Biography
Compatibles2 is a 100% Digital One Man Band (OMB) based in the Western Part of The Netherlands near Rotterdam. Compatibles2 is represented by a so called AVATAR on the Internet. Being a Virtual Artist he can be met "Live" in 3D Chat IMVU. http://avatars.imvu.com/Compatibles2
Musical Paintings he does: New Age, Solo Synthesized Piano, Orchestral Pieces, Ambiant Noises, Jazzy and Symphonic Stuff.
Why this name?
Compatible means something like "works well with". Compatibles2 hopes his music will be Compatible To the listener! So that makes a clear Compatibles2.
Does Compatibles play live?
Compatibles2 usually doesn't play live gigs, but used to do some gigs in the past. Maybe the future will change these things, due to public demand.
History:
Born in '57 Hans N. a.k.a. Compatibles2 starting to study the guitar at the age of 15. Synth and Computer Aided Sound Devices soon became his major instruments. Followed some courses to learn to play flute and guitar and some lessons Computer Aided Composing at the Institute of Sonology Utrecht - The Netherlands. Mainly self-made musician. Structure and sound are the building blocks of his small musical paintings.
Influences?
Influences from Kraftwerk to YES, but also Steve Reich, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Vai, Horowitz, etc.
Sounds Compatibles2 Likes?: All Synth related
Voice Compatibles2 Likes?: No doubt: the amazing voice of Jon Anderson for over 30 years.
His Favorite Spots? Behind the Korg M3, in front of one of his several PC's or behind the steering wheel
Equipment used: Korg M3 Music Workstation/Sampler, the best affordable piece of music equipment in years
Other place on the Internet:
http://www.myspace.com/compatibles2omb
Some Free tracks can be heard at website, www.soundclick.com/compatibles2.
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