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Originating from Europe and settled in Washington DC in 1980’s to answer the “burnt” feeling trying to satisfy the “system” Add in the many hours learning midi programming on various synths, drum machines, samplers & tone modules under the direction of Bob Bozak and James Ozz initially. Described by Punch Drunk Drummer Eriq “You left the industrial-goth sound and replaced it with some mysterious-other worldly sounding sense of humor funk ” The one constant member is Christian V. (Born Heidelberg West Germany May 28th 1971) to a multitalented Norwegian Mother and his father an Army Chopper pilot from Bronx NYC who rocked out every night on an acoustic guitar-singing Nitty Gritty, classic 50’s bands and his own Rockabilly originals. Influences are turn of the century European techno, pop and industrial influences. His sister’s disco back from the late 70’s into the New Wave era of the 80’s A Norwegian uncle playing piano and singing his head off in every summer from ages 1-10. Candlelit reel to reel listening of his quite famous Grandfathers Norwegian Opera. His Mom’s choir practice live from ages 0-33.
“It began with programming the drums on Megabite” Christian V. remarks referencing his 1st drum machine the R-70, during his 1st band “Burnt Republic” (1990-1993) when the session drummer would not show. Bass, when the bass player exited the service and then on his own for over a decade upon completion of his Army term. Whereupon, Christian V.
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