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About Me

Hello and welcome to this remote outpost. I'm a software developer and a musician. I also have a couple of degrees in math and one in engineering too. I guess I like learning stuff. To reach out use the contact form.

  • Mathematics,  music-o-mat,  software

    Irrational Composition

    October 14, 2021 / No Comments

    Irrational numbers collide with composition. Plus, a new app to generate music.

  • jazz,  music-o-mat,  Tribute

    The Avinger Projects

    June 11, 2021 / No Comments

    I call him the Avenger because he's a guitar super hero. A collection of tracks from Erich Avinger.

  • music-o-mat

    Tiny Desk

    April 11, 2021 / No Comments

    Desk binging is a thing

  • music-o-mat

    Ten Very Short Pieces for Piano

    September 23, 2020 / No Comments

    These are very short indeed.

  • 1972 MiniMoog
    Gear,  music-o-mat,  Synthesizers

    Resurrecting a Minimoog

    May 29, 2016 / No Comments

    A celebration and extended riff on a classic Moog synthesizer. PS, I own one.

  • music-o-mat,  Synthesizers

    A Forgotten Gem: The Voyetra

    May 13, 2016 / No Comments

    In 1982, Keyboard magazine began running ads for a new synthesizer called The Voyetra Eight. Was it too far ahead of its time?

  • books,  Journal,  music-o-mat,  review-o-matic

    Houston Rap, The Book

    June 30, 2014 / No Comments

    On the Walker/Beste book, "Houston Rap"

  • Journal,  music-o-mat,  Tribute

    No Rhyme, No Reason: Farewell, George Duke

    August 6, 2013 / No Comments

    We all have our idols and today one of mine fell. George Duke, the veteran pianist, producer, and songwriter, passed away last night in Los Angeles at the age…

  • Featured,  music-o-mat,  Synthesizers,  Tribute

    Kurstin, Kurstin

    December 4, 2012 / 3 Comments

    About "the guy" from The Bird and The Bee and his knack for writing hit songs for others.

  • music-o-mat,  playlist,  travel

    The bands OF Montreal

    October 21, 2012 / 4 Comments

    I love Montreal and you should too. My reasons and a playlist.

  • music-o-mat,  The Others,  Tribute

    RIP Derrick Lewis

    August 27, 2012 / 11 Comments

    I just received the horrible news that bassist Derrick Lewis, one of Houston’s finest musicians, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle this weekend. This is a senseless…

  • film,  music-o-mat,  playlist,  review-o-matic

    “Celeste and Jesse Forever” Soundtrack

    August 19, 2012 / 60 Comments

    A well-crafted compilation soundtrack can energize a film. It can also provide a launchpad for new artists. Stina Nordenstam and The Cardigans both benefited enormously from their appearance on…

  • music-o-mat,  transcriptions

    Yacht Rock

    August 10, 2012 / 7 Comments

    On what made Yacht Rock tick. Also a transcription of Suddenly and why it's better than you think.

  • Journal,  music-o-mat,  studio-o-mat

    Arctic

    December 30, 2011 / 4 Comments

    A soundscape that uses a Melodica and Arvo Part influences.

  • music-o-mat

    Tiny Desk Concert: Marketa Irglova

    November 10, 2011 / 1 Comment

    We need more of this in the world — two unaffected artists straight-up making music, no gimmicks, no pizzazz. Marketa Irglova and the talented newcomer Aida Shahghasemi performed a…

  • music-o-mat,  review-o-matic

    electronic minimalism: listen

    September 14, 2011 / No Comments

    Beautifully strange music from a composer in Spain named  José Manuel Berenguer, a.k.a. ‘jmb’. Free mp3s on his website, though he strongly suggests that you contact him for higher quality…

  • classical,  film,  music-o-mat

    Arvo Pärt’s Fratres

    October 5, 2010 / 1 Comment

    An intensely haunting piece played to perfection. The bell-like piano chords that enter at 1:24 should remind everyone of the impact Pärt has had on the Hollywood film industry.…

  • glam,  music-o-mat

    A Most Interesting Voice

    October 4, 2010 / No Comments

    I’m fairly certain that Antony and Johnsons–and singer Antony Hegarty in particular–will never need to worry about becoming pop superstars. Their songs opine melancholy without the slightest hint of…

  • music-o-mat,  Tribute

    Farewell Lhasa

    September 22, 2010 / 1 Comment

    Either I’m really out of touch, or the music media is. But here it is September and I’m just learning that the great Lhasa de Sela died in January…

  • music-o-mat,  review-o-matic

    New Ambient

    September 4, 2010 / 1 Comment

    I went on an expedition today to seek out new ambient music. It was a tricky hunt. Ambient is a misused, misunderstood genre. If you refer back to Eno’s…

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