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Banter/3.1

About Me

Born on the 31st anniversary of the first acid trip, colonial synth-rocker Justin H Brierley combines the ancient art of improvisation with shiny new technology. Utilizing synthesizers, MIDI, overdubs, and the occasional bit of virtual circuit bending, Mr. Brierley creates a Neo-Modernist Electronic Listening experience like no other. The result, which he has dubbed Improvised Dance Music for Intellectual Wall Flowers, is a free flowing electronic music with the improvised flair of Jazz, harmonic structures reminiscent of Bach, and textures influenced by synth pioneer Brian Eno as well as modern underground Hip-Hop.

The current Banter/3.1 album, Medicinal Reverb, is available at live performances, in person or by request.
The following two albums have been discontinued so get 'em while you can.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/8/2006
Band Website: alphachronos.blogspot.com
Band Members: Justin H Brierley, colonial synth-rocker.
Influences: Non-Prophets, Kim Lamothe, Dizzee Rascal, a Troop of Echoes, Sun Ra, Derek Bailey, Mike Cellemme, Sol.iLLaquists of Sound, a Post Modern John, the Banter Solo Trio, RJD2, Princess Superstar, Brian Eno, Varese, Hauer, Schoenberg, ui... more to come
Sounds Like: Brian Eno invited Terry Riley and Derek Bailey to a tea party in honor of Josef Matthias Hauer, while Charles Ives spins mash-ups of Sun Ra and RJD2.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Feb-tastic!

*This is a mirror of this post. Some of this information was covered here previously.Well my dears, it's been awhile since I've talked about my music here, and oh so much has happened that I need to s...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:45:00 GMT

A funny thing happened on the way..

Inspired by da Twoop, here's a list of what's been happening, complete with appropriate (or maybe even inappropriate) links.For starters, most of my blogging has been here. There's thoughts on shows, ...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:51:00 GMT

Pausing to reflect

After much thought I have decided to press the pause button on the 114 Song Box Set. This is not to say that I am abandoning the project, but rather taking some time away from it. Lemme ’splain....
Posted by on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:46:00 GMT

Notes on the songs Weeks 36~

Wow. Disc six already. Over the last couple of months the music has made some dramatic developments as I delved further into Reason. Having just returned from NYC and needing to step back a bit in ord...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:24:00 GMT

Notes on the songs Weeks 29~35

Welcome to disc five! We are now officailly half-way through the 114 Song Box Set.Disc 5 tack list1) This week in history2) Dear Bird3) Chaos at the Picnic!4) Chaos & Rhymes ~ the Banter Solo Trio5) T...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:59:00 GMT

New approach to the 114 Song Box Set

Since the mighty and wise overlords of TheeSpace have deemed us mortal musicians worthy of having six songs on our profiles instead of four I am taking a new approach to how I post new songs for the 1...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:13:00 GMT

We all knew it was inevitable

I simply couldn't let January go by without announcing another upcoming album. With all this new Reason-based material piling up is anyone really surprised? The disc will feature many of the songs tha...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:18:00 GMT

Notes on the songs Weeks 22~28

We start disc four with a special announcement. Now usually whenever I start a new disc I have already decided what songs will be posted over those next seven weeks. However, last week I got Reason 4 ...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:08:00 GMT

Notes on the songs Weeks 15~21

Disc 3 track list1) Spread your wings and tap dance2) Confessions of a Piano Tuner3) Dance of the Lunatic Wetboxer4) Gypsy Death March5) SexyHat6) Through The Trees7) The Current Occupant no lo...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:32:00 GMT

Weve got a winner

Or rather, two winners. Congratulations to Allison and Melissa, winners of the b/3.1 song naming contest. Allison transformed u28 into Spread Your Wings and Tap Dance, while Melissa heard Confessions ...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:21:00 GMT