Mindspawn
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Mindspawn is the name given to the soundscape, dark ambient, ambient industrial act formed and fronted by Gene Williams. The first "official" Mindspawn release was the album Null Infinite, which was released in 2001, although two CDR releases Darkness Weaves and Conversing With Zardoz were released in 2000 and 1999, respectively. Although still "active" as Mindspawn, Gene Williams currently produces and composes for film and television with Steve Smith of Dirty Vegas
fame. Recent work includes divergent subjects that range from the theme for the TV series "Standoff (TV series)
" to the feature film "The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down" by Paul Sapiano. Mindspawn is still performing live as of 2010.
The Mindspawn name was chosen as an ambiguous play on words, the two "meanings" being Mind's Pawn and Mind Spawn. Beyond the obvious no further meaning has ever been intended. The sound composed/created by Mindspawn varies from soundscapes and industrial ambience to so-called dark ambient, including claustrophobic film music and sound categorized as space music. Mindspawn sound has been aptly referred to as sound sculptures or sonic tapestries. In addition to releasing audio CDs, Mindspawn has also designed sound for use by other artists and film composers.
, Punch Records - PP009, CD (limited to 500 copies), 2005
Null Infinite - IGR001 - Inner Gravity Records - 2001
Darkness Weaves - DSMP04 - Dark Seeds - 2000
Conversing With Zardoz - DSMP01 - Dark Seeds - 1999
Definitive 1 - Twisted volume one - 42 Records - 2001
Deprogramming Music volume one - Sacred Music - 2001
Coph Nia Home Page
The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down
Dirty Vegas
Dirty Vegas is a Grammy Award-winning British house music trio made up of Ben Harris and Paul Harris on instruments and production and Steve Smith on vocals...
fame. Recent work includes divergent subjects that range from the theme for the TV series "Standoff (TV series)
Standoff (TV series)
Standoff is an American drama series that premiered on the Fox network on September 5, 2006. Created by Craig Silverstein, the series focused on an FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit whose members negotiated hostage situations and shared relationships. The show was produced by 20th Century Fox Television...
" to the feature film "The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down" by Paul Sapiano. Mindspawn is still performing live as of 2010.
The Mindspawn name was chosen as an ambiguous play on words, the two "meanings" being Mind's Pawn and Mind Spawn. Beyond the obvious no further meaning has ever been intended. The sound composed/created by Mindspawn varies from soundscapes and industrial ambience to so-called dark ambient, including claustrophobic film music and sound categorized as space music. Mindspawn sound has been aptly referred to as sound sculptures or sonic tapestries. In addition to releasing audio CDs, Mindspawn has also designed sound for use by other artists and film composers.
Discography
Erotomechaniks - with Coph NiaCoph Nia
Coph Nia is the name given to the dark ambient/ambient industrial act formed by Aldenon Sartorial. Coph Nia is currently signed to the Swedish label Cold Meat Industry. Its first release was the album That Which Remains, which was released in 2000...
, Punch Records - PP009, CD (limited to 500 copies), 2005
Null Infinite - IGR001 - Inner Gravity Records - 2001
Darkness Weaves - DSMP04 - Dark Seeds - 2000
Conversing With Zardoz - DSMP01 - Dark Seeds - 1999
Compilation appearances
the sowing - DSCS001 - Dark Seeds - 2001Definitive 1 - Twisted volume one - 42 Records - 2001
Deprogramming Music volume one - Sacred Music - 2001
External links and references
Mindspawn Home PageCoph Nia Home Page
The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down