Artist description Experimental and older analog tape recordings by Craig Padilla. Most of this music was recently "discovered" and brought to the public for fans of non-melodious/dark ambient synthesizer soundscapes.

Music Style Abstract analog synthesizer soundscapes

Musical Influences Pierre Henry, Morton Subotnick, early Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream, the McLean Mix, early recordings of synth and tape music

Similar Artists Pierre Henry, Morton Subotnick, Stockhausen, Kluster, early Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream

Artist History Craig Padilla has been composing and performing electronic music for over 10 years. These recordings were created between 1989 and 1993, and were recorded with analog synths, creating unusual, yet hauntingly beautiful synthesizer soundscapes.

Group Members SOUND EXPLORER (Craig Padilla) utilizes the ARP 2600 and various sounds (with an occasional Sequencial Circuits PRO-ONE analog synth thrown in for good measure).

Instruments Analog synths and recording tape

Albums Exploring the Unknown (2000), Galactic Storm (2000)

Press Reviews "Effective and sometimes chilling." - Redding Record Searchlight Newspaper

Additional Info Most of these recordings are presented in their original form without the use of remastering tools. Audible tape hiss may be heard in some of the OLDER recordings.

Location Redding, CA - USA

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