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Logo by Nigel Taylor
and Dave Coomer | Platform one is a local goth-synthpop-darkwave band in which I was formerly one of three members and sang backing vocals (the lead singer has since gone solo). We performed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, were broadcast on alternative radio, and appeared on two dark-electronic CD compilations. Platform one's sound is reminiscent of Wolfsheim, Depeche Mode, Clan of Xymox, and The Cure, among others. I provided a redesign of the band's Web site while I was a member which remained in use for nearly 5 years. |
Logo by C. H. Low | Byzantium, an "underground" NYC event in the truest sense of the word, was held every Friday night in a stone enclosure below street level. Its environment was Dark-Ages-meets-Arabian-Nights, with a futuristic twist. Amid myriad candles, a built-in waterfall, and pulsating laser lights, visitors enjoyed live and recorded music, belly dancers, poetry and tarot readings, an exotic apparel bazaar, and a variety of drinks and snacks. I progressed from enthusiastic regular to staff member, writing promotional copy, contributing ideas for weekly events, and providing CDs from my personal collection to play there. |
MUSIC HOLDINGS AT-A-GLANCE (as of 9/1/06)
Breakdown of Entire Collection by Genre (2,857 songs total)
Top 10 All-Time Favorite Albums (Alphabetical by Genre)
| Genre | Artist | Album Title |
| CLASSICAL | Gustav Holst | The Planets
(London Records) |
| CLASSIC ROCK | Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young | Déjà Vu |
| GOTHIC | Switchblade Symphony | Serpentine Gallery |
| NEW AGE | Los Angeles
Guitar Quartet | LAGQ |
| NEW AGE | Mecca Bodega | Rhythm Rail |
| NEW AGE | Pat Metheney Group | Pat Metheney Group |
| ROCK | Peter Gabriel | So |
| SOUL/R&B | Massive Attack | Mezzanine |
| SYNTHPOP | Depeche Mode | Music for the Masses |
| WORLD | Dead Can Dance | Toward the Within |
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MY FAVORITE DECADE IN MUSIC
When taking an '80s rock lyrics quiz online recently, I scored sufficiently high enough that I was, uh, "rewarded" with the following banner to proudly(?) display on my Web site — make of it what you will. ;-)
Which New Romantic Icon Are You?
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