Fri, 16 Mar 2012 / Post a commentWith every new track comes fresh knowledge learned and more experience gained. Sticking with a style similar to our latest The Oddest Prime production titled "Gaining Altitude," this track incorporates a broken beat tech-house groove along with an infectious melody. However, I went with much darker synthetic sounds which gives "River Monster" a more grimy and grittier sound. I hope you enjoy...
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 / 1 CommentPlease check out our 2 track EP entitled "Famadihana" released by Mandelstam Music.
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 / Post a commentTaking advantage of a day off regular work to observe MLK Day, I put some studio work in towards "my dream." Here is a remix of me and Lexxx's collaborative project named "Neural Oscillation." Unlike most of my past productions, this track is a deep melodic one with emphasis on harmonic chords and a groovey bassline. I hope you enjoy...
Dreams as resonance in neural circuits:
During sleep the eyes are closed, so that the brain to some degree becomes isolated from the outside world. Moreover all signals from the senses (except olfaction) must pass through the thalamus before they reach the brain cortex, and during sleep thalamic activity is suppressed.This means that the brain mainly works with signals from itself. A well-known phenomenon in dynamical physical systems where the level of input and output from the system is low is that oscillation makes spontaneous resonance patterns to occur. Hence, dreams may be the simple consequence of neural oscillation.
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 / Post a commentPlease check out track 1 of our 2 track E.P. entitled - "Turns Green" inspired by hours of Drumcode radio. Feedback always appreciated!
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 / Post a commentAfter a year of hard work in the studio learning and experimenting with sounds, I've decided to record a live mix just in time for the change of the year. "RetroSpect" is a set of homegrown tracks intertwined with some of my favorites produced by other artists over 2011. Looking back at the past year not only illustrates progression, but also brings to light the unlimited possibilities yet to be discovered. Sit back, listen, and enjoy the ride...
1.) The Oddest Prime (Hair Band Drop-Out & Meeko) - Rakotozafy
2.) Joint Custody - I Know What You Want From Me (No Soul To Sell Remix)
3.) Loco Dice - Knibbie Never Comes Alone
4.) WestBoy - S L I V A
5.) Mihai Popoviciu - If There Is
6.) Outart - Steinburg
7.) Matty Heilbronn - Funky Shit (Martin Buttrich Remix)
8.) Bob Skies - Blake Break (Meeko's Work It Out Remix)
9.) The Martinez Brothers - Issshhh (Main Mix)
10.) Filtertypen - After Laughter
11.) Gregor Tresher - Frontline (Nic Fanciulli Remix)
12.) Darius Syrossian - Stay Up Dancing, Get In Monday
13.) Tripmastaz - Roll Dat (Loco Dice Mix)
14.) Hair Band Drop-Out - Barmy (Joint Custody Remix)
15.) Boris Brejcha - Schaltzentrale (Meeko Remix)
16.) Meeko - Ironman
17.) The Oddest Prime (Hair Band Drop-Out & Meeko) - Open Door
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 / Post a commentHere's my rendition of Boris Brejcha's "Schaltzentrale" submitted for the Harthouse Remix contest. I like to describe this one as a techno banger consisting of squelchy noises on top of a driving rhythm. This track was a blast to remix. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed remixing it! Feedback is always appreciated.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 / Post a commentFamadihana is a custom based upon a belief that the spirits of the dead finally join the world of their ancestors after the body's complete decomposition and appropriate ceremonies. In Madagascar, death is celebrated rather than mourned and when a family has the funds, they dig up the corpse, soak it in rum, and have a party before wrapping it up in a new shroud and burying it again...
...This ceremony is also known as the turning of the bones. We’ve named this EP “Famadihana” to symbolize how we’ve incorporated the musical influence left behind by two iconic figures into our style of electronic music. Both the late Jim Morrison and Rakotozafy provided inspiration in the creation of our newest productions entitled, “Open Door” and “Rakotozafy.”
“Open Door” was put together after searching for inspirational spoken word. Like many people before us (and without a doubt after), we found that inspiration in the words of The Doors’ legendary front man, Jim Morrison. While listening to an interview recorded before his death, we found it very intriguing to hear his vision on the evolution of music. Speaking from a perspective taken back in the late 60's and early 70's, Jim’s words appear to be spot on today!
http://soundcloud.com/meeko/the-oddest-prime-hair-band
While on the hunt for unique sounding instruments, we stumbled upon the valiha. Made from bamboo, this tube zither is played by plucking strings (usually made of metal or dried bamboo skin). The valiha is considered the national instrument of Madagascar. Investigating deeper led us to a musician named Rakotozafy who was considered one of the best valiha players in the world. Recording during the 60's, Rakotozafy left his mark and is still idolized today. Influenced by Rakotozafy's work and the amazing sound of the valiha, we have created a mid-tempo, dub techno track consisting of ambient sounds and warping noises. “Rakotozafy” is the B-Side to "Open Door" in the forthcoming EP entitled "Famadihana." Please enjoy and let us know what you think.
http://soundcloud.com/meeko/the-oddest-prime-hair-band-1
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 / Post a commentMy rendition of Silicone Soul's "Feeling Blue" submitted for the 20 Years Soma Records Remix contest. Feedback is much appreciated!
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 / Post a commentPlease check out my latest production entitled "Stranded In The South Pacific." This track has a deep and groovy tech-house feel with several organic underlying sounds. Feedback is much appreciated!
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 / Post a commentInspired by a recent vacation to a tropical atmosphere, I present this premium blend of deep tech and house sounds. Sometimes it takes getting away from our everyday lives to take a step back and realize that life really is beautiful outside of the madness. Music, much like life, is beautiful in itself and should be enjoyed without any interference from outside perception, politics or substances.
1.) Quivver - In Your Boat (Reprise)
2.) Pulshar - Down By The River
3.) Bas Amro - Ten (Vincenzo Remix)
4.) Jona - Resonate
5.) Vincenzo and Talking Props - Seduction (Jimpster Remix)
6.) Sebo K - Mr. Duke
7.) Aquarius Heaven and dOP - Before You Go
8.) Roman Rauch - Dirty Haze
9.) Matty Heilbronn - Funky Shit (Martin Buttrich Remix)
10.) Deep Active Sound - Sleeping (Maxxa Remix)
11.) Motor City Drum Ensemble - L.O.V.E.
12.) Agaric - Love Dope
13.) Noir, Haze - Around (Solomun Vox Remix)
14.) James Teej - Night Wears Thin (Shield Extended Cut)
Wed, 11 May 2011 / 1 CommentInspired by my number supporter, who is also my beautiful girlfriend and soul mate, I decided to record a set of tracks that we both enjoy listening to together. This one is a real chill, downtempo mix that even includes a track I recently produced.
1.) DJ Food - Fr££dom (Fila Brazillia Mix)
2.) Bonobo - Flutter
3.) Tosca - Birthday
4.) Parov Stelar - Psychedelic Jazz
5.) Thievery Corporation - Doors of Perception (featuring Gunjan)
6.) Thievery Corporation - Facing East
7.) Boozoo Bajou - Satta
8.) Pretty Lights - Finally Moving
9.) Meeko - Deep From Within
10.) Thievery Corporation - The Oscillator
11.) Boozoo Bajou - Camioux
12.) Air - La Femme D'argent
13.) Thievery Corporation - Lebanese Blonde
14.) Zornmusic - Nightdive (Original Mix)
15.) Telepopmusik - Breathe Extended Version Mix
16.) Fragile State - Panacea (Jimpster Remix)
Mon, 02 May 2011 / Post a commentMeeko - STFU n Groove
1.) Appleblim, Ramadanman - Void 23 (Carl Craig Re-Edit)
2.) 9west - Shapes
3.) Kisk - Jazzy Tourism (SCSI-9 Remix)
4.) Ray Okpara - Crabapple Road
5.) Federico Molinari - Chucking Express (Rozzo Remix)
6.) Solomun - Daddy's Jam (D'julz Remix)
7.) Christian Burkhardt - Stopover Goa
8.) H.O.S.H. - Body Jack
9.) Bart Skils - Catwalk
10.) SMALL - Fat Sundaze (Fabio Giannelli Remix)
11.) Sascha Braemer - Club Foot
12.) Booka Shade - Scaramanga (Reset Robot Remix)
13.) Marc Romboy and Stephan Bodzin - Atlas (Gui Boratto Remix)
14.) Iz And Diz - Magnificent (Justin Martin's No Heart And Soul Mix)
