Artist Member(s) - Bryan Michael
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Seemingly caught in garageband limbo, alka (Bryan Michael) would have liked
to believe that by now, humans would have progressed in their musical tastes.
Besides, a computer can out-solo a stunt guitarist any day. Experimenting in a
genre largely criticized for it's lack of emotion, Alka blends styles to create
music that is both melancholic and uplifting; synthetic yet melodic. Alka's
music is vast enough to go well with wide open spaces or condensed urban
settings... it is the place where lucidity and obscurity meet.
Alka is quickly becoming one of the world's most respected IDM artists. His
unique blend of modular synthesis accentuates even the most subtle details of
analog sound, in a sea of IDM rhythm and playful melody. Many would argue
that his technique in the genrwe is nothing short of elite. Alka also recently
contributed some drum programming to Roger O"Donnell's (Ex-Cure, Thompson
Twins, Psychedelic Furs) latest solo release "Songs From The Silver Box" on
99x/10 records.
to believe that by now, humans would have progressed in their musical tastes.
Besides, a computer can out-solo a stunt guitarist any day. Experimenting in a
genre largely criticized for it's lack of emotion, Alka blends styles to create
music that is both melancholic and uplifting; synthetic yet melodic. Alka's
music is vast enough to go well with wide open spaces or condensed urban
settings... it is the place where lucidity and obscurity meet.
Alka is quickly becoming one of the world's most respected IDM artists. His
unique blend of modular synthesis accentuates even the most subtle details of
analog sound, in a sea of IDM rhythm and playful melody. Many would argue
that his technique in the genrwe is nothing short of elite. Alka also recently
contributed some drum programming to Roger O"Donnell's (Ex-Cure, Thompson
Twins, Psychedelic Furs) latest solo release "Songs From The Silver Box" on
99x/10 records.
Alka Discography:
2009 - Eel_011 "A Dog Lost In The Woods" Full Length Album Available 6/2/2009
2009 - "Songs From The Silver Box" by Roger O"Donnell - 99x/10 records - Alka performed some of the drum tracks.
2007 - Principles Of Suffocation - Full-length Album 7/31/07 Electronic Eel Records eel_004
2005 - Nothing Concrete Sampler 05 - 99x/10 records (2-tracks featured)
2005 - Theories OF Naught E.P. SKP-008 Skeptical Productions records.
2009 - Eel_011 "A Dog Lost In The Woods" Full Length Album Available 6/2/2009
2009 - "Songs From The Silver Box" by Roger O"Donnell - 99x/10 records - Alka performed some of the drum tracks.
2007 - Principles Of Suffocation - Full-length Album 7/31/07 Electronic Eel Records eel_004
2005 - Nothing Concrete Sampler 05 - 99x/10 records (2-tracks featured)
2005 - Theories OF Naught E.P. SKP-008 Skeptical Productions records.
eel_004 Alka - "Principles of Suffocation" - 8/21/2007
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The first full-length release from Alka. If any electronic ambient album should be labeled elite, this is
one of them. Blissful melodies, sharp and innovative rhythm work, and atmospheres bigger than the
universe are all stuffed into these 12 songs. Very reminiscent of old Future Sound of London,
Arovane, Plaid, etc., but in a fresh new cutting edge way.
one of them. Blissful melodies, sharp and innovative rhythm work, and atmospheres bigger than the
universe are all stuffed into these 12 songs. Very reminiscent of old Future Sound of London,
Arovane, Plaid, etc., but in a fresh new cutting edge way.
12 song CD - $12.00
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99x/10_05 Various Artists - "Nothing Concrete Sampler 05" - 2005
Are you a fan of Alka? This is the famous Nothing Concrete sampler that featured Alka as well as
some other electronic artists from around the world. Label owner Roger O'Donnell of The Cure, put
together this great and overlooked collection of indie underground electronica. This is a "MUST
HAVE" album in any electronic collection. While some of these artists still remain relatively unknown,
this comp offers a sampling of great electronic music talent worldwide. The great artists on this
line-up are: Roger O'Donnell, Sensory Factory, Alka, Goddamn Electric Bill, The Maybe, Dead Waiter,
Pale Amber Glow, Erin Lang, Ecce, and Somnolent.
some other electronic artists from around the world. Label owner Roger O'Donnell of The Cure, put
together this great and overlooked collection of indie underground electronica. This is a "MUST
HAVE" album in any electronic collection. While some of these artists still remain relatively unknown,
this comp offers a sampling of great electronic music talent worldwide. The great artists on this
line-up are: Roger O'Donnell, Sensory Factory, Alka, Goddamn Electric Bill, The Maybe, Dead Waiter,
Pale Amber Glow, Erin Lang, Ecce, and Somnolent.
19 song CD IMPORT - $12.00
CD availability only from Electronic Eel Records.
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eel_010 Various Artists - "Building A Better Robot vol.1" - 12/02/2008
Good compilation albums are hard to come by these days. This one however, came together great,
from start to finish and contains a wide array of sounds and styles that compliment the sounds and
styles we're looking for at Electronic Eel. We're proud that everyone in our existing line-up of artists
participated in this, as well as some other notably fantastic artists from around the world. Every track
on this is a great addition to anyone's electronic music collection, and best of all, this album is free!
Alka, ASiH, Axiotronic, Beta-Resercyclic Acid, Dead Waiter, Detektivbyrån, Homesic, iqtu, Let's Drive
To Alaska, Mejetairliner, Obfusc, Phreakon, Sintemu, and The Sweeps. Download it FREE right now!
from start to finish and contains a wide array of sounds and styles that compliment the sounds and
styles we're looking for at Electronic Eel. We're proud that everyone in our existing line-up of artists
participated in this, as well as some other notably fantastic artists from around the world. Every track
on this is a great addition to anyone's electronic music collection, and best of all, this album is free!
Alka, ASiH, Axiotronic, Beta-Resercyclic Acid, Dead Waiter, Detektivbyrån, Homesic, iqtu, Let's Drive
To Alaska, Mejetairliner, Obfusc, Phreakon, Sintemu, and The Sweeps. Download it FREE right now!
14 Track Compilation FREE DOWNLOAD ONLY >>> DOWNLOAD HERE
This is a free release! Please visit this page to download it FREE. Album available to Eel Mail Subscribers
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eel_011 Alka - "A Dog Lost In The Woods" - 06/02/2009
Bryan Michael once again delivers another full-length Alka album, titled “A Dog Lost In The Woods”.
This album is more expansive than the last, with more shifting moods, soft textures, driving tempos,
and sharp electronic modular sound. This album is a gem from start to finish, and shows that Alka is
always reaching for new heights with each music composition, successfully taking his sound to a
higher celestial level, which few are able to master so quickly. Fans of the last album will be blown
away.
This album is more expansive than the last, with more shifting moods, soft textures, driving tempos,
and sharp electronic modular sound. This album is a gem from start to finish, and shows that Alka is
always reaching for new heights with each music composition, successfully taking his sound to a
higher celestial level, which few are able to master so quickly. Fans of the last album will be blown
away.
11 song CD - $12.00