Imbued Vagary - TR-1 (Drones)

This music video is for TR-1 (Drones) by Imbued Vagary.  The video was created using the MMVSM video process and the audio was recorded at FFS II on 07/24/10 during the FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Drones session.

Christmas comes to FFS

It's taken 22 years but Floating Fish Studios has it's first Christmas Tree. Of course, in typical FFS style, it can't be a "normal" tree. Kim and I set up this purple 7 feet tall tree with mirror ball ornaments and LED lights this past weekend. Here's the evil picture...

And here's the non-evil one...

Dan Jam 2010 - More Video Footage Found

Floating Fish Studios held its second in a series of Synth Jam Sessions at FFS II back on 04/03/10. In his first appearance at FFS since 1991, our special guest was Dan "The Man" Fiber.

This raw unedited video footage, shot by Scott on his Flip Video camcorder, captured part of one of our sonic experiments. The quality is questionable but it gives you an unique look inside Dan Jam 2010. The ensemble gathered included Dan Fiber (aka The Man), Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), and Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll).

The video captures a 9:24 minute excerpt from a massive 20+ minute improv titled TR-6. You can also see another previously posted video from Dan Jam 2010 by clicking here.

MC2P4 Down In It

M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4) tweaking his Korg Z1 at FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Ho Magos on 09/18/10.

FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Ho Magos

***BREAKING NEWS***

Floating Fish Studios is proud to announce Synth Jam 2010 - Ho Magos. This impromptu session is starting now (Saturday 09/18/10) at FFS II. The line up includes Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), and Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius). A special guest visitor in attendance is, none other than former FFS recording artist, Ho Magos. Maybe he can be tempted to join in...

Another Troll Playing Guitar Photo Surfaces

Another photo surfaces of Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll) playing Alien Guitar at FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Drones on 07/24/10. Will these photos never end?

Opening Drone

This opening drone from FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Drones on 07/24/10 captures a performance by Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius - pictured above) and M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4). It set a perfect tone for the sessions and, upon my arrival and a trip to Fujiyama, we delved further into atonal soundscapes.

This improv was titled TR-1.

Pout for me Punky!

Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll) playing Alien Guitar at FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Drones on 07/24/10.

Some questions remain... Is Ttam Troll really channeling Punky Meadows (pictured below) and is he really "more fluid than Jeff Beck"?

Raw Video from Synth Jam 2010 - Ttam Troll Plays Guitar!

Floating Fish Studios held its fifth in a series of Synth Jam Sessions at FFS II on 07/24/10. The ensemble gathered included Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), and Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll).

This raw unedited video footage captures Ttam Troll playing guitar. Yes, that's right, Ttam Troll playing guitar. This is only footage ever to capture such an event. You decide... Should this be the only footage ever to exist?

This improv was titled TR-5.

FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Drones

***BREAKING NEWS***

Floating Fish Studios is proud to announce Synth Jam 2010 - Drones which is scheduled for Saturday 07/24/10 at FFS II. The unconfirmed line up is rumored to include Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), and Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius). Special guests are expected and will be announced later.

Our fifth in a series of Synth Jam Sessions at FFS II will concentrate on improvised synthetic soundscapes.

Ttam Troll Punishes His Machine! Part 2

Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll) playing Minimoog at FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine on 06/05/10 while Mazie looks on.

Chocolate Japanese Noodle Baby (CJNB)

Legend has it that on one early June evening in 2010, a FFS II Synth Jam was held. The ensemble gathered included Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), and Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll).

During the improvised recordings, which were dubbed the Punish Your Machine sessions, the trio of synthesists became hungry and ventured forth from the studio in search of nourishment. Their search ended in the land of Fujiyama. It was there, at the hibachi table, where Chocolate Japanese Noodle Baby (CJNB) was born.

This 11+ minute audio sculpture is our sonic representation of the experience. It was recorded on 06/05/10.

Punish Your Machine Extras

This behind the scenes photo shows M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4) capturing video at FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine on 06/05/10.

Ttam Troll Punishes His Machine!

Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll) playing Minimoog at FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine on 06/05/10.

FFS II Synth Jam 2010 Inaugural Session

Here's a photo from the inaugural FFS II Synth Jam 2010 session which was held on 02/20/10.

The ensemble gathered included (from L to R) Tim Harrell (aka LTJTHC), Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), Stephen Saputelli (aka Steve O), and Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll).

Bing Boo

More from the FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine sessions which were held on 06/05/10. This piece of audio warfare is titled Bing Boo.

Bing Boo (not to be confused with Bing Boo and Tofu) was one of the earlier tracks from the sessions. Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius) once again provided a rhythmic battery of percussion from his Ableton Live rig while Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll) tried to tame the runaway glide of the temperamental Minimoog for his synth bass lines. M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4) commandeered the rest of the audio space with Korg Z1 synthetics.

MC2P4 Punishes His Machine!

M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4) playing Korg Z1 at FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine on 06/05/10.

Stinky Pinky

The hits keep on coming from the FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine sessions which were held on 06/05/10. This piece of audio warfare is titled Stinky Pinky.

Contrary to the tongue-in-cheek (or pinky... ) song title, this is one of more aggressive tracks from the sessions. Matt Norcross' (aka Ttam Troll) programmed noise beat and Dave Chandler's (aka Thee Sub One Genius) staccato arpeggiations provided the rhythmic foundation for M Scott McConnell's (aka MC2P4) droning Alesis Micron synth bass line. With the groove in place, Matt Norcross interfaced with the Korg Z1 to add synth string melodies and dissonance.

At the 8 minute mark, the song starts to slowing fade leaving the listener wantonly yearning for more...

Bombs Away - TR-1 Unleashed

The opening salvo from FFS II Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine was this improvisation titled TR-1.

Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius) pounded out the rhythmic battery in Ableton LIve while providing iPod synth octave effects. Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll) hammered out a Minimoog synth bass line which propelled the improv and M Scott McConnell's (aka MC2P4) Korg Z1 soloing glistened in between.

This was recorded on 06/05/10.

Raw Video from Synth Jam 2010 - Punish Your Machine

Floating Fish Studios held its fourth in a series of Synth Jam Sessions at FFS II on 06/05/10. The ensemble gathered was the same as the last session and included Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), and Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll).

This raw unedited video footage, shot by Dave on a Flip Video camcorder, captured part of the audio warfare. The quality is questionable but it gives you an unique look inside our Synth Jam and reveals an unexpected "adjustment".

This improv was titled TR-6.