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October 2008
I have been busy of late, but I'm still around!
I am recording a 'proper' album at the moment with a few friends from Icomp. and it is taking forever.
What with me running a business and all that, time sure is scarce.
I hope to upload a few demo versions of the tracks that will appear on the album real soon. They will be works in progress and I'm looking forward to hearing some feedback from you guys.
A couple of tracks from my music list have been re-recorded and re-worked into new songs and the difference is amazing.
I will keep ya posted.
Colin- AKA BAMPOT
---------------------------- My Bio ---------------------------
My Musical Past Lives
Bitter and Twisted.
Back in the day I was guitarist in a band in my home town- Edinburgh in Scotland.
We played support to many now famous bands and we ourselves were touted as the 'next big thing'.
I wrote most of the music for the band and had great creative freedom and we churned out some fantastic songs with ease.
I loved it.
Ego is a dirty word and it sure played a part in our demise.
The rest of the band wanted to get in on the act of the song writing process.
They were great musicians, but didn't have a clue about song structure.
We were young and stupid and thought we could keep producing great songs without really trying.
To much sex,drugs and rockin' roll.
We got a deal for 3 albums and a few singles.
They got excited.I got nervous, as I could see the way things were panning out.
We had bad management and way too many hangers -on who got themselves involved with the running of the band.To many cooks.
Things went downhill from there on. Nothing seemed to go right.
I had all my gear stolen on tour. My health was shot. My desire to create, what at the time was great music had deserted me.
I had enough of it after 4 years and moved on.
I didn't touch a musical instrument for years after that.
The band in question have re-formed recently and are still playing the songs I wrote with them.
A new start
I got back into music a few years back and started writing songs with another songwriter and spent many a night in recording studios.
We were never that happy with the results.
Producers have a way of ' giving you a sound' that can take away the essence of your work.
I always felt that if we learned how to record ourselves we could really put our stamp on our music.
I think if we had taken control of our music at the time we would still be making music today.
Sadly the mo-jo had gone and we split.
------------------NOW---------------------------------------
I moved to Australia in 1999.
I sold a huge amount of my music gear before leaving Scotland apart from two guitars and an amp.
I tried out with a few bands, but never really clicked with them on a musical level.
I discovered Apple Mac!
I played around with Garageband and thought it was kinda cute putting all these loops together and creating backing tracks for videos.
I then bought a good mi-di keyboard and started creating my own loops and putting half decent tracks together.
I bought tons of software instruments and then I got addicted to it!
I try and get a track together every month,but that usually turns into 2 months.
Now that I have my own business to run finding time to record is a bit limited.
That's actually a good thing because I have learned to take my time and try and get things sounding better.
I also have a habit of working on a track for a while and then leave it unfinished until the spark of inspiration brings it all together!
I have moved up to Logic, but I will always use Garageband as the main sketchpad as it is so damn good for those of us that just want to lay something down quick while the vibe is there
I record mostly instrumental grooves with the intention of luring someone in and adding vocals.
This sure has paid of as I have had some great singers add their brilliant vocals to my music and take it to another level.
I am constantly blown away by some of the talent on this site.
My music seems to suit the female voice.
Rinca ,Chella Elaine ,theFace and Mystified have all worked with me and I am so happy with what they have done.
I have many musical influences,at the moment they are;
Cut-Copy- Ladyhawke -TV On The Radio- Keane-Bats For Lashes -Goldfrapp Doves -Nightmares On Wax- Aphex Twin -The Presets -Tegan and Sarah- Riosin Murphy -Morgan Page - Garbage and most chill-out and trance from Europe and many more and I would say they are what I aspire to be, musically
I am totally into this site,(as you can probably tell) and I hope it continues to bring out the best from everyone who gets involved.
I hope you enjoy my music...(the newest songs run from the top)........
Thanks for the support,
BAMPOT
Check out my other sites for altenative versions and brand new demo material;
http://www.myspace.com/bampotsmusic
http://www.virb.com/moxey
----------------------------NEWS----------------------------
October 2008
I have been busy of late, but I'm still around!
I am recording a 'proper' album at the moment with a few friends from Icomp. and it is taking forever.
What with me running a business and all that, time sure is scarce.
I hope to upload a few demo versions of the tracks that will appear on the album real soon. They will be works in progress and I'm looking forward to hearing some feedback from you guys.
A couple of tracks from my music list have been re-recorded and re-worked into new songs and the difference is amazing.
I will keep ya posted.
Colin- AKA BAMPOT
---------------------------- My Bio ---------------------------
My Musical Past Lives
Bitter and Twisted.
Back in the day I was guitarist in a band in my home town- Edinburgh in Scotland.
We played support to many now famous bands and we ourselves were touted as the 'next big thing'.
I wrote most of the music for the band and had great creative freedom and we churned out some fantastic songs with ease.
I loved it.
Ego is a dirty word and it sure played a part in our demise.
The rest of the band wanted to get in on the act of the song writing process.
They were great musicians, but didn't have a clue about song structure.
We were young and stupid and thought we could keep producing great songs without really trying.
To much sex,drugs and rockin' roll.
We got a deal for 3 albums and a few singles.
They got excited.I got nervous, as I could see the way things were panning out.
We had bad management and way too many hangers -on who got themselves involved with the running of the band.To many cooks.
Things went downhill from there on. Nothing seemed to go right.
I had all my gear stolen on tour. My health was shot. My desire to create, what at the time was great music had deserted me.
I had enough of it after 4 years and moved on.
I didn't touch a musical instrument for years after that.
The band in question have re-formed recently and are still playing the songs I wrote with them.
A new start
I got back into music a few years back and started writing songs with another songwriter and spent many a night in recording studios.
We were never that happy with the results.
Producers have a way of ' giving you a sound' that can take away the essence of your work.
I always felt that if we learned how to record ourselves we could really put our stamp on our music.
I think if we had taken control of our music at the time we would still be making music today.
Sadly the mo-jo had gone and we split.
------------------NOW---------------------------------------
I moved to Australia in 1999.
I sold a huge amount of my music gear before leaving Scotland apart from two guitars and an amp.
I tried out with a few bands, but never really clicked with them on a musical level.
I discovered Apple Mac!
I played around with Garageband and thought it was kinda cute putting all these loops together and creating backing tracks for videos.
I then bought a good mi-di keyboard and started creating my own loops and putting half decent tracks together.
I bought tons of software instruments and then I got addicted to it!
I try and get a track together every month,but that usually turns into 2 months.
Now that I have my own business to run finding time to record is a bit limited.
That's actually a good thing because I have learned to take my time and try and get things sounding better.
I also have a habit of working on a track for a while and then leave it unfinished until the spark of inspiration brings it all together!
I have moved up to Logic, but I will always use Garageband as the main sketchpad as it is so damn good for those of us that just want to lay something down quick while the vibe is there
I record mostly instrumental grooves with the intention of luring someone in and adding vocals.
This sure has paid of as I have had some great singers add their brilliant vocals to my music and take it to another level.
I am constantly blown away by some of the talent on this site.
My music seems to suit the female voice.
Rinca ,Chella Elaine ,theFace and Mystified have all worked with me and I am so happy with what they have done.
I have many musical influences,at the moment they are;
Cut-Copy- Ladyhawke -TV On The Radio- Keane-Bats For Lashes -Goldfrapp Doves -Nightmares On Wax- Aphex Twin -The Presets -Tegan and Sarah- Riosin Murphy -Morgan Page - Garbage and most chill-out and trance from Europe and many more and I would say they are what I aspire to be, musically
I am totally into this site,(as you can probably tell) and I hope it continues to bring out the best from everyone who gets involved.
I hope you enjoy my music...(the newest songs run from the top)........
Thanks for the support,
BAMPOT
Check out my other sites for altenative versions and brand new demo material;
http://www.myspace.com/bampotsmusic
http://www.virb.com/moxey
Music 
Collaborations
| Title | Genre | Released | Plays |
| Fat Dub [Bampot Mix] | Ska/Reggae/Dub | Oct 27, 2008 | 378 |
| Only You | Electronica | Oct 11, 2008 | 234 |
| Time to decide | Dance | Jul 7, 2008 | 119 |
| It's My Life - Cover | Electronica | Jul 4, 2008 | 284 |
| ItsMyLife (cover) | Pop | Jun 28, 2008 | 362 |
| It's My Life | Pop | Jun 23, 2008 | 404 |
| It's My Life (Backing Track) | Electronica | Jun 22, 2008 | 259 |
| Good Times | Dance | May 25, 2008 | 303 |
| Many Too Many (Genesis Cover) | Rock | Nov 26, 2007 | 549 |
GROOVETUBE REMIX  |
Electronica | Aug 19, 2007 | 634 |
| JOYRIDE (dE3P remaster) | Electronica | Mar 30, 2007 | 677 |
| INterview at Bayfm Byron Bay pt 2 | Comedy | Dec 11, 2006 | 627 |
| INterview at Bayfm Byron Bay pt 1 | Comedy | Dec 11, 2006 | 740 |
| Everytime,Everywhere | House | Nov 5, 2006 | 2145 |
| Feel Free | Dance | Oct 22, 2006 | 972 |
| Embrace The Light | Electronica | Jul 20, 2006 | 1146 |
| "Angel of Mercy" FINAL MIX | Electronica | Jul 6, 2006 | 1378 |
| Love Ride | Electronica | May 13, 2006 | 1339 |
Blog
| The Cover Contest. | August 22, 2006 |
The story so far.
Most Unusual Cover Contest.
http://www.icompositions.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=25652#25652
Most Unusual Cover Contest.
http://www.icompositions.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=25652#25652
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