I did a quick search and couldn't find mention of this release here, so I thought I would start a thread to be sure everyone is aware.
http://www.jmksonics.com/#/aboutus
It is described as electro-acoustic instrumental music. From the website:
I learned about this release from Dr. AIX's (Mark Waldrep's) mailing list. Here is what Mark had to say:
There are samples on the website, and a video too showing the visuals. Looks interesting!
http://www.jmksonics.com/#/aboutus
It is described as electro-acoustic instrumental music. From the website:
This project is the result of my increasing interest in immersive music composition and reproduction. Some years ago, I upgraded my studio to full 5.1 capability and started imagining and producing all of my music in surround. This collection of compositions is the result of these new developments.
I’ve always had an interest in combining acoustic instruments and synthesis. This collection of tracks was not computer generated. Each track began with modular analog synthesizers and then augmented with acoustic instruments. This hybrid approach infuses the music with a human feel, which I regard as an important component of all music.
After years of creating music in surround, I realized I had amassed a large catalog of tracks. I shared a few mixes with a friend of mine who convinced me to “put it out there.”
Thus began my quest to figure out how best to release high-resolution, surround music, which is not a mainstream format. The search led me to Mark Waldrep owner of AIX Records, who has released award-winning music in this format for almost 20 years. After we decided to partner, Mark created the videos and graphics for the project.
This project embodies the independent spirit of making music. I hope it inspires others to take chances in creating and releasing music that is not based on popularity but is created out of passion.
JMK is an independent musician, composer, mixer, producer, and synthesist living and working Los Angeles.
I learned about this release from Dr. AIX's (Mark Waldrep's) mailing list. Here is what Mark had to say:
John began experimenting with music in 5.1 surround and the results were so compelling that friends who heard his tracks encouraged him to release them to a wider audience. And so he found me and my little label as a kindred spirit. I think his music, his engineering, his mixing, and unique ability to fuse analog and electronic sounds very interesting. I suggested we collaborate and so I produced computer animations to accompany each of the tracks. So the Blu-ray disc contains the 12 tracks in 5.1 surround and stereo with CGI animations AND a third mix in headphone surround. What could be better than experiencing John's music as if you were sitting in the middle of his studio. He pulled out the "Fritz" binaural head and captured the 5.1 surround mix from the sweet spot in his room. All you have to do is put on your headphones and you are there.
There are samples on the website, and a video too showing the visuals. Looks interesting!