Dr. Trance is an ever-evolving experimental solo project that attempts to blend world influences with electronic instruments and modern effects. These songs heavily rely upon synthesizers and automation. It is an attempt at blending natural and organic sounds and human rhythms with those of artificial timbres and mechanical timing. It is an attempt to bridge the gap between electronic dance beats and the human touch which is unquestionably organic and unique. Production techniques often involve beat-mapping tools and tempo-mirroring of non-linear, human rhythms that provide a more natural foundation to layer upon. It's not perfect nor completely human, but some kind of Frankenstein hybrid. The imperfection shows - For good reason! Mastering techniques include the use of filter sweeps and reverb washes that entrance the listener as if they were traveling through space and time. Perhaps one day some of this work may be performed live in some flawed form, however it is more likely to remain in the realm of inner experience because it's much less satisfying to perform a song to a predetermined tempo or recording that isn't responsive to the whim of our shifting rhythms or spur-of-the-moment instincts. This music wasn't designed for concerts. It was designed for long road trips while you sob about lost lovers, like I do perpetually ;) Electronic music is less human and less ecstatic and less alive when the heartbeat of a song is determined by a computer that has yet to emulate the unique responsiveness of the human spirit. I believe machines will never emulate the magic that lives within us but perhaps they may become good enough at being our mirror to fool us someday. If you can't beat them, join them.

But let's not leave our Heart beat behind!