Here is my vocal cover version of Pure Shores by All Saints, and given a downtempo electronic twist.
Track: Revenge of the Tikoy – A Little Mutant Lounge Music
It’s a little IDM and alien space cha-cha mixed with crackly breaks for a future jazz/faux-retro vibe from the 30th century. And horns. And of course, galactic seagulls cawing at you. This is my mutant lounge music.
New Track: The Pianos Were Burning featuring Casi Reg
A quick recap of how we recorded and put together the vocals and the music for “The Pianos Were Burning.”
How a CNN Article Led to a Poem About Pianos Burning
How a CNN article about ISIS soldiers burning the piano of a Syrian musician led to the writing of a new poem that I intend to set to music.
Track: Aramaic – Space Lounge & Future Jazz
Aramaic is one of the latest musical sketches that I’ve completed from my backlog of musical ideas. This one’s a smooth, groovy space lounge/ future jazz track.
Music for Dream City Podcast on Filipino Migrant Workers
Glad to have contributed some background music for a podcast telling the story of one Filipina migrant worker who became a captive domestic helper in New Jersey. And how she was able to escape in the back of a Dunkin’ Donuts van. This is what podcasts *should* be like.
Mixtape: Into the Tesseract of Work
Here’s an energetic playlist that will keep you awake, and grooving in your seat while focusing on your next to-do item. Featuring electronica artists from the Philippines, most from the QED Records netlabel.
Track: Music for the EverTrue Salon Video
How I assembled a recent project for a client video, from rough project brief and an audio peg to final product.
3 Ways 808 State Made Me Love Dance Music
How psy-trance artists 808 State got me hooked on producing electronic music because of one album, Gorgeous.
The Last 4 Tracks from My Dead Workhorse Laptop
My workhorse laptop from 2002 is now dead. Thanks to my stupidity. But it served me well. And much longer than I thought it would. Here are the last 4 tracks I ever made on that machine.