Artist description The Cynic Project is Alex Smith and friends. Alex is a 20 y/o in Minneapolis, MN producing electronic music using computers, sampling and sequencing software various hardware synths.

Music Style Dance/DreamTrance/Melodic Techno

Musical Influences My Influences include Alice Deejay, Robert Miles, BT, Ferry Corsten, and Eiffel 65

Similar Artists Energy 52, BT, Robert Miles, Moby, Chicane, System F, ATB, Ferry Corsten, Rank 1, Moonman, Eiffel 65, Kosmonova, DJ Tiesto, Lange, Solar Stone

Artist History The Cynic Project was started in May 1999, with the first songs being released in mid-summer '99. Since then the CD 'soundscapes sampler' has been released, also a single Sidewinder featuring remixes of the track by other mp3.com artists including Raymond Wave. Our latest album titled 'Soundscapes 2000' was released recently and is doing well on the CD sales charts.

Group Members Alex Smith, Nathan David Carlton

Instruments Novation Supernova II 24v, Korg Triton Rack, Yamaha A3000, Alesis QS6.1, Roland JP8080, Roland XV-3080, Eurorack MX 1804X mixer, pIII 550mhz system w/ SB Live! Software used includes Cakewalk Sonar, Rebirth 2.0, and Fruityloops 3.0. A complete equipment list is found at www.cynicmusic.com.

Albums http://www.trancehits.net/tcp/

Press Reviews c|net February 10, 2000, 4:00 a.m. PT "The Cynic Project, took the top spot on MP3.com's Payback for Playback chart in January, garnering the Stillwater, Minn., resident $4,789. And that was just last month. He also racked up money in December and November, the first month of the program. Combined with his CD sales through the site, the 17-year-old has earned more than $12,500." -------- As of 11/25/00, The Cynic Project has earned over $85,000 from the Payback for Playback program and CD Sales on mp3.com. -------- 02/15/2002: The Cynic Project reaches 5 Million plays on mp3.com!

Additional Info http://www.trancehits.net/tcp/

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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