artists

Adham Shaikh is a Composer, Producer, and Sound designer currently involved in numerous projects diverse in scope from sound design on the Disney release "SACRED PLANET", Music In the documentary "Suzuki Speaks" (A documentary on the life and activism of David Suzuki.) A Recently Broadcast multimedia live performance on CBC Televisions ZED TV with his live ethnodub collective Dubsoniq and music In the Aspen Snowmass Film by Greg Stump.

In addition to film and TV composition, Adham has also released numerous albums the most recent release being the "Fusion" album. With renowned bansuri player Catherine Potter and Deobrat Mishra of Benares This collection of works explores the fusion of east and west, the ancient and immediate and the electronic and acoustic.

Adham has been producing and releasing Music for the past 15 years, and Since the early 90's has recorded his nature inspired signature blend of global musics in his 1954 flexible bus the "SonicTurtle" With four solo albums Produced, and Engineered (Realignment, Journey to the Sun, Essence + Fusion) as well as full lengths entitled DRIFT with Guitarist and instrumentalist Tim Floyd, and The World Fusion project Ekko released on Canadian label Interchill Compositions have been licensed to labels worldwide (Interchill records (can), Dakini records (Japan) Dragonfly (uk) Kickin (uk) Waveform (USA)

Studies Have included Electro Acoustic Composition at Queens University, Internship @ global media studios and 20 Years of Classical conservatory Piano.

Adham Also runs and operates sonicturtle music, the mobile Sound design and Recording studio, Now situated in Nelson B.c. (after the completion of Sacred Planet) The Sonicturtle is based on state of the art computers and technology with the latest synthesis and sound design tools, Vintage Analog synthesizers and vast Library of Electronic and Acoustic Sounds Created during the 15 years of Field recordings and Sessions.

Born in London and raised up in Athens, Arash Atman is involved with electronic music during the last 15 years. Since the primal sounds of electronic music, when various genres, subgenres and styles where not existing as terms- groundbreaking Athenian clubs such as Faz and even underground bar cafes such as Berlin, provided a source of inspiration and also an alternative approach and re-definition of musical expression, which attracted and magnetized Arash Atman – in a similar manner that metals are attracted to magnetized poles – to a new kind of music, which was guided, driven and based on modern technology. Studying applied programming at Middlesex University in London, the relationship that he developed with London's music scene between 1996 – 2000, changed his life perspective and his involvement with the scene there was the primary reason to a change of career, solely dedicating his interest towards the art of sound and music.

When he graduated with his first Sound Engineering diploma from SAE London, he returned in Athens where while he was extending his knowledge studying at SAE Athens he started setting up and organising events as well as travelling at different parts of the world, in search of the ultimate and outmost expression through music at natural open air locations , through big and more compact sound systems.

Finalising his Sound Engineering studies and after one year of working as assistant Sound Engineer in the National Classical and Philharmonic Orchestras as well as travels abroad and more specifically in Iran, India, Germany, Austria and South Africa, Arash Atman organised and runed the first big Chill Out Stage on Samothraki island, as part of the Sola Luna Festival 2001.

In 2002, he is in duty of the line-up, the sound installation as well as all the functional issues of the Chill Out Stage of the Samothraki Dance Festival. The same year, he also organised and set up the Chill Out Stage at Just Dance Festival. One of the biggest dance festivals ever organised in Athens that had a turnout of over than 15000 people.

In 2003, he once more organises and runs successfully the Chill Out Stage of Samothraki Dance Festival 2003. A new page was written on the Global history of alternative downtempo electronic music. On Samothraki island, Arash Atman and his collaborators, together with the help of Kostas Margas and Panos Katsaras , constructed a uniquely groundbreaking sonic dome, featuring an actual 5.1 surround environment.

Top flight musicians of the global alternative underground scene, prepared exclusive 6 channel surround mixes of their Live P.As , especially for the Chill Out Stage. Some of the musicians where introduced for the first time in Greece as well as in Europe through the Chill Out Stage in Samothraki. The pure Class-A, Hi-End technology which was used this year brought the specific music genre into new heights and raised up the quality bar globally, towards even higher standards.

In 2004 in collaboration with Interchill Records a Canadian tour is being organised and Arash Atman performed DJ gigs on the most important festivals in British Columbia such as:
Invision Festival, Shambala Festival, Soundwave Festival, Interchill Label night in Salt Spring Island and Fusion Club –Nelson Mountains

In 2005 he is in duty of Main Stage Manager and also performs DJ set at the 2005 European Digital Culture Festival together with Tolis Q and also performs 2 DJ Sets in the Main and Chill Out Stage of the Solar Eclipse 2005 Festival at the Oasis of Tamerza – Tunisia.

He also worked as assistant Sound Engineer in 3 Big Length Feature films. In 2006, he is launcing his own independent record label ( Electronic Soundscapes ). The label is focusing on high quality ungenred/unclassified alternative electronica, introducing unexplored sonic landscapes to audiences globally.

The first release of Electronic Soundscapes, is a compilation by Arash Atman, featuring 9 previously unreleased tracks written especially as a tribute to Samothraki's Chill Out Stage.

In 2006, he also performed 2 DJ sets at the Soulclipse Total Solar Eclipse Festival in Turkey, receiving critical acclaim from promoters and festival goers.

Except Greece where Arash Atman has performed countless gigs in various clubs and bars such as:
Vox Club, Umatic Club, Bios, Bug Club, Secret Club, Gagarin Live Club, Memphis Bar, Zoo Bar, Seven Heaven Bar, Wunderbar and more as well as in the Milos of Thessaloniki, he has also performed in:
Canada, England, Switserland, Turkey, Tunisia, Iran, India.

He has sporadically written and produced alternative downtempo tracks along with Shawn Hill, Odo the wizard and George Ikonomidis. He played classical guitar and the flute at a young age. Arash Atman is also occasionally organising themed nights featuring alternative downtempo electronica.on selected bars and locations. As a Sound Engineer he is usually working in Film and some times in T.V. shootings.

He has worked in shootings abroad Greece, such as Italy and Canada and he has been awarded a "Best Sound Engineering" award for the Location Recording he did on the Short Length Movie "Volcano", directed by Aris Fatouros. He has also collaborated with a plethora of musicians and artists of the global electronic music scene, such as:
Andrew Interchill, Solarquest, Patchwork, Adham Shaikh, Aes Dana, Ishq, Pathaan, Nick Interchill, Eat Static, Toires, Ooze, Bluetech, Gordon Field, Leny, Loic Vanpoucke, Emok, Gus Till, Super Cozi, James Monro, Ian Ion

Those global proponents of wacky deep space euphoria are back! Grey Area, after a short hiatus, have returned to the studio to get busy on another full-length album! When asked which musicians they would like to use for the initial sessions… Grey Area made a wish list …J.S Bach for his inventive arpeggios, Hendrix for his florid sonic manipulations, John Bonham for his sheer percussive brilliance and Karen Carpenter for her haunting vocals (and nutritional knowledge). When told these artists were all dead, Grey Area went into shock … they were out of touch, and would have to produce the album themselves! But the band aren't strangers to going it alone, long hours in the studio have hardened them to solitude, resulting in three albums…"Grey Area" 1997, "Absolute" 1999 & "Penumbra" 2002, and a recent retrospective of their work "And Then The Clouds" 2005, which also included some rare and unreleased material, the band has also been released on countless compilations. When not recording, Grey Area is in demand playing festivals around the globe. Moving audiences with their funky, bass heavy, melodic atmospherica; they have performed at some of the planets most important gatherings. However Front man and spokesman Alex Salter is currently enjoying a break from gigging, he is recovering from a case of "DJ's Brow" contracted in 2004 when concentrating too hard on a set and trying to look cool at the same time. Salter recalls, "I was concentrating really hard on this mix, and I thought I'd just look cool, just for a second you know, that's when it hit me, my eyebrows just froze, I couldn't see a thing, it was terrifying". Salter has since recovered, and plans to return to live work later in 2006. Meanwhile the studio is keeping him and the band busy, and their unique blend of organic and electronic music is continuing to evolve, Salter speaks out "I've never been satisfied with pure computer music, in letting the machines dictate the terms, the thought that a track is simply 200,000 mouse clicks, makes me almost ill. Although we make electronic music, we try to keep it as human as possible. By playing most of the parts by hand and using a lot of real instrumentation, we avoid computer timing and it sounds more natural, the process is also more satisfying". Look Out for new Grey Area, coming soon to a store and festival near you.

ISHQ are based in Cornwall England, and create and produce music inspired by life both seen and unseen and which we all find ourselves living in and are part of.

ISHQ began writing music in 1994 after being inspired by many of the bands and electronic acts releasing around this period, especially those involved in the UK Free Festival scene and the early dance music scene.

ISHQ to-date have released one album - "Orchid" - with Interchill Records and an extended version with Dakini Records, two albums on Virtual records, of which one - "Elemental Journey" - is in collaboration with Matt Coldrick, as well as a series of tracks on various compilations and labels worldwide, and have also played worldwide.

ISHQ are currently working on a second album aswell as a series of other releases for release in the future for their own label "Virtual".

Legion of Green Men exists in the nebulous realm between without and within. On rare occasions this manifests into tangible recordings and live human sightings. Records date from 1992 in sporadic limited editions. They are the original purveyors of the infinite vinyl lock groove. New recordings continue to evolve and explore the multiple incarnations of THE GRONK. A new CD of percolating synths, wobbly bass and dubby rhythms awash in aqueous ambience is immanent.

Nomadic polymorphic agitator with 20 years of music production experience. At the beginning of the nineties he was member of Ohmega Tribe, Technogod, and the Lost Legion Alien collective releasing for Silent Records (seminal ambient label), remixer, dj/vj and dancefloor freak.

Last 7 years are spent in a sufi nomadic trip through India, Africa, Europe, Australia, alternating solitairy life with tribal gatherings and Dj sets around the globe.

Meanwhile, he had started to explore the hyperspace of visuals and to produce a synaesthetic project of sound and vision. Currently work in progress DVD to be released soonish.

Name: Jens Paulsen

New Projects:
I play some Guitars for the new Album from Planet Ben

New Album for "Bazille Noir" in cooperation with Stefan Ebinger electronic music with influences from jazz, easy Listening, latin, samba.

I like:
a lot of electronical music, for example: Brian Eno, Mouse on Mars, Autechre, Biosphere, Dr. Rockit, Bionaut, The Modernist, Smoke City, Laika, Nightmares on Wax, Turner, Seelenluft, Havanna Boys.

Equipment:
Apple G4, DBX 386, Oberheim Matrix 1000 /Access Programmer, Oberheim OB 8, Novation Bass-Station, Novation Drum Station, Roland MKS-50, Roland XV 3080, Sampler Akai S-2000, MPC 2000, Roland XV 3080, Fender-Guitar.

Western-Guitar Effects: Boss SE-70, Digitech Studio Quad.

Contact/Booking:
Humboldtstrasse 130, 22083 Hamburg, Tel.: 040/22 73 83 61, fimpomat@aol.com

SolarQuest combine global culture with organic technology, promoting the use of renewable energy to power cultural events. The provision of quality, environmentally friendly entertainment aims to expose the potential of new technologies as a viable alternative lifestyle. The philosophy of SolarQuest has its origins with the Seneca Indians. Having existed as a 'cult' for over 2000 years, the basic principles of this belief are Cosmic energy, Vibration Patterns and Homeopathy.

For over 5 years SolarQuest have been producing leading edge music thoughout Europe. Successfully reaching a wide audience in both live performance and studio release, SolarQuest have received critical acclaim for releases ranging from 12" vinyl for Clubs, to main-stream CD and compilation work.

SolarQuest plan to become a driving force in the promotion of renewable energy and alternative lifestyles, and utilise the ever increasing range and power of media technologies to widen general awareness and provide stimulating entertainment.

Zen Lemonade are Gus Till and DJ Supercozi from Tokyo. Their critically aclaimed debut album 'Lemon Soul' was released on Dragonfly Records in 2002. They have also released a number of tracks on different compilations worldwide. They currently reside in Bali and are working on a new album embracing a variety of styles.


		Adham Shaikh Adham Shaikh is a Composer, Producer, and Sound designer currently involved in numerous projects diverse in scope from sound design on the Disney release "SACRED PLANET", Music In the documentary "Suzuki Speaks" (A documentary on the life and activism of David Suzuki.) A Recently Broadcast multimedia live performance on CBC Televisions ZED TV with his live ethnodub collective Dubsoniq and music In the Aspen Snowmass Film by Greg Stump. In addition to film and TV composition, Adham has also released numerous albums the most recent release being the "Fusion" album. With renowned bansuri player Catherine Potter and Deobrat Mishra of Benares This collection of works explores the fusion of east and west, the ancient and immediate and the electronic and acoustic. Adham has been producing and releasing Music for the past 15 years, and Since the early 90's has recorded his nature inspired signature blend of global musics in his 1954 flexible bus the "SonicTurtle" With four solo albums Produced, and Engineered (Realignment, Journey to the Sun, Essence + Fusion) as well as full lengths entitled DRIFT with Guitarist and instrumentalist Tim Floyd, and The World Fusion project Ekko released on Canadian label Interchill Compositions have been licensed to labels worldwide (Interchill records (can), Dakini records (Japan) Dragonfly (uk) Kickin (uk) Waveform (USA) Studies Have included Electro Acoustic Composition at Queens University, Internship @ global media studios and 20 Years of Classical conservatory Piano. Adham Also runs and operates sonicturtle music, the mobile Sound design and Recording studio, Now situated in Nelson B.c. (after the completion of Sacred Planet) The Sonicturtle is based on state of the art computers and technology with the latest synthesis and sound design tools, Vintage Analog synthesizers and vast Library of Electronic and Acoustic Sounds Created during the 15 years of Field recordings and Sessions. Arash Atman Born in London and raised up in Athens, Arash Atman is involved with electronic music during the last 15 years. Since the primal sounds of electronic music, when various genres, subgenres and styles where not existing as terms- groundbreaking Athenian clubs such as Faz and even underground bar cafes such as Berlin, provided a source of inspiration and also an alternative approach and re-definition of musical expression, which attracted and magnetized Arash Atman – in a similar manner that metals are attracted to magnetized poles – to a new kind of music, which was guided, driven and based on modern technology. Studying applied programming at Middlesex University in London, the relationship that he developed with London's music scene between 1996 – 2000, changed his life perspective and his involvement with the scene there was the primary reason to a change of career, solely dedicating his interest towards the art of sound and music. When he graduated with his first Sound Engineering diploma from SAE London, he returned in Athens where while he was extending his knowledge studying at SAE Athens he started setting up and organising events as well as travelling at different parts of the world, in search of the ultimate and outmost expression through music at natural open air locations , through big and more compact sound systems. Finalising his Sound Engineering studies and after one year of working as assistant Sound Engineer in the National Classical and Philharmonic Orchestras as well as travels abroad and more specifically in Iran, India, Germany, Austria and South Africa, Arash Atman organised and runed the first big Chill Out Stage on Samothraki island, as part of the Sola Luna Festival 2001. In 2002, he is in duty of the line-up, the sound installation as well as all the functional issues of the Chill Out Stage of the Samothraki Dance Festival. The same year, he also organised and set up the Chill Out Stage at Just Dance Festival. One of the biggest dance festivals ever organised in Athens that had a turnout of over than 15000 people. In 2003, he once more organises and runs successfully the Chill Out Stage of Samothraki Dance Festival 2003. A new page was written on the Global history of alternative downtempo electronic music. On Samothraki island, Arash Atman and his collaborators, together with the help of Kostas Margas and Panos Katsaras , constructed a uniquely groundbreaking sonic dome, featuring an actual 5.1 surround environment. Top flight musicians of the global alternative underground scene, prepared exclusive 6 channel surround mixes of their Live P.As , especially for the Chill Out Stage. Some of the musicians where introduced for the first time in Greece as well as in Europe through the Chill Out Stage in Samothraki. The pure Class-A, Hi-End technology which was used this year brought the specific music genre into new heights and raised up the quality bar globally, towards even higher standards. In 2004 in collaboration with Interchill Records a Canadian tour is being organised and Arash Atman performed DJ gigs on the most important festivals in British Columbia such as: Invision Festival, Shambala Festival, Soundwave Festival, Interchill Label night in Salt Spring Island and Fusion Club –Nelson Mountains In 2005 he is in duty of Main Stage Manager and also performs DJ set at the 2005 European Digital Culture Festival together with Tolis Q and also performs 2 DJ Sets in the Main and Chill Out Stage of the Solar Eclipse 2005 Festival at the Oasis of Tamerza – Tunisia. He also worked as assistant Sound Engineer in 3 Big Length Feature films. In 2006, he is launcing his own independent record label ( Electronic Soundscapes ). The label is focusing on high quality ungenred/unclassified alternative electronica, introducing unexplored sonic landscapes to audiences globally. The first release of Electronic Soundscapes, is a compilation by Arash Atman, featuring 9 previously unreleased tracks written especially as a tribute to Samothraki's Chill Out Stage. In 2006, he also performed 2 DJ sets at the Soulclipse Total Solar Eclipse Festival in Turkey, receiving critical acclaim from promoters and festival goers. Except Greece where Arash Atman has performed countless gigs in various clubs and bars such as: Vox Club, Umatic Club, Bios, Bug Club, Secret Club, Gagarin Live Club, Memphis Bar, Zoo Bar, Seven Heaven Bar, Wunderbar and more as well as in the Milos of Thessaloniki, he has also performed in: Canada, England, Switserland, Turkey, Tunisia, Iran, India. He has sporadically written and produced alternative downtempo tracks along with Shawn Hill, Odo the wizard and George Ikonomidis. He played classical guitar and the flute at a young age. Arash Atman is also occasionally organising themed nights featuring alternative downtempo electronica.on selected bars and locations. As a Sound Engineer he is usually working in Film and some times in T.V. shootings. He has worked in shootings abroad Greece, such as Italy and Canada and he has been awarded a "Best Sound Engineering" award for the Location Recording he did on the Short Length Movie "Volcano", directed by Aris Fatouros. He has also collaborated with a plethora of musicians and artists of the global electronic music scene, such as: Andrew Interchill, Solarquest, Patchwork, Adham Shaikh, Aes Dana, Ishq, Pathaan, Nick Interchill, Eat Static, Toires, Ooze, Bluetech, Gordon Field, Leny, Loic Vanpoucke, Emok, Gus Till, Super Cozi, James Monro, Ian Ion Grey Area Those global proponents of wacky deep space euphoria are back! Grey Area, after a short hiatus, have returned to the studio to get busy on another full-length album! When asked which musicians they would like to use for the initial sessions… Grey Area made a wish list …J.S Bach for his inventive arpeggios, Hendrix for his florid sonic manipulations, John Bonham for his sheer percussive brilliance and Karen Carpenter for her haunting vocals (and nutritional knowledge). When told these artists were all dead, Grey Area went into shock … they were out of touch, and would have to produce the album themselves! But the band aren't strangers to going it alone, long hours in the studio have hardened them to solitude, resulting in three albums…"Grey Area" 1997, "Absolute" 1999 & "Penumbra" 2002, and a recent retrospective of their work "And Then The Clouds" 2005, which also included some rare and unreleased material, the band has also been released on countless compilations. When not recording, Grey Area is in demand playing festivals around the globe. Moving audiences with their funky, bass heavy, melodic atmospherica; they have performed at some of the planets most important gatherings. However Front man and spokesman Alex Salter is currently enjoying a break from gigging, he is recovering from a case of "DJ's Brow" contracted in 2004 when concentrating too hard on a set and trying to look cool at the same time. Salter recalls, "I was concentrating really hard on this mix, and I thought I'd just look cool, just for a second you know, that's when it hit me, my eyebrows just froze, I couldn't see a thing, it was terrifying". Salter has since recovered, and plans to return to live work later in 2006. Meanwhile the studio is keeping him and the band busy, and their unique blend of organic and electronic music is continuing to evolve, Salter speaks out "I've never been satisfied with pure computer music, in letting the machines dictate the terms, the thought that a track is simply 200,000 mouse clicks, makes me almost ill. Although we make electronic music, we try to keep it as human as possible. By playing most of the parts by hand and using a lot of real instrumentation, we avoid computer timing and it sounds more natural, the process is also more satisfying". Look Out for new Grey Area, coming soon to a store and festival near you. ISHQ ISHQ are based in Cornwall England, and create and produce music inspired by life both seen and unseen and which we all find ourselves living in and are part of. ISHQ began writing music in 1994 after being inspired by many of the bands and electronic acts releasing around this period, especially those involved in the UK Free Festival scene and the early dance music scene. ISHQ to-date have released one album - "Orchid" - with Interchill Records and an extended version with Dakini Records, two albums on Virtual records, of which one - "Elemental Journey" - is in collaboration with Matt Coldrick, as well as a series of tracks on various compilations and labels worldwide, and have also played worldwide. ISHQ are currently working on a second album aswell as a series of other releases for release in the future for their own label "Virtual". Legion of Green Men Legion of Green Men exists in the nebulous realm between without and within. On rare occasions this manifests into tangible recordings and live human sightings. Records date from 1992 in sporadic limited editions. They are the original purveyors of the infinite vinyl lock groove. New recordings continue to evolve and explore the multiple incarnations of THE GRONK. A new CD of percolating synths, wobbly bass and dubby rhythms awash in aqueous ambience is immanent. Mauxuam Nomadic polymorphic agitator with 20 years of music production experience. At the beginning of the nineties he was member of Ohmega Tribe, Technogod, and the Lost Legion Alien collective releasing for Silent Records (seminal ambient label), remixer, dj/vj and dancefloor freak. Last 7 years are spent in a sufi nomadic trip through India, Africa, Europe, Australia, alternating solitairy life with tribal gatherings and Dj sets around the globe. Meanwhile, he had started to explore the hyperspace of visuals and to produce a synaesthetic project of sound and vision. Currently work in progress DVD to be released soonish. Patchwork Name: Jens Paulsen New Projects: I play some Guitars for the new Album from Planet Ben New Album for "Bazille Noir" in cooperation with Stefan Ebinger electronic music with influences from jazz, easy Listening, latin, samba. I like: a lot of electronical music, for example: Brian Eno, Mouse on Mars, Autechre, Biosphere, Dr. Rockit, Bionaut, The Modernist, Smoke City, Laika, Nightmares on Wax, Turner, Seelenluft, Havanna Boys. Equipment: Apple G4, DBX 386, Oberheim Matrix 1000 /Access Programmer, Oberheim OB 8, Novation Bass-Station, Novation Drum Station, Roland MKS-50, Roland XV 3080, Sampler Akai S-2000, MPC 2000, Roland XV 3080, Fender-Guitar. Western-Guitar Effects: Boss SE-70, Digitech Studio Quad. Contact/Booking: Humboldtstrasse 130, 22083 Hamburg, Tel.: 040/22 73 83 61, fimpomat@aol.com SolarQuest SolarQuest combine global culture with organic technology, promoting the use of renewable energy to power cultural events. The provision of quality, environmentally friendly entertainment aims to expose the potential of new technologies as a viable alternative lifestyle. The philosophy of SolarQuest has its origins with the Seneca Indians. Having existed as a 'cult' for over 2000 years, the basic principles of this belief are Cosmic energy, Vibration Patterns and Homeopathy. For over 5 years SolarQuest have been producing leading edge music thoughout Europe. Successfully reaching a wide audience in both live performance and studio release, SolarQuest have received critical acclaim for releases ranging from 12" vinyl for Clubs, to main-stream CD and compilation work. SolarQuest plan to become a driving force in the promotion of renewable energy and alternative lifestyles, and utilise the ever increasing range and power of media technologies to widen general awareness and provide stimulating entertainment. Zen Lemonade Zen Lemonade are Gus Till and DJ Supercozi from Tokyo. Their critically aclaimed debut album 'Lemon Soul' was released on Dragonfly Records in 2002. They have also released a number of tracks on different compilations worldwide. They currently reside in Bali and are working on a new album embracing a variety of styles.