the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
if a picture paints a thousand words
they why can't i paint you
the words will never show
the you i've come to know

if a face can launch a thousand ships
than where am i to go
there's no one home but you
you're all that's left me to
and when my love for life is running dry,
come and pour yourself on me

if i could be in two places at one time
i'd be with you tomorrow and today
beside you all the way

if the world should stop revolving 
spinning slowly down to die
I'd spend the end with you
and when the world was through
then one by one the stars would all go out
then you and I would simply fly away

if i could be two places at one time
i'd be with you tomorrow and today, 
beside you all the way
beside you all the way~

Demo

basil the mouse - 10 - Golden Coins

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
laying in bed is great with you
10,000 and 2 years that i barely got through
but i haven't been around you in so long
it's hard to get used to how great you are

i missed every second always falling in love
and how you snore, and how it wakes me up
but i never get annoyed i just kiss your head,
and make sure to give you more room on the bed

you are the best you can't deny
the only thing that's better's
being side by side

basil the mouse - 09 - A Song About Saturday

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
we're sitting, talking on your bed
the clicks and beeps are ringing in my head
the wind is loud, the weathers cold
figurine is on the stereo

futurepop will ruin us both

i can synthesizers loud
arms around you listening to 
i am robot and proud
and then you lean in for a kiss
your boyfriend would be really upset

futurepop will ruin us both
futurepop will ruin us both
futurepop will make us fall in love

basil the mouse - 08 - Futurepop Will Ruin Us Both

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
super girls don't 
have the time to 
talk to boys like me
x4

basil the mouse - 07 - Supergirls

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

basil the mouse - 06 - She Smells Like Fruity Pebbles

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
my milk milk chocolate heart
it melts when i'm held between your arms
and candy coated kisses 
a perfect ending to it all
x2

basil the mouse - 05 - Milk Chocolate Heart

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
don't let that fish break your heart
most people get you down
he doesn't know what he's got
or get what's on his trail
wonderful girls and 
stupid boys don't mix very well

basil the mouse - 04 - That Boy's A Trout

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
from all the girls that i've seen,
she's the girl of my dreams,
she spins my heart like a washing machine

i have so much fun when she's around,
i wish that i was with her now,
she makes me smile when all i can do is frown

and i'm so afraid to say 
something that she won't think is great,
say something dumb, and she won't want me to stay.
she says that it's okay, she'll always think that i am great, 
but i can't help but be so afraid

basil the mouse - 03 - All the Girls

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:
you are made 
of something sweet
something i like more than candy
and no amount
of chocolate bars
could ever do the same thing to my heart

you don't melt in my hands 
or get stuck to my teeth
you're so much better than my favorite candy

don't even think
that it would do
if gummy bears were the size of you 
cause the other day 
i bought a pound,
now they're all gone
but you're still around

you don't melt in my hands 
or get stuck to my teeth,
you're so much better than my favorite candy
no sticky hands or cavity you're so much better than my favorite candy

basil the mouse - 02 - My favorite Candy

the bleeps and bloops bouncing over lofi melodies will charm anyone who listens to basil the mouse's untitled, self released demo ~

Only 10 copies made, (with plans on releasing more in felt DVD cases), lack of tools & time always seemed to catch up to this natural composer.

a true diy ethic would prove useful with the tools he gathered throughout his childhood. self-recorded samples, vintage toys, repaired electronics, (plus a harmony that inspired some of his lyrics), this collection of songs will warm you with soft & fuzzy nostalgia. 

electro-toy-twee paired with lofi-bedroom-pop, Basil the Mouse's live performances were a show of multi-tasking talent. combining toys, snare drum, synthesizer & casio keyboard beats ~ as well as an intercom mic taped around his face xD oh. and costumes of course ;p

this demo is indeed timeless, just as his previous release, "your hands feel like home". these 14 tracks were dear to many, and lost throughout some time. containing expression unlike before, the playful & slice of life lyrics will stick in your head all day, and may leave you just as heart-spun in love as myself.

his ear for tunes has created another timeless capsule contained in a spray-painted custom stencil cover & wrapped in a plastic baggie (cover art)

~xojordo~

lyrics:

throw all my pennies into the well
wish that i could send me to you in the mail
cause the only thing i don't like about you
is that you live so far away
it takes so long to get to you

because you live so far away
it takes so long to get to you

basil the mouse - 01 - The Only Thing I Don't Like About You

CZ HOOVER DOOVER 2015 BLANKED OUT MIXDOWN - Mixdown

pink lamington de-lamination

sakitto menda - unsustainable attrition

938 Broken Snd Fx Rom - Mixdown (broken Rom Control Data Interaction Mt - 540)

deep fried LSI

the broken rom won't trigger the snd fx or piano voices but it seems when playing a "working" sound in tone mix mode random notes seem to open up a window for the control data from sound effect channel to come through without any tone data from rom...and this causes random algorithmic fluctuations (I assume based on the sndfx control data which is in different format to the normal pitch data). In this damaged state the buttons for sndfx triggering don't work at all but those voices would be played with same control data i assume over midi if they weren't damaged as there is 2 sound effect banks to select from?

sakitto menda - sealed's deep synthesis (MT-540 bent)

If Only

Casionova And Earthenware peruse the 2010 casio catalogue 
while playing an sa-5 (or maybe sa-1 but I think it is sa-5)

Track2 Sa76 30th Gift Exerpt 30th anniversary

we get a fake holtek chip plastic pearl necklace for the 30th anniversary...so disappointing...long live the OKI MSM6387 tonebank! plastic amongst swine! backing from the medeli ? manufactured casio LD-50.

James Earthenware feat. Casionova - Plastic and Pearls (2010)

The Rabbit That Could (Erik & Josh cover)

THE DIGIT FIN REVIVAL

When the digit fin rebounds in glory
Better make friends really fast
No evil eyes or Bible stories will shelter us from the blast

Takes just a minute for the joker to crack
You know that we’re in it - It’s a matter of fact
When babies start speaking in tongues with a musical rhyme
When babies start speaking in tongues in a rhythm divine

When the digit fin rebounds in glory
Money won’t mean a thing
No special ties - no special juries will cover us from the sting

Takes just a minute for the joker to crack
You know that we’re in it - It’s a matter of fact
When babies start speaking in tongues with a musical rhyme
When babies start speaking in tongues in a rhythm divine

Please help me pray that the digit fin will spare us
Please help me pray that the digit fin will spare us
Bare us another day

DRYER THAN YOU’LL EVER BE!

Takes just a minute for the joker to crack
You know that we’re in it - It’s a matter of fact
When babies start speaking in tongues with a musical rhyme
When babies start speaking in tongues in a rhythm divine

Please help me pray that the digit fin will spare us etc...
(Go holy roller crazy and repeat ad nauseum)

Credits:
JT : Vocals, Casio programming
Nick DiMauro : Improvisation
Laura Tabacco : Laughing
Recorded and Mixed at Sonic Underground Studios, Stony Brook, NY 

The Digit Fin Revival

A recent composition. I wanted to make a sad love song like so many but with a message.

Love is Loud

testiny

A Thousand Years

John Tabacco is an American composer, singer songwriter, producer, recording engineer, multi instrumentalist and graphic artist. He has engineered /mixed and mastered music for hundreds of New York recording artists as well as projects released on BMG: The Kemelions, RCA: Faze, Rampage/Rhino: Rhett Forrester, Columbia: Rebbie Jackson, Rykodisc : Bob Marley, Columbia: Chris Jasper, Electra: Sonia Dada and Nickleodeon’s Are You Afraid Of The Dark? He is the CEO of It Iz What It Iz Music Publishing which currently holds over 750 songs in its catalog. He has been an associate producer for IndiMusic TV and hosts a bi-weekly radio program (CLAM RADIO) on college radio WUSB.fm since 1999. He is currently the head of A&R at Modern Voices Digital Distribution.

His musical background consists of extensive study of orchestration with noted 20th century composer John Lessard, harmony with the late electronic music maverick Bulent Arel, and composition with Stony Brook University professor Peter Winkler. He received his BA in Music from Stony Brook University in 1983. 

Like an unfolding musical diary / puzzle, Tabacco’s music and art are constantly being re-worked, juxtaposed and intertwined. His style is a melding of pop - jazz -rock - avant garde / aleatory, classical and comedy.  He has been recording his music non stop since 1979.

Of note: In 1989 the satirical, absurd house song "Go House Yourself" co-written by Tabacco, Pati and DiMauro reached position 39 on Billboard's dance chart. 

In 2014 Tabacco signed a record deal with Texas, indie label, Muffin Records. They released his CD “Unfulfilled Shopping Carts Syndrome” internationally.

Bluesy, Folky, Rocky, Funky, Jazzy, Country me.

Azami Records
#ShowaDigital #KashioKei #AzamiOngaku
Defiant and diverse melodic/VGM/BGM music.
incl. Sakitto Menda related side-projects. 
Likes late Showa era digital keyboards.

New tracks tagged #casio keyboard