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Steve Greene to release Imprinted Echoes on March 1st, 2024

February 23, 2024 / admin

Imprinted Echoes, a brand new studio album from Steve Greene is coming out on Friday, March 1 via Battle Chamber Music!

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Multi-instrumentalist, film composer, producer and 1/3 of Voyag3r offers up 7 electronic/synth/orchestral pieces that score a dark journey of the fabric of the cosmos, sentient journeys, past, present and future and the, at times, sinister nature of our minds and trust in Ai.

Written and recorded at Steve’s studio, the Battle Chamber, a varied collection of analog synths, orchestral samples and digital mangling created, Imprinted Echoes.

The track, The Machines Cannot Help You, debuts on Friday, February 23, via Bandcamp as well as the pre-sale for the CD going live. The Machines Cannot Help You is a twisted combination of synthesizer music meets orchestral instruments creating an energetic, doomsday film action sequence flavor.

Imprinted Echoes has a larger palette of sounds than previous albums by Steve Greene, highlighting new atmospheres and tones and providing moods and drive to deep and mysterious topics about the cosmos and our destiny, beginning and end… not necessarily in that order.

Pre-Order Imprinted Echos via iTunes on Friday, February 23 and pre-order the CD via https://battlechamber.com/store/ The CD is scheduled to ship on or before March 10.

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Imprinted Echoes will be available on all streaming platforms, worldwide, on Friday, March 1 and the CD version is also available for pre-order, along with an Imprinted Echoes T-Shirt. Order now in the Battle Chamber Store.

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The Machines Cannot Help You , available now via Bandcamp!

Tiki Motel 2 by Swamp Music Players Out Now

November 6, 2023 / admin

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Swamp Music Players TIKI MOTEL 2 🍹🗿

‘Swamp Music Players’ : Victoria/Canada : Label Swamp Music Players, Inc.

Are ecstatic to finally release ‘Tiki Motel 2’ the followup to our overachieving lofi-EP ‘‘555 Tiki Motel’ that received significant airplay on 14 Canadian radio stations during the heights of the pandemic and charted on CFUV Victoria.

Swamp Music Players – EP/Album ‘Tiki Motel 2’ will be released on music streaming and to college radio across North America on October 27th 2023. Join us at the sun bleached Tiki Motel where love, suspicion and vibes intersect. An EP/album of retro-futuristic stylized American music genres of Swamp Pop, Alt Rock, Alt synth Pop and Blues.

Tiki Motel 2 was mixed and mastered by Steve Greene at the Battle Chamber as well as some added instrumentation, on various tracks.

Give Tiki Motel 2 a listen via all streaming platforms.

RECENT PRESS

The track, Ice Machine recently received an excellent write up via Death Or Desire.

Introducing Swamp Music Players with “Ice Machine”. With its moody, sad ambiance, the song joins the ranks of similar artists like Chromatics, Kandle, Electric Youth, and College.

What sets “Ice Machine” apart is its unique blend of synthwave and jazz we think personally, highlighted by a subtle soft snare percussion. Written by Hollywood’s Sugar Parks, the track spins a haunting tale set at the infamous Tiki Motel in California—most notably known as the seedy location in the 1980s film ‘The Terminator.’ The narrative is a pretty gripping one too, following a woman who takes the life of her spouse’s lover. As she grapples with her actions and thoughts, she becomes increasingly aware that the police are closing in on her. The music captures this tension and internal turmoil masterfully, turning “Ice Machine” into a mini-noir film for the ears. This emotionally charged single paired with the compelling musical backdrop makes “Ice Machine” more than just a track, but an experience.

RECENT PRESS

INDIE AM

Saturday October 28, 2023. – https://groover.co/

Alejandro Balcazar

“Tiki Motel 2” is an album of alternative Swamp Rock and Swamp Pop songs inspired by the atmosphere of the Tiki Motel. These American musical genres merge into a retro-futuristic underground style. Join us at the sunny Tiki Motel, where love, intrigue and vibes intertwine. The release date of this album is October 27, 2023.

Swamp Music Players is an international collective with roots in Canada, who share a passion for retro music. Our music has been broadcast on college radio stations in Canada and has gained extensive exposure on FM radio stations in Europe and Latin America. Additionally, we have contributed to independent film projects and are excited about our participation in the independent film “Ninja Commando 2” that will be released in 2024.

There was a visualizer video created for the track, Free Color TV (featuring Hilary Beckett) via the Swamp Music Players YouTube channel.

For other tracks by Swamp Music Players and other artist that have worked with Steve Greene, visit the Sounds page.

New Voyag3r album released, New York Ninja

January 5, 2022 / admin

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The 4th studio album from Detroit’s Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager 3), New York Ninja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), is out now on CD, Cassette and Vinyl! The film score was written and performed by Voyag3r and recorded, mixed and mastered by Steve Greene, at the Battle Chamber Studio. Artworks by Suspiria.

Formats

• CD (all 30-tracks) – Battle Chamber Music
In jewel case with tray card and fold-out booklet. Full color disc print

• Cassette (20-track sequence) – Battle Chamber Music
“Plutonian Killer Green” [SOLD OUT]
“Vengeance Red”

• Vinyl (19-track sequence) – Mondo/Death Waltz Records
Vinegar Syndrome Vinyl Variant – Bone White with Silver Splatter [SOLD OUT]

• Digital & Streaming
Available January 7, 2022 at Voyag3rStore.com • iTunes • AmazonMp3 • Spotify • Tidal • Apple Music • Pandora • iHeart Radio • Deezer • YouTube Music

About the Film New York Ninja

Originally directed by and starring martial arts actor John Liu (The Secret Rivals, Invincible Armor) in his only American production, New York Ninja was filmed entirely on 35mm in 1984, but the project was abandoned during production resulting in all original sound materials being lost over time. 35 years later, Vinegar Syndrome acquired the original unedited camera negative and painstakingly constructed and completed the film. Enlisting the voice talents of genre favorites: Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Bloodfist, Whatever It Takes), Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead, Nightmare Sisters), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, Auntie Lee’s Meat Pies), Vince Murdocco (Night Hunter, LA Wars), Matt Mitler (The Mutilator, Battle for the Lost Planet), Leon Isaac Kennedy (Lone Wolf McQuade, Penitentiary), Ginger Lynn Allen (The Devil’s Rejects, Vice Academy), and Cynthia Rothrock (China O’Brien, Martial Law) Vinegar Syndrome Pictures is extremely proud to present this truly one of kind film experience. Restored in 4K from the original camera elements, New York Ninja is finally available in all of its ridiculous over-the-top glory for the first time ever after spending nearly four decades in film obscurity.

Directed by: John Liu and Kurtis Spieler
2021 / 93 min / 1.85:1 / English 2.0 Stereo

Listen to one track from the album on our Sounds page.

Get your copy of Voyag3r – New York Ninja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) now at Voyag3rStore.com

New Voyag3r album, War Mask, announced

April 10, 2019 / admin

Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager 3) return with their 3rd studio album, War Mask. Expanding on the sonic pallet the band created with their debut, Doom Fortress, and follow up 2xLP, Are You Synthetic?, Voyag3r deliver a diverse, dark and dynamic collection of songs, including a cover of the King Crimson classic, Red. Heavier tracks, such as Ancient Enemies, bring the rock element to the forefront, while more open tracks like Sequenza Di Mezzanotte, showcase a 70s vibed, organic sound.

Track Listing:
1. The Terror Is Gaining On You
2. The Donning
3. War Mask
4. Ancient Enemies
5. Second Face
6. Red
7. Sequenza Di Mezzanotte
8. Hell Village
9. Ambush!
10. War Mask (Steve Greene mix)

War Mask was self-produced and recorded at the Tempermill studios in Ferndale, MI, using their Harrison 3232 custom console and MCI 2” 24-track tape machine. As with the previous V3 albums, the artwork was done by Slasher Dave.

PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW LIVE!

Bellyache Records will be releasing War Mask on Friday, April 26 on vinyl with 2 limited edition color variants: Orange (limited to 200) and transparent green (limited to 200) as well as classic black. LP’s come with a 12×12 3-D art print, a war mask that doubles as the 3-D glasses and digital download code.
Pre-Orders for all vinyl formats of War Mask are at http://bellyacherecords.com

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Battle Chamber Music will be releasing War Mask on CD and Cassette, including an additional mix of the title track, by band synthesist Steve Greene, done here at the Battle Chamber. The cassette is limited to 100 copies worldwide. 50 red shell cassette and 50 black shell cassette with clear Norelco case.
Pre-Orders for Cassette, CD and T-shirt of War Mask are at http://voyag3r.com

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Voyag3r is:
Steve Greene – synthesizers, piano, saxophone
Greg Mastin – drums and percussion
Aaron Greene – guitars

Voyag3r has previously sold out of all special edition variants of their albums, and produced a 2nd pressing of Doom Fortress. Two tracks from Doom Fortress, One’s True Intentions and Il Guanto Nero, were licensed for Rowdy Roddy Piper’s last film, entitled Portal To Hell, directed by Vivieno Caldinelli. Voyag3r also contributed an exclusive track, Appearance of the Mysterious Traveler, to the Lake Shore Records soundtrack album to the documentary film The Rise of the Synths, directed by Ivan Castell.

Steve Greene to release new solo album Distant Transmissions – Kona, Hawaii

February 12, 2019 / admin

NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Steve Greene (of the band Voyag3r) has another solo album coming out on Friday, March 15, 2019 entitled Distant Transmissions – Kona, Hawaii. Steve’s debut solo album, entitled Electronic Dreams For a Holographic Existence, which was released in January 2018, received Rue Morgue Magazines ‘Album of the Year’ accolade for 2018.

What makes the Distant Transmissions album, which will be an on going series for Steve Greene, different is that it is not a traditional studio album. Distant Transmissions executes a specific discipline not only in the writing process, but also in the recording process.

Greene travels to a remote location and sets up a minimal synth and recording rig. In the case of the Kona, Hawaii sessions, 2 small synthesizers (Arturia MicroBrure and Dave Smith Instruments Tetra) one delay pedal (Earthquaker Devices Afterneath), a handheld digital recorder for open air recording and a D.A.W. No pre-planning or writing is done ahead of time, Greene specifically uses the unique and exotic environment to inspire the compositions.

Never knowing how much material will be created, the releases will vary in length and song count. Distant Transmissions – Kona, Hawaii has 6 tracks, coming in at 30 minutes of music, meets soundscape, meets movie score vibes.

Track Listing:
1. Through The Gateway
2. A Fog Engulfs The Coast
3. Blue Skies, Black Rocks
4. Lights In The Sky
5. The Source Of The Lights
6. Island Ambience

Distant Transmissions – Kona, Hawaii is set for release on Friday, March 15, 2019 via Battle Chamber Music on cassette and all digital and streaming services and later this year on vinyl via Bellyache Records.

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