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Francis Preve

What doesn't kill you makes you stranger.

About Me

I generate and/or organize sound. Here are the specifics.

My Interests

Acoustics, DSP, quantum physics, rock climbing, deep space astronomy, Ableton Live, scuba diving, cognitive psychology, comic books, neurochemistry, nutrition, backpacking/camping, sociology, spiritual pursuits and weightlifting.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone I haven't already met, as long as they can carry on a decent conversation.

Music:

I'm more about chord progressions and hooks than specific styles. I like pretty much anything that's catchy, regardless of the artist or genre.

Movies:

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Logan's Run, Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story, Blade Runner, Kill Bill 1 & 2, and all superhero films (including Elektra... really).

Television:

I don't own one of those.

Books:

Mostly non-fiction.

Heroes:

You are Green Lantern Green Lantern 95% Iron Man 70% Catwoman 65% Superman 60% Spider-Man 60% Hulk 60% The Flash 60% Batman 55% Supergirl 53% Wonder Woman 48% Robin 45% Hot-headed. You have strong will power and a good imagination.
Click here to take the Superhero Personality Test

My Blog

A rising star? Me?

Click on this Link.Wow.
Posted by Francis Preve on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:12:00 PST

But wait there's more!

Everything you NEVER wanted to know about my past.
Posted by Francis Preve on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:16:00 PST

Ego surfin'

Oh this is kind of neat in a really self indulgent way.
Posted by Francis Preve on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:59:00 PST

About.com

For some unsurprisingly shameless self-promotion, click here.
Posted by Francis Preve on Tue, 01 May 2007 08:28:00 PST

Francis Preve's Programmer's Crib Notes Vol. 1

(or How To Sound Like You Know What You're Doing In Two Easy Steps)ELECTRO - Waveform: Square / Effect: BitcrusherTRANCE - Waveform: SuperSaw / Effect: DelayCLASSIC HOUSE - Waveform: Piano / Effect: C...
Posted by Francis Preve on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:18:00 PST

On music...

Saw this in a Wendy Carlos interview today..."...an essential part of music is to connect with our shared inner feelings, to recognize the connections and know that you're not alone. We're born alone;...
Posted by Francis Preve on Sat, 07 Apr 2007 12:14:00 PST

The word of the day is...

"fraction"
Posted by Francis Preve on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:33:00 PST

Happiness vs. Meaning

"There comes a time when a man has to ask himself whether he wants a life of happiness or a life of meaning... Two very different paths... To be truly happy, a man must live absolutely in the present ...
Posted by Francis Preve on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:07:00 PST

Click on the video below. C'mon I dare ya!

Read the credits... Yay.F
Posted by Francis Preve on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 02:36:00 PST

Number 1, again :)

Dangerous Power hit ..1 on the Billboard Club Play charts this week. Pretty nifty.
Posted by Francis Preve on Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:48:00 PST