Listen! 5K ppl makes more music

5k ppl (AKA: 5000 People) The ambient project of Jon Chambers and myself, got together for a one-day marathon of recording jams and whipped up 5 new pieces of improvised then processed ambience. This time using the Nord Lead 3, the Korg Microkorg, a Korg piano, a Boss Dr. Rhythm, Ableton Live, some Quadraverbs, oh and even a real bass guitar - wee heeeeee.


Once again any sane Fire Marshall would have given us a stern lecture. Just look at how we throw caution to the wind and overload the power strips. We cant help it, this is electronic music we're making.. and that needs lotsa electricity - DUH!

What started as an afternoon jam session turned into a quest for the perfect Buffalo Wing dinner. Gators in Wheeling was our first choice, being voted #1 in the area. But they were closed on a Saturday at 5:30.. what's up with that? So we meandered over to another highly acclaimed Wing maker, Buffalo Joe's in Evanston. Talk about wanting wings.

But dont let me digress. We are talking about music here.
Have a listen:


Mr Hughes
(Imagine this in the background of Sixteen Candles?)

Piano
(A simple piece to massage the eardrums.)

Overall it was a productive time. I wanted to see how the MircoKorg complements the Nord and Jon enjoyed the digital piano. Of course these are rough ideas that may show up later. There is still more to come from Five Thousand People. A finished CD is still on the way. Stay tuned..