Utopian Societies

1997 - album as Column 3-57 The album title refers to the fact that I am a total idealist and had been reading Asimov stories and fell in love with many of his Utopian visions. When I realized I had a couple of untitled pieces I decided to give every track on the album a Utopia Number … Continue reading Utopian Societies

Works In Proto-Techno

1996 - album as Column 3-57 I read some William Gibson around this time and it shows in the titles. The album title comes from trying to explain my music to people. I was writing Techno - technological music like Kraftwerk and Front 242 did - but my techno wasn't the Doof dance music everyone … Continue reading Works In Proto-Techno

The Flowers Of Technology

1996 - album as Column 3-57 I left a long-term relationship at this time and the tone of some of the music goes back to the darker Aeroplastic Voice feel. What later finalizes as MachineFall starts to takes stronger form on this record from seeds sown on Machine Age Daydream. Tag: Technophobia... the final frontier. The … Continue reading The Flowers Of Technology

Machine Age Daydream

1995 - album as Column 3-57 After 1st Campaign I figured I might as well write an album that sounded just like me. If writing for other people didn't work then I might as well write purely for myself, be true to my muse and all that. The result is a combination of 70's and … Continue reading Machine Age Daydream

1st Campaign

1995 - album as Column 3-57 I moved back to Brisbane and became involved with an electronic musical collective who were very dance oriented. I was offered the opportunity to present my music in a spot at an event so I figured I better give the kiddies something they would understand. I set to work … Continue reading 1st Campaign