The truth:
I stumbled into DJing at the turn of the millennium hoping to write trance music. It turns out writing dance music on two record players is pretty difficult so I bought Fruity Loops and worked my way up to Pro Tools. I play synth, piano, ukulele, and sing a bit. Will master the trap set one day, after I finish ruling the world.
About BreemiX
BreemiX aka Cosa (true named François Pendino) was born in April 1969, near Paris.
Sicilian dad, Basque mummy, he has his first guitar at the age of 9.
His passion for music comes from his older brother and sister that introduced him to bands like Pink Floyd,
Yes, Genesis, The Beatles…but also from his parents that usually played Basque folklore and sicilian traditional songs, to which he is very sentimentaly attached.
Selfmade, BreemiX learned his first guitar riffs in the early 80’s rock, punk, reggae landscape when the UK musical productions invaded France. French groups as Téléphone, Ange, Trust, influenced his artistic wich and keep staying guides for his compositions, texts and music.
As a teenager, he discovered the great Jimi Hendrix, Franck Zappa and Rory Gallagher, which are still today his favorite references in which he still pick up ideas, searching the mysteries of the 6 strings.
In this period, he discovered an exceptional place in the east southern France, called “La Baragne” : this faraway and pur place in the mountains stays his source of well being and inspiration.
BreemiX’s Project wouldn’t be without “La Baragne”.
In love with the blues music, he explored the roots of modern music and discovered Robert Johnson, Tempa Red, Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, etc…
Also passionate for computers, he programmed his first electro-compositions on chipset AY-3-8912 to include them in his programs (1984).
Today, his passion for music, guitar, and computers, is in the center of the BreemiX’s Project.
After playing in little friendly bands, hanging around many studios in Paris, and visiting California where he was exposed to the American scene, he formed his own band “Cosanova Trio” in 1992. He composed the music, writed the french lyrics, sang and played guitar, acompagned with a bass and drums.
During 10 years, Cosanova sounded in Paris and suburds, especialy Grigny and Villabé [depart. 91], where the band always worked. Cosanova’s sound has only one mission : spread pure energy.
After Cosanova’s experience, he played guitar in a new Accoustic Drum&Bass formation called “Ucode”, for one year, before leaving Paris to go to Portugal. “Ucode” was formed by LK, the exceptional Cosanova’s drummer, and with StephBASS on bass guitar, GWEN and FREE were singing. It was a great band!
In the same time, BreemiX explored new musical fields with his computers, meeting electrosounds, samples, guitar and Hip Hop rythms. He used trackers (NoiseTracker, ProTracker, SoundTracker, FastTrackerII…) that allow to create full orchestra, when computers are little powerfull. Since 1984 BreemiX experiments new technologies, mixed with accoustic and electric guitar.
After a first electro record (13 singles “Air Bon”, 2005) never edited, he is producing a second album oriented Drum&Bass named “Open Source”. A third album named “ExpTracked” is also in conception, with even more electronical sonorities.
The artist that has certainly influenced BreemiX the most is the legendary Roni Size, fondator of the Drum&Bass mouvement and international producer, respected for his work about sound and rythm. After discovering BreemiX’s work, Roni Size has given him his honored support on his web site (www.mp3.com/ronisize).
Another great producer and singer called Aniff Akinola (Ian Brown [Stone Roses], Kirsty McColl, a Guy called Gerald Voodo Ray) has sollicited BreemiX to collaborate for “The Ironweed Project” (www.myspace.com/theironweedproject). BreemiX has realised one remixed title called “She wore hi heels”. The best works for the project will be edited on a soon to come record.
BreemiX lives now between Lisbon and Paris. He works for his scene project : making lives, mixing and playing guitar…
Influences
BreemiX, Cosanova, Ucode, Ujazz&FuncTional, Roni Size
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Influences
Ajax, Domestos, Coal, Fishcakes, Socks and Damsen Jam
Sounds Like
An umbrella opening the wrong way on a windy day and spiking an old lady in the face to death, but with flowers.
New EP on Bastard Baby Records!
The New album from Vapah entitled Rough Concepts is now available for free download.This EP is a collection of shorter experiments created by a former DNB enthusiast looking to branch out from his past and find a new sound for the coming years ahead.
Ranging from slow rolling sludgy beats with noisy influences to a melodic Dubstep styling. Interesting soundscapes along with basses that fall through the floor, and experimental sound explorations take you on a trip into uncharted territory.
Click the pic to download the whole album.
Courtesy of Bastard Baby Records
Another Free Vapah Download-For Promo Only
Forgotten Dj Mix
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Sounds Like:
A small amount of frustration,
some unexpected aggression,
a short temper and a bad day.
Vapah’s Influences:
Krush..Shadow..Tool..Deftones..Photek..Future Sound of London..Amon Tobin..Digital..a bunch of underground hip hop..Rufige Kru stuff..Blockhead..the Herbaliser..Hives’ Devious Methods..The Doors..Pink Floyd..Boxcutter..David Holmes..Incubus..Omni Trio..Rza..Gza..Weezer..Flying Lotus..Peanutbutter Wolf..Danger Mouse..J Dilla..System of a Down..Amit..DJ Vadim..Sublime..Alpha Omega..AK 1200s’ fully automatic mix..Fanu..Icicle..Benga..MF Doom..
Breaks/ Electronica / Drum n Bass / Electro from Philadelphia, PA.
All songs and Dj mixes on this page are available for free download. Just click the info button on the song you want, and then hit File-Save Page in your browser. If you enjoy any of the free Dj mixes, please consider purchasing Dance Floor Detonators Vol. 1, on Warped Speed Records. It’s available by clicking one of the pictures below, or at CDbaby.com
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About VS23
VS23 started Djing in the Pittsburgh party scene back in ‘98, affiliated with Candy Gang
Productions as well as Rise Up!. Later he moved to Puerto Rico, and was the scratch dj for the group, Slimy Nuggetz (Tenet Records). While in Puerto Rico, he performed on several television shows, including “Tarde en la Noche con Luis Gonzales”(The Late Show), “Frente Sonico” (Sonic Front), and the “Sprite Spring Break TV Tour”. Over the years, he’s played shows in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Philadelphia, State College, Baltimore, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, London, UK and on Drum n Bass TV’s radio show on the worldwide web(www.dnbtv.com). Also his original productions have been played on the Mixdown FM Radio show in Nashville, TN, as well as a several online radio stations.
After taking a six year break from public performances, he came back in 2007 performing at Play 3.0 and Play Breaks Edition, and as a result gained a slew of other bookings, and a new crew affiliation- Bad Moral Character. Already in 2008 he’s played on Drum n Bass TV several times (www.dnbtv.com), as well Twisted Production’s “Heaven On Earth”, BMC’s “Dance Out Loud” in March, and “Wardance” on May 3rd, as well as a headlining slot at Rehab Records’ “Tantric” in Virginia on May 2nd. Since May, VS23 has rocked out in the main room at two Tru Skool parties (one of them opening for the legendary Dj Dara), as well as one of the headlining slots at “Pulse” in Baltimore. Closing out 2009, VS23 played at Schmacked with Decibel Flekx, A23P and Darrel Asbury, then rocked a headlining slot at the successful new years eve event- 2009, An Intergalactic Toga Party. In 2009, he played from 1-2 at the Concept Crew Drum n Bass sessions, rocking the crowd for his 30th birthday set. Though Breaks are his specialty, VS23 is known for his diversity in genres, so don’t be surprised to hear some Drum n Bass, UK garage, Electro, House, Techno, Trance, Hip Hop and even Ghettotech. Look for big things in 2009 from this “up-and-comer” who’s no stranger to the spotlight.
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DJ List Dec. 2009
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