Subsequent by Obsolete..
Super chilled beats and samples check out his soundcloud.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Interview and new tracks from Yes/No/Maybe
N.N.N. (need new needle.) by yes/no/maybe
Where are you from? what do you do? where are you going?
What do you use to make your music?
MPC TILL I DIE! Its by far the most fun I've had with any form of musical creation. I chop all my samples in my MPC and when I'm finally finished with a beat or song ill record it in to pro tools and do some mixing to it. But that's only if I want to put it on the net or something. lots of beats I've made from a year ago are still sitting in the MPC waiting to be used. Some times I'll pull out my casio sk-1 and play around with that. And even more rarely I'll record some guitar.
Where are you from? what do you do? where are you going?
I'm from Melbourne, at the moment I'm living in ST Kilda. I'm not a huge fan of the south. It's mostly just the beach part I'm not keen on. I'm just working for the time being and playing music to keep me from going crazy. I think I'm just going to keep up this way of living for a few years, it's going well so far.
What do you use to make your music?MPC TILL I DIE! Its by far the most fun I've had with any form of musical creation. I chop all my samples in my MPC and when I'm finally finished with a beat or song ill record it in to pro tools and do some mixing to it. But that's only if I want to put it on the net or something. lots of beats I've made from a year ago are still sitting in the MPC waiting to be used. Some times I'll pull out my casio sk-1 and play around with that. And even more rarely I'll record some guitar.
Where do you get your samples from?
I like using records for the most part. But if it sounds good, I'm happy to use it. I've made some beats from you-tube samples before. But its more satisfying finding a good sample or break from a record you found in some country town op-shop.
I like using records for the most part. But if it sounds good, I'm happy to use it. I've made some beats from you-tube samples before. But its more satisfying finding a good sample or break from a record you found in some country town op-shop.
Is making music a lifestyle or a hobby for you?
I would say a lifestyle. Although the line is kind of blurry. I find it hard to really dive in to being productive (I blame the internet, ha). I know some people who every time I see them have made about 10 or more new beats, and I'm lucky if I've made one.
I would say a lifestyle. Although the line is kind of blurry. I find it hard to really dive in to being productive (I blame the internet, ha). I know some people who every time I see them have made about 10 or more new beats, and I'm lucky if I've made one.
What music influences the music you make?
Apart from people around me who keep making crazy good stuff I would say the paranoia I have about looping something straight from a record. I find it way more fun to chop samples than to find an amazing 4 bar loop and add some drums to it.
its just the way I like to do things. I'm making beast for my own fun at the end of the day.
Apart from people around me who keep making crazy good stuff I would say the paranoia I have about looping something straight from a record. I find it way more fun to chop samples than to find an amazing 4 bar loop and add some drums to it.
its just the way I like to do things. I'm making beast for my own fun at the end of the day.
Do you play any instruments other than the MPC?
Not well. With the band I play in called Patinka Cha Cha I have to sing, does that count?
Not well. With the band I play in called Patinka Cha Cha I have to sing, does that count?
How much time do you spend finding and editing samples vs playing them?
Finding the sample is guess work, some times I put a record on and there it is. Other times I spend a whole night listening to records and I'll find some stuff I like but just can't make any thing I like out of it.From record to a mostly finished beat it will take about an hour to an hour and a half. The sequencing is the quickest part. Some times I just load an old sample and make a new beat with it, the pie-an-o track that is up on my sound cloud is like that. I'm not a fan of the 1st version. I'm a lot more happy with this one. Even though its still quite rough.
Finding the sample is guess work, some times I put a record on and there it is. Other times I spend a whole night listening to records and I'll find some stuff I like but just can't make any thing I like out of it.From record to a mostly finished beat it will take about an hour to an hour and a half. The sequencing is the quickest part. Some times I just load an old sample and make a new beat with it, the pie-an-o track that is up on my sound cloud is like that. I'm not a fan of the 1st version. I'm a lot more happy with this one. Even though its still quite rough.
Will you be releasing any music for us to hear any time soon?
With the Burt Bacharach EP it took me about 4 or more months between the last beat made for it to actually being "finshed" and on the net.
It was one of my friends who pestered me to release it. If he didn't it would all still just be on my computer doing nothing. So an ep or something like that is unlikely. But I'm sure you will hear some bits and pieces.
With the Burt Bacharach EP it took me about 4 or more months between the last beat made for it to actually being "finshed" and on the net.
It was one of my friends who pestered me to release it. If he didn't it would all still just be on my computer doing nothing. So an ep or something like that is unlikely. But I'm sure you will hear some bits and pieces.
Can you recommend any music from your part of the country?
AOI. if you like hip-hop or electronic stuff check him out.
He's got an LP coming out soon with Wax Museum Records.
Very excited about that. The amount beats that guy is sitting on is crazy.
AOI. if you like hip-hop or electronic stuff check him out.
He's got an LP coming out soon with Wax Museum Records.
Very excited about that. The amount beats that guy is sitting on is crazy.
The Burt Bacharach EP is a great listen and can be checked out here. Yes/No/Maybe's myspace and soundcloud.
Strong Arms. by yes/no/maybe
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Interview with Oscar + Martin
Oscar + Martin Live - Recognise from Rex Gibson on Vimeo.
How is Oscar + Martin's music made?
In Stages. Many songs start with a cassette tape loop (we use like a less robotic version of a sequencer), that we build on, using lots of things like kids key boards, and vocal sounds and percussion.
but having said that, many of the songs start just with chords and lyrics . We use a mixture of live instruments and electronic processes. We often sample our own recording. Oscar: I sample a lot of my own vocals and work them back into recordings.
but having said that, many of the songs start just with chords and lyrics . We use a mixture of live instruments and electronic processes. We often sample our own recording. Oscar: I sample a lot of my own vocals and work them back into recordings.
Recognise is a great track, when will we get to hear more from your new record?
We have another single 'Do the right thing"out being featured on the sugar mountain website. And the rest of the album is due out some time in may.
What influences your music?
What influences your music?
We are influenced by things that make us move, from hip hop and r'nb to afrobeat adn old-shool soul to post Dub-step contemporary beats stuff, which is at odds with the content and sentiments of the music (most of it is inspired by Romance (stuff with girls and imagination) we are hopeless romantics but offset that with musical style. We think about deep sea a lot and nature shows. Shaw brothers movies and Egyptian fashion accessories. Oscar likes japan. Martin likes basketball clothes.
Is Oscar + Martin your only project at the moment?
Is Oscar + Martin your only project at the moment?
Oscar: I also play in a project with Rapper: Html flowers. We are called Brothers hand Mirror. I produce the beats and he does the raps.
Martin: I play Drums in the Harpoons, and collaborate R'n'b vocalists Bec Rigby (who features on the O+M album) and Juliet Rowe
We both work independently on up and coming projects
Your part of Two bright lakes, what does that mean for you?
Your part of Two bright lakes, what does that mean for you?
Its being part of a supportive and enthusiastic family you can count on, with like minded folks.
What do you do outside of making music?
What do you do outside of making music?
Oscar: I do a lot of craft and drawing and dancing.
Martin: I try to spoil my Girl.
Martin: I try to spoil my Girl.
A lot of the music I'm listening to at the moment comes from Melbourne, what's happening in Melbourne's music scene? Who would you recommend?
Galapagoose has been exciting us lately with amazing live sets. The Pups. NIck Huggins. Speed Painters
Do you guys come up with something by yourselves then bring it to the other or is the music formed when you jam together?
Do you guys come up with something by yourselves then bring it to the other or is the music formed when you jam together?
We bring prepared things to each other, but work shop them from there in varying degrees. We also like to start performing songs when they are quite fresh, and that really influences changes based on the experience of playing it live and the feed back we get. I think its important to not get too attached to an arrangement; to be able to strip the song back or build it up is a freedom we enjoy.
What does the future hold for Oscar + Martin?
What does the future hold for Oscar + Martin?
We are really excited about releasing our album "for you" and keen to tour it. And then do another one.
When will we see you guys again in Sydney?
When will we see you guys again in Sydney?
We will make it to Sydney no later than may this year
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