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Hailing from New Jersey, M'Ocean (aka Michael Tomaselli) began his musical journey at a young age as a drummer. While pursing his love for drums/percussion, his interest in technology and electronic music grew as the years progressed. M'Ocean loves most genres of music, (such as: post-punk, coldwave, darkwave, punk, ebm, industrial, gothic, old school metal, thrash, classic rock, etc) but he was influenced greatly by the early sounds of electronic bands and he always knew that one day he wanted to be involved in creating electronic music.
Pushing ahead into the mid 90's, M'Ocean began to deejay pretty heavily, spinning various avenues of techno and tech house at clubs, parties and misc. events. During that time frame, M'Ocean started to focus more on the producing end of electronic music and began experimenting with different types of sounds. M'Ocean then enrolled and studied Sound Engineering and graduated from The Institute of Audio Research, NYC. Soon after, M'Ocean then pursued/studied Graphic Design, which is his main profession today, aside from music. M'Ocean is also currently attending The Art Institue Online, based out of Pittsburgh.
These days M'Ocean's dedication towards underground dance music brings heart, soul and energy into his work. You can hear a blend of driving rhythm, melody, groove, atmosphere and tribal-influenced percussion into his productions. M'Ocean's music can be heard all across the globe tearing up the dancefloors. M'Ocean is always experimenting with new ways to create twisted sounds, beats and grooves to keep the bodies moving on the dancefloor, or for your listening pleasure. M'Ocean thinks of his music as progressive, moving forward and constantly changing. This is only the beginning... -M'Ocean

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Member Since: 10/17/2004
Band Website: mocean.com.cn
Band Members: M. Tomaselli
Influences: Aphex Twin, Bedrock, Blue Amazon, 808 State, The Cure, Depeche Mode, BT, Alex Patterson, The Orb, Orbital,Way Out West, Asylum Party, Cabaret Voltaire, Trent Reznor, Meat Beat Manifesto, (the early years) Gary Numan, Rabit in the Moon, Fade, Future Sound of London, Photek, James Holden, Gavin & Scott Hardkiss, Satoshi Tomiie, Cass, Starecase, Sasha, Michelle Chivers, Andrew Kelly, FeralCode, Pole Folder, Smashing Pumpkins, Soft Cell, Yazoo, Univaque, Frankie Bones, Front 242, KMFDM (early works), My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (early works), Wax Trax!, Jaimie Myerson, James Christian, Oldschool (early 90's) House and Digital Hardcore Compilations, Cocteau Twins, Siouxsie and the Banshees, B! Machine, Faith Assembly, Terminal Choice, Timewriter, The Human League, (their early work) Moby (early years) Sting, Sade, Kate Bush, Thievery Corporation, Coil, Rozz Williams, Claus Larsen, Greg Hawkes, Max Graham, The Essence, The Comsat Angels, The Sound, The Church, Oasis, Nirvana, Weezer, Velvet Underground, The Doors, David Bowie, Blur, Violent Femmes, The Chameleons, She Wants Revenge, Colder, Dead Can Dance, D.A.F., Tears for Fears, Goldie, Kraftwerk, John Digweed, Richie Hawtin, Martin Gore, Medeski Martin and Wood, Yes, Sex Pistols, Janes Addiction, R.E.M., (their older stuff) Jeff Mills, Keoki, (his older stuff) Dave Seaman, Nitzer Ebb, Led Zeppelin, Ric Ocasek, AFOS, (early work) Dirk Ivens, Rush, Frontline Assembly, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, The Durutti Column, Chris Fortier, New Order, My Two Brothers, Hybrid, Sander Kleinberg, John B (UK), Deep Dish, Noel Sanger, Paul van Dyk, Wolfsheim, Chicane, Terry Lee Brown Jr., LTJ Bukem, Danny Howells, Shiloh, Kevin Yost, etc., etc.,
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MOcean - Forgotten Rivers out Now on FCR!

M'Ocean - Forgotten Rivers FeralCode Records became two years old, and as part of the celebration I'm happy to announce the second volume of our Reflections series. If you know us, you know well that ...
Posted by M’Ocean on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:16:00 PST

'Restless' NOW OUT on Redcircle Music!

RC007 M'Ocean - Restless (July 2007) This long-awaited release from producer M'Ocean, gives us a look back at what life was like back in early 2006. We put a new spin on it in 2007 with techier remixe...
Posted by M’Ocean on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:34:00 PST

Review of 'Restless' on progressivehouse.com.

Check out a new review of my track Restless along with some other great remixes on ph.comRead full review Here
Posted by M’Ocean on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 07:19:00 PST

'Fading Ocean' - new side project!

M'Ocean teamed up with Fady Ferraye, a house producer from Lebanon and the two created a deep, atmospheric, progressive side project called 'Fading Ocean'. Stay tuned for further details!http://www.m...
Posted by M’Ocean on Mon, 22 May 2006 03:52:00 PST

Review of 'Vertigo' on www.progressive-sounds.com.

"This release has been turning quite a few heads lately, and is certainly a deviation from a lot of tracks currently being released. If you love your vocals, then you really can't go wrong with this t...
Posted by M’Ocean on Thu, 02 Mar 2006 06:49:00 PST

M'Ocean feat Michelle Chivers - 'Vertigo' OUT NOW!

FeralCode Record's far most quality release is out already exclusively on Resonant Vibes: Click banner to listen or buy! M'Ocean feat Michelle Chivers - Vertigo w/ remixes by Joel Armstrong...
Posted by M’Ocean on Fri, 03 Feb 2006 05:08:00 PST

Website Update!

Hey all my website is now updated, you can check it out here. I designed a new logo, header and total website revamp. The site still keeps the overall M'Ocean look, but just updated. Coding and add...
Posted by M’Ocean on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 03:25:00 PST

M'Ocean - Room 3 is released!

"Feralcode's new label is still sparkling following the debut release from Coldfish, following in quick succession a second instalment this time round from M'Ocean. Room 3 comes in three takes, fi...
Posted by M’Ocean on Thu, 15 Dec 2005 04:23:00 PST

Depeche Mode Pics!

Last night I was at the Depeche Mode concert, Madison Square Garden, NYC. As usual they were absolutely phenomenal. Check out some pics below. ...
Posted by M’Ocean on Thu, 08 Dec 2005 12:01:00 PST

M'Ocean - 'Room 3' Review.

Hey All- Check out my latest review here (on Resident Advisor) for my up and coming release titled 'Room 3'. Keep your ears peeled for this one along with some smokin' remixes on FeralCode Records...
Posted by M’Ocean on Sun, 27 Nov 2005 03:38:00 PST