Artist description Digital Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist. Using anything and everything to create emotions through music, ambience, sound, manipulation, recordings and words. Something new.

Music Style Darkwave/Industrial/Rock/Soundtrack

Musical Influences Nine Inch Nails, Poe, Danny Elfman, The Prodigy, Blue Man Group, BT, Robert Miles, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Fiona Apple, Garbage, Courtney Love, Jerry Goldsmith, Patrick Doyle, James Horner, Tim Burton, Radiohead, KMFDM, Second Coming, Semisonic, Majandra, more...

Similar Artists Nine Inch Nails, Poe, Danny Elfman, The Prodigy, Blue Man Group, BT, Robert Miles, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Fiona Apple, Garbage, Courtney Love, Jerry Goldsmith, Patrick Doyle, James Horner, Tim Burto

Artist History Justin Lassen is Digital Dirt Heads     Justin Lee Lassen, self-educated musician and composer from Phoenix, Arizona is taking the world by storm. Also known as "Digital Dirt Heads" (DDH), Lassen has developed his own musical genre he calls "dirtwave." Similar to an infusion of Blue Man Group, Nine Inch Nails, BT, Aphex Twin, and Danny Elfman, EMT's originality presents more than a passing fad.     Lassen, who has been creating art since he was a young child, adheres to hard work and persistence. Self-taught and self-motivated, his unique style and unfaltering drive affirm his potential as one of the most profound artists to dawn the 21st century. An accomplished remixer, Lassen has created masterpieces for such artists as Madonna, Garbage, Tweaker, Lenny Kravitz, and Majandra. In addition, he frequently develops compositions and soundtracks for film and other artistic projects.     DDH's songs deal with the universal issues of introspection, self-worth, disillusionment, and sadness. Drawing influence from history, myth, and his own experience, Lassen tests the bounds of the modern aesthetic while studying music that ranges from electronic, to industrial, to classical, and to pop/rock.     Though firmly entrenched in the music industry, Lassen's real love is for the silver screen. Lassen is an aspiring actor who would eventually like to produce and direct his own films. With his distinctive style and ambition for excellence, be sure to keep an eye on Justin Lassen and Digital Dirt Heads! Lassen's first full-length CD, "Scenes From Someone Else's Nightmare," is expected in Winter 2003. - Josh Catone - Edited by Jim Houx

Group Members Digital Dirt Heads is Justin Lassen

Instruments Roland, Behringer, Amek, Korg, Kurzweil, Akai, SSL, Yamaha, Fender, Schecter, Monster, Creative Labs, Pro Tools, Digidesign, etc.

Albums In Production for Winter 2003

Press Reviews "...Keep on making great music. Roland will be there with you every step of the way. It certainly sounds like you are one creative person..." - Dennis Houlihan, CEO Roland Corporation US. "...Ted and I really like the direction your going with that, We like your mixes very much, DTS Liked the remixes, Great Job..." - Gary Mraz/Ted Price; Studio Voodoo "...Sounds good!, keep sending..." - Jeff Antebi, A&R, Manager "The first minute or so blew me away. Really nice work... I was very impressed and so was the producer of Dark Relic." - John Vanderbeck, Game Producer / Novus Delta L.L.C. "...Justin Lassen is fucking amazing!!!..." - Charlie Clouser, Nine Inch Nails Keyboardist/Producer/Remixer "...Justin's music is phenomenal! Ethereal, subtle, yet powerful all at once--it's almost tangible. He's an amazing composer, definitely on the verge of making a huge name for himself. Looking forward to hearing more from this rising talent in the future!.." - Adria Zimmerman, Professor; Humboldt State University "...you did garbage a favor and brought their song into the open..." - Jez Inc., Experimentalist "...exuberant unique ideas transmodified into a delirious conglomeratic retortion. Sounds like you put a good amount of time into the mix...thank you." - Sonic Foundry, Music site "...Extremely gifted at putting his listeners in a jarring world of strange sounds, effects and breaks, giving them just enough of a feel-good, dance-all-night pulse and vibe that he never falls into self-indulgence. Nor does he stop the beat from thumpin'..." - Listen.com, Internet Music Site "Brilliantly Dark, Heavy, Brooding Beats!" - Mp3.com, Inc. "...If he can do all of this in his room, I can't even begin to imagine what he could do in a studio..." - Ben Folds, Musician/Songwriter "...You're doing great work and are passionate about it... it will go over a great treat, as will your infectious enthusiasm and willingness to collaborate..." - Dave Taylor, Game Producer "...very cool stuff. Very moody, very atmospheric...from the sound of this one track you probably have a pretty good future in music... be cool to get you involved in one of our projects..." - American McGee, Game Designer "...Wicked crazy stuff!" - Natalie Benlolo, International Rep. {London} "...The darker soundtrack stuff was done nicely. Very real. Will definitely be original..." - Anthony Rodriguez, Producer "...very dark - dreamy (nightmarish really) and experimental... indicative of your musical talent. I also like the way the rhythm changes up...is written well from a phrasing point of view and keeps a rolling theme but mutates enough to hold someone through..." - Jonny Global, Artist/Actor/Writer "...Very impressive work. It had a Graeme Revell/SPK feel in places..." - Michael T. Lauter, Filmmaker "Justin is the next 'Flood'." - Jim Kaufman, Opiate For The Masses "...I appreciate your music. It's substantial. I see all of your progress from the first CD to your latest... I totally dig your 'sticks and stones' EP. Really powerful. It has more of a message. There aren't many artists out there like you. a man behind the band sort of thing. Like nine inch nails. or Marilyn Manson. Or Dave Matthews. Or Prince. It's invigorating..Your remix for Garbage. Badass. Badass. This was a real treat for me. I agree with your remixing philosophy. You're the man, Justin. One of the most talented men I know. And I really hope you make it. You have the mind frame and the gut instinct and you definitely have the talent. And when you do get your deal and a CD in stores, man... you know I'll fucking support you. I'll go to all your shows and all your signings. I'll paint your name all over my body and run naked through your show and get arrested. Keep it up you hard working bastard mother fucker you..." - Darren Jessee, ex-Ben Folds Five; drummer

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