JuKay - music projects
Hardware Jams - Weekend Challenge: ACID
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That was the promt for the Challenge:
"Italo disco is the ultimate cheesy ‘80s dance genre, born in Italy in the 70s and spread through Europe through the 80s, even reaching my home country of Finland. It’s disco powered by glittery synths, drum machines and dramatic, catchy melodies. Think lovesick lyrics, spacey vibes, and a touch of Euro-glam that’s impossible to take seriously — but even harder to resist! From a musical perspective, it’s a really interesting genre, blending elements of disco, new wave and early electronic music, and using sounds that later have started to have retro appeal.
For this weekend’s challenge, make an Italo disco inspired jam. Feel free to do it in your own style and point of view. The challenge is open to jams made this weekend. Keep it under 5 minutes, please.
Here is what I made.
Have fun!
JuKay
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DrumBrut Impact
Roland SP-404MKII
MicroFreak
Sample used: Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K.545
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That was the promt for the Challenge:
"As the third of January is also National JRR Tolkien day, this weekend we want you to explore your inner middle earth. I would like you to get fantastical with your imaginations.
Tolkien was known for writing long, lengthy tomes and for having created an entire universe, timeline, and history in his mind. I would like you to transport yourself into one of Tolkien’s lands, the time and place of elves, orcs, dwarves and Hobbits and magic.
You could create a soundtrack for embarking on a great journey, an electronic theme for a dragon, an elven song, a dwarfish drinking song, think about what sort of dark techno music the Nazgûl might like to listen to, a wizard’s battle theme, a solitary lilt for Gollum, a nocturne for Mirkwood, a mighty song for Ents, or worry a Hobbit with some banging techno. Take your inspiration from the worlds, characters, places and ideas of JRR Tolkien, then smash it together into a fantastic jam."
Here is what I made.
Have fun!
JuKay
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#pvc_hwj_jamuary
#petitevictorycollective
DrumBrut Impact
Roland SP-404MKII
beetlecrab TEMPERA
Yamaha Revace CP
Roland HDP-15 HandSonic
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#petitevictorycollective
DrumBrut Impact
Behringer Odysee
Behringer DM12
Behringer Poly D
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Hostipal is a Dublin based Electronic Music and Visual artist with a diverse range of style. With a focus on live performance, he uses a variety of hardware and software to bring an ethereal experience to the audience.
Infos regarding the jam:
I took a few snippets of one of his latest videos (Hostipal - The Trees are Singing (Dawless Improvised Ambient Jam)) an looped them. Then I tried to use instruments and/or sounds that Hostipal also uses.
Than I asked ChatGPT to do a poem about him -
Here is the poems text:
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In Ireland’s green expanses, far and wide,
Stand trees that whisper softly in the breeze.
A musician, always accompanied by sounds,
Finds melodies that dwell within the heart.
With synthesizers, cables intertwined,
He creates soundscapes like rustling leaves.
In his home, where dreams often awaken,
Music arises that can soothe the soul.
Hardware jams, his creative field,
Where sounds dance, free and untamed.
An ode to Hostipal, who enchants the world
With his tones,
capturing hearts unrestrained.
May the forest grant him inspiration,
His music root deeply like the ancient trees.
In harmony with nature, intertwined,
Hostipal´s melody forever finds peace.
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And now: HAVE FUN!
#musiclovers
#electronicmusic
#music
#synth
#hardwarejam
#bemoreinky
#JazzOrgelTrio
#christmasjazz
#musiclovers
#holidaytunes
#UpcomingConcerts”
#JazzOrgelTrio
#christmasjazz
#musiclovers
#holidaytunes
#UpcomingConcerts”
Instruments:
Viscount Legend Live
Viscount Legend 25 Notes Pedalboard
Hammond Leslie 3300
Recording-Equipment:
Zoom M4 MicTrack
Insta360
Mastered on Logic Pro
#JazzOrgelTrio
#musiclovers
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#UpcomingConcerts
Viscount Legend Live
Viscount Legend 25 Notes Pedalboard
Hammond Leslie 3300
Recording-Equipment:
Zoom M4 MicTrack
Insta360
Mastered on Logic Pro
#JazzOrgelTrio
#musiclovers
#jazzmusic
#UpcomingConcerts
The BeatStepPro is the brain for this. I´t so easy to program poly-Rhythmics with this tool....
Have fun! (and maybe there will be an entry of the European-HWJ-Group also...)
On our way to the moon we have only oxygen for one hour - and only space for two tiny instruments....
I used my Viscount Hammond-Clone (it is also the command-bridge for the spaceship!) and a very tiny piano.
Adding a sequencer (as Inky told me - THAT WILL NOT COUNT!.... because it is running the sequence for the startup count down as well....)
.... and a "Big Sky"-Effekt. Hey come on. Big Sky / Way to moon / whats the deal.... ;-)
And now: Have fun watching.
JuKay
this one is for you! It´s a very smooth textured Jam - no punk, no rock´n´roll - so just lean back and relax ;-)
Find this great group here:
facebook.com/groups/hardwarejams
THANKS FOR THIS GREAT THEME!
In the heart of summer, you and your friends decided to embark on a camping trip to the mysterious and eerie Blue Mist Mountain. Legends whispered that strange occurrences happened on the mountain, and it was rumored to be haunted by ancient spirits. Ignoring the spooky tales, you and your friends were excited for an unforgettable camping experience.
As you set up your campsite, the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the forest. You gathered around a crackling campfire, having beers and exchanging gear stories trying to add a thrilling element to your adventure. Unbeknownst to you, the mountain had a peculiar effect on sounds, and even the slightest rustle of leaves echoed mysteriously.
As night fell, you heard distant, hypnotic music that seemed to emanate from the heart of the mountain. The beats were rhythmic, the melodies enchanting, and everyone was both captivated and puzzled. One of you suggested to follow the sound and investigate its source.
With flashlights in hand, you ventured into the woods, guided by the pulsating trance music. The forest grew denser, and the sounds became more pronounced. As you approached the heart of the mountain, you noticed an ethereal glow illuminating the trees.
Emerging from the dense foliage, you stumbled upon an extraordinary sight - a hidden clearing adorned with colorful lights, psychedelic decorations, and a stage where HWJammers were setting up their equipment. It was a psychedelic trance festival unlike anything you had ever seen before.
You were both shocked and excited by your unexpected discovery. The festival-goers, dressed in vibrant clothing, greeted you warmly, assuming you were new attendees who had just arrived. You decided to embrace the moment and join the festivities, feeling the allure of the pulsating music and the positive energy that filled the air.
So this video is, what I did out of this idea.
Have Fun.
JuKay
We meet with 5 nice people in Berlin to do some HardWareJams.
This was the output of the first day. Aim was to do five different entrys for the Weekend challenge.
The crew for the Session at the Berlin Pirate Studios was:
Nicolas Ruhault
Oliver Kunst
Raphaelt Drechslert
Steve Rutherford
Ulrich Kämmerling
We decided to use the weekend to do an entry for the HardwareJamChallenge for each of us.
Here we go!
This is PART 1
We meet with 5 nice people in Berlin to do some HardWareJams.
This was the output of the first day. Aim was to do five different entrys for the Weekend challenge.
The crew for the Session at the Berlin Pirate Studios was:
Nicolas Ruhault
Oliver Kunst
Raphaelt Drechslert
Steve Rutherford
Ulrich Kämmerling
We decided to use the weekend to do an entry for the HardwareJamChallenge for each of us.
Here we go!
This is PART 4
We meet with 5 nice people in Berlin to do some HardWareJams.
This was the output of the first day. Aim was to do five different entrys for the Weekend challenge.
The crew for the Session at the Berlin Pirate Studios was:
Nicolas Ruhault
Oliver Kunst
Raphaelt Drechslert
Steve Rutherford
Ulrich Kämmerling
We decided to use the weekend to do an entry for the HardwareJamChallenge for each of us.
Here we go!
This is PART 2
We meet with 5 nice people in Berlin to do some HardWareJams.
This was the output of the first day. Aim was to do five different entrys for the Weekend challenge.
The crew for the Session at the Berlin Pirate Studios was:
Nicolas Ruhault
Oliver Kunst
Raphaelt Drechslert
Steve Rutherford
Ulrich Kämmerling
We decided to use the weekend to do an entry for the HardwareJamChallenge for each of us.
Here we go!
This is PART 3
We meet with 5 nice people in Berlin to do some HardWareJams.
This was the output of the first day. Aim was to do five different entrys for the Weekend challenge.
The crew for the Session at the Berlin Pirate Studios was:
Nicolas Ruhault
Oliver Kunst
Raphaelt Drechslert
Steve Rutherford
Ulrich Kämmerling
We decided to use the weekend to do an entry for the HardwareJamChallenge for each of us.
Here we go!
This is PART 5
as every weekend: a HWJ Challenge Entry.
Theme this week is the deep end of music.
low frequencies
Have Fun!
It is a 20 minutes Live-Jam.
No pre-recording. All made with Hardware-Stuff. All looped live during the stream
Find other Videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qksakHKJCVrOcK-H9GxoQTvvqmZxF1h
So have fun everybody!
JuKay
Have fun
As always:
No pre-recording. All made with Hardware-Stuff. All looped live during the stream
Find other Videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qksakHKJCVrOcK-H9GxoQTvvqmZxF1h
Find other Videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qksakHKJCVrOcK-H9GxoQTvvqmZxF1h
I´m still in preperation of my first live-gig with "real" audience. I moved my stuff from my man-cave to the meetingroom of our office. This will be the same space as in the club where I play in February. Just in time I get ready for the WeekendChallenge. So here is my "Reverb-Jam". Quickly pure improvised. No Looping, no Trackrecording. Pure Live and out of the box.
HAVE FUN.
JuKay - electronical homemade music
JuKay
@HardwareJams
@petitevictorycollective8908
#hardware_jams
#petitevictorycollective
Find all Jamuary-Jams here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qksakHKJCWLu9tyI7JdR1kfpYN97w35
JuKay
@HardwareJams
@petitevictorycollective8908
#hardware_jams
#petitevictorycollective
Find all Jamuary-Jams here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qksakHKJCWLu9tyI7JdR1kfpYN97w35
But - if "JC" calls for a heartwarming Jam to get a cosy feeling - here we go.
Cosy for me is a"Dmaj-Blues-Scale".
So have a warm and good time.
JuKay
JuKay
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#hardware_jams
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Find all Jamuary-Jams here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qksakHKJCWLu9tyI7JdR1kfpYN97w35
so here it is :-)
JuKay
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#hardware_jams
#petitevictorycollective
Day three is "A Jam dedicated to someone"
I decided to dedicate this Jam to the great electronic music pioneer Harald Grosskopf. In 1980, he issued his debut LP, Synthesist, which became a cult classic of German electronic music. This LP is a big influence of the music I try to make.
If you habe a chance to listen to Harald Grosskopfs stuff, please do so!
JuKay
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Day two is "A jam with just one chord"
I decided to use Cm 7(9) -13 on arpeggios and piano improvisation.
JuKay
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Day one is "A jam for meditation"
So, breath in and relax!
Have a good 2023!
JuKay
@HardwareJams @petitevictorycollective
#hardware_jams
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Check out is welldone stuff here on YouTube:
@vladysmusic
HAVE FUN!
JuKay
In german "Island" means Iceland.
so I missunderstood the thing :-)
what ever. Now the maintheme for me was "iceland" - take it or leave it :-)
**it is just the setup and training time for my live-gig in feb.**
This time I´m only using the wonderful Yamaha Reface CS - Piano in combination with my modular-system. 2hp Loop is the main actor here - in combination with some mutable insturment modules.
This is a live performed improvisation streamed from my "electronic man cave". 90% of the sounds are from electronic hardware. All is held together by Ableton Live - used as a MPC.
HWJ-Entry.
Have fun
and
psssssst!
Main topic this weekend: The "SMILE"-Icon and its meanings :-)


