From the vaults: World View by Alamout Black

In response to a request on Facebook today, I dug through some of my old Alamout Black CDs, and managed to locate a track we made called “World View“. This song was featured in a fight scene in the 2001 film Extreme Force.  My friend Kays Alatrakchi was the guy who did the music for that … Read more

You know it’s a good day ….

… when there’s a brand new Two Fingers video released. You know it’s even better when the video is like a way-more-awesome version of Toy Story 3. The music is pretty damn good too.  Enjoy.

Amon Tobin – ISAM live, in HD

So I was browsing around, trying to find footage to convince a couple of friends to come with me to see Amon Tobin play live here in Chicago in a couple of weeks, and what should I find, but this beautiful HD version of the live show, with excellent audio to boot. Sit back for … Read more

I have to admit, dubstep is starting to grow on me.

Recently, I recall, in some conversations with friends who are also fans of electronic music, I’ve been critical of the dubstep genre.  But I have to admit, I’ve been reconsidering my position, especially since I’ve heard some of the harder stuff.  Think, Borgore, Skrillex, et. al.

Tony Allen at Millennium Park

Perhaps not the most exciting video ever, here’s a quick, 45-second look at the environment at Millennium Park yesterday evening, during a free show by legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen and his band. Once again, shot with Motorola Droid phonecam. This one is hosted on Youtube, because I wanted to get an idea of quality … Read more

It Ain’t My Baby, unique among bands

Note — this was originally posted prior to my web host switch, and was lost somewhere in the transition.  I’m reposting it now. – Ian Imagine, if you will a rock band. A rock band who’s existence could be measured in months. A rock band that’s whole repertoire can be counted on one hand, and … Read more