The superhero massive!

See these immense superhero models at forthcoming Alternative Blueprint events. Also for hire through Alternative Blueprint! 10 massive models for your event.

Alternative Blueprint Records - music for specialists.
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Fat As Funk Mastering - fair rates, quick turnaround, great sound.
www.fatasfunk.com
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Fat As Funk Mastering - a few testimonials

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free Automated Acoustics download! From the "Love To The Dedicated Listener" album 2007

  <span>Automated Acoustics - Angels Come Back by alternativeblueprint</span>

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Free Vagabond Skills track!! From the forthcoming "The Evasive Pages" album

  <span>Vagabond Skills - Too Much Interference 320 by alternativeblueprint</span>

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Free download "Sinister Dub" album taster!! bY Optikatechniqua ( AKA Optikatech) on Alternative Blueprint Records

  <span>Sinister Dub taster by alternativeblueprint</span>

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Tape

After rediscovering a load of my old forgotten mixtapes from back in the day, I saw this:

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Hip-Hoperation project

The O.A.P. hip hop video project is nearly completed & will be doing the short-film rounds soon. Devised & choreographed by Tom Willoughby, directed by Russell Scully & with sound design & music by 3 Alternative Blueprint artists - Automated Acoustics, Vagabond Skills & Optikatechniqua (a.k.a. OptikaTech ).

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So Old-Skool it's Senior, baby!!

Alternative Blueprint is pleased to be doing the soundtrack for a multimedia project conceived & orchestrated by breakdance instructor & general B-boy Tom Willoughby, & filmmaker Russell Scully. Check out the pic below first!!

It's going to be a tongue-in-cheek, multi-faceted take on hip-hop culture & bridging the generation gap - with senior citizen breakdancing hoodie

gangs, fat beats & tasty visual cuts.

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There will be several results - an avant-garde art film, a mockumentary on the youth-culture & hip hop scene, a music video for the forthcoming Automated Acoustics album, & some sonic-art audio pieces using some voice cuts recorded from the Senior Citizen breakdancers during the day.

The final projects will be funny, surreal, avant-garde, occasionally dark & most of all FUN!

Tom teaches breakdancing, at festival workshops, does structured group classes & private lessons around the UK, & has studied the art of body movement since he could stand up! He has been teaching this group of very keen senior citizens street dance as a project.

Russell is a Skate Video producer, & with this project is moving into music video production & experimental film making.

Automated Acoustics (Loz Gill) did some location sound recording of the Senior citizens talking, using vocal expressions & narrative stories that will be heard in the final edits & the overall sound design for the project. It will be in the top 5 most-mental sound engineering projects he's ever worked on  ;)

It was an awesome, fun day, the group really got into it - & we totally terrorised the locals until they got up close ;)
There will be some interesting results from the project for sure!! Massive thanks to all the breakers - legends!

We will keep you posted.... stay tuned....

Both Tom & Russell can be contacted via Alternative Blueprint Records. www.alternativeblueprint.com

(& the video below was taken with my phone, not the nice camera Russell was using  ;)

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Kickin' it O.A.P. Style, baby!!

Alternative Blueprint is pleased to be doing the soundtrack for a multimedia project conceived & orchestrated by breakdance instructor & general B-boy Tom Willoughby, & filmmaker Russell Scully.

It's going to be a multi-faceted take on hip-hop culture & bridging the generation gap. There will be an avant-garde art film, a mockumentary on the scene & a music video for the forthcoming Automated Acoustics album.

Tom teaches breakdancing at festival workshops, structured group classes & private lessons around the UK, & he has studied the art of body movement since he could stand up. He has been teaching this group of very keen senior citizens street dance as a project.

Russell is a Skate Video producer, & with this project is moving into music video production & experimental film making.

Both Tom & Russell can be contacted via Alternative Blueprint Records. www.alternativeblueprint.com

Automated Acoustics (Loz Gill) did some location sound recording of the "posse", & will be doing the sound design for the project.

(the video below was taken with my phone, not the nice camera Russell was using ;)

It was an awesome, fun day, the group really got into it - we totally terrorised the locals until they got up close ;)
There will be some interesting results from the project for sure!! Massive thanks to all the breakers - legends!

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1984 gets even closer....

1984 comes ever closer still : The Daily Hatemail, sorry, I meant Daily Mail had the broadest coverage of this:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1267278/New-speed-cameras-trap-motori...

I especially like the bit which states that speeding tickets have gone down since the police stopped keeping a percentage of the money - Hmmm....funny that....

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Automated Acoustics Live Violin Recording session

The excellent multi-instrumentalist Benedict Green came down to Automated Acoustics' studio to record some live violin parts for the forthcoming Automated Acoustics album last week. Entire chord sequences were dissected line-by-line to create a live violin quintet. This will sound utterly amazing when finished!  We will keep you posted...

You can hear some of Automated Acoustics music at: www.myspace.com/automatedacoustics
Grab the previous releases here: www.alternativeblueprint.com

Definitely check out (& book!!) Ben's fantastic band Flood The Floor, in which he plays funky bass here:  http://www.floodthefloor.co.uk
They can go up to a 16 piece band with full horn section -  they are some funky mo'fo's!

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Interview with MC Deface of Vagabond Skills

It was a fine spring day when myself, Victor Ian Values caught up with the elusive MC Deface, head lyrical honcho of the Vagabond Skills hip-hop/dubstep project.

1: What are your favourite lyrical topics?
Kind of depends on my mood but complex and filthy ring my bells

2: How do you generally write your lyrics? Written or freestyle?
I freestyle mostly, with that then moving on into written pieces

3: So how much of that freestyle are we hearing in the album? & which are your favourite bits?
About 99% is freestyled, i don't think any of the songs have been written from start to finish. Distanktion has to be the pinnacle of this as I still have no idea WTF  I'm on about!

4: Who are your major musical influences?
Del the funky homospaian / Eminem / Necro / Anti pop consortium / Jehst / Gunshot / Wu-tang / Sian super / Opgezwolle / Silver bullet

5: There are some pretty spaced out lyrics on the album, literally in the case of Planetary Implications, & there are broad references to science in your writing. What are your interests in these areas?
Uh fantastical, I have a vested interest in the unexplained and the mysteries of this world that stretch way beyond even my garbled imagination. The holographic nature of the universe and the true history of man manage to warp my fragile little mind

6: Have there been any funny moments during the making of the album?
Yes but the insanity of them prevent me from revealing details. (Editor's note: after hearing some off the record, I can see why)

7: What the hell is Bearpear? For Gods sake man?
It is the Pear of Bear , it is the essence of life, it is the strange little world drawn inside the minds of the obscure, it is very fine smoke and the resulting visual output of such a fine input.
(Check out the Bearpear cartoon links below if you're not offended by adult themes. Written by Vagabond Skills)


8: What's the Dutch connection?
Rizlas (well the gluey sticky bit on em)

9: Where did you hone your MC skills?
In the wilds of Alaska

10: Do you have any last words?
Why? are you going to shoot me now I've done this interview, oh right well then uh how about "don't shoot"

Vagabond Skills album "The Evasive Pages" comes out in the summer. Scroll down to the bottom of the blog to hear some tracks.

Vagabond Skills Myspace: www.myspace.com/vagabonds69skills
Alternative Blueprint Myspace: www.myspace.com/alternativeblueprint
This is a small selection of Bearpear (adult themes): http://www.videolife.tk/Bearpear/ 

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Bolitics, sorry, I mean politics.

With an election coming up in the UK, here's a funny synopsis of politics explained:
http://www.sjgames.com/illuminati/politics.html

And this was allegedly seen on a streetlamp outside 10 Downing Street, & Gordon Brown peeking out from the curtains:
http://www.davidshrigley.com/photo_htmpgs/notice.html

And I think this is how most new government policies are really made:
http://www.darksites.com/evilplan.php

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Incredible street art

The depth & perspective this guy does is simply incredible. Check it out, it's something else!!

http://gprime.net/images/sidewalkchalkguy/

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Chimpanzees on stimulants & how to disarm them.‏

Well, it's Easter day again, so all around the world Chimpanzees are going on a Cocaine fuelled gun rampage. It's something we all have to face every year, so it's time for some info to help out!

Since the most pressing thing on your mind right now is probably how to disarm the chimp in front of you, here's some handy tips from the excellent Cracked magazine:
http://www.cracked.com/blog/so-you-need-to-disarm-a-chimpanzee

And, assuming you're still alive, you may wish to read about the epidemic of primate stumulant addiction, & how it turns Chimps into assholes from The Onion:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/chimp-in-cocaine-study-starts-lying-to-friends,17176/

Electronic Explorations Radio show - free downloads

Check this show out - always an amazing mix of music, compiled with care, & exclusive guest mixes not to be missed. Free download too!

http://electronicexplorations.org

There's LOADS of choice, & it's all fantastic, but make sure you grab #074 with a mix from Alternative Blueprint's Optikatechniqua!

Spread the word about this show, it's unbelievably spanking :)

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The Jive Inspector / Ali Hurrell 12" Vinyl

There are still a few copies of the fantastic 12" VINYL ONLY release of The Jive Inspector available. This is a lush collection of ambient breakbeat, drum & bass & pre-dubstep bass flexing. He was a great inspiration to a lot of producers in the infamous South-West free-party/rave scene.

In later years he lived in Thailand as a Buddhist monk, before his untimely demise aged 27. A total vinyl head, this is a record that deserves a place in your collection. As played by the legendary Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 1.

Have a listen here: www.alternativeblueprint.com
or Here: www.myspace.com/thejiveinspector

Buy the vinyl here: http://www.cargorecords.co.uk/release/4552
or here: http://www.boomkat.com/item.cfm?id=39699
or here: www.alternativeblueprint.com

Thanks for your support.

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Old Skool mixtapes for free download!

"Bring the fever!"  Oh yes, you know it! An amazing collection of old skool jungle & hardcore tapes from back in the day! If you were there it will be a great trip down memory lane. If you are too young then EDUCATE YOURSELF!

http://stressfactor.co.uk/new2007/downloads.html

They have it all.

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Automated Acoustics - "Like Tom Waits being taken up the Wrong'un by Aphex Twin"

Automated Acoustics is an unusual blend of uneasy electronica, industrial jazz, delta blues & gruff vocals. Dance to it or veg out to it.

All crafted with love to all dedicated listeners by a one-man band using: cello, autoharp, piano, organ, guitar, double bass, steeldrum, live drums, synths & vocals.

Dancenova.com called it "the most inventive music you'll hear this year"
Features in Mixmag, DJ & Clash, & reviews in all the glossy monthlies said equally orgasmic things (including the disturbing image of "Tom Waits being taken up the wrong'un by Aphex Twin")

There's an album & an e.p. out now: "Love To The Dedicated Listener" & "Ejector Seat Blues" available on CD & mp3.
Fresh album coming later this year too...

Read some press highlights here: www.alternativeblueprint.com
or a quick review here: http://www.music-critic.com/electronica/automatetacousticeejectorseat.htm

Listen to Automated Acoustics on Spotify

Download Automated Acoustics on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/automated-acoustics/id122452985
or Emusic: http://www.emusic.com/artist/Automated-Acoustics-MP3-Download/11689071.html
or Juno: http://www.junodownload.com/labels/Alternative+Blueprint/
or most download stores worldwide!

Buy the CDs here: www.alternativeblueprint.com
or here: http://www.cargorecords.co.uk/release/4550   &  http://www.cargorecords.co.uk/release/4551
or here: http://www.boomkat.com/labels/?id=4419
or here: http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/3386382/Love-To-The-Dedicated-Listener/Produc...

Myspace: www.myspace.com/automatedacoustics

Thankyou for your support!
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"Sinister Dub" album by OptikaTechNiqua - dubstep/junglist/acid essential tracks!

The OptikaTechNiqua - "Sinister Dub" album has been supported by Mary Anne Hobbs BBC Radio1, Electronic Explorations, Rinse FM, Sub FM etc. & has been rinsed out in clubs across the globe!

It's a killer record, dark, dank, dirty & dastardly! Bang it out of your car & get everybody saying "what the hell is THAT?"

Grab his FREE exclusive mix for Electronic Explorations here:
http://electronicexplorations.org/the-show/074-optikatechniqua_robert-logan_s...

Read a very detailed review here: http://thesonicminefeild.blogspot.com/2009/02/optikatechniqua-sinister-dub.html
& a shorter review here: http://beardedmagazine.co.uk/wp/?p=449
Check out DJ/Club reaction comments here: http://www.alternativeblueprint.com/sinisterpress.txt

Download the album from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sinister-dub/id295594514 
or Emusic: http://www.emusic.com/artist/Optikatechniqua-MP3-Download/11689074.html 
or Juno: http://www.junodownload.com/artists/Optikatechniqua/releases/?sort_by_bestsel...
Or most other download stores worldwide!

Get the CD here: http://www.cargorecords.co.uk/release/8006
or here: www.alternativeblueprint.com
or here: http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=12;1;60;-1;5&sku=95495...
or here:  http://www.boomkat.com/item.cfm?id=177249 

Check out the OptikaTechNiqua Myspace here: www.myspace.com/optikatechniqua
& the Alternative Blueprint one here: www.myspace.com/alternativeblueprint

Fix up yourself with Alternative Blueprint merchandise: http://alternativeblueprint.spreadshirt.co.uk/

Thanks for your support :)
Large Up!

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Vagabond Skills album preview

Rap music shaked & baked. Manic wonky hip-hop/dubstep/lyrical music is dropping in about 10 weeks on Alternative Blueprint Records - CD & Download. With UK, USA & Dutch collaborations. Check out: www.myspace.com/vagabonds69skills for some audio previews. www.alternativeblueprint.com

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Vagabond Skills album preview

Rap music shaked & baked. Manic wonky hip-hop/dubstep/lyrical music is dropping in about 10 weeks on Alternative Blueprint Records - CD & Download. With UK, USA & Dutch collaborations. Check out: www.myspace.com/vagabonds69skills for some audio previews. www.alternativeblueprint.com

Too Much Interference by Vagabond Skills  
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Happy Easter! May you have LOADS of chocolate :)

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