monk turner

About Me

I'm a concept artist and music educator based out of Los Angeles, California. My artistic focus is writing and recording full concept albums which can be downloaded FREE by following the links on the left. These compositions have appeared in movies, television shows, and advertisements. I'm currently looking to collaborate with a visual artist to create a cross-media conceptual piece to be shown in art galleries nationwide.
I also work with A Place Called Home to provide free music lessons to at-risk youth in South Central LA. Check out the videos below to learn more about A Place Called Home and the APCH Music Program.
Check the blog to get updates about interviews, upcoming performances, and new projects.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/30/2005
Band Website: tinyurl.com/dl8al
Band Members:

Influences: Elvis Costello, Frank Zappa, They Might Be Giants, Sparks, Estradasphere, Kleenex Girl Wonder, Graham Smith, Mr. Bungle, Mike Patton, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Ipecac Records, Peeping Tom, Sufjan Stevens, Rush, Pink Floyd, Beck, Outkast, 8 Bit, Fishtank Ensemble
Sounds Like:
Record Label: Rabid Hit Music
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Seeking an LA based visual artist for the next concept album

For my next record, I'd like to collaborate with an LA based visual artist. I'm looking for someone with the conceptual skills of Banksy and the visual candy of Takashi Murakami.The idea is to have an...
Posted by monk turner on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:07:00 PST

Calendar Interviews

Want more insight into the latest concept album Calendar? Well there are quite a few to choose from. Is Good did an one hour show all about the new record. Click here for Calendar highlights, an in de...
Posted by monk turner on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:41:00 PST

Download Calendar + Monk Turner featured on Creative Commons

I want to thank everyone who has already downloaded 'Calendar.' I have never had so many downloads of an album the first day of a release. Thanks! Creative Commons has posted a blog along with a great...
Posted by monk turner on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:54:00 PST

The Great Update

Good things happening. -'The Great Journey' has been receiving airplay on San Diego's KCR. Tune into Clint Beachwood's Surf Music Radio every Thursday from 4-6pm. Also in the works, 'The Great Journey...
Posted by monk turner on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:04:00 PST

New concept album in the works!

In the last week I have laid much groundwork for a new concept album.Drum-roll please...The next concept album will be titled CALENDAR. Each of the 12 songs will be about a different month of the year...
Posted by monk turner on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:15:00 PST

Mr. Monk's Music Class

I've accepted a position at a community outreach center for youth in South Central Los Angeles teaching music appreciation. It is an honor to be of serivce to the communtiy and pass the gift of music ...
Posted by monk turner on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:07:00 PST

Taking Requests- Live interview from NYC 1/26/07

This Friday at 9pm EST time, we'll be chatting about 'Taking Requests' on the Aweful Show. You can stream it live here: http://www.thamike.com/awfulshow/Taking Requests can be downloaded FREE here:htt...
Posted by monk turner on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:44:00 PST

Taking Requests will be done very soon!

Promise!For now, enjoy a few of the crazy letters that were received. First, listen to it on your right speaker, then your left.If you speak french, check out the great article in the latest DVS Recor...
Posted by monk turner on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:34:00 PST

Download "Live on KXLU Los Angeles"

If you missed the live set, you can hear it here:http://www.archive.org/details/monkturner2006-09-08.rad ioOr to hear the broadcast in its entirety:http://www.hero.com/demolisten/demolisten_2006_09_0 8/...
Posted by monk turner on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:49:00 PST

Concept Artist and Music Educator