Steve O Man Hats & Synths

Steve O Man checking out the Korg Z1 during FFS II Synth Jam 2014 - Ebola on 08/09/14.

New Imbued Vagary Logos

I thought I'd shared these new Imbued Vagary logos.  Could this mean there are new releases on the horizon?

It Sang to Him

This track, titled It Sang to Him, is the companion to The Sun Came Out Last Night.  It was actually recorded before The Sun Came Out Last Night during the FFS II Synth Jam 2015 - First Strike session on 01/01/15 but seems more fitting as a companion or reprise to the latter.  Again, the Ensoniq EPS is utilized quite extensively by layering sample after sample.  The sample, “He says the sun came out last night.  He says it sang to him.” is also used here.  I guess you can’t use a good sample too much.

The personnel on this track consists of Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius) on Rhythmic Metronome and Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll) on Ensoniq EPS samples and Moog Minimoog bass drones.

The Sun Came Out Last Night

Floating Fish Studios held its first Synth Jam Session of 2015 at FFS II on 01/01/15.  Fresh from Imbued Vagary’s live streaming event on NYE 2015, the ensemble gathered included (from L to R) Matt Norcross (aka Ttam Troll), M Scott McConnell (aka MC2P4), and Dave Chandler (aka Thee Sub One Genius).

This track, titled The Sun Came Out Last Night, is another sample laden collage of electronic noise from the session.  MC2P4 takes the lead on this.  Layering multiple samples on the Ensoniq EPS while Thee Sub One Genius and Ttam Troll add analog, digital, and virtual instruments.

The Dream Passes On

Edgar Froese, founding member of the band Tangerine Dream and an electronic music pioneer, passed away after suffering a pulmonary embolism on January 20th.  

His influence on my musical career is immeasurable.  His music, the soundtrack of my life.  From light and ethereal to dark and foreboding, his music is very personal to me and I have always felt comfort as I traveled through the soundscapes he created.

I am thankful that he shared so much wonderful music with the world and that it will live on.  I'm also grateful that I had the chance to meet him, shake his hand, and tell him these things.

Imbued Vagary In Action

Imbued Vagary caught in action during the live NYE 2015 performance at FFS II on 12/31/14.

Imbued Vagary - Death Ray

This music video is for Death Ray by Imbued Vagary.  The video was created using the MMVSM video process and the audio was recorded at FFS II on 01/01/15 during the FFS II Synth Jam 2015 - First Strike session.