In nuclear physics, a magic number is a number of nucleons (either protons or neutrons) such that they are arranged into complete shells within the atomic nucleus. The seven most widely recognised magic numbers as of 2007 are 2, 8, 20, 28, 50…

fret-less classical guitar

This piece is a long excursion, one chord with a lot of subtle maneuvers. I like to think of the long jams as 'music for driving.' Seriously, this music is great for a long road trip...or a long psychedelic trip. If you have the time to listen…

This is guitar fest where Gene and Vinnie are sowing some wild, musical oats.

Time for a sentimental ballad...

A lovely song written by Gene to celebrate our 17th year as a band together.

A song by Vinnie with a jazzy edge.

Yeah I know, trying to kill one of my favourite songs is madness, but the story is ... my daughter was getting lonely in her flat so she got herself a friend, Roscoe the Pug, could've tried to write one, but came in my head. I'll take the flack…

A poetic piece written on the fly by Gene. Vinnie does the lead guitar on this all the way through. It's inspired by a tale of a woman and the dunes of Pismo Beach, California. The rest is up to your imagination.

Vinnie commissioned a song for Gene to write for Vinnie's other band, The Blue Kind. It never made it to the Blue Kind's set list so we decided to do it ourselves, for ourselves. Great chord progression!

Track: 10 Album: Simian Itch (Self-titled)

Track: 9 Album: Simian Itch (Self-titled)

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Track: 07 Album: Simian Itch (Self-titled)

Track: 06 Album: Simian Itch (Self-titled)

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Track: 02 Album: Simian Itch (Self-titled)

Track: 01 Album: Simian Itch (Self-titled)

An old, old scratch demo saved from destruction with Sound Forge. If you think it's unlistenable, you should hear the tape. ;) This is a song-writing demo recorded on cheap equipment simply so I wouldn't forget the song. Like scores of others…

A miniature soundscape only 40 seconds or so, sound made from drawing directly into Metasynth software program.

playing my carvin dc800 guitar and roland td30k v-drums

playing my carvin dc800 guitar and roland td30k v-drums

Simple tune I wrote on Bonfire Night, many moons ago...four-track recording, w guitars and bass.

Midi guitar experiment.

Midi guitar experiment.

Midi guitar experiment.

Midi guitar experiment.

Sampled piano, played via guitar using Midi Guitar plugin.

composed,produced ad performed by: Dr.Ashes

A love song - one of many - written for a bird I fancied when I was younger

Composed in 1987, developed over the next few years, recorded this version in May of 1990 ad ...taken from a battered series of old c90s. Not a brilliant recording, same with 'Lady Relax' but I hope you find both of these tracks listenable!

I was trying to get weird with this one. The track before it had come out original but unappealing. This track is still loud and abrasive, which is what I go for, but it's a little more interesting than my older music.

Jenkem is getting high on poop. This song is something like that.

I love the sound of summer nights. It makes me feel at one with nature. I tried to capture that feeling. Electronic and samples with mandolin and guitar.