Featured User: jordanespionage
This week’s featured user is jordanespionage.
Jordan is 16 and comes to us from Cincinatti, Ohio, USA. He’s building a full studio in his new basement and starting a local record label. He’s also forming an industrial/electronica rock band.
Not only does jordanespionage have some great songs like the ones below, he has been kind enough to upload TONS of great sounds for us, which you can see on his profile, and use in your own remixes. Thanks, Jordan!
Check out what he’s got to say about Splice!
Thaumata: So tell me about your love of music!
jordanespionage: I love just about every genre of music. From classical to all out heavy metal. I began playing piano when I was 8, then eventually grew from there learning guitar, drums, bass, and singing. I love playing just about every instrument I can get my hands on. I fell in love with technology, and any music sounding electronic became my favorite. Inspired greatly by industrial/electronica artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Orgy, and Prodigy, I fell in love with the unique genre. Heavy guitars, dance inspired beats, ambient noise, and plenty of distortion became pure music to my ears.
Thaumata: What are you using to make music these days?
jordanespionage: My computer, guitar, bass, electric/acoustic drums, and MIDI keyboard. Once I finish my studio, i’ll be using mostly Pro Tools software and hardware. Right now i’m using Reason, Acid/Sonar, and FL Studio a lot. For recording guitar/bass, i’ll plug directly into the computer, and use Native Instrument’s Guitar Rig 2. Its a great piece of software, not just for guitars too. For example, I use it on drums to add more distortion or effects. For recording drums, i’ll either use a drum machine, or play with my electric drums using NI’s Battery 2.
Thaumata: When you’re making songs on Splice, what’s the process you use?
jordanespionage: It all depends on my mood really. Some times I’ll get my mind set on the song I want to make. I’ll usually start off with drums or a bassline, then browse around for other instruments that match the groove of the song, and what I hear in my head. Other times i’ll just play and experiment around with loops and samples until I hit inspiration. Thats what I love about Splice, you can build off other user’s inspiration behind their work.
Thaumata: What advice would you give other users on Splice?
jordanespionage: When you have an extreme emotion, such as anger, happiness, or sadness, don’t just let it go. Use your emotions to create a song. Use the emotion to fuel the idea behind your song. Other than that, have fun with Splice. Don’t be let down if you’re work isn’t as good as another artist. Learn from it instead, and try to develop your own unique sound.
Thaumata: Thanks so much for telling us about yourself! Anything else to add?
jordanespionage: You’re welcome! Thank you for featuring me. I’d just like to say, good job to everyone who worked on making Splice possible. It really helps the creative process. No more do artists have to sit alone in the dark, they can just get on Splice and collaborate!