Electronica

For the longest time, probably since hearing the Titles track on Vangelis' Chariots of Fire soundtrack, I have been attracted to and intrigued by electronic music. For me, a piece of music cannot be too sparse, angular, or sterile. I have no idea why this is as my temperament and personality suggest something completely opposite as I do not have a tendency to be as organized and mathematical as some electronic music happens to be. I remember meditating long and hard on the purity of the tone that emanated from the synthesizers that made up the vast majority of the music I listened to. Even the human voice sounded more music-like to my ear if it was processed through a computer like that first. I remember buying certain albums and being disappointed when I found out that there was a human voice singing on them - Kitaro was a major offender in this area, but Andreas Wollenweider threw some in as well on occasion.

I have moderated to a great degree in my musical tastes but there is no wonder I was initially attracted to Christian bands like Crumbacher, Daniel Amos (in the 1980's), Farrell and Farrell, and individuals like Jeff Johnson and Charlie Peacock. I am not sure what the purpose of this blog post is, but know that if you're ever invited to a rave that I am piloting, you'll be expected to perform the Sprockets dance with me. Or at least beside me.