Nrdly was born out of a desire for two brothers to use their Nrd passions for good. We’ve since grown beyond the original idea of a podcast into a website chock full of news and editorials all about Nrd culture. With themed weeks, exclusive interviews, and shenanigans from Nrdly HQ, we’re just living life as a bunch of geeks doing their best to live out their passions everyday.
Geof gets to talk to one of his biggest idols, Klayton. One of the premier music producers in the world, and a GIANT nerd, Klayton talks about his latest projects Scandroid and Circle of Dust, as well as what nerdy passions move him.
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Originally published January 7, 2017 via NRDLY.
Chordcast is a podcast for music lovers. Featuring reviews, discussion, stories, and interviews from artists both new and old.
On this very special episode of The ChordCast, Chris and guest host Erik Blythe sit down with Klayton (Celldweller) to discuss the new Circle of Dust album, his latest release as Scandroid, plus much more!
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Witness the creation of the Celldweller album “End of an Empire” as Klayton gives you an unprecedented behind the scenes look in this feature-length documentary. From musical direction to art design, staff meetings and interviews with the FiXT team and Klayton himself, “Start of an Empire” shows how the iconic album came to life.
From writing, recording, engineering, producing, mixing and mastering the album entirely by himself, to uncovering some of the inner workings of his label, FiXT and the team he surrounds himself with, Start of An Empire provides an intimate commentary on the man behind the iconic red mohawk.
Experience the music, art & creation of the promotional videos behind TIME, LOVE, DREAMS & DEATH, the 4 chapters from End of an Empire, from the other side of the lens.
Featuring interviews with:
• Klayton
• James Rhodes – FiXT General Manager & Co-Founder
• Josh Danforth – FiXT Social Media & Marketing
• Bret (Blue Stahli)
• Plus Appearances from Ninja Jo, Ric Viers & more…
Rating:
MATURE (Some Explicit Language)
Format: 1080p Digital HD Video
Feature Length: 58:18 minutes
Available To Purchase/Rent At:
FiXT: http://fixtstore.com/celldweller
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/startofanempire
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX52rgcKNJU
Machines of Our Disgrace marks the 5th full-length studio album for industrial music pioneer Circle of Dust, after a near 20 year hiatus. Created by artist/producer Klayton, best known for his multi-genre project Celldweller, Circle of Dust returns to Klayton’s industrial roots with metal riffs, pulsing electronics and catchy songwriting.
Klayton pushes the envelope of fusing modern metal and electronic production with gritty industrial noise & samples on Machines of Our Disgrace, while incorporating both aggressive and melodic vocals with thought provoking lyrics about man’s technological evolution. Songs like “Contagion” and the title track “Machines of Our Disgrace” question our relationship with technology while “alt_Human” and “Neurachem” explore the world of biohacking and genetic modification. The tracks “Hive Mind” and “Humanarchy” provide commentary on man’s place in modern society’s political and scientific moral ambiguity. The emotionally charged “Outside In” shows Klayton’s softer side in a heart-gripping track with lush harmonies, acoustic guitars, pulsing sound design and introspective lyrics.
Machines of Our Disgrace is the album fans have been waiting for the last 20 years and is sure to stand as one of Klayton’s crowning achievements. In anticipation of a brand new album, Klayton remastered and re-released the entire Circle of Dust back-catalogue in 2016, featuring the albums Circle of Dust (self-titled), Brainchild, Metamorphosis, Disengage and a side project titled Argyle Park, each originally released in the 90s.
Circle of Dust is back. Prepare to re-engage.
Pre-Order Music & Merch at: www.fixtstore.com/circleofdust
Music Also Available at:
Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/2g4183g
iTunes: http://apple.co/2fbKPTj
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2f7CrRv
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2fD9Ffg
Disengage – the fourth and final release from Circle of Dust before a nearly 20 year hiatus, has risen from the ashes in a Re-Mastered 3-CD Deluxe Edition Re-release. While still containing the heavy riffs Circle of Dust is known for, Disengage is remembered by fans for its increased use of electronic synths and abundance of melodic vocals.
In addition to 10 original tracks on Disc One, an unreleased title track (originally intended to be on the album) now precedes the short collection of remixes of “Chasm” and “Refractor” and closes with the long awaited uncensored version of “Deadly Love.” Discs 2 & 3 feature a plethora of unreleased tracks, rarities, demos, instrumentals and more. Disc Two sees the release of never-before-heard tracks such as “Your Noise” and “Resist,” acoustic versions of “Waste of Time” and “Mesmerized,” as well as a 90’s cyberpunk remix of “Yurasuka” by Blue Stahli. The final disc collects Disengage era demos including a full length alternate demo of “Waste of Time” titled “Beneath The Skin,” along with demos of “Chasm” & “Blindeye,” the final seven “Dust” tracks, and an unreleased “Refactor” Remix demo from lvl.
We asked Klayton to give us some insight into the album, and he told us:
I have fond memories of making “Disengage.” I knew this was the last album I’d ever make as Circle of Dust, although I guess I was wrong about that after all. I was progressing with my production skills and was trying new ideas. I had access to a Nord Keyboard for instance, which I used all over that release. Being holed up in my New York studio, lights dimmed low while I worked on beats, riffs and synth programming late into the night would become one of those times in my life I would never forget and always long to revisit. It’s a shame I haven’t figured out the time travel conundrum yet or I may have already gone back and attempted to re-do a few things. Enjoy the re-mastered re-release.
//_^)
Disengage might be the final remastered album, but Circle of Dust has more coming this year. December 2016 will see the release of a brand new Circle of Dust album featuring the singles “Contagion” “Neophyte” and “Machines of Our Disgrace.“
Circle of Dust is back. Prepare to re-engage.
Order “Disengage” music and merch in the FiXT Store today!
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