 What does anything mean? Basically.
Not only is the question a title from a Chameleons' album, it's a very apt question
to ask ourselves in this day and age. It is a question that distinctly comes to mind
when you hear Small Dot Complex. The answer, when applied to Small Dot
Complex, is better left to the individual listener, who is preferably listening with
headphones. In this regard, art is imitating life.
What was:
I have always been into music in various capacities in my life, but it wasn't until I
got my first analog 4-track that I got serious about creating the sounds that were
buzzing in my head. Rather than bore you with a laundry list of all my influences,
I'll direct your attention to the resources page on this site.
In 1997, The Sleeping Pill was born. Utilizing a cheesy Yamaha keyboard, a drum
machine, a guitar, and a 4-track, The Sleeping Pill was an experiment to see if I
had what it took to communicate my thoughts in the form of music. The named
changed to In Search of Sleep shortly after writing material for the first cd. When it
was released, I realized I might be on to something despite the primitive sound I
was creating. In Search of Sleep lasted 3 years. Real life intrusions brought the
project to a close.
In 2001, I was introduced to an easy to use sequencer/synth application called
Reason. I wasn't very impressed at first, looking back I was probably too scared to
try music again, but after trying out the software from an acquaintance, I started
realizing that this program was doing what could not be done in 1997. Inspiration
struck again as I was on my way to attempting more music. Small Dot Complex
was born.
What is:
2006 marks an incredible year for Small Dot Complex as I have realized my
capabilities and have gained a new confidence in music. Regardless of the
mainstream trends, my mission is to create music that the listener must engage.
The reward for the efforts will vary depending upon the personalities of the
listeners but it is my belief that it will be a fulfilling experience.
This fourth release marks a point of access as well as a point of departure. I am
not content to recreate the same thing release after release. I am always looking
for ways to change.
What will be:
Who knows? Only time will tell what direction Small Dot Complex goes in from
here. It's a big, vast musical landscape out there. And after all, what does anything
mean? Basically.
June 2006
Small Dot Complex
http://www.smalldotcomplex.com
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