Influences & Inspirations

Sharing a small part of my heritage & what’s made me tick. Much more to follow. Hope you enjoy. Remember to leave your thoughts at the bottom of the page.

Red Bull Music Academy Video Interview

An in depth interview at the esteemed Red Bull Music Academy followed by key tracks that have shaped my life. Click on the image to watch the Red Bull Music Academy session which was recorded in Seattle (I just did another Red Bull Lecture on 2nd March 2012 – I’ll get it uploaded for you as soon as it’s available).

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Some of my biggest influences and inspirations, in no particular order:

Kraftwerk – Computer World Album

It made me want to become an audio engineer and inventor.

Martin Circus – Disco Circus

I didn’t know it then, but I found one of my best friends and a great teacher when heard this; Francois Kevorkian.

We Had A Thing – Monique Bingham

Way to much about this song that changed everything at that time.

Tyree – Hardcore

That got me wanting a TR-909.

Mr Fingers – Can You Feel It

The sounds made me want to explore just how far I could take my synths.

More Than Ever – Playing 4 The City

It was such a wonder raw adlibed song, very deep.

Dextrous – Nightmares On Wax

The bassline made me want to go deeper.

Find Our Way – Key To Life

Perfect song, perfect voice, perfect production.

Hamilton Bohannon – Let’s Start The Dance

It’s a gauge to see if any speakers catch on fire.

And I Loved You – Arnold Jarvis

Saw him perform this song at Red Zone – I was seriously impressed the way he sang it.

Just An Illusion – Tone Control

Everything I love about house all wrapped up in one record.

Black Magic – Freedom

Everything else I love about house music.

Wishing You Were Here – Blaze

My favorite Blaze Jam.

Brighter Days – Dajae

Makes me too damn happy when I hear it.

I Wouldn’t Lie To You – Dpac and Terrence FM

That is the rawness; the bassline is so dope and simple.

Never Say Goodbye – Kurt Elling

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life.

Get It Off – Three Generations

The first house record I made, after that I knew there was no turning back, feels good to release what’s on your mind.

Club Lonely album – Lil Louis

Perfect house album.

Super Pussy – Milton Jackson

Damn! All I got to say.

Cassa De X (Deep Dish Does X) – Deep Dish

Sets the mood for my life it seems from sunrise to sunset.

 

What are your thoughts or comments?

Have any of those tracks, artists or labels been key influences for you over the years?