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Holland Killa

January 27, 2010

Holland Killa

Holland Killa began its musical life as an inside joke between me and my talented friend Mella.  See, the basic ‘joke’ is that Mella has been dumped by her long time music producer ‘Holland’ and has decided to seek revenge by guest appearing on a ‘killa’ track made by yours truly. That’s the basis for the songs fictional lyrics.

None of that matters though, because what we’ve created here in a fun, fast-paced Vocal House jam that  fans of the genre should enjoy, regardless of story line. In fact, I enjoyed the track so much I went back and made a chilled-out ambient mix sprinkled with drops of piano.

Whichever mix you chose, please turn it up and enjoy!

Download from Amazon.com!

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Video Vumiko: Holland Killa (Ambient Mix)

February 3, 2010

With time-lapse clouds.

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Video Vumiko: Holland Killa

January 31, 2010

With clogs.

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New Gear Alert: Maschine

January 26, 2010

I’m extremely excited because this is on its way to my studio. Native Instruments Maschine Groove Production Studio. Maschine will be the centerpiece of my musical productions going forward along with Logic Studio.

I’m looking forward to creating some cutting edge jams with this thing. To see it in action, check the vids on YouTube.

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U.R. (feat. Mella)

December 19, 2009

Now available as an MP3 download via Amazon.com, the epic cinematic-electronic track ‘U.R.’ featuring Mella on vocals. An instrumental mix is also available for your listening pleasure.

Preview the entire track below, then download through Amazon.com.

U.R.
Produced & Arranged by Vumiko
Vocals Performed by Mella

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So many songs, so little time

November 28, 2009

What I’m presenting here are songs that are either complete, or in the process of being complete. Some will appear on the debut Vumiko album Entensity, others won’t.

Micki Nothing
Words Will Never Be Enough
All Innocence Is Lost
Clandestine Clatter
Honey Girl
Dreams Included
Sweet Tonight
Mystery Lady
UR
I Only Want The Best 4u
Love Affinity
Turn It Up
Holland Killer
Beat Fighter
Baby It’s Cold Outside
Somethin’ Hot
Superficial
Entensity
Silent One

And many more!

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Inspiration: Ryuichi Sakamoto | Rain (live)

November 14, 2009

One of the musicians I admire the most is Ryuichi Sakamoto.

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Inspiration: Mazarati | Stroke (1986)

November 8, 2009

mazarati

Song: Stroke
Album: Mazarati (out-of-print)
Artist: Mazarati

NOT your fancy Italian luxury car.

Mazarati were a Minneapolis-based funk/rock band put together and produced by former Prince & The Revolution bassist Mark Brown. Stoke is a Funk joint from their self-titled debut album and it’s a JAM. You cannot listen to it at low volume people. Seriously. You see, while Minneapolis Funk (popularized by Prince) was designed for the hot n sweaty dance floors of the 80s, it’s just as potent today. Striped down, bare bones minimalistic Funk: where the lyrics don’t matter so long as your booty is shakin.

If you don’t dig it, then you jus cain’t handle the Funk baby.

Listen/Download:

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Vumiko circa 2001 | Speak To Me (Groggy Fashion Show, Seattle)

November 4, 2009

Music Produced by Vumiko
Feat. Patty Wagnor
Video shot by Creative Media Alliance

‘Speak To Me’ was used for a fashion show video for local Seattle clothing boutique Groggy.

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Vumiko circa 2002 | Our Nature (remix edit)

November 4, 2009

Written & Produced by Vumiko
Vocals Performed by Patty Wagnor