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Chopper Goodwood

Who the hell is Chopper Goodwood? Well, the name came about during a boozy lunch with a few mates, during which the topic of conversation turned toward the perfect name for an adult industry stud. The winning name, by general consensus, was Grover Prong. But when I wanted a tongue-in-cheek name for my music making identity, I remembered Chopper. To my amazement, the album was picked up by PeopleSound, and I was given a small advance. Not bad, for someone who can't play any real world instruments. However, the future once predicted by Pink Floyd is now our present, and anyone with a sonic imagination can create music. I'm not trying to be a pop star, I'm just experimenting with sound.

Domination By Mice (108bpm - 4':04")

At a party, selected guests were asked for their thoughts on the digital era. This is a mixture of their words, over a breakneck rhythm intended to represent the information overload of life on-line. The message being that while virtual reality may be cool, actual reality is what counts.

What's it like?

Animal, the Muppet drummer, plays on the neck bones of a dinosaur.

The Answers To Everything Pt.1 (75bpm - 7':12")

An English revolution may never happen again, but this track is a slightly tongue-in-cheek attempt to articulate some of the bitter resentment felt by the British public toward our leaders. Resentment at the failure of successive governments, political corruption and promises betrayed. At the present time, Britain has a government which swept to power promising that 'things can only get better.' The reality is that, in many cases, things have become very much worse.

What's it like?

Imagine Isaac Hayes as a midget, backed by a bunch of tech-metal gremlins.

Conspiracy Theory (70bpm - 4':53")

So much of what we see on TV has either been reduced to the lowest common denominator, or is blatantly fraudulent. Therefore, the majority of it is now worthless. Video candyfloss fit only for the brainwashed masses. Radio, on the other hand, is headed for a renaissance. At the front of the pack is veteran British radio presenter James Whale. The samples on this track are from his late night show on TalkSport.

What's it like?

Clockwork Orange meets Pink Floyd through a wormhole.

Harmonics Down Under (95bpm - 5':46")

Sometimes, a writer comes along who not only has a controversial theory, but also the science to back it up. Bruce L. Cathie, a former commerical airline pilot, has some mind blowing ideas, as presented in his various published works such as Harmonic 33.

What's it like?

Drifting through liquid space, dreaming the answers to a great mystery.

Hey, Yeah! (150bpm - 4':45")

This one began through intense irritation, with a young neighbours inconsiderate activities. In a nutshell, this guy would think nothing - literally - of revving his car engine at almost any hour of the day or night. Because he had fitted the wrong exhaust, (muffler for American visitors), the subsonic racket was horrendous.

What's it like?

Rolf Harris with spastic Stylophone, meets Prince for the Symbol album playing Melt With U

Live From The Cabinet Room (75bpm - 3':59")

A flashback to England during WW II, when everyone knew who the enemy was, and trust in our leaders was implicit. A time when freedom meant more than the freedom to be ripped-off and exploited by big business. A time of genuine, homespun heroes.

What's it like?

A History Channel documentary, fed through a blender while Lemmy tunes-up.

Nomis Revisited (120bpm - 5':49")

It is a measure of how far electronic music has come, and how far it can take us, when pure chance leads to replication of a form. This track came about mostly by accident, while experimenting with Sseyo Koan Pro. Out of nowhere, came the beginnings of something which sounded a lot like an ethnic South American jam session. As for why it is Nomis Revisited, the answer is in a mirror.

What's it like?

Something that fell off Rhythm Of The Saints.

One Way Phone Call (95bpm - 4':38")

Most people eventually meet the love of their life. For the lucky ones, it is the start of a long lasting relationship. For the majority, it's a brief time of fire and joy; a well of immense pleasure and equal pain. It is a time that no one who has experienced ever forgets. This track is an imaginary conversation with a girl from long ago and far away. Gone from my life, but in my thoughts... sometimes.

What's it like?

Ice blue flutes over heartbreak bass with a lost boy vocal.

Silicon Blue (80bpm - 3':28")

Are computers now a rudimentary form of life? Is there something, humming in the silicon which runs the 21st century? Something which, in a strange new way has intelligence. Perhaps. But if computers can already think, as a collective, then maybe they can also feel. This is the sound of a computer which is isolated from the Net, adrift like a whale lost on a cybernetic sea.

What's it like?

The Light Of Experience played under the waters of Loch Ness.

Suburban Voodoo (85bpm - 4':42")

Whatever the official line, or how crazy some of the conspiracy theorists may be, the fact remains that there are serious questions still unanswered regarding the death of Diana Princess of Wales. This track was composed stream-of-consciousness style, with results that a psychologist would no doubt have fun with.

What's it like?

The Bryan Ferry version of Sympathy For The Devil, through frosted glass.

Tomita Soup (85bpm - 8':02")

Isao Tomita was one of the early pioneers of electronic music. This is an attempt to recreate the feel and style of his most famous work, which was itself based on the works of the classical composer Claude Debussy.

What's it like?

Tomita's interpretation of The Engulfed Cathedral.

Werbung (120bpm - 3':58")

This track began after seeing the word on German TV, every time the show broke for adverts. Weirdly, the station was some kind of sports channel, but the advertising was wall to wall phone sex lines. A subtle connection that I never quite got. Maybe you have to be German to understand?

What's it like?

A bastard cousin to The Return Of Pissy Willy by Fila Brasilia.

Woomera Dreams (50bpm - 5':17")

Woomera, now a rocket range for the Australian military, was originally a place sacred to the Aboriginal peoples. This is a glimpse, perhaps a small part of the never ending movie sound track to the prehistory known as the Dreamtime.

What's it like?

Sequenced didgeridoos in the dead of night, snakes, scorpions and dingos.

Chopper Goodwood Who the hell is Chopper Goodwood? Well, the name came about during a boozy lunch with a few mates, during which the topic of conversation turned toward the perfect name for an adult industry stud. The winning name, by general consensus, was Grover Prong. But when I wanted a tongue-in-cheek name for my music making identity, I remembered Chopper. To my amazement, the album was picked up by PeopleSound, and I was given a small advance. Not bad, for someone who can't play any real world instruments. However, the future once predicted by Pink Floyd is now our present, and anyone with a sonic imagination can create music. I'm not trying to be a pop star, I'm just experimenting with sound.
The player above includes 30 second samples of every track on the album. Click the titles in the details section below to download full length MP3 versions, free. If you like what you hear, and choose to make a donation, click the icon below, and send to adam@inkdigital.org Alternately, if you want a packaged CD, buy a copy of the album from PeopleSound. http://www.peoplesound.com/artist/choppergoodwood/ 'A movie of my life would be directed by David Lynch, written by J. Michael Straczynski, and scored by David Bowie. With a special cameo appearance of Kate Beckinsale's bum.'	Jack of None Domination By Mice The Answers To Everything Pt.1 Conspiracy Theory Harmonics Down Under Hey, yeah! Live From The Cabinet Room Nomis Revisited One Way Phone Call Silicon Blue Suburban Voodoo Tomita Soup Werbung Woomera Dreams
`Album Tracks In Detail`
Domination By Mice (108bpm - 4':04") At a party, selected guests were asked for their thoughts on the digital era. This is a mixture of their words, over a breakneck rhythm intended to represent the information overload of life on-line. The message being that while virtual reality may be cool, actual reality is what counts. What's it like? Animal, the Muppet drummer, plays on the neck bones of a dinosaur.
The Answers To Everything Pt.1 (75bpm - 7':12") An English revolution may never happen again, but this track is a slightly tongue-in-cheek attempt to articulate some of the bitter resentment felt by the British public toward our leaders. Resentment at the failure of successive governments, political corruption and promises betrayed. At the present time, Britain has a government which swept to power promising that 'things can only get better.' The reality is that, in many cases, things have become very much worse. What's it like? Imagine Isaac Hayes as a midget, backed by a bunch of tech-metal gremlins.
Conspiracy Theory (70bpm - 4':53") So much of what we see on TV has either been reduced to the lowest common denominator, or is blatantly fraudulent. Therefore, the majority of it is now worthless. Video candyfloss fit only for the brainwashed masses. Radio, on the other hand, is headed for a renaissance. At the front of the pack is veteran British radio presenter James Whale. The samples on this track are from his late night show on TalkSport. What's it like? Clockwork Orange meets Pink Floyd through a wormhole.
Harmonics Down Under (95bpm - 5':46") Sometimes, a writer comes along who not only has a controversial theory, but also the science to back it up. Bruce L. Cathie, a former commerical airline pilot, has some mind blowing ideas, as presented in his various published works such as Harmonic 33. What's it like? Drifting through liquid space, dreaming the answers to a great mystery.
Hey, Yeah! (150bpm - 4':45") This one began through intense irritation, with a young neighbours inconsiderate activities. In a nutshell, this guy would think nothing - literally - of revving his car engine at almost any hour of the day or night. Because he had fitted the wrong exhaust, (muffler for American visitors), the subsonic racket was horrendous. What's it like? Rolf Harris with spastic Stylophone, meets Prince for the Symbol album playing Melt With U
Live From The Cabinet Room (75bpm - 3':59") A flashback to England during WW II, when everyone knew who the enemy was, and trust in our leaders was implicit. A time when freedom meant more than the freedom to be ripped-off and exploited by big business. A time of genuine, homespun heroes. What's it like? A History Channel documentary, fed through a blender while Lemmy tunes-up.
Nomis Revisited (120bpm - 5':49") It is a measure of how far electronic music has come, and how far it can take us, when pure chance leads to replication of a form. This track came about mostly by accident, while experimenting with Sseyo Koan Pro. Out of nowhere, came the beginnings of something which sounded a lot like an ethnic South American jam session. As for why it is Nomis Revisited, the answer is in a mirror. What's it like? Something that fell off Rhythm Of The Saints.
One Way Phone Call (95bpm - 4':38") Most people eventually meet the love of their life. For the lucky ones, it is the start of a long lasting relationship. For the majority, it's a brief time of fire and joy; a well of immense pleasure and equal pain. It is a time that no one who has experienced ever forgets. This track is an imaginary conversation with a girl from long ago and far away. Gone from my life, but in my thoughts... sometimes. What's it like? Ice blue flutes over heartbreak bass with a lost boy vocal.
Silicon Blue (80bpm - 3':28") Are computers now a rudimentary form of life? Is there something, humming in the silicon which runs the 21st century? Something which, in a strange new way has intelligence. Perhaps. But if computers can already think, as a collective, then maybe they can also feel. This is the sound of a computer which is isolated from the Net, adrift like a whale lost on a cybernetic sea. What's it like? The Light Of Experience played under the waters of Loch Ness.
Suburban Voodoo (85bpm - 4':42") Whatever the official line, or how crazy some of the conspiracy theorists may be, the fact remains that there are serious questions still unanswered regarding the death of Diana Princess of Wales. This track was composed stream-of-consciousness style, with results that a psychologist would no doubt have fun with. What's it like? The Bryan Ferry version of Sympathy For The Devil, through frosted glass.
Tomita Soup (85bpm - 8':02") Isao Tomita was one of the early pioneers of electronic music. This is an attempt to recreate the feel and style of his most famous work, which was itself based on the works of the classical composer Claude Debussy. What's it like? Tomita's interpretation of The Engulfed Cathedral.
Werbung (120bpm - 3':58") This track began after seeing the word on German TV, every time the show broke for adverts. Weirdly, the station was some kind of sports channel, but the advertising was wall to wall phone sex lines. A subtle connection that I never quite got. Maybe you have to be German to understand? What's it like? A bastard cousin to The Return Of Pissy Willy by Fila Brasilia.
Woomera Dreams (50bpm - 5':17") Woomera, now a rocket range for the Australian military, was originally a place sacred to the Aboriginal peoples. This is a glimpse, perhaps a small part of the never ending movie sound track to the prehistory known as the Dreamtime. What's it like? Sequenced didgeridoos in the dead of night, snakes, scorpions and dingos.
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