Multiple experiments
in music exploration
1991 - ?
e:VENT was formed in 1991, as an extension of my niteclub DJ'ing, and my encounter with a highly skilled one-man-band, who introduced me to the concept of MIDI and using the computer to orchestrate completed music on one's own. As a guitar player, I slowly plowed into learning keyboards, but the nice thing is that the initial lack of keyboard technique can be compensated by post-editing and computer manipulation.
e:VENT was/is basically me, working with who ever I may find who is interested, and doing a WIDE range of musical styles. Pieces of my music have been used in independent film scores, PBS specials, and released throughout Europe, and cover dark-techno-dance music to avant garde classical. 1991 saw a vinyl release, featuring Sequin, Icepick and No Time, which had significant sales overseas notably in Germany, UK, Italy and Spain. (some vinyl copies may be available through Guestroom Records USA or on occasionally pop up on e-Bay).
Over time I watched e:VENT pop up occasionally on blogs in mentions of "classic" music of the early 90's, but I sort of drifted away from music creation as I pursued Ph.D. in Biophysics and career in Biosciences and Informatics in a number of major biotech companies, and all those other life changes. However, I was approached in 2019 by Polish record label Mecanica looking to put together a special vinyl retrospective of synth based US bands of the late 80's/early 90's that had garnered "cult" status. I was honored e:VENT was chosen to be part of this collection:
Techniques. A Techno-Pop Selection From The USA: 1982-1990
As well as a snazzy clear double vinyl release
So being recognized in this way gave me a push to start a whole new chapter for e:VENT, after nearly 30 years. I dusted off old equipment (most of which surprisingly works fine, new strings on the guitar and a big revamp of software and my DAW workstation. Home studios have come a long way and now pretty much can work in the comfort of your own home (at your own pace) and churn out finished works. Given I still have much of my time devoted to work (which often is quite demanding) and family (which can also be demanding), I tend to not get out a lot of material but am pushing to get new stuff out there...plus I got some mastering and mixing certifications (well, online course).
You can find me and my work mostly on Bandcamp at:
https://eventmusic.bandcamp.com/
And on FB (though I still despise that platform):
https://www.facebook.com/eventmusic2021
And via email at: event (at) omeansea (dot) net (Hey I don't like SPAM either)
*I am on Soundcloud as well, though tend to use that more for scratch and dev work, prior to uploading to Bandcamp
Edward/DJ Valor
(1991)
(2022)
Other Fun things of interest:
Review that appeared in Billboard Magazine, May 4th, 1991
EVENT Sequin
Producer: Event
Writer: Event"Sinister industrial-dance blitz races over a pounding shotgun bottom that supports intriguingly eerie synth pulses. Dark, haunting whispers conspire with a clandestine postpunk vocal arrangement, one that should blow a few minds in the wee hours of the night. For additional headgames flip to the "No Time" remix on side B."
Most of my recording is done in my basement. For now I will present a simple list of equipment, in the future will be more detailed information. My basic philosophy is that you don't need hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment to achieve quality sound. My setup is pretty minimal but it is how you use it that is important.
Hardware: (note, over the years this list has shrunk dramatically, but still use most all of this to supplement the pure digital stuff, thus classifying my home studio as a true "hybrid")
