THERUNNNER's Electronic Orgasm is available now on , Rhapsody and Napster
THE NAME
I have always enjoyed running to release those endorphines that give me the energy and the sense of well-being, which enables me to explore ideas without distraction. I found when running, my ideas for music are so vivid I am able to recall and produce what I see or feel.
HISTORY
I grew up with Chicago House influences, and an interest in hip hop beats as a kid. During the early 80's I was exposed to alternative music groups like, THE CURE, SIOUXIE AND THE BANSHEES, MINISTRY, SKINNY PUPPY, THE SUGAR CUBES-early 90's (BJORK),SIGOR ROS and the list goes on. I was a neo-punk in highschool, maintaining my mainstream persona in social settings. When my family relocated to Atlanta in the mid 80's I was exposed to southern rap and the like. It was not until my girlfriend, now my wife, purchased the rap group Outkasts's first CD, Southernplayalistcadillacmuzik (La Face) (1994) that got me hooked on their innovative rap style and the fact that Andre 3000 and Big Boi were influenced by all types of music, not just R&B, thus defining their unique style. All of the above led to this deep desire to produce my own music.
THE PRESENT
Today, I am able to create my own music by experimenting with various unique electronic sounds with the advent of the internet and programs like Reason and Ableton. I have been able to upload my music to Reason's music site, internet DJ, Myspace, and Soundclick to get public opinions of my music from artists all over the world and the feedback has been positive!