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BIOGRAPHY
David H began experimenting with tapes and effects in Surrey at the end of the Eighties. Early work included distorted recordings of late night television and obscure telephone calls; the idea being, “to create new sounds and textures”.Keeping true to the conclusions of the earlier experimental work, computers were not used to produce the music. Instead he used his arsenal of analogue synthesizers, vintage outboard equipment and effects pedals to create a darker and dirtier sound. Early tracks had little or no percussion. The use of old drum machines took over the rhythms later being joined by extra percussion played on drum pads. Most of the parts are played manually and recorded in one or two takes adding to the whole sound of the recordings. All tracks are heavily manipulated and distorted. Vocals use spoken word through a barrage of different effects creating an original sound. Kontour was approached by ‘Add N to (X)’s Ann Shenton who was impressed with what she heard. Shenton then released the ‘Protect & Survive EP’ on her ‘White Label Music’ label. The 'Protect & Survive EP' was released in 2007including four tracks. 'Loose Wire' is about living in a little world looking out onto other people who seem to have a perfect life. A short fuse and an obsession with ridding the world of television celebrities. 'Shark Cage' enters a place where you are safe from critics and the pointing finger; isolation in your own safe space. But something will always work its way through the bars!
The 'Protect & Survive EP' was released by White Label Music and available on iTunes .Soon after the release of the ‘Protect & Survive EP’, Kontour was approached by ‘Some Bizzare’ boss Stevo Pearce. He wanted to include the track, ‘Kennedy Syndrome’, on the new Some Bizzare compilation album. Work has finished on a new album for 'Some Bizzare Records' titled 'Scanners'. The album should be released 2008.www.kontour.co.uk