The synthesizer-crazed duo met whilst training as double-decker bus drivers in Glasgow, learning only of each other's electronic music interests whilst passing under a low bridge at a terrifyingly high speed.
Starting off with some basic equipment and a laptop computer, Emotiquon gathered their ideas over long sessions in front of flashing lights and cult television comedy shows. Connecting their powerful brains together (using two metal collanders, a car battery, some jump leads and a food blender), the two began to edit their recordings down to manageable pop-sized chunks of audio colour.
Emotiquon pursue a love of hypnotic melodies, complex drum rhythms and rolling bass lines, scattering samples from their favourite television programs and films throughout their music:
Shaun Dimensional - Programming, Drums, Guitar & Vocals
James Mechanoid - Sonic Synthesizer Extortionist
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Influences Influences come from a love of 80's electronic pop, the early 90's rave scene, blissed out hazy dub music, and modern electro artists such as Justice & Aphex Twin!!!
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Emotiquon are covering the excellent Pet Shop Boys track "Shopping" for the Spanish DJ collective Buffetlibre.
Buffetlibre are releasing a FREE downloadable compilation double-album entitled "REWIND". The compilation features their favourite producers from across the globe performing covers and remixes of their favourite tracks from the 80's...
DISC ONE: New versions and remixes of iconic tracks from the 80's
DISC TWO: A Buffetlibre DJ mix of all of the ORIGINAL versions of the tracks covered in DISC ONE!!!
The project is receiving lots of media attention around the world, and will be featured on Colin Murray's BBC Radio One show in July.
DOWNLOAD IT NOW (entire release available as a .zip file from 2nd July 2008):
http://www.buffetlibre.net
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REWIND QUESTIONS: (Answered by Shaun Dimensional of Emotiquon)
- Why have you chosen to do a cover of this song? Does this song bring back childhood memories?
Well, when we were asked to produce a cover of an 80's track for the Rewind project, we were really excited. We grew up in the 80's and the music from that decade obviously brings back a great bunch of memories. Choosing a track that we not only respected but could envision producing in our own style (without completely destroying the song) was a challenge indeed. There are so many great songs and bands from that era....
We narrowed down our options by deciding to stick with a British band, as the project features artists and producers from around the world. There were perhaps 4 main contenders in our minds. In the end, the Pet Shop Boys won it hands down!!! People have lots of different ideas about the Pet Shop Boys, such as "ooh, they're a gay band", or "they're too POP!", but if you think about everything they've done for British Pop Culture; their ironic and satirical lyrics, their fantastic stage performances, their iconic image (remember the huge pointy hats...?), and of course their skills behind the synths (and the fact that there are two of them onstage, kinda like us) then everybody has a soft spot for the Pet Shop Boys!
Choosing "Shopping" was an easy choice too, given the current economic climate in the UK we thought it was the most relevant track to release at this time! Listen to the lyrics... It's not about putting on your flip flops, grabbing a stupid massive bag and going shopping. It's about the government shopping for votes then changing their policies after they win... It's about political powers taking advantage of the people, mistrust and inside dealings... It's about the economy!
But besides all that, it's a f**king good pop song. And it brings back memories of watching Top Of The Pops in the 80's.
- If you were asked to do a tribute to the 00's in 20 year's time, what song would you choose?
Maximo Park "Our Velocity"... It's the best song I've heard since the year 2000!!!
- If you could choose, who would you like to do a version of one of your own songs?
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci doing a cover version of Emotiquon "Tokyo Bass Exchange"! Unfortunately that's not gonna happen though, as they've split up.
Awoke this morning to the sound of the letterbox at Emotiquon HQ clattering with an almighty racket...
After wolfing down some Coco Pops and two slices of wholemeal toast with Marmite & honey (mixed, you should try it!), a glass of grapefruit juice and half a pint of curry sauce, I threw on my large pair of techno clown trousers and shimmied down the stairs to investigate.
I was greeted with a large airpack jiffybag with the Emotiquon HQ address plastered over the front.
Up the stairs I went, clawing at the package and hoping that it wasn't an elaborate council tax letter. Inside I found another jiffybag, taped up with fluorescent orange "DAMAGE RISK" tape so that it was impossible to open delicately (I'll stick a pic up of this later today in this blog)...
Inside were two pristine Sony CD-R discs and a brief note with the words "Cheers, Rupert" written on the inside...
The penny dropped. The CDs contain all of the parts to Grand National's "Cut By The Brakes" track, from their excellent second album "A Drink & A Quick Decision"... Rupert is the man behind Grand National's production...
We're itching to get started on it. It's been an extremely busy June for us, with gigs every weekend and more remixes than you can shake an electron at (including Espion, Satellite Dub, Modifier, a brand new (EXCLUSIVE) track for the next Tronic Vol. II compilation, and a cover of The Pet Shop Boys "SHOPPING")
PSYCHEDELIC FISH DISCO,
The Forest Cafe,
3 Bristo Place,
EDINBURGH
EH1 1EY
Details
An incredible psychedelic musical explosion of colour, people and food...
This event promises to be one of the most fun indoor minifestivals this year!!! Emotiquon are headlining, supported by folk, indie, blues, ethnic and rock musicians from around Edinburgh.
Featuring performance artists, gold painted girls, live visuals and a bath filled with vodka jelly... SERIOUSLY! More information TBC
Kirsty Munro
Yeh Paisley gig was good! Will be back out on the 3rd Saturday for every month as it's a great wee place.
Going to come along on Friday and you guys are welcome to come back for a party after the gig.
I have just been reminded through the wonders of google that there is a commercially available UV Mankini available as worn by Borat! The following link may be of interest to you in regards to this matter.
PH1 Record's first physical release is now out, the fantastic Mountains E.P by Glasgow musician Myself. His music is that of ambient techno with hints of shoegaze, house and IDM. You almost feel submerged under the atmosphere of the tracks.
These are the tracks on the EP:
NOW AND NEAR
FALFOUR
C THE SEA
SCENIC WAY
CLOSE TO COMFORT
TRAINS (MR SALMON EDIT)
"Tracks Now and Near, C The Sea and Trains (Mr. Salmon Edit) are available for full track listening on his Last.fm page and an exclusive track Super Nova is available for free download under PH1's first sampler album, so there is plenty of preview material of the skilled musician".
The EP is mail order. To order a copy, please enclose £5 per copy you'd like in a jiffy bag along with these details on a piece of paper: your address, what EP you'd like and how many copies, and mail it to:
Leona Dee
Not that u's need it .......... but good luck for tonight ..... hope its a good 'un !!!!!!!!!
will be thinking of ya whilst I sit in me granny slipper n robe whilst watching crap tv ......... all on me lonesome .............. LOL (its shit no bein able to drink booooooooooooo)
John A
hi shaun hows tricks long time no see , all looks good for you mate live the dream , cant make it workin the night shift mate will let people no .
good one
8 week ago
Leona Dee
Good luck for 2moro night guys ..... not that you need it
Shame I won't be there, but u know me .... will be there in spirit (or in many spirits ... vodka, schnapps etc ha ha ha ha)
xxxxxxxxx HUGS xxxxxxxxxx
9 week ago
David Burns
Woohoo! I'm not needed for jury duty tomorrow, so I shall be at the gig!
9 week ago
Jennifer Hainey
Argh! You couldn't have picked a worse week! I am so skint!!! However, I do have a friend who is into your style of music so I shall pass on the details. xx
9 week ago
Leona Dee
who u callin a wanchor ?? ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
read the excuse, not good ............... I'll need to go meself n pick one up lol (ps i'm not happy u brought Jo 5 and only tried to bring me 1 lol)
12 week ago
Phiktion
Yo Dudes
howz thingz going?
lovin' new traks
12 week ago
Leona Dee
hey hey hey, dunno if u'll get 2 see this before but good luck and just enjoy xxxxx
PS Did u get it ? and try n gimme a wee buzz if ya's get the chance .......... DON'T FORGET ME PRESSIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
12 week ago
Vyranoid
U guys should push the boat out and do a bit of Underground sounds when you get the chance. With the skill under ur belts u'd defo pull it off.
13 week ago
Oooft Allan Oooft
Looks like you found the Marcus Brigstocke LIVE @ The Apollo video then??? why's that??
Stolen quotes ""computer games don"t affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we"d all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music" - Kristian Wilson, Nintendo, Inc. 1989.
i would be lovin that shaun, fo' sho', but i just can't afford it.
feckin well done tho, sounds ace!!! cheers for the wee heads up like!
hope all goes well and don't do anything i wouldn't do
13 week ago
Sharon
Whens your next gig guys, so gutted i missed last one at club de mar, but was having a bit of boyf trouble,
xx
13 week ago
Allan Ferguson
HEY THANKS FOR THE ADD WHATS THIS PROFILE ALL ABOUT ?
14 week ago
Oooft Allan Oooft
i'll promote what i can
wellllll, before hangar13 in 93'....woop woop, hardcore never dies, i was a hip to the hop man, so i'm going to see M.E.T.H.O.D MAN...smoke sum bluntage and listen to phat beats.......skint but i'm on the hustle for a bender in glasgow........cash permitting......rd tax, mot, insurance bla bla f'in bla.........keep at the tunage ol boy schweet!!!!
hope ah mibbes catch ya soon dude!!
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
