{ WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 }

The Midiator! This Device Converts a PS2 controller into a MIDI controller.  I was lucky enough to be part of the beta testing.  More info HERE!

{ TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 }

After a bit of a SNAFU with their online store, Polyvibe records has re-launched their version "2.0" e-commerce site. You may now FINALLY purchase my Lost Sessions Vol.1 LP directly from them. Below is the information and product link from Polyvibe.

"In 1999, R. Garcia was a fresh music school drop-out. Wide-eyed and turned on to the avant sounds of Ornette Coleman, John Zorn, and latter-model Coltrane, Garcia was attempting to fuse new and unusual sounds into his already well-developed electronic music. The result was completed in 2000 and intended as a follow-up to his acclaimed Mr. Fusion album. However, this collection of songs — less harmonic and more gutteral than his typical “jazz & breaks” faire — was shelved while Garcia underwent a rather painful series of back surgeries.

Forward to 2007: During a frenzied, late night shelf-cleaning, Garcia rediscovers the original data CD containing the afforementioned album. An objective listen revealed some limitations in the mastering process, so Garcia instinctually attacked the project — spending a few days cleaning up the original recordings and closely matching them with his modern sonic standards. The resulting collection is now presented as The Lost Sessions. Fans of R. Garcia’s work are hereby treated to a rare glimpse at the primordial makings of his electronic signature. However, It would not be imprudent to view this album as a right and proper follow up to 2005’s smash LP Nerd Parade.

From the opening rumble of “Eyes on Swole”, to the deliberate gamelan assault of tracks like “Ornaments”, or “Vitamin N”, the album champions a gamut of experimental sounds, eschewing typical synth and drum machine drudgeries for a much more organic deconstruction. One listen to “We Are All Blind Cave Fish” reveals a bed of Moog synthesiser and manipulated human voices, while “Proxy” employs marimba and telephone as prime sound sources. “Grog” exhibits a rusty dance-hall feel with glass bottle and bell melodies, and “Ohms Om” couples cascading sine-tones and crunching, detuned drums. The Lost Sessions is as sparse as it is loaded, balanced, and beautifully wobbling around the sound-universe."

BUY IT NOW! -- Lost Sessions Vol.1
Just $5.96 from Polyvibe!

{MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008 }

Ride it like you stole it. 
When you're done, put it away wet.

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{ SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008 }

Life is awesome -- See why in my Blog. Also, I fixed a few link issues with the site. I know it's a work in progress and taking a hell of a lot longer to complete than anticipated, but good things are coming, so please hang tight!

{ SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008 }

Q: Where can one buy Nerd Parade's 'A Delicate Bashing' for under 3 bucks?

A: AMIE STREET!

{ SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 }

New blog update -- Re: Atlanta tornado. Follow up: Alive and fine, thank you. Interneckers can see the damage to my hood here: http://flickr.com/search/?q=cabbagetown+tornado

{ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008 }

Miscellaneous update: I finally posted my show schedule. just click the "tour" link. I'm still building up the online store.  I added some videos too. All in all, it's coming together slowly, but nicely. There's a chance I'll be playing in Florida and California again soon. I'll let you know. Also, If you came here looking for my blog and found this new site, you can simply click the "blog" link below or visit http://www.randygarcia.com/blog/.

{ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008 }

The new site is coming along nicely. Most sections are nearing completion. As you may notice, some links take you off-site. I've set it up this way because I want the best information available at each link. As this site further develops, certain off-site sections be hosted here instead.

{ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008 }

For the past year, this site has served as mostly a blog detailing my mundane life, extra-curricular projects, and occasional music-related triumphs and tribulations. During the the last six months of 2007, I challenged myself to release 6 albums in six months. I barely hung on, but managed to be more prolific in my "downtime" than I ever was when going full blast with my solo career.

Many of you know that I also devoted a good portion of last year to a new live project:  Nerd Parade. As a band we released a pretty darn good record and toured like mad. we also headlined some pretty big tickets and managed to gain some critical accolades along the way. With Nerd Parade settling in to write and record another album, I thought now might be a good time to organize and plan my solo work as well. This site will now serve that purpose.

Looking forward to 2008, I can't be absolutely certain of what's to come, but I have some very special plans up my sleeve, including the return of some long-lost projects and the release of a pair of records I have been sitting on for a while.  I will tour with Nerd Parade, as well as solo, and continue to write, record and produce like never before.

Additionally I will also continue the blog I started here -- only it will be a section of this site, and not the entirety of it. There is much, much more to come. See you soon.

-R.G