Hood Famous Music

Toby & Ming discuss alternate tunings and song writing. The duo will be working on a number of songs and productions so stay tuned.

Ming's Video Blog

Ming’s monthly video blog “In the studio with Ming” is featured on the front page Electronic Musician’s site. Each month he will be interviewing the artists that come through the studio and speaking about some of the production techniques used these in sessions.  Check for interview with Toby Lightman, Michael Lynche and more..

Ming will be one of the key speakers at the NYC edition of the “The Producers Conference“. Check the official site for more details…here’s a quick summery..

1:00 pm – Chris Petti: Using the Reason Sequencer and Synth Programming
2:00 pm – Chris Griffin: High Definition Effects Programming
3:00 pm – Aaron Albano aka Ming (33hz, Ming+FS)
4:00 pm – Ben Weinman (Dillinger Escape Plan)

33Hz have been in the studio writing and recording their second album with writer/producer Ming. The long days and late nights are already paying off as the cut “I Feel Alive! – Ming Mix” has made its way into the Rockstar Games “Midnight Club LA“. Here’s the promo video…

The single version can be found on iTunes. And be sure to check the viral video below… Its pretty damn hot. Enjoy and check back soon for more info on the upcoming 12″s and full length release.

New single from 33Hz, out on Fool House January 2009

I just finished writing and producing the score for Nancy Schwartzman’s THE LINE. Even though her film covers some tough topics, we had great time working together. Check her site to find out when and where its being shown or schedule a showing near you!!

Here’s the official blurb and trailer.

“THE LINE is a film that explores the intersection of sexual identity, power and violence. How do we negotiate our boundaries as sexually liberated women? How much are we desensitized to sexual violence? Through conversations with football players, educators, survivors of violence, prostitutes, and attorneys, this personal film explores the “grey area” and the elusive line of consent.”


THE LINE trailer from Nancy Schwartzman on Vimeo.

THE LINE is a personal documentary exploring sexual boundaries and consent. A cautionary story that is both provocative and engaging, the film is tool to start conversation.

By Nancy Schwartzman
Total running time 24 minutes.

www.thelinemovie.org

Underground techno and house DJ, ConSTAR – a.k.a. Connie – has been in the studio lately working with Ming on a couple of tracks for an upcoming release on Airdrop Records. ConSTAR’s “Redhot” is included in Airdrop’s Extraction Us compilation.

She also just completed a remix for Restart & Stone/Viesse of “Madeja (Daytrippin’ remix).”

Connie, who is also an accomplished drummer, is currently playing in a couple of New York-based bands Who But She and Psychic Drive.

Connie’s electronic tracks pay homage to her rock influences and she’s constantly pushing herself to make more than the “average electronic track”. These songs feature spoken word, vocals, and an assortment of thematic sounds inspired by her favorite movies or martial arts study. Still minimal in nature but expanding on the genre.

Look for all of these releases soon on Beatport.

Bazaar Royale have been in the studio for the past two weeks writing and cutting five songs with Ming.

The band is part of the Ghetto metal movement and the Ghetto Metal show for CMJ was crazy with KRS One steppin out reppin BDP for a good 30 minutes…

Interview with Rhianna Kenny who was working with writer/producer Ming at the Hood Famous Music studio. Rhianna was also in NYC for a CMJ gig.

Michael live at the Hood Famous Music studio, NYC.

Michael Lynche performs an acoustic version of Heat or Paranoia.

To hear the produced version of this song and many others check out Mike’s Music here…

Michael Lynche by ming

For those of you coming to NYC for the CMJ music marathon, Ming will be part of a panel discussion entitled Breaking Through The Cluster of Beat Makers  Here’s the official Blurb and info:

Breaking Through The Cluster of Beat Makers:
Guess what? Everyone’s making beats- it’s not tough these days. What’s tough, is making beats that break away from the pack.  Killing that freshest new joint is what it’s all about – find out what THAT is all about.

This one-hour and fifteen minute discussion is scheduled to take place Friday ,October 24 at 3:30pm

We are pleased to hold this panel in Room 406 (4th Floor) at NYU’s Kimmel Center (60 Washington Square South). For an interactive campus map, please follow this link.