First track in a couple years.  I am proud of the mixing and mastering on this one.  The synth leads, backing parts, bass and FX were all created on a HydraSynth.  Recorded in Ableton, mixed and mastered with the Izotope tools.

Master of Men

Master Of Men

Collage of blues and electronic beats.  Julie and George provide the vocals.

Julie Better Play A Record

Song inspired by the daring Delia Derbyshire, English musician and composer of electronic music.  The synth parts were played on a Microfreak and recorded into Ableton for arrangement.

For more information on Delia, please check out: https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/100-voices/pioneering-women/women-of-the-workshop/delia-derbyshire

The Daring Delia Derbyshire

"We've been listening for messages from out of space."  This song is what I hear.  The synth parts were played on a Microfreak and a Hydrasynth and recorded into Ableton for arrangement.  Percussion programmed in Ableton.  Effects built on the Hydrasynth.

Cut The Power

Drum 'n' bass style track written in the Furious Cylon Studios.  All sounds created on an Access Virus KC and a Waldorf Blofeld synth.  All synth parts played live and recorded into Ableton Live 9 for arrangement.  The drums are programmed in Ableton.  All sounds were created in the studio - no pre-made patches or loops.

Evil Returns

This song was inspired by a 1950's radio show about the last man on earth.  He and his family were left behind and, when his family died, he built robot clones of them.  Clones that could never grow old.

I used Access Virus KC, Waldorf Blofeld, and Novation Nova keyboards for the synth parts.  All of the synth sounds were programmed in house.  Drum and glitch parts were played and sequenced on the Ableton Push.  Ableton Live was used for all sequencing and rendering.

One Flaw

A little Jazzy riff for a summer afternoon.  I did some crate diving for hidden 60's gems and used them as inspiration.

Forward Back

These machines will still be standing long after we are gone.  This Electro influenced song was created using the Waldorf Blofeld synth.  All synth parts are from the Blofeld.  Drums and vocals sequenced in Ableton.  Enjoy.

These Machines (Will Still Be Standing)

Channeling a little Kraftwerk.  This song was recorded in my studio using a Virus KC and a Waldorf Blofeld.  The opening sound was made on the Virus by my cat, Dozer.  He was fiddling with the knobs and then walked on the keyboard.  I recorded his efforts.  Be kind - it's his first song.

Domestic Problems

Sammy Save Us

Something I'm playing with on a windy Friday night...

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I am a rabid fan of all genres of electronic music from New Wave to Dubstep and everything in between.  I use my home studio to generate noise of all kinds.  I am inspired by found sounds and dialog.

Rick Hills

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