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– Jimi Jaxon
Archives for the month of: June, 2012
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Just a few weeks ago, I started re-reading “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. I’ve learned that the author has passed away. This book was one of the most influential things I read in high school, along with Siddartha and Brave New World. A dystopian book based on an American society which outlaws books, Fahrenheit 451 presents a world that favors TV’s partial information and absurdity to literature. The story follows Guy Montag, a fireman who makes a living burning homes which carry books. After meeting a girl named Clarisse, his lifestyle and mindset are severely tested. Bradbury’s writing style and story line creates such strong visuals in my head, I can see the story play out like a movie in slow motion. This is an essential book, especially in these times. There are so many other stories Ray Bradbury has written that I’m not mentioning, but his significance and contributions to the world are astounding.
– Jimi Jaxon
The Brainfeeder description of Outmind from Matthewdavid is far superior to anything I could come up with, beautifully written..
“Peel back a layer of smog from the LA sky and fold yourself into the blanket of haze. The golden half-light catches glimmers that pass by most eyes. Up here, there are treasures for those who tune in. Matthewdavid operates In this magnetic cocoon, unspooling magic radiance. His music reflects beautiful, fleeting moments and magnifies them. Matthewdavid’s compositions float like crackling clouds, antenna amplifying the dreams of the city below.
Matthewdavid is a man who builds with warm tones. He travels new paths gathering sounds to enhance the intricate dimensions of his creations. It was this hunt for inspired trails and blazing progress that pulled him to California. Matthewdavid made the move from southern states and was immediately embraced by the Los Angeles community. A willowy figure with wide smiles, his gentle presence and generous talents made him a welcome addition to internationally applauded LA creative circles: dublab, Poo-Bah, Low End Theory and Brainfeeder. Constant collaboration with these collectives helped inspire Matthewdavid to a build a platform of his own. His Leaving Records label has an ear to the next and an eye on the original. Through all these outlets Matthewdavid is dedicated to sharing elevated sounds and visions.
The songs unveiled on Outmind are destined for infinite replay. Light, gauzy moments blend with those densely layered. The biggest swing gives way to the slowest sway. These are classic jams obscured in fuzz and fog. Nostalgic jeeps bump invisibly to thumping bass. Outmind was lovingly crafted and resonates with Matthewdavid’s heartfelt glow. His music’s mysterious simplicity sparks senses. These songs come from far out to resonate within. Rotate your dial to a space between frequencies. Catch these ghost channels of golden pop. Outmind blends familiar rhythms with those lost long ago and others yet to come.
Matthewdavid’s live performances are akin to watching a sorcerer conjure spirits from the deep. He pulls tones like artifacts from an astral trail that ebbs and flows with fresh discoveries. Along the way Matthewdavid collects exotic sound figures: spiraling amethyst cones and wild flowering buds. He treats each found sound like a bright fiber to be weaved into new waveforms. Outmind pulsates with this sense of constant discovery. It is a mosaic sparkling with mystic, radiant matter.
As you listen to Outmind set your ears to slow dissolve. Let yourself be wrapped in warmth and levitate skyward to an elegant high. This is the place Matthewdavid resides and if you want to get into the mindset you must get far far out out.”
Matthewdavid – Soundcloud
– Jimi Jaxon
We goin’ hard today on Disco Droppings, with the powerful return of Bosstone. He’s got a solid EP out on Paradisiaca Recordings called The Gun Club, as well as a remix for Mike G’s Boost release, on Car Crash Set. Pay attention..
DD So many stunning Bosstone trax have been created since we last talked in November 2011. You are another talented dude from Australia that’s been profiled on Disco Droppings. I’ve got to get down to your country and see James Arctic, What So Not, Mirror State, Benson and yourself in action. How are you feelin?
B Feeling good bro. Getting really positive feedback on my new tracks so everything’s going well! Yeah, you’ll have to come down some time! I think you would like Aus.
DD I’ve been bumpin’ your new mix for PTW quite a bit. I watched some of the video showing you mixing it up on the Pioneer CDJ’s. We are kindred spirits as DJ’s, got some of those myself. Is that the equipment you usually use, or do you enjoy Ableton and/or Serato for playing shows?
B Thanks! Really glad you feel it. I’m only just starting to pick up dj’ing so it’s cool to get your support. Yeah the CDJs are mine, they are what I usually use to practice on and what I use in the clubs. I’ve never tried using Ableton or Serato for a show, kinda put off by how unstable they can be sometimes. They look interesting though, so maybe when I get a new laptop and have some time to check them out I will.
DD Your remix of “Miami To Atlanta” is INCREDIBLE. I’m happy to say, this Bosstone re-work (along with “Lean”) will be played on a massive stage during my set at Paradiso Festival on 6.23 (Performers include Knife Party, Chris Lake, Afrojack, Digitalism, Dillon Francis). The style of this remix is a bit unexpected, compared to your other productions on Soundcloud. Is that a one-off thing, or will you ever do something similar in the future?
B I’ve really been influenced a lot by Jersey club, B-more and New Orleans bounce and have been playing around with that sound for a while now and a couple of my tracks have been really influenced by this (Up or my remix of Amerie – One Thing for example). DJ Hook, DJ Sliink and Nadus have definitely been a part of this and I owe them so much for their support. It’s not the last time you’ll hear this sound from me, I’ve got some stuff cooking up.
DD I checked out your buddy Lucid‘s music, super rad. You two seem like a formidable pair. What’s your dynamic like together? What do like most about this guy?
B Lucid is like my big gay brother. But meaner. He’s got a great work ethic and he tells it how it is.
DD Is your community of fans evenly mixed between guys and girls? It feels like you’d get respect from the lads and lots of love from the ladies..
B From the looks of it it is a little weighted towards the guys. I think that’s just the way the scene is at the moment, or at least that’s what it seems like in Melbourne.
DD When I hear the music your putting out, the words “swag” and”attitude” pop up. You’ve got a lot of style, and I was wondering if there’s any ultimate examples of swag that you look to currently?
B Goldust. 17 time WWE & WCW champion. Enough Said. Lunice. He’s just got that aura about him you know. The way he keeps party’s so hype is a real talent to have. Sometimes people take music too seriously, I think he and Hudson Mohawke are bringing some fun into dance music which is something I’ve always tried to do with my tracks. Riff Raff and Lil B have been doing the same sort of thing as Lunice and HudMo in rap which I love.
DD What’s in the works for the rest of 2012?
B So much! I’m off to Europe next week, staying in the UK and France. Going to link up with some producers over there so hopefully some new collabs are on their way. Going to start work on my next EP while I’m over there too. Just finished up two remixes which I probably can’t say much about… but they are some of my favourite tracks I’ve done to date so I can’t wait to share them with everyone. This year is going to be a big one.
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– Jimi Jaxon
Highly recommended album from Clark. Thanks Ryan for showing me shit like this way back. This music fits the mood I’m in right now, helping me get a release, maybe it will help you too. Clark has a lot of music out there (including the new album “Iradelphic”), go find it.
– Jimi Jaxon
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