Choppertone Session #6 - "Re: Generation"

Published on May 4, 2013

"Nick Francis performs a live remix/mashup of 'My Generation' by The Who, while mixing in clips from Allen Ginsberg, Mose Allison, Sonny Rollins, and a dozen iconic voices of the era. Performed live on Nick's DIY MIDI controller, 'The Choppertone'."

The Choppertone Pt 1: Custom MIDI Controller for Ableton Live + Nick Francis Interview

YouTube Uploaded by DubSpot on Nov 30, 2011

"More info: http://blog.dubspot.com/choppertone
Producer, programmer, radio broadcaster, music director and host of Quietmusic, Nick Francis recently stopped by Dubspot NYC for an inspiring interview and intimate live performance and demonstration on his own custom-built MIDI controller The Choppertone along with Ableton Live.

In this exclusive Dubspot video interview, Nick Francis talks about his musical evolution, from listening to rock and pop music of the 1960s and '70s to delving into the world of jazz, experimental and electronic music (musical instruments and music technology); Francis embraced everything from Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock and Weather Report to DJ Shadow, Moby, and Fatboy Slim. He has a strong appreciation for classic American soul and R&B and music of the 1940s and 1950s, but also pays attention to current music and recognizes the efforts of innovative electronic musicians and performers of the 21st century."

Choppertone Session #4 - Feelin' Damn Good

YouTube Uploaded by musicinablender on Sep 26, 2011

"A live mashup/remix of the classic tune "Feelin' Good", using over 60 audio clips from a variety of sources. Performed live at Metronome Coffee in Tacoma by Nick Francis, using the "Choppertone", his custom midi controller."

Choppertone Session #3 - "Song For Rikki's Father"

YouTube Uploaded by musicinablender on Jul 13, 2011

"Nick Francis remixes and mashes up Horace Silver's "Song For My Father" with Steely Dan and a host of other musical artists. This is a live one-take remix, using Nick's DIY MIDI controller, "The Choppertone"."

Introducing The Choppertone

YouTube Uploaded by musicinablender on Mar 2, 2011

"A Live mashup of a classic jazz tune, performed on a custom-built MIDI controlller. Nick Francis is at the controls."