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brett

brett_skinner

About Me

Snapshot of me at the moment:
Being a dad
Learning guitar
Playing drums with Jess Chambers
Filming bands
Listening to as much music as possible
Trying to get music videos made
Working at Weta Digital
Despite the complete chaos I am really happy with my life at the moment. I am really enjoying my fantastic new zealand friends and having the opportunity to play music with some of them.
Is that enough for you? If you have specific questions don't hesitate to ask.

My Interests

Music:

Such a wide variety that its a little embarassing..my latest crushes are a mixture of woman vocalists, folky singer songwriters, klezmer, and heavy stuff. Here are some examples of my current mood: Jess Chambers, Nina Nastasia, Feist, Anika Moa, Cat Power, Age Pryor, Wilco, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, M. Ward, Battles, Calexico, Beirut, Do Make Say Think, Shipping News, Deerhoof, Explosions in the sky, Mastadon, White Stripes, QOTSA, Melvins, Pelican
On a broader level.. i come from the Slint school of indy rock.. the early 90's Chicago/Louisvile scene I still seem to revisit periodically. Shellac, Rapeman, Big Black, Jesus Lizard, Bastro, Rodan, The Sea and Cake, Tortoise, The For Carnation.There is the whole lofi ambient thing too.. labradford, miwan, signaldrift, boards of canada, ariel mAnd the experimental-y/ crazy/fun stuff.. autechre, maldoror, fantomas, merzbow, kid606, Chicks on Speed, Kevin Blechdom, Jason Forrest Band, Prefuse 73, Ratatat, Lesser... oh my god.. this could go on forever.. are you sorry you visited my profile?