Plastiq Phantom
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Plastiq Phantom is the musical alias of qp who records music ranging a wide variety of genres. Plastiq Phantom first began releasing music in 1999
with the self-released CD-R
Select Imputor? EP , which became the impetus for the formation of his own record label imputor?
.
His debut full-length Enjoy The Art Of Lying Down was released in 2001 on the Seattle label Neverstop. His self-titled second album was released October 19, 2004 by the imputor? label.
In addition to his own releases, Plastiq Phantom has been credited with production of many other acts including Vells
, Psychic Emperor
, Calculator Man & Hangar, Pleaseeasaur
, and DJs On Strike!.
In 2004
Plastiq Phantom contributed music to the film Moog
, about synthesizer
guru Robert Moog
.
In December 2006, qp collaborated with comedy act Pleaseeasaur under the name American Sheriff
. Their debut release Long Arm of the Law was released by imputor? Records.
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1999 in music
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with the self-released CD-R
CD-R
A CD-R is a variation of the Compact Disc invented by Philips and Sony. CD-R is a Write Once Read Many optical medium, though the whole disk does not have to be entirely written in the same session....
Select Imputor? EP , which became the impetus for the formation of his own record label imputor?
Imputor?
Imputor? is an independent record label founded in 1999 by Darrin Wiener and Jordan Snodgrass. Originally based in both Seattle and San Diego, Imputor? began releasing experimental electronic music , and has since expanded into styles such as Indie rock and Comedy...
.
His debut full-length Enjoy The Art Of Lying Down was released in 2001 on the Seattle label Neverstop. His self-titled second album was released October 19, 2004 by the imputor? label.
In addition to his own releases, Plastiq Phantom has been credited with production of many other acts including Vells
Vells
Vells is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed by Tristan Marcum and Ryan Kraft along with Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green after his brief departure from the group in 2001...
, Psychic Emperor
Psychic Emperor
Psychic Emperor is a pop-electronic collaboration between Tristan Marcum and the production of Plastiq Phantom. Their debut self-titled full-length was released December 17, 2004 on imputor? Records. In December 2006, Psychic Emperor released Communications, a 6-track EP containing live tracks...
, Calculator Man & Hangar, Pleaseeasaur
Pleaseeasaur
Pleaseeasaur is a comedic musical act made of JP Hasson . The music is high energy camp style humor. The live performance usually includes JP Hasson in many costumes, each of which coincides with the song, along with multi-media animations of related images on a large screen...
, and DJs On Strike!.
In 2004
2004 in music
See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
Plastiq Phantom contributed music to the film Moog
Moog (film)
Moog is a 2004 documentary film by Hans Fjellestad about electronic instrument pioneer Dr. Robert Moog. The film features scenes of Dr. Moog interacting with various musical artists who view Moog as an influential figure in the history of electronic music....
, about synthesizer
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
guru Robert Moog
Robert Moog
Robert Arthur Moog , commonly called Bob Moog was an American pioneer of electronic music, best known as the inventor of the Moog synthesizer.-Life:...
.
In December 2006, qp collaborated with comedy act Pleaseeasaur under the name American Sheriff
American Sheriff
American Sheriff is a musical collaboration between Pleaseeasaur and Plastiq Phantom. They describe their sound as "going to Texas and getting ho-down happy" which is reflected in the "cowboy and indian" themes that they often use. Their debut album Long Arm of the Law was released in 2007 by...
. Their debut release Long Arm of the Law was released by imputor? Records.
As Plastiq Phantom
- Select Imputor? EP (1999, imputor?)
- Enjoy The Art Of Lying Down (2001, imputor?)
- Split Pink 7" (2002, imputor?)
- 492 Cups To China 12" (2003, imputor?)
- Plastiq Phantom (2004, imputor?)
- Tubes 12" (2006, imputor?)
- yanpaintswallsoranger" (2011, imputor?)
As DJs On Strike!
- Something Fabulous For All The Bytches (2001, imputor?)
- Too Hot For Solid Steel (2003, imputor?)
- I'm So Happy EP (2004, imputor?)
- I'm So Happy b/w Smells 12" Single (2004, imputor?)
Collaborations
- Calculator Man & Hangar - It's Andersen, Not Anderson, Bytch! (2001, imputor?)
- American SheriffAmerican SheriffAmerican Sheriff is a musical collaboration between Pleaseeasaur and Plastiq Phantom. They describe their sound as "going to Texas and getting ho-down happy" which is reflected in the "cowboy and indian" themes that they often use. Their debut album Long Arm of the Law was released in 2007 by...
- Long Arm of the Law (2006, imputor?) - World GangWorld GangWorld Gang is a musical collaboration between Jeremiah Green of Modest Mouse and Darrin Wiener of Plastiq Phantom. They often record lengthy ambient improvisational pieces and release them via Imputor? in super-limited hand-packaged runs on media such as 8-track, cassette, and vinyl...
- Drums 7" (2008, imputor?) - World GangWorld GangWorld Gang is a musical collaboration between Jeremiah Green of Modest Mouse and Darrin Wiener of Plastiq Phantom. They often record lengthy ambient improvisational pieces and release them via Imputor? in super-limited hand-packaged runs on media such as 8-track, cassette, and vinyl...
- SLEEPTHROUGHJULYSPACE CAMPMORNINGCHANT (2008, imputor?)
Production Credits
- VellsVellsVells is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was formed by Tristan Marcum and Ryan Kraft along with Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green after his brief departure from the group in 2001...
- Flight From Echo Falls (2004, imputor?) - Vells - Integretron (2007, imputor?)
- Psychic EmperorPsychic EmperorPsychic Emperor is a pop-electronic collaboration between Tristan Marcum and the production of Plastiq Phantom. Their debut self-titled full-length was released December 17, 2004 on imputor? Records. In December 2006, Psychic Emperor released Communications, a 6-track EP containing live tracks...
- Psychic Emperor (2004, imputor?) - PleaseeasaurPleaseeasaurPleaseeasaur is a comedic musical act made of JP Hasson . The music is high energy camp style humor. The live performance usually includes JP Hasson in many costumes, each of which coincides with the song, along with multi-media animations of related images on a large screen...
- Beef Flavored Island Adventures (2002, Razler Records) - Pleaseeasaur - The Yellow Pages (2003, imputor?)
External links
- Official Plastiq Phantom Website
- Official imputor? Website
- Official World Gang Website
- Plastiq Phantom @ Last.fm
- Plastiq Phantom Discography @ discogs.com