> Counterpoint on the keys: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ___ / | |\ \ | |~ -=Counterpoint=- F.A.Q. Jan. '96 What do I do? Currently, I'm working on a double major, CS and Music. The reason being that I have always enjoyed programming things, but also enjoy music equally, if not more. I'm also working at a local radio station as an 'operator'. Not quite a DJ since I'm 'not qualified' to broadcast my voice on the air. Anyways, the job is good for paying off that tuition. Ideally, I would love to be working in the computer entertainment industry designing games and/or writing music to go with them. Perhaps even release a CD or two someday. (I have been encouraged to do so.) Working in the movie soundtrack department also holds lots of appeal. Where do I live? Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Why they settled here I'll never know. If you've never seen what this province looks like, the best example I can think of is a patchwork quilt: It's very flat and dotted with farms. What are your current projects? I should have a few more songs ready for February. A music disk (Both for Amiga and PC) would be nice. Also, WesTower has a few projects started: A role playing game and a War/Strategy game are the most notable at the moment. What sort of computer do you write music on? I'm using an Amiga3000 030/25, 1Mb CHIP, 4Mb FAST, 106Mb HD. For sampling I have a homemade sampler that Colin (Magius/WesTower) put together for me from a magazine that he had. Who is ByteCrusher? ByteCrusher is my friend Mike, who sometimes likes to work on song ideas with me and will frequently be one of my test subjects when I finish a new song. He sometimes lends me his guitar and effect pedals. Who is my favorite composer (classical)? I have 3, actually. W.A.Mozart, J.S.Bach, and Beethoven. Who are my favorite rock artists? Does "Weird Al" Yankovic qualify? I'm also a big fan of RUSH, YES, Peter Gabriel, The Beatles... Who are my favorite MOD writers? LizardKing, PurpleMotion, Skaven, and AudioMonster. My friend HotShot also writes some great stuff. 8) What is my favorite food? This one would have to be... PIZZA!!!!! What is my favorite slurpee flavour? Dr. Pepper, but the slurpee has to have the right texture. ;) What is a slurpee? (Yes, several people have asked me this.) Basically it's crushed ice with Coka Cola in it. A slurpee is properly made when the machine keeps a good balance between the ice and the flavouring. Which is my favorite province? Definitely British Columbia. It doesn't get nearly as cold there. (It is currently about -30C outside.) Do I live in an igloo and drive a dogsled to school? No. 8) Future Plans: - Get my career going. - Make what is, in my opinion, my best song. - Have a pizza for dinner. Greetings: Special hello's to SlingShot and Hot Shot! Special thanks to Gryzor for the invitation to contribute to this CD-ROM. Apologies: Sorry for not being able to post a photo of myself! No scanner, no photo, and not enough free time. 8( Unrealistic wish: That they'd build a dome over the city so it won't get so cold here. ____ _ _ _ ||_) \\ | / \ / || \ \\|\ | \_,| |~~\ || / E S T \|\\| I S H E S for / \_/ `++- ~~ ~~ ' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hot Thanks, Matt! :)
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