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Chris Shepard
Chris Shepard is an American recording engineer and general manager at Chicago Recording Company. He is best known for his work with KMFDM, having engineered some of their most popular albums. He also worked on some of Sascha Konietzko's side projects. In addition, he has worked with many other bands, including PIG, Treponem Pal, Prong, Kidneythieves, Wilco, Smashing Pumpkins, Peter Murphy, and Incubus. Partial discography With KMFDM *''Angst'' (1993) *'' Naïve/Hell To Go'' (1994) *''Nihil'' (1995) *''Xtort'' (1996) *''Rules'' (1996) *'' Symbols'' (1997) *'' Agogo'' (1998) *'' Adios'' (1999) *''Attak'' (2002) *''WWIII'' (2003) *''Blitz'' (2009) Other work *Excessive Force – ''Gentle Death'' (1993) *Smashing Pumpkins – ''Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'' (1995) * Enuff Z'Nuff – '' Tweaked'' (1995) *Enuff Z'Nuff – '' Peach Fuzz'' (1996) *Wilco – ''Being There'' (1996) *Enuff Z'Nuff – ''Seven'' (1997) *Enuff Z'Nuff – ''Paraphernal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Engineer
An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization, dynamics processing and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer... the nuts and bolts." Sound engineering is increasingly seen as a creative profession where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, music and video games. Audio engineers also set up, sound check and do live sound mixing using a mixing console and a sound reinforcement system for music concerts, theatre, sports games and corporate events. Alternatively, ''audio engineer'' can refer to a scientist or professional engineer who holds an engineering degree and who designs, dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Symbols (album)
The tenth studio album by German industrial band KMFDM, titled with a set of five unpronounceable, non-alphabetic symbols, 💥☠️💣🌀👊 (approximated using Emoji), and commonly known as ''Symbols'', was released on September 23, 1997 by Wax Trax! Records. Background Recorded in Seattle, Washington, ''Symbols'' marked the introduction of Tim Skold. While his contribution to this album was as a guest, he would become a full-fledged member for '' Adios'' and ''Attak''. Sascha Konietzko, the frontman of KMFDM, said the title had no special meaning, and was just an idea for a title the group had very early on, before a single album had been released. En Esch said the idea for the album title came from the symbols used for curses in comic books. The symbols appear in the printed lyrics of "Down and Out"; the corresponding point in the song is covered with a censor-like beep in the song, and is replaced with "(SYMBOLS)" on the official KMFDM lyrics archive. Release ''Symbols ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven (Enuff Z'nuff Album)
''Seven'' is the 7th studio album by American rock band Enuff Z'Nuff, which was originally released in Japan as ''Brothers'' under the band name Chip & Donnie in 1994. ''Seven'' was initially intended to form one half of a double-album for the Japanese market, paired with the record that would eventually become the album ''Tweaked''. The sessions were split into two separate discs, with the pop sounding ''Brothers'' album getting re-branded as an Enuff Z'nuff album in 1997 for its US release. As well as the re-titling and new artwork, ''Seven'' contains two bonus tracks not available on the original ''Brothers'' CD. On ''Seven'', the band adopted a more acoustic sound compared to ''Tweaked'', which may be seen as its heavier counterpart. Several tracks on the album are also significant to the band's history: "Down Hill" is thought by lead singer Donnie Vie to possibly contain late guitarist Derek Frigo's last studio recorded solo with the band. "You and I" was played by Donnie V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being There (Wilco Album)
''Being There'' is the second studio album by the American alternative rock band Wilco, released on October 29, 1996, by Reprise Records. Despite its release as a double album, ''Being There'' was sold at a single album price as a result of a deal between lead singer Jeff Tweedy and the band's label Reprise Records. The album was an improvement for the band in both sales and critical reception, in contrast to their debut album '' A.M.'' (1995). Taking its name from the 1979 film of the same name, the self-produced album featured more surrealistic and introspective writing than on ''A.M.'' This was due in part to several significant changes in Tweedy's life, including the birth of his first child. Musically, it juxtaposed the alternative country styles songs reminiscent of Uncle Tupelo with psychedelic, surreal songs. It was the only Wilco album with steel guitarist Bob Egan, their first with multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett and their last with multi-instrumentalist Max Johnston. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peach Fuzz (album)
''Peach Fuzz'' is the sixth studio album from the American rock band Enuff Z'Nuff. Like the band's 1994 release ''1985'', this album is viewed more as an archival release than a new album since it features mostly previously recorded material. For example, the tracks "Let It Go" and "Kitty" were initially b-sides to the UK edition of the ''Strength'' single "Mother's Eyes," while the song "Happy Holiday" was first intended for the 1992 film ''Home Alone 2''. Many of the remaining tracks on ''Peach Fuzz'' were recorded during the making of the 1993 album '' Animals with Human Intelligence'', but were likely excluded from that release due to their poppier sounding nature. At the time of release, the album was largely ignored in the band's concert set lists, with the exception of "Vacant Love". In more recent years, the song "Kitty" has also been performed. Although no singles were released from the album, "Happy Holiday" has turned into one of the band's more popular songs due to its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tweaked (album)
''Tweaked'' is the 5th studio album and first independently released collection of new material by American rock band Enuff Z'nuff. Having been earlier presented as a glam rock band in the midst of the grunge movement, Enuff Z'nuff fought to distinguish their sound for their first proper independent release. Although the singles "Bullet from a Gun" and "Life Is Strange" lean toward a modern alternative sound, other tracks such as "My Heroin," "Without Your Love," and "How Am I Supposed To Write A Love Song?" were recorded in more of a blues rock style. The remaining songs from ''Tweaked'' don't veer far from the formula used on earlier Enuff Z'nuff albums. Songs such as "My Dear Dream," "We're All Alright," and "Has Jesus Closed His Eyes" utilize their obvious past influences of Electric Light Orchestra, Cheap Trick and The Beatles. However, ''Tweaked'' does mark a noticeable change in direction in that lead guitar prowess was no longer a highlight. This was either due to changin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enuff Z'Nuff
Enuff Z'Nuff (a sensational spelling of "enough's enough") is an American rock band from Blue Island, Illinois, founded by singer Donnie Vie and bassist Chip Z'Nuff. The Chicago-area band is best known for their charting singles " Fly High Michelle" and " New Thing". Enuff Z'Nuff has continually recorded and toured throughout their career of more than 30 years, releasing 16 studio albums and 24 CDs to date. Their songs have been recorded by several other musicians, including Paul Gilbert, the Wildhearts, and Nelson. The group has appeared on MTV, Howard Stern and David Letterman. In addition to their independent label releases, their music has been released on the major labels Atco Records and Arista Records. History Formation (1984–1989) Enuff Z'Nuff formed in 1984 as "Enough Z'Nuff." The band soon grew a live following and recorded their first demo songs, some of which would be officially released later in their career. The band's first single, "Fingers On It", received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
''Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'' is the third studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on October 24, 1995, in the United Kingdom and a day later in the United States on Virgin Records. Produced by frontman Billy Corgan with Flood and Alan Moulder, the 28-track album was released as a two-disc CD and triple LP. The album features a wide array of styles. Propelled by the album's lead single, "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", it debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with first week sales of 246,500 units. To date it remains the band's only album to top the ''Billboard'' 200. It spawned five more singles—" 1979", "Zero", " Tonight, Tonight", the promotional " Muzzle", and " Thirty-Three"—over the course of 1996, and was certified diamond by the RIAA, equivalent to more than 10 million units sold. Lauded by critics for its ambition and scope, ''Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'' earned the band seven Grammy A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gentle Death
''Gentle Death'' is a 1993 album by Excessive Force, a KMFDM side project. On November 6, 2007, this album was re-released with remastered audio as well as the "Blitzkrieg (song), Blitzkrieg" single as bonus tracks. Track listing Personnel * Sascha Konietzko – Singing, vocals, Programming (music), programming, and Drum kit, drums * Günter Schulz – guitar (2, 8, 9, 12, 13) * Mark Durante - guitar (3-5) * En Esch - guitar (6) * Liz Torres – vocals (1, 6, 7, 11) * George Booker – vocals (6) * Evie Camp – vocals (3, 4) * Meechie Faire – vocals (5) Reception ''The Trouser Press Guide to '90s Rock'' wrote that it "plays like a half finished KMFDM album". References 1993 albums Excessive Force albums {{1990s-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excessive Force
Excessive Force is a musical side project started in 1991 by Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM and Buzz McCoy of My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult. History In 1991, Excessive Force released the single "Conquer Your House", followed by the album ''Conquer Your World''. After this release, McCoy had no more involvement in Excessive Force, which went on to become exclusively a KMFDM side project. In 1993, Excessive Force released the single "Blitzkrieg" followed by the album ''Gentle Death''. The band is also credited with remixes of the KMFDM songs "Light" and "Megalomaniac". Konietzko dismissed the possibility of reforming Excessive Force referring to it as "a one off that turned into a two off." He also noted that there is a Canadian white supremacist White supremacy or white supremacism is the belief that white people are superior to those of other Race (human classification), races and thus should dominate them. The belief favors the maintenance and defense of any Power (soci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blitz (KMFDM Album)
''Blitz'' is German industrial rock group KMFDM's sixteenth studio album, released on March 24, 2009, on KMFDM Records and Metropolis Records. It also marks the first use of five letter song titles and a five letter album title since ''WWIII''. The album charted after its release, as did the song "People of the Lie". ''Blitz'' had songs written in three different languages, and was moderately well received by critics. Most of its songs were remixed for the band's next release, '' Krieg''. Background The symbol used for the first track, , is a variation of the astronomical symbol for the planet Uranus, . Sascha Konietzko, the band's founder, mentions the lyrics "Up Uranus" in his blog, and at the place of the symbol in lyrics, "up Uranus" is sung. "Bait and Switch" contains lyrics from "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". The lyrics for "Davai" are Russian, while the lyrics for "Potz Blitz!" are German. The track "Me & My Gun" is a song loosely about the Columbine shooters, Eric Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WWIII (album)
''WWIII'' is KMFDM's thirteenth studio album, released on September 23, 2003. It follows the common KMFDM practice of naming albums with five-letter words. This is KMFDM's only release on Sanctuary Records. Lyrically, the album is very political. The songs primarily attack George W. Bush's presidency, various US wars in the Middle East, and America's foreign policy. The last track, "Intro", introduces the members of the band. It was recorded in Seattle, Washington. The album's first and eponymous single was featured in the game '' Saints Row: The Third''. Reception ''WWIII'' received mixed reviews. '' The News-Times'' called it a "butt-rock masterpiece". David Jeffries of Allmusic said, "The most frustrating thing about ''WWIII'' is that it's so darn inconsistent." Track listing Personnel *Sascha Konietzko – programming, loops, synths, vocals (1–5, 7–9, 11), bass (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10) *Jules Hodgson – guitar, programming (1, 3, 5, 8–11), bass (3, 5, 8), synths (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
