:: DREAMDAZE ::
The trials and tribulations of a laptop DJ and VJ, promoting his music on the web.:: welcome to DREAMDAZE :: bloghome | contact :: Add to Technorati Favorites ::
:: Monday, December 25, 2006 ::
A new techno-tinged episode of my podcast "Objects From The World Of Machines" is available at www.dreamdaze.org (just follow the podcast link) or click here.
Thanks for listening!
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:: Saturday, December 23, 2006 ::There is a lot of rain on the road today.
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Plaid is a cool band.
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:: Thursday, December 21, 2006 ::Sometimes I walk the street
Behind a green sheet of glass
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My podcast, "Objects From The World Of Machines", is now on iTunes!:: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 ::
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Looks like I got some airplay at BoostDigital.:: Saturday, December 16, 2006 ::
So, "thanks", to BoostDigital!
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A new version of my podcast "Objects From The World Of Machines" is now available.:: Friday, December 15, 2006 ::
This week's podcast features a spooky-esqe drum-n-bass tinged electronic mix.
As always, it's available at Feedburner or just follow the podcast link at my website.
...and thanks for tuning in!
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Tristan Tzara
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Art is going to sleep for a new world to be born.:: Thursday, December 14, 2006 ::
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:: Sunday, December 10, 2006 ::Tone down the bass a notch.
Tone up the background noise a notch.
Add video game accents.
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Synth f/x & pads.
DnB drums.
Jazz bass lines.
Scratching w/lots of f/x.
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Velva at the Underground Lounge 12/7/6.
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Velva at the Underground Lounge 12/7/6.
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Velva at the Underground Lounge 12/7/6.
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Velva at the Underground Lounge 12/7/6.
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Velva on the marquee on 12/7/6.:: Saturday, December 09, 2006 ::
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Swallowing one bulb after another in the city of electric light.
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Dr. Retro of Velva and DMG-01 at the Underground Lounge on 12/7/6.
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DMG-01 opening for Velva at the Underground Lounge in Chicago on 12/7/6.
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Environmental Sound Collapse opening for Velva at the Underground Lounge in Chicago on 12/7/6.:: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 ::
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On 12/8/06 at 7 PM GMT (that's 1 PM Central if I figured that out correctly) DREAMDAZE is getting some airplay on the Rob Bailey Show on www.pulserated.com and SKY Channel 0155 in the UK.:: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 ::
Please tune in if you can, and if you like what you hear, vote for DREAMDAZE (it's on the website).
Thanks!
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I didn't realize this at the time, but I was Bailey's Beast of the Week on the November 24 Rob Baily show on Pulse Now Radio.:: Sunday, December 03, 2006 ::
I hope that's a good thing.
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DJ Dazed performs as a member of Velva for the Space Carnival vs. 8-Bit Game Night Event at the Underground Lounge in Chicago on Thursday December 7th at 8 PM (music starts at 9).
The Underground Lounge is located at:
952 W Newport, Chicago, IL 60657
773-327-2739
There is a $5 cover.
Velva performs live chiptunes, IDM and ambient scores, as well as, traditional lyric-based rock songs, tinged with electronic gadgets and circuit-bent toys.
Also performing are DMG-01, who will be rocking out with count 'em 1.2.3.4 Gameboys, and Environmental Sound Collapse with his obsessive 8-bit beat madness!
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:: Friday, December 01, 2006 ::I'm just a modern guy.
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The first episode of my podcast Objects From The World Of Machines is now available. It features an original electro mix. Subscribe or listen. New material will be forthcoming every week or so.:: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ::
Enjoy!
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Dreams are reality.
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I have something to say but I am not sure what.
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:: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 ::Neither a robot nor a slave.
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One of my songs (Mechaniceluard) got some play on the Rob Bailey show on PulseRated last Friday.:: Friday, November 24, 2006 ::
So if you tuned in via the web or satellite in the UK, thanks!
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Persistence of memory and swami in a balloon hat at the City Museum in St. Louis.
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Fish being at the City Museum of St. Louis.
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Photo being at the City Museum of St. Louis.
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Glass bottle wall at the City Museum in St. Louis.:: Saturday, November 18, 2006 ::
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Leeni singing 8-bit style at the 11/17/06 Velva show at the Leadway.
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DMG-01 at the 11/17/06 Velva show at the Leadway.
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"Velva Hatchet" at the 11/17/06 Velva show at the Leadway.
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Cybernaut rocks out at the 11/17/06 Velva show at the Leadway.:: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 ::
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DJ Dazed of DREAMDAZE performs as a member of Velva for the 8-Bit Game Night Event at the Leadway Bar and Gallery in Chicago on Friday November 17th at 8 PM.:: Sunday, November 12, 2006 ::
Other performers include DMG-01 and Leeni!
VELVA will perform live chiptunes, IDM and ambient scores, as well as, instrumental variations of some fresh songs.
DMG-01 will be rocking your ears out with count em' 1.2.3.4 Gameboys!!! It's time to get ill with some ambient-flavored game music!
LEENI is on tour from Seattle and will be singing sweet melodies over Gameboy scores using Nanoloop.
The Leadway Bar and Gallery is located at:
5233 N Damen, Chicago, IL 60625
773-728-2663
This is a FREE show!
Pertinent links:
www.dreamdaze.org
www.velva9000.com
www.myspace.com/nanothrash
www.leeni.us
www.leadwaybar.com
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Miss Modular at the Velva video shoot.
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Widdle Monster and chilly friend at the Velva video shoot.
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Lord Lofgren at the Velva video shoot.
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Jayro and Cybernaut at the Velva video shoot.
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:: Friday, November 10, 2006 ::It's 36F and we're out by the lake shooting a video. I love this band!
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Odd shot from San Antonio.
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:: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 ::All is one and one is two too many.
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:: Friday, October 27, 2006 ::Just one rose who knows your name.
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Now you're one of us.:: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 ::
Now you're one of us.
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Looks like I'll be getting some airplay this Friday October 27 on satellite in the UK. If you get a chance tune into the Rob Bailey Show on Pulse Rated at 3 PM Central on 10/27.:: Saturday, October 14, 2006 ::
Thanks!
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:: Monday, October 09, 2006 ::Violence here is a social norm.
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You can't turn left in General Pinochet's Cadillac.
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:: Friday, October 06, 2006 ::Just finished a nice little visit with friends in the Bay Area. Not much exciting to report. I was too wiped out to make the Decompression party on Sunday night plus my shuttle to the airport was set to arrive at 4 AM. I'm not sure my hosts were even back by then...I assume they were having a good time.
Now it's back to the grind...
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All my best inspiration comes in airports.
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:: Monday, October 02, 2006 ::Reggae bass, hip hop drums, ambient pads, 8-bit glitchy sequences and hits, scratching and a theremin...I've found a new sound and I'm stoked about it.
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DJ Dazed (hey, that's me) providing sound and fury (visuals anyhow) at the Velva show.
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Cybernaut wails on the space axe at the Velva show.
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Jayro and friend providing vocals at the Velva show.
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Lord Lofgren concentrating on the FX table at the Velva Show.
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Corporate MF opened the Velva Show at The Leadway Bar on 9/30/2006.:: Saturday, September 02, 2006 ::
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:: Thursday, August 31, 2006 ::Here at Berts on Broadway on a rainy day in Detroit waiting for load in to begin. Now I know how teamsters feel. Hurry up and wait. Got most of my stuff in (no costume for now though - will get that after I move speakers around).
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Interstellar Luv Puppets.
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Dr. Sound, the Professor of Love.
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Jay during pre-show set up. Chillin'.
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Lord Lofgren's Gear, Part II.
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Lord Lofgren's Gear, Part I. Lots of crunchy sounds here...
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The Mothership...unlit.:: Monday, August 28, 2006 ::
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Fun with DJ Dazed at the 8/26/6 Velva show at the Leadway Bar & Grill in Chicago.:: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 ::
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It's a nice day in Chicago. I have the day off. It seems appropriate to go to the zoo this morning.
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I've worked on my act for the Detroit show on 9/2. This time, I'm automating the video and doing the whole show using Ableton Live. I'm calling the style "stream of conscious electronica."
It's fun.
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Here's a nice article on laptop music.:: Monday, August 21, 2006 ::
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Have the day off today. Just spent some time on the back porch, eating breakfast, drinking chai, enjoying the nice cool morning.:: Friday, August 04, 2006 ::
Plus I've already worked out, worked for 2 hours, watched parts of 60 Minutes from last night, placed an options trade and emailed my list about the upcoming August 26 show where I perform with Velva (the band of which I am now a member).
The day is young.
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:: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 ::
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Wow. I just realized I went an entire month without posting anything...and I even did stuff (like traveled to Italy and DJ-ed a wedding for a friend there). Oh, well. I'll have to be more diligent this month.
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So I'm getting some airplay on PulseRated in the UK!:: Sunday, June 25, 2006 ::
Tune in tomorrow and listen at 7 PM GMT!
Thanks!
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So I fly to Italy today. The visit will be fun. The flight never is.:: Thursday, June 15, 2006 ::
I have a friend getting married in a castle in Tuscany. I'm going to be the wedding DJ, but will avoid all cliched songs. Trust me.
No internet at the castle. Not much of anything in the castle.
Tuscany is the Appalachia of Italy. I expect to see bald-headed, six-fingered, banjo-pickin' Italians, sitting in a rocking chair on their dilapidated front porch which overlooks the 3 rusting cars on blocks in their front yard, just chawin' tobaccie...
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Nice review of the ElectrOrganism show on the Michigan Bands site.:: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 ::
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PulseRated in the UK is playing "Automobiling Jazz Dancing Nightlifers" today at 3 PM Central on SKY channel 0155, which is simulcast on www.pulserated.com.:: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 ::
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Scenes from ElectOrganism...
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Scenes from ElectOrganism...
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Scenes from ElectOrganism...
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Scenes from ElectOrganism...
This is Ghoulie!
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Scenes from ElectOrganism...:: Sunday, May 07, 2006 ::
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...she's diVine...:: Saturday, May 06, 2006 ::
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My single, Water Clad Leaves, has been released by Filament Recordings, an Experimental Electronic Netlabel.
I've also updated my discography page to reflect that fact.
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:: Friday, May 05, 2006 ::
28 May 2006
DREAMDAZE performs at Bert's On Broadway in Detroit on Sunday May 28th at 8 PM as part of the ElectrOrganism: Reconnect event.
Bert's On Broadway is located at:
1315 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 962-5430
ElectrOrganism: Reconnect, a Memorial Day Weekend live electronic dance music party, is presented by The Midwest Electronic Performers Cooperative and happens May 27th and May 28th from 8 PM - 2 AM.
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I've recently remixed Stromkern's Reminders and Distorted Reality's Those Eyes just for giggles.
Listen and enjoy!
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...the tree outside my house...:: Thursday, May 04, 2006 ::
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To Nashville tomorrow...:: Sunday, April 23, 2006 ::
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...Trapeze Girl at the Actors Gymnasium Fund Raiser...
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:: Sunday, April 09, 2006 ::
They rocked!
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Looks like I got internet "airplay" back in November last year on decompressione.com...which I believe is in Italy...pretty damn cool.
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Getting some internet "airplay" on Boost Digital this month...:: Sunday, April 02, 2006 ::
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I hate taxes.:: Sunday, March 26, 2006 ::
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I just passed a Bible Factory Outlet Store. I wonder if the Bible Factory ever runs afoul with child labor laws. I wonder if they've relocated production to Asia. I wonder if the Chinese have been accused of dumping Bibles in the US below costs.
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The Boards of Canada and Plaid seem to go with the bleakness of the prairie of Central Illinois right now.
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:: Saturday, March 25, 2006 ::Hayseed Dixie's bluegrass cover of AC/DC's Highway To Hell at dawn is a good way to leave KY.
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What's real?
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Sonic Youth's Goo is another CD I often overlook.
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:: Sunday, March 19, 2006 ::I'd forgotten how good Sonic Youth's Dirty CD is.
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The clay creatures begin their march...
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I've updated the site with a short video from my performance at Corduroys on 11 February, 2006.:: Saturday, March 18, 2006 ::
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This is the modern world:: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 ::
We don't need no one
To tell us
What is right or wrong
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And one from my alma mater!
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Ok. One more.
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It's been a long time since I've posted.:: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 ::
This should make up for it!
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DREAMDAZE reviewed in Unsigned Music Magazine.:: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 ::
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Look! Look! I am somebody! I was in The Chicago Reader!:: Monday, February 13, 2006 ::
Ok...so I'm a jerk.
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Fuzzy shot of Divide By Pi (my co-conspirators at Corduroys last Saturday). If you have the chance to see them, do so! You too could experience the Wall Of Glurp (tm).
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