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Re: Has Akufen topped Whistla in the worst sleeve of 2012 stakes?

mateo murphy — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:36:10 -0000

The silly covers is the label's aesthetic, so you can't blame him for sticking to it.

Re: DUDESTEP – Unintentional Music Branding & Genre

mateo murphy — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:54:07 -0000

The irony of this post is that the latest Britney song features a dubstep section, and her new album will feature production work by Rusko. Maybe we'll see girls dancing to dubstep soon enough...

Re: Synthesis as Fashion

mateo murphy — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:34:25 -0000

I think the trance detractors basic stance isn't that it all sounds the same, it's that they don't like the basic formula itself...

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:37:47 -0000

Production quality was part of it, but there are other things, IMO; non trivial melodies and chord progressions (at least by club music standards), and a certain minimalism and simplicity that was refreshing. That's exactly the kind of thing that makes an artist popular while driving other musicians/producers crazy.

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:13:12 -0000

Which track is that? It's only fair to provide some proof if you're going to be accusing people like that

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:18:42 -0000

Thing is, he was doing a great job separating himself from the herd (judging by the numerous #1 singles on beatport) before he ever wore a mouse head on stage. Certainly the prop helps now (not to mention the major label backing), but it took talent, determination and networking to get to that point. Probably more than a little dumb luck as well.

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:17:03 -0000

exactly. some of the hate is a bit ridiculous, do people really think he'd be where he is now if he didn't know what he was doing? It takes more than a mouse head to sell out arenas around the world...

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:36:03 -0000

Well, to put the ustream thing in context; he often interacts with his fans while he's streaming, and they display the same level of intelligence as youtube commenters and 4chan goons, so I'd say his lecture is pretty much at the right level...

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:30:54 -0000

I realise you're kidding, but I have a friend with ADD who makes excellent repetitive music; music making is apparently one of the few things he can really focus on.

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:29:49 -0000

Interesting, that certainly helps explains things I've heard about him, and why he comes across the way he does it interviews...

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:04:54 -0000

Me neither, but then he's proven numerous times that he's got no fear of looking like a tool... personally I find it a bit endearing, but that's in part because I was very familiar with his music before I had any idea of what his personality was like, so I have no doubts about his talents as an electronic musician. I can see why someone who's first introduction to him is via these videos or his interviews would think he's an idiot.

Re: Deadmau5 demonstrates his modular

mateo murphy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:45:36 -0000

Ok, I'll bite.

I'll begin by stating that I'm actually a big fan of Joel's music. However it's painfully obvious that he barely knows the modules he's got here, likely due to the fact that constant touring means he has a lot of money and not much time to use what he spends it on. It's definitely tempting to to pass judgement on that, but I also recognize that I would probably do exactly the same thing in his situation, because I already do that; I've got 9Us of modules that I've barely scratched the surface of, because I'm too busy working, and I have trouble resisting the temptation to buy the newest shiny. The main thing that's holding me back is a somewhat limited budget, which is clearly not the case for Joel....

Regarding this particular video, do note that BOTH the macbeth modules are filters; he's already got a pair of MacBeth oscs in another case. That might also give some insight into why he's got every new module in this case; he's got another two cases with all the other modules, more or less.

Re: The Secret to Motivation

mateo murphy — Sat, 15 May 2010 11:01:56 -0000

Amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

Re: http://localhost:3000/en/news/2010/4/30/test-news

mateo murphy — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:04:06 -0000

Test

Re: Risk Aggregators

mateo murphy — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:10:55 -0000

I think what will also happen is a that the majority of "new" artists will be ones who've had a certain amount of success as independents; this is already happening a fair bit, but I think it'll become increasingly common place.

I really don't think the traditional music industry will die out, as I think there will always be a place for the celine dions and u2s of the world.

As for corporate sponsorship, it's already quite common for them to sponsor events; especially the tobacco, liquor and car companies. I know a fair bit of money I've made performing came from Benson & Hedges, before they tightened up the laws to prevent tobacco advertising .

Re: Some ebay stuff

mateo murphy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:20:28 -0000

Goodbye miniwave, hello piston honda?

Re: 2009 Ruby survey results

mateo murphy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:17:40 -0000

Until very recently I'd been using observers to send email, as it stuck me as the best place to put them; the extra testing hoops it makes me do convinced me to stick them in controllers, which now makes the most sense to me.

Re: Carly Simon: Playing Possum

mateo murphy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:12:47 -0000

Wow, what an amazing cover, front and back. I'm a bit surprised I've never seen it before, can't wait to see what else you'll be posting up.

Re: Please discuss among yourselves.

mateo murphy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:14:39 -0000

Words cannot begin to describe how bad this is.

Re: obo

mateo murphy — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:02:01 -0000

Is this supposed to work on Tiger? it crashes a couple of seconds after opening.