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Doof Nation

Doof nation [deep-funky-house-tribal] doofnation

About Me


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To say that music is an obsession for me is an understatement. Wether its appreciating the deep swoon of Massive Attack, the tribal groove of Peace Division or any song off The Joshua Tree, i make music my life, my passion, and my living.
I immersed mymself into the live band and studio session scene in Melbourne 15 years ago. From the early days on guitar with Serpentine, I switched over to the bass where i quickly got lots of studio session work.
My live appearance and studio session credits for Bass or Guitar include The Nudist Funk Orchestra, James Reyne, Christine Anu, Daryl Braithwaite, TV Rock, Chocolate Starfish, Frequent People, Haunted Craft, Winston Giles's Atari Baby, Tonchi, Propaganda Klann, Sepentine, Shivai, Raunch, Flirt, and The "SuperBand' (which features Daryl Braithwaite, Joe Cammilieri, Ross Wilson and Renee Geyer).
My interest in electronic music was sparked in the mid 90's after hearing Deep Forest's 'World Mix' album. Inspired by the whole concept of creating EDM (electronic dance music) on a home computer was revelating, and with the help of Craig Harnath (from Melbourne's infamous Hothouse Studios), I bought an Atari STE computer and some gadgets and was on my way and writing prolifically in all electronic styles. I tittled my project Doof Nation and started playin live sets out in the Melbourne club scene. In 2001 I remixed Deep Purple's 'Black Night' and was also had tracks released on Bush Records (UK). I have tracks released via MONDO Records(UK), and LDU Records(Italy).
"..I live to play, i play to live for music indulges me, so am indulged, forever young, loving life. My passion is music, forever immersed, let it take me "there" and back, All inspiring. I am influenced by just about everything. Aside from all the amazing music, its about people, true friendships and strong emotional conections in this mentally heady world. Collaborations, all the great bands and Muso's i play with, The travelling opportunities for gigs, honesty, integrity and appreciating the gift of life and never taking anything for granted. Musically, i have no favorite genre or style but i'll say this: From Soulful to Rockin, Tough, Melodic, Funky, Dark, Swingin all describe what I like! Anything laced with a great vocal is always Gold. I Guess you could say You could say i'm a rockdog with a house addiction :D ..."


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/18/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/doofnationrexx/
Band Members:

Influences: In no particular order, The Lawnchair Generals, Sound Navigators, The Littlemen, Infusion, Austin Leeds, Patrick Zygon Axwell, A.T.F.C, Freemasons
Trentemoller, and sooo many more....

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Fave DJ's Producers:

Deadmau5 (pronounced Deadmouse), this kid is a freak and a gun producer, the best. Also, James Zabiela, Phil K, Nathan Canis, Derek K, Ivan Gough, Jason Digby, Eric Morillio, Andy Caldwell, Norman Cook, Rennie Pilgrim
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Personal stuff:

Name : Thierry Fernandez
Nickname : "Rexx"
Stat : Single / Straight
Sign : Libra (Chinese Fire Goat)
Fave Food : Japanese / Thai
Fave Color : Cosmos, ok. Red, Ppl
Fave Drinks : Baileys / Beer / Vodka
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Studio : Cubase 4, Motu, Joe Meek, Korg, Native Instruments, Spectrasonics, LinnPlug, DiscoDSP, Waves,

Instruments : Fender, Ampeg, ESP, Boss, Akai, DOD
Live: Black MacBook, Ableton Live, DJM800, Motu Ultralite, Novation Remote 25SL, Faderfox, alcohol

Sounds Like:



Type of Label: None

My Blog

Airway Lanes Remix

I’ve uploaded a new track, a remix for local Melbourne band "Airway Lanes".  http://www.myspace.com/airwaylanes   Check out Dan, Chris and the boys on their self titled debut EP o...
Posted by Doof Nation on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:03:00 PST

PLASTIC Remix Now Up!

I've just finished another remix for She Said Yes... PLASTIC.SLAM IT.LOUD.YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!!Rexx.
Posted by Doof Nation on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:47:00 PST

New Remix In the Cooker

I've added a new track (just a teaser) to my music player.Its a remix i'm doing for "She Said Yes", the band i'm playing with at the moment.Its a proggy track with a slammin breakbeat mid section..You...
Posted by Doof Nation on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:10:00 PST

The Beat Chef!

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Posted by Doof Nation on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:25:00 PST

2007 News

Hi All. Cheers for reading in. After a massive upgrade and transition in all things Studio world, i am proud to report a swag of new tunes under way. I havnt posted that many in recent months so apolo...
Posted by Doof Nation on Sat, 19 May 2007 09:41:00 PST

NEW DOOF NATION RELEASE

LDU Records have released the Second Doof Nation Track "Exist For Me".Recently reviewed Progressive House Dot Com by S.A.L.V.A http://progressivehouse.com/reviews.php/Doof%20Nation/Exist% 20For%20Me Do...
Posted by Doof Nation on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:39:00 PST

Tribute to 2006 - TWO NEW SONGS

2006 is nearly over, and what a year its been , lots of massive changes and lots of positivity.  I've added another track for you, its called "Tribute to 2006" which seems like a n...
Posted by Doof Nation on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:29:00 PST

ESSENCE now available thru I-TUNES

Hi All ;) "Essence" - a deep progressive house thumper, is available for purchase from iTunes music store and other leading outlets listed below. Big thanks to LDU Records!!For Itunes, just launch Itu...
Posted by Doof Nation on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 12:29:00 PST

Track hits Number 8 In Release Records Promo Pool

'Essence' peaked at number 8 in the Release Records Promo pool today (June 30). The pool is run by Release Records (Toronto) and the chart is based on feedback given by release customers and DJ's...
Posted by Doof Nation on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:45:00 PST

More Tracks - E-PoD Player

My profile page has a new music player, i call it the E-PoD! Works best on a broadband connection.I have loaded it up with chunks of my other tracks so just double click any file, let it buf...
Posted by Doof Nation on Thu, 25 May 2006 01:00:00 PST