Novachild - Electronic Musician, Producer, VJ, Podcaster
New Album: AINIKKI
Sunday, February 19, 2012
This is a collection of music recorded at the Fractal Factory from 11/2011 to 2/2012. Enjoy and share.
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New Song: "Marshmallow Clouds"
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Enjoy the latest single, inspired by a weekend of pure, unadulterated laziness, back pain, and a suitable supply of pain medication.
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FREE MUSIC: NoEmptySpaces (2005)
Friday, January 20, 2012
I produced this album in 2004 with an intended release, but found I wasn't happy with it. Instead, I began work on Weary Demons, with the intention of coming back to this. Alas, I never did.
Here it is, for free, in its unmastered, raw glory. I hope you enjoy it. Please visit my Bandcamp page for more goodies.
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New Remix: Foreign Resort - Orange Glow (Novachild Mix)
Monday, January 09, 2012
I remixed The Foreign Resort this weekend, and I hope you enjoy it.
The Foreign Resort has fused the dark sounds of the 80's with electronic beats, energetic drumming and piercing reverb guitars. Since 2006 the band has been exploring new wave rock making expressive and spell-binding songs. With parallels to My Bloody Valentine and Joy Division, The Foreign Resort balances between the massive and the delicate. http://theforeignresort.bandcamp.com/
Novachild, helmed by Bruce Rich, extends to nearly 14 years of recordings, live performances, and collaborations. Echoing flavors of ambience, IDM, Jazz & Progressive Rock, Novachild's 7th release "Havia" features Ransom Conner on Bass and James McGowan on drums, summoning a new, organic force amid epic pads, minimal melodies, and eclectic textures. http://novachildmusic.bandcamp.com
I’M LOOKING for more artists to remix. If interested, please contact me.
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The Foreign Resort has fused the dark sounds of the 80's with electronic beats, energetic drumming and piercing reverb guitars. Since 2006 the band has been exploring new wave rock making expressive and spell-binding songs. With parallels to My Bloody Valentine and Joy Division, The Foreign Resort balances between the massive and the delicate. http://theforeignresort.bandcamp.com/
Novachild, helmed by Bruce Rich, extends to nearly 14 years of recordings, live performances, and collaborations. Echoing flavors of ambience, IDM, Jazz & Progressive Rock, Novachild's 7th release "Havia" features Ransom Conner on Bass and James McGowan on drums, summoning a new, organic force amid epic pads, minimal melodies, and eclectic textures. http://novachildmusic.bandcamp.com
I’M LOOKING for more artists to remix. If interested, please contact me.
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Novachild Remixes Chrysta Bell
Friday, January 06, 2012
I’ve been a busy body lately. And loving every minute of it.
First, I released Havia, my 7th studio album, which I’m sure you’re already familiar with since it’s plastered all over the site. You can also find it on CDBaby, iTunes and Amazon (soon on Spotify and others). I should also mention that your assistance getting me rated and reviewed on iTunes/Amazon is highly favored. It only takes a few seconds!
Second, I released the short EP “Evolution of Complex Beings.” I wanted to explore my penchant for synth without the complexities of session musicians and editing.
...and the single “Semra.”
Third, I’ve started obsessing over remixes.
First up, my take on Chrysta Bell’s “The Truth Is...” originally produced by David Lynch (he also plays guitar, and I got to fiddle around with his guitar track, which was cool).
Secondly, my take on some celtic lushness by Blissphemy:
Feedback is groovy. Since I tend to give away a ton of download codes on Facebook, you might also like to join me there.
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First, I released Havia, my 7th studio album, which I’m sure you’re already familiar with since it’s plastered all over the site. You can also find it on CDBaby, iTunes and Amazon (soon on Spotify and others). I should also mention that your assistance getting me rated and reviewed on iTunes/Amazon is highly favored. It only takes a few seconds!
Second, I released the short EP “Evolution of Complex Beings.” I wanted to explore my penchant for synth without the complexities of session musicians and editing.
...and the single “Semra.”
Third, I’ve started obsessing over remixes.
First up, my take on Chrysta Bell’s “The Truth Is...” originally produced by David Lynch (he also plays guitar, and I got to fiddle around with his guitar track, which was cool).
Secondly, my take on some celtic lushness by Blissphemy:
Feedback is groovy. Since I tend to give away a ton of download codes on Facebook, you might also like to join me there.
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Blue Reactor Microphone - Condenser from the Retro-Future
Friday, December 16, 2011
Behold my new “Steampunk meets Jetsons” microphone, the Blue Reactor:
This thing is a beauty, and it’s heavy as crap (my only complaint). You could probably take out a zombie if you tossed this gently at their head. I love the sound of this microphone.
Here’s a ‘mic test turned ambient percussion jam’ that I put together last night to explore the rich possibilities of the Blue Reactor
If you’re looking for a sub-$500 large diaphragm condenser, I would definitely recommend this one for your arsenal. I didn’t even have to mic the backs of the djembes or cajon. Of course, it helps to have a room treated with acoustic panels
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Something Warm Single - "Need To Believe"
Monday, December 05, 2011
“Something Warm” is an indie Rock Band from Tulsa, OK. James McGowan, formerly of The Living Machines & the Heat Circle (and guest percussion on Novachild’s “Havia” ) asked me to make a demo of the band. Here is their first release, “Need To Believe.”
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_11247497
I’m also working on their album art, logo etc. More details to come as I have them. Meanwhile, you can visit them on Facebook.
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http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_11247497
I’m also working on their album art, logo etc. More details to come as I have them. Meanwhile, you can visit them on Facebook.
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New Podcast - DigitalFlux - Electronic Textures (Ambient, IDM, Chill, Eclectic Mix)
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Check out my new podcast!
Digital Flux, arranged and mixed by Novachild, presents a variety of hand-selected compositions by CC-Licensed musicians. Some, but not all, genres explored include: Indietronica, Ambient, IDM, Chill, Tribal, Downtempo, Post-Rock, Shoegaze, and Experimental Sound Collage.
The primary function of Digital Flux is to share great music you may not have heard, simply put, and present it in a creative mix for maximum enjoyment and thematic significance.
This Podcast is intended for the following activities:
Lounging
Driving
Lazing
Contemplating
Studying
Etc.
Visit Digital Flux on Facebook: http://digitalflux.novachild.com. Submissions welcome. Suggest those here (providing links to streamable content, such as Bandcamp, SoundCloud etc.).
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Digital Flux, arranged and mixed by Novachild, presents a variety of hand-selected compositions by CC-Licensed musicians. Some, but not all, genres explored include: Indietronica, Ambient, IDM, Chill, Tribal, Downtempo, Post-Rock, Shoegaze, and Experimental Sound Collage.
The primary function of Digital Flux is to share great music you may not have heard, simply put, and present it in a creative mix for maximum enjoyment and thematic significance.
This Podcast is intended for the following activities:
Lounging
Driving
Lazing
Contemplating
Studying
Etc.
Visit Digital Flux on Facebook: http://digitalflux.novachild.com. Submissions welcome. Suggest those here (providing links to streamable content, such as Bandcamp, SoundCloud etc.).
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NEW EP Released - Novachild: The Evolution of Complex Beings
Monday, November 28, 2011
Finally got round to putting this up. Enjoy, comment, share. Thanks!
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"The Way Forward" by Novachild
Saturday, November 26, 2011
This is what happens when I lock myself in the studio from 10PM to 7AM on a Friday night, with a room full of percussion and synths.
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Music Recommendations
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
I’m constantly amazed with the level of quality in the Netlabel realm. Telafonica is no exception, rather, they are the rule.
Telafonica is a “complex web of permanent and transient members,” though my ears hear a level of sympatico and energy that rarely comes from tight-knit groups who live close and practice often. Read more about them here. Combining an experimental pop flair with bold beats, moody textures and rhythms processed from a place not unlike Earth but slightly more hyper-dimensional, Telafonica tickles my music-bone in a way that, say, Bjork can only do when collaborating with the likes of Matmos.
Next up, Sunna Gunnlaugs.
Long Pair Bond is the kind of Jazz that doesn’t hit you upside the head. Rather, the moody minimalism crawls slowly into the nervous system, draining away the tension that makes a person feel less than human, coaxing one gently into a cozy, warm space of comfortable sensuality. This is how Jazz will sound like in the afterlife. Love it.
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Telafonica is a “complex web of permanent and transient members,” though my ears hear a level of sympatico and energy that rarely comes from tight-knit groups who live close and practice often. Read more about them here. Combining an experimental pop flair with bold beats, moody textures and rhythms processed from a place not unlike Earth but slightly more hyper-dimensional, Telafonica tickles my music-bone in a way that, say, Bjork can only do when collaborating with the likes of Matmos.
Next up, Sunna Gunnlaugs.
Long Pair Bond is the kind of Jazz that doesn’t hit you upside the head. Rather, the moody minimalism crawls slowly into the nervous system, draining away the tension that makes a person feel less than human, coaxing one gently into a cozy, warm space of comfortable sensuality. This is how Jazz will sound like in the afterlife. Love it.
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The Cosmic Microwave - Dystopioid - The 24 Hour Project
Monday, November 21, 2011
Three years ago, Novachild and Diegesis Freak cooked up some interesting music for the 24-Hour Project. Armed with a Pogoplug (v 1), ample bandwidth and prodigious levels of bean juice, we cranked this out in about 7 hours.
(Audio Possibly NSFW)
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(Audio Possibly NSFW)
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"New" Music Available
Thursday, November 17, 2011
I’ve been working on getting a number of previously unreleased tracks ready for free streaming & affordable downloading. In the next little while, I will be posting these links throughout the rest of my web site, but here they are together for now.
Streaming is free. Sharing is appreciated. Downloading is cheap.
NEW ALBUM:
NEW SONG:
WEARY DEMONS EP:
SINGLES:
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Streaming is free. Sharing is appreciated. Downloading is cheap.
NEW ALBUM:
NEW SONG:
WEARY DEMONS EP:
SINGLES:
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New Song: "Smart Car"
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
This short and sweet song is my interpretation of driving down a moderately busy neighborhood street in a smart car.
For reals. I'm not just being pretentious. The best thing, however, is that I wrote it on the same day "Havia" was released. Inspired by a productivity buzz, three cups of special coffee, and a sudden urge to twiddle, "Smart Car" is my homage to liberation from infinite possibility.
Due to a recent computer crash, I'm having to mix on an older, slower mac. It's very different from anything on "Havia," but thus is the life of someone who can't play in the same room all day. Enjoy and share.
Credits
Released 14 November 2011
Billy Gray provided the Bass Riff.
James McGowan provided the Drum Riff.
They are awesome dudes. You can find their band “Something Warm” on Facebook. They also have a 5-song EP coming out, which I am currently wrapping up production for. Good times.
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New Album "Havia" Released
Monday, November 14, 2011
Novachild's 7th album "Havia" is now available in MP3, FLAC,V0, AAC, Ogg, & ALAC. Pick what u pay ($5 minimum).
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"Havia" Finished
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Havia is done, though it’s not quite ready for distribution. It will be soon. Meanwhile....
Here is the album cover.
Here is the album cover.
Here are the liner notes:
NOVACHILD Album #7 - "Havia"
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Tracks
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1/ Analogue Revolutionary (4:14)
2/ The Grand Stream (4:54)
3/ Kiss That Baby (5:30)
4/ Ice Cold (5:21)
5/ Cultivate The Void (4:02)
6/ Sleepytime (5:15)
7/ Our Pleasant Moments Fly (4:35)
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Credits
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Written, Produced & Recorded by Bruce Rich. Recorded in the Fractal Factory between June 2009 and October 2011.
Drums on "Analogue Revolutionary," "Kiss That Baby," "Ice Cold," "Cultivate The Void," "Sleepytime," and "Our Pleasant Moments Fly" by James McGowan.
Bass Guitar on "Ice Cold," "Cultivate The Void," Sleepytime," and "Our Pleasant Moments Fly" by Ransom Conner.
Vocals on "Cultivate The Void" by Semra Rich.
Guitar, Percussion, Trumpet, Synth, Flute by Bruce Rich.
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Homeward Bound
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Another Novachild rarity, this time from February 2003. I was experimenting with Sawcutter a great deal back then, which is a fantastic piece of indie software for making on-the-fly weirdness. I miss using it, actually.
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Novachild Unreleased - Natural Exile (2005)
Monday, August 01, 2011
This actually did make it onto one of the versions of Weary Demons, but it was not circulated very wide (just one show), so I’m considering it ‘rare and unreleased.’ One of my favorites. Enjoy.
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Things Outside The Skin
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Fans of industrial music should check out my friend Chvad’s band “Things Outside The Skin.” They released a couple of albums on Invisible Records awhile back and are back to action with new material. He’s promised me stems, so hopefully there will be a novachild remix or two in the future :)
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Firm Meat
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
This song was originally meant for the Weary Demons EP. Frankly I’m not sure why I excised it.
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Monochrome
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Here’s a fun minimal IDM track I made for the Weary Demons EP and later scrapped. Not really sure why. Perhaps it just didn’t compliment the other tracks. In any case, enjoy, share, comment!
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Feeding Fish
Monday, July 25, 2011
2011 marks 10 years of the Novachild project. To celebrate, I’ll be posting some rare/unreleased tracks from time to time. Some may even be remixes, but very likely I will allow time to be heard and avoid ‘fixing’ these old mixes as much as I can.
Here’s an ambient piece I wrote in 2001. Enjoy, share, comment!
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Here’s an ambient piece I wrote in 2001. Enjoy, share, comment!
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Something Warm @ The Fractal Factory
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday session with ‘Something Warm.’ I’m producing a 5-song EP for these guys. Good times. They make great tunes.
(UPDATED with Video)
(UPDATED with Video)
I’m going for that 1970s Cyberman look, you see.
James is itching to bang on stuff. Watch out!
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