Biography

Causa Mortis is the name of my one-man band; really, more of a pseudonym (real name Andy Akridge). I've been playing guitar for about twenty years and have been in a number of bands, but while I love playing, I enjoy composing even more. I have uploaded a number of rough drafts of my compositions, some of which have very rough mixes. One day I will go back and polish them up (meanwhile, since I've mixed on headphones, you might want to use headphones to listen, otherwise it will sound uneven.) In the meantime, I hope that you will listen and enjoy them. I am not a singer, so it is all instrumental. My most recent efforts tend to be a bit more synth-based and complex, and I play each part (using a sampler to program the drums parts). I appreciate any inputs or suggestions, so long as they are more specific than "That sucks." If it sucks, tell me why it sucks, not just THAT it sucks. By contrast, if it works for you, that information can be helpful, too. In any event, thanks to anyone who listens! [By the way, the artist page banner was a piece contributed by a listener, whom I am embarrassed to admit I can't remember; my apologies to the artist!)

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The mystery of collaboration is finally finished! September 7, 2008
As anyone who has read my "nog", and I think there are two of you, I have previously alluded to a collaboration involving a very well-known and beloved iComper, a well-known song from an even more well-known band. The wait is over...
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I finally decided which commercial soft synth to buy. And the winner is... September 1, 2008
My personal hatred of the term "blog". Also, after using only freeware soft synths for some time, I've decided to purchase a commercial one. The strange - no...BIZARRE - reason for switching from guitar-based to keyboard-based compositions, and the basis of my choice for which synthesizer at which to throw my money. Updates as to my collaboration to cover a well-known song...
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Blog Entry Numero Uno August 29, 2008
The search for the best commercial soft synth(s) to purchase; working of a cover song; trying to put together a CD of my material...
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Music rss

Title Genre Released Plays
Control Alternative Nov 16, 2009 258
Torch Alternative Jun 28, 2009 328
Initializing Electronica Mar 1, 2009 253
The Passage Alternative Feb 26, 2009 311
The Girl Who Asked For Too Much Alternative Oct 9, 2008 369
Dear Prudence (Beatles' cover) Collab Rock Sep 7, 2008 766
Orpheus Turned Alternative Aug 20, 2008 544
Quantumland (Living In a Mystery) Alternative Aug 14, 2008 443
Random Vivid Dreams Alternative Aug 5, 2008 655
Riptide Starlight Rock Jul 11, 2008 610
Loss Classical Jun 26, 2008 358
Carrack Classical Jun 25, 2008 266
PCA Drip Alternative Jun 20, 2008 376
The Emperor's New Machine Gun Alternative Jun 20, 2008 442
Mercury Alternative Jun 17, 2008 539
Henchman Alternative Jun 16, 2008 293
Circumscribed Alternative Jun 16, 2008 322
Blame Alternative Jun 16, 2008 473
After Alternative Jun 16, 2008 325
Highway Hypnosis Alternative Jun 16, 2008 333
Stagger Home Alternative Jun 16, 2008 329
When It's All Said & Done Alternative Jun 16, 2008 442
A Fatal Gift Alternative Jun 16, 2008 332

Collaborations

Title Genre Released Plays
Rock n Roll Soul Cake (aka Mercury) Rock Jun 23, 2008 1908

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