Osymyso

July 6, 2005





*Name: Osymyso

*Are there any additional names used to describe this project: No

*Do you use a pseudonym? No

*Members: Just me

*Tape manipulations, digital deconstructions or turntable creations: If I was to choose out of those 3 then I would definitely go for "digital deconstructions" Everything I do is in the digital domain. I love any kind of new digital manipulation software.

*Another genre descriptor: I like the term Wonkytronics or Daft Techno. But to be honest I just made them up. I tend to think of what I do as "Electronica" but that's a very broad term. There needs to be a new description, you've got me thinking now. Oh and just for the record I think Plunderphonics is one of the coolest words ever invented and I wish I'd thought of it first.

*Why you use this descriptor (or in this case, how did you come up with your project's name): I wanted my name to be something I had made up myself that didn't really have any specific connotations, sounded feminine and was palindromic and that was one of about 20 I wrote down on a piece of paper.

*Location: I come from the North of England in a place called Harrogate and I have lived and worked in London since 1993.

*Original Location: Harrogate

*What is your creative/artistic background: I went to Art Collage (sic!) and studied Graphic Design but left when I started releasing records and decided that was my future.

*History: My first record as osymyso came out EXACTLY 10 years ago next week.

*Born: I was born in Oxford, England in 1973.

*Motivations: I want to spend the rest of my life exploring rhythm and melody, I love my job and if I'm doing this in 50 years time I'll be happy.

*Philosophy: It's all about being experimental with computer music and remaining accessible. Making odd music that is fun, interesting and exciting for as many people as possible. As long as I'm still searching I have a reason to carry on, if I am boring myself then I'll need to change direction.

*How would you like to be remembered: As creative, imaginative, honest and someone who stuck to the plan. I want people to love my music and for it to leave a trail of amused and happy people.

*Web address: www.osymyso.com