Early Days
Psy-Sci
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From Basements to the Rock Palace
In highschool Psy-Sci was in several bands. He quit his previous band Almost Unknown and was asked by local band "Station" to join. Psy-Sci pushed the band to change their name and they became The Fundamentals. The band performed at many shows across the local staten island punk and hardcore scene in the late 90s.
Self-Released
I started recording on my own after our band went through some internal conflict (Mike Skalfani replaced by Brian Profilio of Budos Band). The semi-self titled "Sigh Sigh EP" was released on archive.org that contained some actousic and electronic pieces with the track "String Parade" that was crittically acclaimed by fellow home musician peers groups.
Early Collaborations
Psy-Sci collaborated with many artists over the years. One early example was Randomajestic's Geststantion, where he sampled Psy-Sci's spoken word poetry. It eventually resulted in the song "Stuck to Me" that was released on the Different Listening Compilation and later re-recorded and released on Saskia's Deput Album "Deep" on SLSK Records.
Soulseek Records and CC0 Art
Psy-sci helped run a cc0 netlabel called soulseekrecords.org and has some songs on a bunch of compilations there. I once helped get our 2nd compilation album to be reviewed by Ken Hollings in the wire aug 2003 issue.
That album was where my alien character was born.
A wonderful cross-section of electronic music artists, with a wide variety of different flavours.
"I'm particularly fond of the two tracks by Kilowatts which both have rich bass and a dark, intricate
and ethereal melody.
The piano interlude in psi-sci's track is a refreshing deviation from the abrasive thrash-drums of
some of the other tracks, but it's sadly not incorporated very well into the following track.
Overall, this is a fun sampler of some of the electronic music artists out there. Worth the download."
5even.5 - my favorite shop suey remixes
Psy-sci remixed a track of 5even.5's and was selected to be on a Neurosystem release. Album.
24 Hour Massacre
Psy-sci participated in another form of massacre onsoulseekrecords. This one was completed in 24 hours with artists on call to participate hourly.
Soulseek Noise Compilation
Psy-sci participated in the noise compilation calledcorrupted cause. He also collaborated with friends on one of the submissions. The final product was mixed by Apetit and PS.
1mmv2
The second volume of Massacre this time collaborating with legend Lackluster. soulseekrecords. This compilation was organized by psy-sci as well.
SLSKREX Promo
This promotional album was mastered by psy-sci as well as a couple remixes of his including the One Second Massacre psy-sci edit. soulseekrecords.
Live at Lab30
The third volume of Massacre this time 4 sets resulting in a double LP (80 Tracks). soulseekrecords. This compilation was organized by psy-sci as well.
Survivor Alien LP
Self-Released LP distributed on SLSKnet.org and later Last.fm. soulseekrecords. This compilation was organized by psy-sci as well.
Early Music and Illustration
He was on a bunch of comps all around the internet. The early 2000s were amazing times. There were many now defunct labels from communities who loved to make music and collaborate. I was once mentioned on Warren Ellis’ blog for my cover of “Hark the Herald” that was featured on one of these albums.
"Not usually my kind of thing at all, but I find myself peculiarly delighted by this
William Orbit-style take on ìHark The Herald Angelsî by Psy-Sci, as found on the
free EP The Peppermill Karaoke Hymnal:"
from warrenellis.com
52 Weeks
Psy-Sci worked with Wisp (AKA RWD) and Set-in-Sand for this 1mmv1 inspired album called "52 Weeks" which was a weekly track produced inspired by current events. Psy-Sci chose to highlight myanmar's cerfews imposed on it's citizens.
This was a bit out of the order as psy-sci reworked his track to include wisp after his and set-in-sand's were already completed. The final product is now available on the Free Music Archive here.
Salon De La Composition compilation
Psy-Sci recorded Kisses which is sort of a bonus track assosicated with his first LP Survivor Alien. It was released on a compilation by a short-lived netlabel called Salon De La Composition
Deviant Art compilation
Psy-Sci was part of a music compilation organized by Deviant Art community members. Deviant Art Compilation
Future Sounds of Rhythm Compilation
Psy-Sci was part of another music compilation in 2006 with his track Deo. FSOR v1 Compilation
"Beautifully hypnotic and engaging the mind with powerful imagery , Psy-Sci delivers this melodic lil
number.....effortlessly emotive....spellbinding , and the perfect ending to the compilation as the
music box fades to a whisper.
"
1mmv3
The third volume of Massacre this time 4 sets resulting in a double LP (80 Tracks). soulseekrecords. This compilation was organized by psy-sci as well.
Layla Lounge
Brooklyn show with Kilowatts and Saskia. Live performance of "Stuck to me" from release of Deep on SLSK Records.soulseekrecords. This compilation was organized by psy-sci as well.
Matterwave Compilation
Participated in an art project where I included instructions to make a nightstand with a song. A couple other tracks as well were included.
Freedom is an untitled song
Participated in longtime friend halluciphile's compilation on fr334all 3.14. Link.
All the Machines
Included in the All the Machines playlist on streaming platform. I dont remember what was on it :/ (https://open.spotify.com/user/allthemachines).
6047 Mix
Included in the mix by 6047. (Mixcloud Set).
BSIDE 2037 Soundtrack
The third volume of Massacre this time 4 sets resulting in a double LP (80 Tracks). soulseekrecords. This compilation was organized by psy-sci as well.