Taste makes the man.

2010-08-24T16:37:00.000-07:00

Hey people. I just put out a new free EP! Download it here:

On Design

2010-08-10T12:24:00.000-07:00

Video for Godhand

2010-08-04T14:53:00.000-07:00

It pretty much explains itself...

On House: Mike Delgado - Byrdman's Revenge [Rhythm Masters Remix]

2010-07-28T16:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a little gem I found whilst perusing the crook-nooks of youtube the other day. This track serves as a fine example of what filter house should be. The sample work is angelic and creamy, diving and turning at the whim of perfectly executed filter sweeps. The pacing is spot on, you'll find some form or sort of variation ready to thwart any would-be moments of repetitivity. Its bass line is tight, funky, and kinda seems to spiral upwards adding even more movement to the track. An absolute 11 out of 10, check it:

The Lego Drum Machine

2010-07-28T16:03:00.000-07:00

This my friends is an 8-bit, sample-based, Lego drum machine. Crafted using only Lego's Mindstorms protyping platform, creator Peter Cocteau dubs it the NXT-606. Not only does it bask in the divine infinite glory of geekhood, it also rocks some pretty sex-nasty beats too (which you'll hear in the video below).

For more info you should check this post on Create Digital Music.

Minority Report Live Set

2010-02-04T15:04:00.001-08:00

Castalian(Mirai-Gakki)Demo2010 from nucode on Vimeo.

Just got this video from my friend Mikey at Obsidian (video game developer). All I can say that this is one of the coolest and depressing things I've ever seen. Depressing because I don't have one :(

New Songs on my Myspace player

2010-02-01T00:10:00.000-08:00

Hey People,

Just giving you a heads up that I just uploaded some new tracks to my Myspace player. Including "Ennis" (formerly called "Architecture"), "Passion II", "Frame Drag", "Wright Now" (Mastered), "Passion" (Mastered), and my new remix of Juan Huevos' track "Got the Nerve". Check them out and tell me what you think!

Inspiration: The Ennis House

2010-01-20T00:45:00.000-08:00

Hey people. If you know me, you know I have an architecture fetish. Who's my favorite architect you ask? Why Frank Lloyd Wright of course. Known mostly for his Falling Water house, I'm more of a fan of his Ennis house. There's just something about it that reminds me of my own music. Each tiles is made of geometric shapes that communicate with each other in that call-and-response way you find a bass line communicates with a melody. Then the image is "looped" over and over again on a somewhat simple structure. Its a monument to its own truth. It took me a white to realize what it was that I was feeling when I see it, but now I know what it is. Its inspiration.

The Worlds Most Useless Machine

2010-01-14T01:36:00.000-08:00

This thing kinda reminds me of myself. Pshhh, whatevs --click-- ...

Make your own!

CDM's "Take it to the Stage: Reflections on Live Laptop Music from Artists"

2010-01-12T21:56:00.000-08:00

Take it to the Stage: Reflections on Live Laptop Music from Artists

Hi. Create Digital Music let some of the most influential live laptop performers discuss their thoughts on the art. I've seen a few of these dudes perform myself and can vouch that they know exactly what they're talking about. This one is a must read for any budding live set enthusiast.

As a live laptop performer one truly understands the trials and tribulations of creating an interesting, engaging, and overall fun set that isn't going to look like you are just standing there checking your email. Over the years my own live set has been continuously changing and evolving as I experiment with new ideas and gadgets; usually for the better... other times for the worse. But this is what makes creating a set both fulfilling and frustrating: there are no rules or guidelines to how you do it, just trial and error until you find what works best for you and your sound. I always love those moments before a show after everyone is set up and all the artists are walking around on stage, arms crossed, checking out each other's live sets, asking questions, and sharing performance philosophies.

These days I try to stick to one rule when it comes to my live sets: make it fun. If I'm up there and I'm either struggling or bored, I find that the audience shares that experience with me. So as long as I'm having fun with the music its easy to see that the audience enjoys themselves too.

This is of course assuming that there are people at any of my shows, but we're working on that -_-

New Year: Reflection

2010-01-11T12:23:00.000-08:00

Hey world. It's been a while since I've posted anything so here I am to break the silence. With it being the beginning of a new year its hard to not look back and reflect on the the past years happenings. Good shows, bad shows, shitty remixes, good remixes, deals that went through and deals that fell through. At the end of the day, month, or year the question remains the same: How do I get my shit heard? For the past few months I've been in the lab trying to refine Crash Overdrive, putting a halt on my track a week mentality. I remember the almost magic experience I felt the first time I heard Daft Punk as a teen. This is the experience I want to create. Sure it sounds like I'm aiming a little high, but why even bother creating if I'm not creating anything of worth. Sure I can pump out hundreds of tracks that fit the equation, but how many of these will ever mean something special to anyone. I feel I may have been taking the easy way out with my productions for too long. I'm done with simply trying to fit the mold. I've learned what I needed to from taking that path and now its time to change the world. No I'm not saying that I'm the next big thing or that I'm anything more than what I am, but how can I ever become the person I want to be if I don't ever challenge myself to become that person.

The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.
Frank Lloyd Wright

Edit is dope.

2009-10-23T15:02:00.000-07:00

Edit is dope. I know this. You know this. I hope he knows this. Here he is being 8 types of dope in an interview:

THENFRIEND

2009-08-21T13:18:00.000-07:00

THENFRIEND from THENFRIEND on Vimeo.

I guess I'm supposed to spread the word about this. Rise.

Moldover is a Pimp

2009-08-20T14:43:00.000-07:00

So Moldover's new CD is also an instrument. When I first heard the thought I thought it was cool. Then I heard him let it make a sound and I was a little let down. THEN Moldover rocked the everloving hell out of that thing and made me feel like an asshole for being let down a second earlier. Check the vid and see a true caliber pimp.

Fake Blood is loved

2009-07-23T09:41:00.000-07:00

You know. Its one thing to put out music that by standards fits the mold. There are just not enough people out there really doing their own thing. One of such unique group is Fake Blood. You hear a track and get that "this-is-exactly-the-sound-that-I-didn't-know-I-wanted-to -hear" feeling. I think Fake Blood so much the bomb that I had to remix his theme "Blood Splashing." You can download said remix here:

Fake Blood- Blood Splashing (Crash Overdrive Rmx)

Fake Blood. You complete me.

Soooo fucking cool.

2009-06-09T22:38:00.000-07:00

Someone needs to make a Crash Overdrive music video with these!!!

The Bloody Beetroots' Warp (Crash Overdrive Remix)

2009-05-28T14:13:00.000-07:00

I just remixed Warp from The Bloody Beetroots. God these headphones are sexy...

Warp (Crash Overdrive Remix).mp3

How to sound like Justice

2009-05-26T22:21:00.000-07:00

The more you know...

2009-05-22T11:21:00.000-07:00

How many times have you asked yourself, "How can I look like an anime character, listen to music, and help the environment at the same time?" I find myself brutally beating my head into blunt objects over this conundrum daily. These new Q-Sound headphones may be the answer to my concussions. Solar powered, wireless, cyberpunk.

Check the link for more info

Ecofriend

Exclusive: M-Flo's Way U Move (Crash Overdrive rmx)

2009-05-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Rioters. I figured I'd give you all a remix I just did for a friend of mine. If you're familiar with Japanese pop then you'll be all over this.

M-Flo's Way U Move (Crash Overdrive rmx)

Deadmau5 interview

2009-05-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

Deadmau5 interview with Dancetracks from Dancetracks on Vimeo.

I may not always agree with the things Deadmau5 does or says, but there's no denying his electro samurai status. More than anything, I love the advice he gives at the end. Check it out family.

Album Cover for Black Hole EP complete!!

2009-05-19T22:40:00.000-07:00

Isn't she sexy? Make sure you stop by and thank the designer Naniiebim (who is a 28 year old female residing in the UK) for putting up with me throughout the process. This will be the cover art for my upcoming Black Hole EP. Its slated to be released this August followed by a Euro Mini Tour (dates TBA).

Hi There

2009-05-19T22:30:00.000-07:00

This is Crash Overdrive. Most of you don't really know much about me so its time we become acquainted.

Hi, I'm Crash Overdrive.

This will by outlet for me to express the things that I like, dislike, or to simply whore out my own endeavors. Either way there's tons I want to post about so Im going just get right to it.