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Ian O'Brien

g, GB
Dance and Electronic
A.k.a. Djenga Querida Wideo Kids

Originally a UK music scholar, O'Brien was deeply influenced by the Detroit techno sound of the likes of Underground Resistance, a sound which made him decide to start recording his own music. This feverish 'Mad Mike disease' had him producing tracks first in conjunction with Asad Rizvi under the Memory Tree moniker and then on a solo basis for a variety of UK Techno imprints. 1997's Desert Scores, the man's masterpiece, is still considered a landmark release by those who cherish the kind of Tech-Jazz pioneered on the Galaxy 2 Galaxy EP. Two more albums for UK Peacefrog records followed, and in 2013 two new albums 'I was there' and 'Understanding Is Everything' were released on Japan's Ultravybe records and Ian's own label Ian o'Brien Productions. In stark contrast to his earlier work, 'Understanding Is Everything' relies almost totally on live performances and improvisations, with Ian playing keyboards, synths, guitar, bass and percussion as well as contributions from guest artists. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.

     
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Electric guitar
  • Synthesizer
  • Piano
Genres
  • Dance
  • Electronic
  • Jazz
  • R&B/Soul
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
Vagalume on History Of Things To Come by Ian O'Brien
Midnight Sunshine on Gigantic Days by Ian O'Brien
Zed on History Of Things To Come by Ian O'Brien
Piano Black - Ian O'Brien Remix on COWBOY BEBOP Remixes Music for Freelance by Various Artists
Radio Free Mars Talk 1 on COWBOY BEBOP Remixes Music for Freelance by Various Artists
Radio Free Mars Talk 4 on COWBOY BEBOP Remixes Music for Freelance by Various Artists
A Midwestern night's dream on History Of Things To Come by Ian O'Brien
Radio Free Mars Talk 2 on COWBOY BEBOP Remixes Music for Freelance by Various Artists
Radio Free Mars Talk 3 on COWBOY BEBOP Remixes Music for Freelance by Various Artists
Radio Free Mars Talk 5 on COWBOY BEBOP Remixes Music for Freelance by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Understanding Is EverythingIan O'Brien2013Album
I Was There 1995-2000Ian O'Brien2013Compil.
ShihenIan O'Brien2013Album
Promenade ElevenKirk Degiorgio & Ian O'Brien2011Album
KokoroIan O'Brien2009Compil.
Mi MixIan O'Brien2008Compil.
Live At Hell's Club, Sao Paulo BrazilIan O'Brien2008Album
Infused Twelve InchIan O'Brien / James Hardway2001Album
A History Of Things To ComeIan O'Brien2001Album
A History Of Things To Come (Album Sampler)Ian O'Brien2001Album
Presents Sofistifunk Vol.2 - Past Time Grooves For The FutureIan O'Brien2001Compil.
The Soul Of ScienceKirk Degiorgio & Ian O'Brien2000Compil.
EdenIan O'Brien2000Album
Midnight SunshineIan O'Brien1999Album
Gigantic DaysIan O'Brien1999Album
Abstract Funk TheoryIan O'Brien1999Compil.
HeartstringsIan O'Brien1999Album
That Was NowIan O'Brien1997Album
Tattoo JazzIan O'Brien1997Album
Desert ScoresIan O'Brien1996Album
Monkey JazzIan O'Brien1996Album
It's An Everyday World!Ian O'Brien1996Album
Intelligent Desert IIIan O'Brien1996Album
Intelligent Desert E.PIan O'Brien1996Album
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