Apaches is the latest album by the ekcotones recorded at emptyroom studios in Leeds England.

The James Dean Garage Band is a collaboration between songwriting partners Howard Parsons (aka "the ekcotones" ) and Steve Pease.Their eponymous album was recorded at emptyroom studios in Leeds, England. The James Dean Garage Band tip their hats in thanks to Rick Moody-for the stunning short story that gave the band their name; and to Lewis Shiner-whose seminal rock'n'roll fantasy "Glimpses" provided impetus and inspiration for the album.

I am a composer and producer of instrumental music in several genres, including ambient soundscapes, electronica, orchestral and chamber music.  

Musical influences include John Coltrane, Igor Stravinsky, Gustav Holst, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Tangerine Dream, Robert Prince, Frank Zappa, Brian Eno, Heinrich Ignaz, Franz von Biber.

My Method of Composing and Producing
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I'm sharing my method of composing and producing music recordings in case other composer-producers like me might find ideas worth exploring in their own work. I use this method for Classical, Avant-Pop or Neo-Folk Instrumental genres, not for Ambient and Soundscape pieces. Non-composers might find this explanation interesting, but having a bit of music theory background will definitely help. I consider myself a humble learner when it comes to music theory. 

I owe a debt of gratitude to British musician and educator Gareth Green, whose Music Matters online courses and free YouTube lessons have taught me so much over the past few years. Thanks to his instruction, I’ve moved from struggling to compose music by trial and error to something more enjoyable and productive. The knowledge I've gained has taken my work in new and expanding directions. As the saying goes, “Theory is not a cage — it’s a map. It doesn’t make the journey for you, but it keeps you from getting lost.” 

When I start a new piece, I begin by choosing a key, and picking a scale drawn from one of these sources:
 
1) Western Tonal / Functional Harmony - major or minor chords I II III IV V VI VII
2) Modal Harmony - Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, etc.
3) Slonimsky's "Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns" 
4) Messiaen’s "Seven Modes of Limited Transposition" 

For many pieces, I also decide on a progression, one as a simple as I IV V, or something more elaborate.  

Next I create a "scales and progressions" piano track in my DAW (digital audio workstation software) and enter the chords I to VII in my chosen key. These harmonized scales serve as a basis for writing multipart harmonies and finding pivot chords for key modulations. 

At the start, I know what instruments I want to use, making adjustments along the way. I tend to write chord parts first, then melodies created through a mix of improvisation and direct input in the DAW. Sometimes I start with a melody.

I develop melodies and variations of a phrase by some combination of: a) passing it from one instrument to another, transposing it by an interval that sounds pleasing, b) reversing it, c) inverting it around the tonic (first) note of the scale. These are well-known methods. 

After completing a section, I choose another scale and maybe a new key and repeat the process until I have a draft of the entire piece. Then I export a recording and listen to it “offline”, take notes of errors and new ideas, and incorporate them back into the piece. Often this “compose / listen / compose” cycle is repeated many times. These iterative cycles include adding new ideas, polishing transitions between sections, changing the arrangement, and incorporating expressive details like accents, and articulations (staccato, sustain, portato etc.). I’m often working several different pieces at once. 

Last is mixing and mastering: balancing the loudness between instruments and adjusting elements like reverb, compression, and equalization. I tend to mix as I compose, even though many producers frown on that approach. I find mixing as I go helps me envision the completed piece and make adjustments to the choice of instruments; it self-inspires me when the piece is starting to sound good.  At the end I do a final mix, but as the saying goes, “A mix is never finished — it’s surrendered.”

In the end, this method gives me a basis for exploration and creativity and helps me stay focused. The goal is always to make a piece of music that feels expressive, cohesive, and emotionally resonant.

Progressive Metal Guitarist, Drummer, Bassist, and Keyboardist.

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I write my own lyrics, create my own beats, edit and design my album art, create the melodies so essentially I edit everything myself-and I love to do it. 

Music has always been a passion of mine and my life long dream has been to make it big so that I can give back to those whom I love and helped me get to where I am today. 

Thanks for the read, I love you all. ❤️

Contact e mail carlocovarelli@gmail.com
I make music using my smartphone, but now i started to use a PC program called Reason. I have been trying to express my love for music since I was born. I fed on the words and sounds of Italian singer-songwriters, Italian and international rock; later I was completely seduced by electronic music. Starting from
Jean-Michel Jarre I tried to go back to the fathers
such as Oskar Sala, John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen. At the age of 12 I started DJing in the middle of the vinyl era and growing up I became a Resident DJ in several Italian Clubs. I started producing electronic music many years ago, but today what I want to do is play with the least amount of technology available. So know that everything you will hear I did with the use of my smart phone and Reason. Everything comes out of there. I want to take my creativity to the limit and I really hope you enjoy what I do.

Hello, and be welcome.  





                                                                     
I derive diverse influences from a wealth of artists such as 

Jean-Michel Jarre, 




Giorgio Moroder, 




Vangelis,

 


The Dregs,

 


Orlande De Lassus,

 and many more.   





I see them as though musical Gods I must placate; peering over my shoulders, so I shouldn't upset too many of them at once.                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                             
     

In my mind, these pieces—my sacrificial offerings—were good enough for their ears, and passed their exacting standards. Are they good enough for yours?                                  
                                                                                                                                 
    For those who can appreciate, I rarely disappoint.

Name:Edinson Rodriguez 
Stage name: Eddie Man 
Hometown: is Sweden 
City:Varberg 
 
Style genre: I think I do the most style in my music I try to combine the music genre. I think my music have a vibe and a storyline to it that I am from. I want everyone too feel happy and dance because that’s me.
 
I start doing music in first grade in school in a small school band we have. And then for my self. And I been in Swedish idol but it’s not work out.
 
I be inspired off music when i come too Sweden i am adopted from Colombia. And I sing in my mom’s lap and home in my room. I been in different competitions and sing to. So my artist then when I starts was ken ring and Tupac. And like to dance so I washed saved the last dance movie. And other dance movies too.
 
My inspirations off music is idol and school band I play in and song competition’s.


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