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Toxic Web Is Released! New EP Available For Free Download.

October 4, 2013October 23, 2020

Kevin Hartnell coldwave, dark ambient, darkwave, deanna quijada, jason whitcomb, synthesizer, toxic web

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Toxic Web Is Released: October 4, 2013! I am proud to announce the release of the first EP by Toxic Web on Overlook Hotel Records. Jason and I have written a lot of music in the last couple of years. Some of it has been very dark, indeed. Fortunately for us, the inimitable Deanna Quijada embraced that very darkness and has delivered some fantastic writing and vocal contributions to form the Toxic Web project. Toxic Web isn't just another electronic music project. Some people argue that electronic music has no heart or soul. I beg to differ and present to......

The Origin Of How I Began Writing Electronic Music

August 15, 2013May 26, 2022

Kevin Hartnell composers, electronic music, film music, film scores, history, influences, inspiration, music composition, origins, soundtracks, synthesizers

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The Origin Of How I began Writing Electronic Music To explain the origin of my own electronic music, I have to look back at horror films and television programs. As far back as I can remember, I have enjoyed electronic music and film scores and even aspired to writing scores for movies (a guy can dream, right?). While I prefer film scores that use electronic compositions or any hybrid which incorporates synthesizers with rock or classic orchestration, my interest in music with synthesizers/electronic music is very diverse. I've said it before and I will say it again. Synthesizers, to my......

Drum Injuries: Drumming Is Dangerous!

July 31, 2013April 2, 2021

Kevin Hartnell alleged humor, bad advice, danger, drumming, drumming injuries, drums, get a real job, instructional, life coaches are failed dictators, listen to your mother, musicians support network, not so funny now is it, you will need insurance

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Drum Injuries: Drumming Is Dangerous! I'll start from the beginning...from birth, but first, a disclaimer. This long-winded blog is not intended for personal use or to be taken internally, nor is it to be used as instructional material. Some of the information contained therein is purely conjecture, wildly inaccurate, highly improbable, and even possibly a lie. Some of the stories are based on actual events. Names have been changed to protect the guilty innocent. If you have a drum solo that lasts longer than four hours, seek immediate medical attention. The oldest joke about raising children may be that they......

Before After Again: A New Music Side Project

July 27, 2013December 23, 2020

Kevin Hartnell Before After Again, Cambium, coldwave, darkwave, electronic music, jason whitcomb, kevin hartnell, new wave, overlook hotel records, post-punk, synthesizer

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Before After Again: A New Music Side Project Before After Again is a new music side project I am working on with Jason Whitcomb. Jason is also one of the Bile Brothers from our Cambium project. Before After Again is influenced by electronic, darkwave, coldwave, and post-punk sounds, just to name a few genres. Jason and I started working on music together a couple of years ago. Since then, we have accumulated quite a few songs in our catalog. Some of our songs ended up on the Cambium album released by Overlook Hotel Records, while others are part of The......

Mildly Interesting: The Antique Pencil Sharpener

May 18, 2013December 23, 2020

Kevin Hartnell antique, antiques, Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Chicago, history, mildly interesting, one room school house, pencil sharpener, pencils, photography, school, stationary

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Chicago Automatic Pencil Sharpener Before I tell the mildly interesting (boring?) story of how I found the antique Automatic Pencil Sharpener, I should explain something first. When we met the agent to have a look at the house we live in, we couldn't help noticing that it was like a time machine back to the 50's. From the remaining pieces of furniture and antique appliances to the old paneling, tiles, and decor, the place was somewhat like a museum. The little old lady who had previously lived here didn't seem to change things very often. Even after moving in six......

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