The Perpendicular of Terms is a seamless electronic album based on the fabricated concept of geometric rhythm.

All songs written, recorded and produced by Paul Schwarzkopf (Manual Controller). Live drums by Aaron Rosener. 

Electric Guitar on "Beside the Point" by Evan McDoniels. Violin on "Beside the Point" by Jeremy Beaman. Additional sound design on "End of the Line" and "Rounders" by Jonathan Waldo. Additional sound design on "If the Fastest Way ..." by Jeff Ksisk.

Mixed by Tony Williamette, Minnehaha Recording Company. Mastered by Tom Garneau.

Parallel Bars

Non Sequiturs was recorded in bits and pieces over many a number of years. Its theme follows most of Manual Controller's past albums—attempting to remain jovial and optimistic while losing your gawd damn mind.

Soften the Blow

Digital Faith

You Belong in Space

The Jackpot Dance (pt. 1)

Her Words, Not Mine

From Concentrate

Help Me Wamba

A Riddle That Can't Be Solved

The Jackpot Dance (pt. 2)

Manual Controller is the Twin Cities electronic music project of Paul Schwarzkopf. He generates left-of-center "groove-tronica" using all-hardware. 

Currently rocking a new live set, featuring A- Ron on acoustic drums and Em on electronified vocals.

Manual Controller

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