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Re Cognition: The Clan Analogue Legacy Collection Launch

Clan Analogue launch their new triple-disc retrospective Re Cognition: The Clan Analogue Legacy Collection with a night of live electronic music at:

The Builders Arms Hotel
211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
Saturday July 3, 9pm

The launch will feature live performances from Koshowko, Windup Toys and Apell, DJ sets from DJ Zaziz and live visuals by Object_State, a lineup which spans the multifarious coordinates of Clan Analogue’s electronic music spectrum, from experimental sonics to funked-up dance grooves and beyond.

6/2010

Re Cognition: The Clan Analogue Legacy Collection

Re Cognition is a collectible three-disc set, containing a selection of the most seminal acts of Clan Analogue including B(if)ftek, Infusion, Deepchild and more.

Apell is featured with 2 tracks on on Disc B which is a selection of remixes produced from the new generation of Clan Analogue’s. Purchase CD/DVD or Download on iTunes.

The 1st track is the Apell remix of Grubbing For Truffles by Soft Spoken Spanky. The experimental ambient to industrial track is give a bass guitar work over with added chords and riffs elaborating on the basic structure of the track.

The 2nd track is a remix of Apell’s Wrinkled by DJ Zaziz which is a groovy reworking of the track originally featured on the bonus disc for the 2006 Dub Compilation In Version.

The set includes a companion DVD. With classic film clips by Deepchild, Telemetry Orchestra, Pear Shaped and others, the disc includes the new documentary Clan Analogue: Plug In & Switch On and the influential 1995 VHS release Clan Analogue Live at the Goethe Institute.

4/2010

Bass Guitar Lessons

I am now offering bass guitar lessons to students in Melbourne.

Bass guitar lessons bass guitar cover technique and theory for rock, funk and jazz. Improve your playing and musical knowledge. More info at www.bassguitarlessons.com.au

1/2010

Escape from Chaos #10

Where
Glitch Bar & Cinema
318 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North
When
8pm Friday October 16, 2009
Who
David Thrussell (Snog/ Black Lung)
Arcane Trickster (launching their new album “Eidola” on Tempest Recordings)
Stickleback
Garagee
Apell
Jed
Fate Æffect
Rand Acts Of Elevator Music

10/2009

News Archive

Institute of Sound Videos:
Live Electronic Music Performance

Videos of the workshop are now uploaded on YouTube. Checkout the playlist below.

7/2009

Institute of Sound:
Live Electronic Music Performance

A workshop providing a background on how electronic instruments have been used to perform in the past through to the instruments and technologies used today, including MIDI controllers, laptops, soundcards and popular music performance software such as Ableton Live and virtual synths.

Where
Horse Bazaar
397 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
When
7pm Monday June 29, 2009
Who
Anthony Pell (Apell)

6/2009

Don't Let It Bring You Down Video

The video for the cover of the Neil Young's song "Don't Let it Bring You Down" done in a breaks, downtempo drum n bass style can now be viewed on Youtube. - 4/2009

New Video "Training Hard"

The first video form the Reconstituted CD launch is now on the Apell YouTube Channel. Training Hard is electro funk music featuring a groovy synth bass mixed with a couple of funky slap bass riffs which are then topped of with a layer of noodling electro synths. - 1/2009

New Video "So You Know "

A live rehearsal of So You Know is now viewable on YouTube, The song is about getting off your arse (Aussie spelling) and getting things done. You only live once and “you know there isn’t that much time left”... The vocals on the track are performed by Jason Demillo - 11/2008

New Video "Dubya"

"Dubya" is a song about George W Bush and his Presidency of the USA. The lyrics are inspired by quotes from George W Bush or from his actions during the time that he was President. George W Bush entitled Dubya.

An animated video for the George W Bush Song has been created and can be viewed on YouTube - 9/2008

New Album Reconstited Released

Reconstituted is an album of songs and instrumentals ranging in styles from drum n bass to chill out and dub.

The electronic music includes covers of Neil Young and George Harrison songs, funky slap bass, remixing of older Apell tracks and a dub tribute to George W Bush entitled Dubya.

CDs can be bought online at CD Baby, via PayPal on this website or tracks can be downloaded on iTunes - 8/2008

New Apell Website

You are now looking at the new Apell Website with more interactive and user friendly features such as the music player that remembers what track you are listening to from page to page and the ability for you to review individual tracks from each album in the Music section.

Don't forget to check out the new Music Articles section for electronic music production, composing and bass playing tips. Plus join the Apell mailing list to keep up to date and get a free mp3. 4/2008

New Apell Album Progress

The new Apell album is about 60% complete and like the previous 2 Apell albums the style of music from track to track varies. Read more on the www.myspace.com/apellmusic blog. 15/7/2007

Yet More Beaver Street & Beyond Reviews

The reviews keep pouring in for Beaver Street & Beyond. From neufutur.com, "Electronically charged jazz ...... the best experience one can have listening to music.", "intoxicating" according to inthemix.com.au and from the Sound Monitor "Drawing equally from Massive Attack, King Crimson, Moby and Bill Laswell ...... another top quality Australian electronic release". Read in full in the reviews page. 21/9/2004

Electronic Music Commission

Apell has been commissioned to write 2 one minute pieces for Perth's Arts Festival Artrage. The 1st is called MOBILE CELL and is entirely composed from mobile (or "cell" for you Americans!) phone sounds except for the beats and a bit of bass. The 2nd piece is the 12 tone electronica track UNDERSCORE from the album Beaver Street & Beyond. 11/8/2004

More Beaver Street & Beyond Reviews

Beaver Street & Beyond has had more glowing reviews from Italy & the US. It has been described as "Ah!! Finally a great disc!" - Stillborn Extreme Music Zine), "highly creative" - guitar9.com (artist of Aug-Sep) & smother.net has asked the question, "Is (Apell) the second coming of Frank Zappa?" Read the reviews on the reviews page. 11/8/2004

Australian Electronica on Digital Radio

Apell's music has been played on several digital radio stations such as Music4Site.com, Utopia Vibes & After Hours Cafe. Please support these stations and Apell and follow the links to have a listen. 20/7/2004

4 Star Album Review

Beaver Street & Beyond has had a 4 star review at www.chaindlk.org and is now available to purchase online at the BARGAIN price of $12.99 US CD Baby (US) & $19.99 AUS at The Can (Australia) 15/6/2004

Beaver Street & Beyond Released

The new album Beaver Street & Beyond is now available to purchase online at Amazon.com, CD Baby (US) & The Can (Australia) 14/4/2004

Beaver Street & Beyond Progress

The recording of the new album Beaver Street & Beyond is now completed. Mastering and duplication of the CD will take place late Feb 2004 for a release in March 2004. 2/2004

#5 Electronica Dance Track

Apell released the pisstake tune SMS(Deluxe Mix) which uses all of the worst elements that exist in dance music. It sounds sick on your car subwoofer mate! SICK! This song was so deluxe that it reached the heights of #5 in the mp3.com.au dance charts! Click here to download the sick mp3! 3/2001

Gigs Archive

Revolver Upstairs & Bar Open Gigs

Where
Revolver Upstairs
229 Chapel St, Prahran
When
9pm Saturday August 29, 2009
Who
Apell, K-Oscilliate

Where
Bar Open
317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
When
10pm Friday September 4, 2009
Who
Apell, Wind Up Toys,
Clan Analogue DVD Launch

Bender Bar

Where
Bender Bar
635 High St, Thronbury
When
9pm Saturday July 18, 2009
Who
Apell, Bec Chapman

Bender Bar

Where
Bender Bar
635 High St, Thronbury
When
9pm Friday May 1, 2009
Who
Apell, Windup Toys (DJ set)

Noise Bar

Where
The Noise Bar
291 Albert St, Brunswick
When
9pm Thursday April 16, 2009
Who
Apell, Sam Green, Shannon Kennedy

Brunswick Beats

Where
The Brunswick Hotel
140 Sydney Road, Brunswick
When
9pm Thursday March 5, 2009
Who
Apell, Mink Engine

Bender Bar Friday Electronica

Where
Bender Bar
635 High Street, Thornbury
When
9pm Friday 6 February, 2009
Who
Apell, DJ Zaziz

Electundra 2008

What
Melbourne Electronic Music Festival
Where
Loop Bar
23 Meyers Place, Melbourne
When
5pm Sunday 7 December, 2008
Who
Apell, Zack Kellier, Mink Engine, Koshowko, Svartisen, Syncoda, Barnaby Oliver

Apell Reconstituted CD Launch

What
Reconstituted CD Launch
Where
Blue Tile Lounge
95 Smith St, Fitzroy
When
9pm Saturday November 22, 2008
Who
Apell, Koshowko, Sirc, DJ Zaziz

Blue Tile Electronica - Melbourne Cup Eve

What
Electronic Music Night
Where
Blue Tile Lounge
95 Smith St, Fitzroy
When
8pm Monday 3 November, 2008
Who
Apell, Sirc

Blue Tile Electronica

What
Electronic Music Night
Where
Blue Tile Lounge
95 Smith St, Fitzroy
When
8pm Saturday 25 October, 2008
Who
Apell, Sirc

Beats n Bleeps - December Dub

What
Electronic Dub Music brought to you by Clan Analogue
Where
Glitch Bar & Cinema Bar
318 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy
When
10pm Saturday 15 December, 2007
Who
Apell, Wind Up Toys, Boy Ronin, Evil Jed & DJ Moi

Input @ Glitch - Electronica Jam Night

What
The night is about getting electronic music producers together to workshop, jam and learn new techniques.
Where
Glitch Bar & Cinema Bar
318 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy
When
9pm Wednesday 14 November, 2007
Who
Apell, Evil Jed & various DJs

Apell to Zaziz

What
DJing a diverse range of funky grooves into the diminutive hours.
Where
Loop Bar
23 Meyers Place, Melbourne
When
10pm Saturday 24 March 2007
Who
Apell, DJ Zaziz

Clan Analogue Hump Again

What
Electronic Music brought to you by Clan Analogue
Where
Horse Bazaar
397 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
When
9pm Wednesday 21 February, 2007
Who
Apell, Melbourne DJs

Clan Analogue Hump

What
Electronic Music brought to you by Clan Analogue
Where
Horse Bazaar
397 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
When
9pm Wednesday 20 December, 2006
Who
Apell, Fly By Wire

Clan Analogue vs Re-sound

What
Live electronic music with a blend of live contemporary classical music brought to you by Clan Analogue & Re-sound. Re-sound comprises of classical guitar, clarinet, tenor sax, violin & flutes.
Where
Gertrudes
30 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
When
9pm Friday 18 August, 2006
Who
Apell, Wind Up Toys, Koshowko, The Good Omen, Re-Sound & more.

Electundra 2006

What
Melbourne Electronic Music Festival
Where
Horse Bazaar
397 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
When
9pm Wednesday 21 June, 2006
Who
Apell, Melbourne DJs & Electronic Acts

Clan Analogue Dub Compilation – In Version CD Launch

What
Clan Analogue Dub Party.
Where
FourSpace Upstairs
124A Johnston St, Fitzroy
When
9pm Saturday 25 February, 2006
Who
Apell, Wind Up Toys, Fly By Wire & more

Playfully Crumbed and Stewed

What
Part of the 2005 Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Where
Bar Open
317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
When
9pm Wednesday 21 September, 2005
Who
Apell, President Schnitzel Head & Windup Toys

Apell @ Loop

What
Live Electronic Music
Where
Loop Bar
23 Meyers Place, Melbourne
When
9pm Wednesday 27 July, 2005
Who
Apell, Melbourne DJs

Electundra 2005

What
Melbourne Electronic Music Festival
Where
Loop Bar
23 Meyers Place, Melbourne
When
7pm Monday 13 July, 2005
Who
Apell, Melbourne DJs & Electronic Acts

Stylophones & Odd Socks

What
An evening of Pyschedelic, Wild & Exotic Electronica.
Where
303 Bar
303 High St, Northcote
When
9pm 29 April, 2005
Who
Apell, Melbourne DJs

Apell @ Glitch Bar & Cinema

What
Live Electronic Music
Where
Glitch Bar & Cinema Bar
318 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy
When
9pm Friday 8 April, 2005
9pm Thursday 17 February, 2005
9pm Sunday 12 December, 2004
Who
Apell

Apell Live @ Loop

What
Live Electronic Music
Where
Loop Bar
23 Meyers Place, Melbourne
When
9pm 24 & 28 November, 2004
Who
Apell, Melbourne DJs

Electrovision – Melbourne Fringe Festival

What
The inaugral Apell gig.
Where
Fitzroy Town Hall
When
9pm Friday 1 October, 2004
Who
Apell, Melbourne DJs & Live Electronic Acts