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:: Sunday, May 04, 2008 ::

Just a heads up that Episode 20 of Objects From The World Of Machines is now available at http://feeds.feedburner.com/ObjectsFromTheWorldOfMachines.

Episode 20 was inspired by a Mystechs remix I did last month. After struggling with it, I went off the deep end at a very aggro 200 bpm and turned out a heavy gabba mix. Apparently that broke something loose and Episode 20 of Objects From The World Of Machines is the result. Here I've returned to what I will call an illbient sound, although you will hear elements of electronic artists from Cornwall in it too. It's experimental. It's interesting to listen to. I've had it going in the background at work the last couple of days and it's worked well for me.

Anyhow, thanks for "tuning in" (or "clicking in" as the case may be).

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Just watching the American Hardcore documentary. Besides great bands, the DIY ethos is inspiring.

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:: Monday, March 24, 2008 ::


DREAMDAZE supplies video for the Midstates Thursday March 27 at Subterranean in Chicago.

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:: Sunday, March 16, 2008 ::
I've rediscovered my stove top espresso maker. It's brilliant and satisfies my craving for espresso.

I hadn't thought of using it in years - even though my counter top machine stopped working several years ago.

It's the little things that make me happy.

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:: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 ::
Episode 18 of Objects From The World Of Machines Podcast...now available!

The episode features a more experimental bent than my most recent podcasts. No seperate songs stiched together here.

This podcast is like a DJ mix...but with lots of abstract rhythms and soundscapes, odd fx/samples and basslines and haunting melodies. This one performed live in my "blue room" office studio.

It's available at http://feeds.feedburner.com/ObjectsFromTheWorldOfMachines

I hope you all enjoy it.

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:: Friday, February 22, 2008 ::
Hello, people. 3 updates with this post that I wanted to make everyone aware of.

1. Friday 2/29 I'm playing with Velva at The Redline Tap. I know there's a cover, but I'm not sure what it is. We start at 9 and other performers include Congress Of Starlings and Ripley Caine, a couple of "folktronica" acts. The Red Line is located at 7006 N Glenwood in Chicago.

2. I have a new release out on [ai]D['mju:zik] Records entitled "Electric Music For Electrice Minds". It delivers 10 songs of electro-tinged IDM goodness. At the bottom of the page there's a link where you can listen to all the songs before you buy, so check it out!

3. In other news of free stuff, I have a new "Objects From The World Of Machines" podcast out. This one mixes 8-bit, IDM and glitch with some found sounds. So if you're not interested in attending a show or buying a new release, then feel free to download some free tuneage!

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:: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 ::
Free Grooverider!

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:: Monday, February 04, 2008 ::


DJ Dazed of DREAMDAZE performs as a member of VELVA at the Red Line Tap in Chicago on Friday February 29th at 9 PM.

The Red Line Tap is located at:
7006 N Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626
773-274-5463

There will be a cover.

Other performers include Congress Of Starlings and Ripley Caine.

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:: Friday, January 11, 2008 ::
I've been remiss. Last weekend I posted a podcast and didn't tell anyone about it. If a podcasted is posted and no one is told, do they hear it?

Well, some people do, because my subscriber count went up, but if that wasn't you:

Episode 16 of Objects From The World Of Machines is available for download at http://feeds.feedburner.com/ObjectsFromTheWorldOfMachines.

Episode 16 features deconstructed 80s riffs, glitched up drums, electro beats for seasoning, funk guitars, phat bass lines and even a little prog rock thrown in. Just add reverb and shake.

Download. Listen. Enjoy.

And, hey, be safe out there.

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:: Saturday, December 15, 2007 ::
A new and most excellent podcast from the "Objects From The World Of Machines" series is now available, so update iTunes or point your browser to http://www.dreamdaze.org/podcast.htm and enjoy the sounds this winter evening.

Tonight's podcast is a little experimental drum'n'bass featuring some nice jazz keyboards, some glitched up drums, warped out bass and some odd ball f/x.

I find it best enjoyed with coffee or in traffic.

Hope you you enjoy it.

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:: Sunday, December 09, 2007 ::
This is the morning after the night before.

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:: Saturday, December 08, 2007 ::
Is it our destiny to never know the truth?

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:: Thursday, December 06, 2007 ::
You're a freak like me.

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:: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 ::
So the weather outside is frightful, but the Velva inside is ... delightful!

Hey, I know it's cold out. And it snowed. But Saturday it will be warmer!

So come experience Velva and be sonically warmed at The Note this Saturday at 9 PM.

The Note is located at:
1565 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622
773-365-9000

Other performers include Femme Fatality, Comasoft and Samwell.

Some of these groups might even be famous!

We go on first so be prompt!

Full details are here:
http://www.dreamdaze.org/shows.htm

...and the ultracool poster is posted below.


See you there,
Brian, aka
DJ Dazed
VELVA/Dreamdaze
www.velva9000.com
www.dreamdaze.org

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Immense aluminum sky.

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:: Sunday, December 02, 2007 ::
Notice the new Nanocompressor.

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:: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 ::

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Can you kiss the sky with your tongue in cheek?

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:: Thursday, November 22, 2007 ::
Looks like Velva will be playing at The Note on 12/8 and at The Empty Bottle on 12/11.

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This is actually quite good!


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:: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 ::
Kind of off topic, but I was mentioned in a Certification Magazine article.

I guess it's good to have technology writers in your fan base.

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Such a dreary day...

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:: Friday, November 16, 2007 ::
Everything's better with compression.

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:: Saturday, November 10, 2007 ::
Episode 14 of my podcast "Objects From The World Of Machines" has been uploaded to the Dreamdaze Mothership (well, the website anyhow).

Episode 14 features a mix of 6 electronica songs which I've been working on for the last couple of days.

Each makes use of a more rock-oriented bassline, glitched up rock drums and various poptronica synth lines. Each song is sprinkled with vinyl scratches and a variety of vocal samples.

I hope you enjoy the free music at http://www.dreamdaze.org/podcast.htm!

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:: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 ::





Velva on the Chic A Go Go television show.

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:: Monday, October 15, 2007 ::
Duelling piano bars make me vomit in my mouth...

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:: Saturday, October 13, 2007 ::

This is the best thing I've seen in a long long long time...


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:: Monday, October 01, 2007 ::

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:: Friday, September 28, 2007 ::
Episode 13 of my podcast, Objects From The World Of Machines, features an ambient techno mix by DJ Dazed of DREAMDAZE (uh...that would be me).

This track was recorded live at my dining room table and features glitched up breakbeats mixed with IDM-ish bass, pads and fx.

It's very non-abrasive, very interesting and highly listenable. Hint: it's like a Shakespearean play, climaxing in the middle.

I hope you enjoy it.

P.S. Go here http://feeds.feedburner.com/ObjectsFromTheWorldOfMachines for the podcast.

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:: Thursday, September 27, 2007 ::
Here's another clip from the June 2007 Velva show at the Double Door:




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Here's a clip from the June 2007 Velva show at the Double Door:




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:: Monday, September 24, 2007 ::
Episode 12 of the Objects From The World Of Machines podcast is now available and features an electronic music mix by DJ Dazed of DREAMDAZE, inspired by last weekend's Chicago performances by SinCroNation, Wicker Basket and Protman.

The keyboard and tempo ideas in the podcast come from SinCroNation, the beats are based on Wicker Basket, and the glitched-up madness demonstrate Protman's influence.

Listen to what happens when all these artists' styles get mashed together in an original mix!

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:: Friday, September 21, 2007 ::

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:: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 ::
There's a new podcast available for download!

Episode 11 of the DREAMDAZE podcast, Objects From The World Of Machines, features an 8-bit song by DJ Dazed of DREAMDAZE, performed live on his laptop in the kitchen of a friend in the Bay Area.


You can sample or subscribe from this page:

http://www.dreamdaze.org/podcast.htm

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:: Friday, September 14, 2007 ::
If you aren't making art, you're dead.

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:: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 ::
I had a great time mixing video at Sonotheque with Spiderback last night.

If you were there, I certainly hope you enjoyed yourself too.

If you'd like to see more (or see us for the first time), Spiderback will be at the Leadway on Saturday 9/22.


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