/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HpTZmaw-z84?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="400" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Streaming at:<br><a contents="Google Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bpol5yxqnfayphn3xxdzothjjbe&tid=song-Tewrphhclicyzedd72pz4cwdhse" target="_blank">Google Play</a><br><a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYC1YG8/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp" target="_blank">Amazon</a><br><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.spotify.com/album/2JC2WGnqIM5FUGhfbwBAmv" target="_blank">Spotify</a><br>and many other platforms<p><em><strong>Red This Ever - Default [2017 remastered] </strong></em><br>Written by: Roy Retrofit <br>Performed by: Roy Retrofit (vocals, synths), Matthew Marzolf (synths), Ada Ruiz (bass), Brenden Tobin (guitars), Tony Calato (drums) <br>Remastered by: Scott Radke at Sonic Impact <br><br><em><strong>Red This Ever - Default [Jonathan Lim & Iterations Remix] </strong></em><br>Written by: Roy Retrofit, Jonathan Lim, Eric Garwood <br>Performed by: Roy Retrofit (vocals), Jonathan Lim (synths), Eric Garwood (live drums, drum machine) <br>Produced, arranged, and mixed by: Jonathan Lim<br><br>Released by <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/JadeAnvilCollective/" target="_blank">Jade Anvil Collective</a><br>Catalog: JAC002<br>Mastered by Scott Radke at Sonic Impact<br>Cover art reworked by <a contents="Capsaicin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/capsaicindc/" target="_blank">Capsaicin</a></p>
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<p>#synthrock #nudisco #electropop #baltimore #dc</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/43966832016-09-29T18:29:23-04:002016-10-03T12:03:27-04:00Music to End the Summer at a Small Beach Town<p>Ending the summer of 2016 at a small town beach house among close friends, these tracks were inspired by childhood #newwave tunes, the DC music scene, and synth-heavy soundtracks to push us forward into the fall.<br><br>Part 2: <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective Mix Series (107)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jadeanvilcollective.com/jadeanvil107-jlim23rd-part-2/" target="_blank">Jade Anvil Collective Mix Series (107)</a><br><iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2FJadeAnvil%2Fjadeanvil107-jonathan-lim-outer-banks-end-of-summer-part-2%2F&hide_cover=1&mini=1&light=1" width="100%"></iframe><br>Featuring local DC artist @E1SBARMUSIC, @nuage_music & Veronique J on @translationrecs, indie rock beats by @ALPACABEATS, @rumpistol, and @K0dacr0me, multiple electronic styles from @AtomnationRec, funky house sounds of @kraaksmaak, synthwave from @vanityset and @VectorHold, and an atmospheric soundtrack by @djchriscoco, @paulhartnoll858 & @Lol_Vertigo.<br><br>In case you missed it previously, here's part 1 as featured in the <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective Mix Series (006)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jadeanvilcollective.com/mix-series/jadeanvil106-jlim23rd/" target="_blank">Jade Anvil Collective Mix Series (106)</a><iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2FJadeAnvil%2Fjadeanvil106-jlim23rd-obx-part-1%2F&hide_cover=1&mini=1&light=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>
<p>Featuring bookend tracks by DC production stalwart Frank Cueto's @E1SBARMUSIC project, DC drum&bass label @translationrecs, @NewKanada, @concubinesound (@noahpred & @deepchild), @AphasiaRecords, @Timecop1983, and others.<br><br>Track lists are available for each mix on the <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective mix series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jadeanvilcollective.com/mix-series/">Jade Anvil Collective mix series</a> pages (106 and 107).</p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/43035752016-07-31T16:48:21-04:002016-07-31T17:29:04-04:00Remix Submitted for Olaf Stuut's "Run" on AtomnationOn a whim, Eric Garwood (aka, <a contents="Iterations" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/iterations" target="_blank">Iterations</a>) and I put together a <a contents="remix " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/jlim23rd/olaf-stuut-run-jonathan-lim-iterations-remix">remix </a>for Olaf Stuut's "Run" on <a contents="Atomnation Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://atomnation.bandcamp.com/album/run">Atomnation Records</a>. We'll update you with the results once they let us know which one they selected for the *official* remix EP. As a musician and producer, I'm also a fan of Atomnation's releases and Olaf Stuut's LP is in line with all of them. There's a quirky, chunky, airy feel of electronic elements with just enough vocals to create a broad soundscape.<p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275596850&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false"></iframe>https://soundcloud.com/jlim23rd/olaf-stuut-run-jonathan-lim-iterations-remix</p>As a single, "Run" is not a standard 4:4 dance track and lends itself to different directions for a remix. Eric set the foundation with the TR8, live drums, and guitars and I took it from there to nail down the arrangements, synths, and making sure we get the right vibe overall for the remix - make sure it stays true to us while giving Olaf and Atomnation something they may not have thought up themselves. We definitely enjoyed the process. We hope you enjoy the final result as well.Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/41492482016-04-22T14:01:30-04:002017-01-10T08:02:50-05:00Before music was on-demand, this stuck with me since I was a kid<p>This is one of the first music videos I remember watching as a kid - before we could choose what music we wanted to hear on-demand 24x7, social media, file sharing, or every other source available to promote artists or play music. The only time we could hear music was through the radio, tv shows, or records and tapes we had access to. You couldn't choose the playlist unless you or your friends had the physical recording. This one in particular stuck with me since childhood. "Who is this guy? He has a purple suit, the motorcycle, the song is dark and sad but still makes you want to dance!" There were a few others as well, and they all still influence me today. <br><br><strong><a contents="Prince - When Doves Cry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bossip.com/1306294/r-i-p-prince-when-doves-cry-music-video-video/" target="_blank">Prince - When Doves Cry</a></strong><br><br> </p>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/cccc9d556c06217cb7154902a586d855d036829f/large/prince-pruple-rain-poster-postcard-front.png?0" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Pic from https://princesscornflakes.wordpress.com</p></div>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/38964092015-10-14T03:36:27-04:002017-01-10T08:02:50-05:00Debut EP released! Meridian Hill is officially out on Jade Anvil Collective!<span class="font_regular">Announcing our first release on the <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jadeanvilcollective.com/catalog/jac001_jonathanlim_meridianhill_ep/" target="_blank"><strong>Jade Anvil Collective</strong></a> record label, the <em><strong>Meridian Hill</strong></em> EP features a collaboration with my former 23RAINYDAYS bandmate,<a contents=" Eric Garwood" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/iterations" target="_blank"> </a></span><strong><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1543261233" href="https://www.facebook.com/iterations">Eric Garwood</a></strong>, and remixes from future-bass producer <strong><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=403258409726962" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.conradclifton.com/" target="_blank">Conrad Clifton</a></strong> and DC house music stalwarts <strong><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=160551754088095" href="https://www.facebook.com/teamzapatadc">Team Zapata</a></strong>! <span class="font_regular">Out now on <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/album/meridian-hill">Bandcamp</a>, <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/meridian-hill-ep/id1038103449" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, Google Play, <a contents="Beatport" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pro.beatport.com/release/meridian-hill/1606632" target="_blank">Beatport</a>, <a contents="Juno Download" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.junodownload.com/products/jonathan-lim-meridian-hill/2904433-02/" target="_blank">Juno Downloads</a>, Spotify, and other major, digital music platforms!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jadeanvilcollective.com/catalog/jac001_jonathanlim_meridianhill_ep/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/80741f42513e070dab38969e730f6675ab7dd269/medium/jlim-cd-front.png?1425596122" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>The backstory...<br><br>Meridian Hill started out as a sound design idea <a contents="one summer in Washington, DC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://instagram.com/p/aWcBy0NpLA/" target="_blank">one summer in </a><a contents="Washington, DC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://instagram.com/p/aWcBy0NpLA/" target="_blank">Washington, DC</a>. Later on, after a few conversations and recording sessions with Eric Garwood, we were on our way to a five-track EP! It took a long while for a seemingly small project. We began with several songwriting jam sessions, then worked on several iterations of the arrangements, production, and mixing. We worked on our own pace and explored different sounds we wouldn't have put together with 23RD. The result was the original mix of <a contents="Meridian Hill" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/track/meridian-hill-original-mix" target="_blank"><em>Meridian Hill</em></a> and <a contents="Menagerie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/track/menagerie-original-mix" target="_blank"><em>Menagerie</em></a>. I also cleaned up a previous mix of <a contents="Where Were We?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/track/where-were-we-2014-remastered-version" target="_blank"><em>Where Were We?</em></a> - the first track I had completed after an indefinite hiatus from playing in bands.<br><br>To round out the EP, I recruited the production talents of Juan and Hugo Zapata (aka, Team Zapata), friends of mine immersed in the Washington, DC house music culture. Check them out <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/teamzapata" target="_blank">online </a><em><a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/teamzapata" target="_blank">here</a></em> and at parties around DC. You might recognize Juan from the <a contents="East Coast Boogiemen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/24580-East-Coast-Boogiemen" target="_blank">East Coast Boogiemen</a>. He has a busy schedule these days in nightclubs all over town and some festivals in the DC-Baltimore region. While Hugo spends most of his time on the West Coast, the brothers join forces (and dig deep into their house music crates) as Team Zapata on special occasions. They came up with the <a contents="Brutal Disco ZMX" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/track/menagerie-team-zapata-brutal-disco-zmx" target="_blank"><em>Brutal Disco ZMX</em></a> of <em>Menagerie</em>.<br><br>Meanwhile, Conrad Clifton and I met in New York a few years ago as we were both working on our own solo productions, having moved from Atlanta and the DC area respectively. Conrad's versatility in producing hip-hop and future-bass music brought a fresh perspective for a <a contents="remix of the title track" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/track/meridian-hill-conrad-clifton-remix" target="_blank"><em>remix of the title track</em></a>. Conrad has since maintained a busy schedule in NY and the festival circuit, performing at Billboard's Hot 100 Festival in Jones Beach, NXNE and Indie Week in Toronto, and Pop Montreal among others. Check him out <em><a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/conradcliftonmusic" target="_blank">here</a></em>. </span><br><br>All of the tracks on the EP were mastered by Scott Radke of Sonic Impact. Scott previously mastered my remix for <a contents="Mike and Cody" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/whoneedsapulse" target="_blank"><strong>Mike and Cody</strong></a>'s song, <a contents="Devilish" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/jlim23rd/mike-and-cody-devilish" target="_blank"><em>Devilish</em></a>. He quickly understood the references I gave him and tweaked them just right to bring out the best in each track.<br><br>For the EP artwork, I reached back to another former bandmate, <a contents="Ian Kaine MacGregor" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ikmmusic.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Ian Kaine MacGregor</strong></a>, who also created all of our album art for 23RD. The cool thing about working on creative projects with someone for a while - they know what works even if you don't call it out specifically. He has an eye for <em><a contents="design" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.behance.net/ikmacgregor" target="_blank">design</a></em> and gets it done. Ian has remained busy with his own music productions as well.<br><br>Until next time... :) Peace.Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/38303662015-08-24T10:07:55-04:002015-09-17T16:43:39-04:00From last year in the desert...The big Burn is about to commence next weekend. Three years ago, I was fortunate enough to meet a great group of creative people in DC who organized a camp where we could create our own experiences on the playa. In the past three years, I was able to contribute some extended DJ sets (and help with the sound system) for some of our parties. While I won't be "going home" this year, I do have some DJ sets from last year that I haven't posted until now...<br><br>For 2014, I put together a mix of electronic and rock tracks ranging from indie dance, indie rock, bass music, house, chip tune, and styles in between. The bright skies and desert heat called for some brighter, chilled out tunes to fill a shaded lounge space, create a vibe for our snow cone parties, and welcome people to stop by and hang out.<br><br>Part 1 features tracks by: Jim-E Stack, Alexandria, Moon Mood, Lifeformed, You Beauty, and Conrad Clifton; remixes by Mano Le Tough, Rayko, Future Feelings, and Jolly Mare<br><br><a contents="Listen on Soundcloud" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/jlim23rd/dj-set-part-1-bass-couch-sessions-at-burning-man-2014" target="_blank">Click here to listen on Soundcloud.</a><br><br><a contents="If you prefer Mixcloud:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/jonathan-lim/part-1-bass-couch-sessions-at-burning-man-2014/" target="_blank">If you prefer Mixcloud, click here.</a><br><br>(The full track lists are in the notes sections for each site)<br><br>Big thanks to Camp88 for the Bass Couch and the support. It's been great sharing the past three years of playing music on the playa with you all!Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/38077162015-08-07T09:10:56-04:002020-05-23T05:14:12-04:00New Record Label - Jade Anvil Collective!<p>Quick update - Over the past few months, I've been contributing to the launch of <a contents="Jade Anvil Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/JadeAnvil">Jade Anvil Collective</a>, a new record label and artist collective based in the DC-Baltimore area. What started as an idea turned into something we felt was needed for artists in the region who cross over into multiple styles and media. The first release on the Jade Anvil label will be my <a contents="Meridian Hill EP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jadeanvilcollective.com/catalog/jac001_jonathanlim_meridianhill_ep/">Meridian Hill EP</a>! Moving ahead, we already have a good idea of what we'll be releasing over the next several months. As an artist, it feels great to have the support to get my music out there. Things are looking good and we'll be staying busy for a while!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jadeanvilcollective.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/a0b4c5be4e9f814e04bb0824f1ed439120d49bdf/original/12016890.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/36158352015-03-21T16:15:41-04:002020-05-23T06:33:18-04:00Meridian Hill single released!<p>The Meridian Hill single is out now! You can take a listen at <a contents="soundcloud" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/jlim23rd/jonathan-lim-meridian-hill-original-feat-eric-garwood-24bit-mfit-bounce-1" target="_blank">soundcloud</a> or <a contents="bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/album/meridian-hill" target="_blank">bandcamp</a>. <br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1CarsPu" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1CarsPu</a><br><br>The complete Meridian Hill EP will be released on 16 April 2015. Stay tuned! [<em><strong>UPDATE: </strong>The EP will be released under the new DC-based record label, Jade Anvil Collective. Release date will be in late summer 2015.</em>]<br><br>This shoegazer-inspired, indie-dance track started as a sound design idea at Meridian Hill Park in DC. A few conversations later with former <a contents="23RAINYDAYS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/23rainydays" target="_blank">23RAINYDAYS</a> bandmate, <a contents="Eric Garwood" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/iterations" target="_blank">Eric Garwood</a>, resulted in a five-track EP! This includes remixes by DC underground house music stalwarts <a contents="Team Zapata" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/teamzapata" target="_blank">Team Zapata</a> and upcoming Brooklyn producer <a contents="Conrad Clifton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/conradcliftonmusic" target="_blank">Conrad Clifton</a>.<br><br>Along with the Meridian Hill single, we also released <a contents="Conrad Clifton's remix" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/conradclifton/meridian-hill-conrad-clifton-remix" target="_blank">Conrad Clifton's remix</a>! <br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1xot9Jl" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1xot9Jl</a><br><br>Conrad Clifton approached the track at a different angle with his hip-hop background, future/bass production, and scratch DJ skills.</p>
<p><strong>The full track list:</strong><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jonathanlim23rd.bandcamp.com/album/meridian-hill" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/940b01659d299320ce472a242437b9ba6788b093/original/jlim-cd-back.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></a></p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/35794592015-03-06T09:15:00-05:002020-05-23T06:50:18-04:00Meridian Hill video is up!<p>In case you all missed it the first time around, [capsaicin] directed a music video for the title track of my upcoming EP! Check it out here: <a contents="Meridian Hill music video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="https://vimeo.com/capsaicindc/meridianhill" target="_blank">Meridian Hill music video</a><br><br>We shot this late, after it rained, and our crew went home for the night. ;) <a contents="[capsaicin]" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://capsaicin.tv/" target="_blank">[capsaicin]</a> took advantage of the elements and really captured vibe. We'd also like to thank Mr. Garwood for lending us his antique railroad lantern. The rain, darkness, and location did the rest. </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://capsaicin.tv/video" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163163/a900910a3fc19c2521ca7f862a38f9d43fbd0bb5/original/meridian-hill-video-capsaicin-thumbnail.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Jonathan Lim [Velocity 128]tag:jonathan23rd.com,2005:Post/35794272015-03-06T00:40:42-05:002020-05-23T07:00:26-04:00Updates<p>Latest postings and news, including a video and other collaborators I've worked with can be found <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jonathanlim23rd/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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