DJ Dain (Andrew Bowers) is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning composer, producer and DJ specializing in Drum 'n' Bass, Trip-Hop, and Mashups. He mixes sets that sound like 2manyDJs hijacked one of Dr. Dre's samplers that's being haunted by the ghost of Frank Zappa. If you're looking for a performance DJ who brings the creative energy of a rock-star, he's your man.
This album is a tribute to the artists Ne-Yo and Perfume. It was created for fun, not for profit. I do not claim to be the author or owner of the copyrights of the component tracks of these mashups. If you like what hear please support the original artists. The cover art was created by Andrew Power. You can check out his webcomic work at www.aptitude.surfacingpoint.com.
Damn, I've totally fallen off the wagon with keeping my blog and newsletter up to date. I've been working on a number of different projects, both mashup and non-mashup related. Here's a new mix I put together of some Dubstep and related songs I enjoy:
I'll see if I can retroactively post some missing materiel from this blog - namely my involvement in the Global Mashup Crew (GMC). Stay tuned!
The most recent GMC collaboration to date. The theme behind this EP was to take you "back to the 80s with a fresh new touch from the future." My contribution was a mashup of Katy Perry's "E.T." with "I Wanna Be A Coboy" by Boys Don't Cry.
My primary goal is to gain knowledge and experience in a professional working environment.
Provided private music consultation services including equipment research, tutorials, recording, mixing, production, as well as advice on utilizing social media for the purpose of promotion and distribution.
Researched and documented how Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland and the City of Corner Brook are preparing to officially host CU Expo 2013, a Canadian led conference showcasing community-university partnerships worldwide. Covered meetings, workshops, focus groups, seminars, and other related events leading up to the conference which runs from June 12th to 15th, 2013. Ongoing documentation that details how this conference was organized to bring together more than 500 individuals to network, learn, and more fully participate in community-university engagement.
Served customers, opened and closed the bar, counted cash, stocked coolers, cleaned and maintained the pub, checked ID for legal age requirements, enforced the rules and regulations of the bar, created a friendly work environment for patrons and staff
Assisted in maintenance and update of telecommunications and internet accesses throughout the campus; assisted in the replacement of elevator emergency telecommunications systems; updated numerous databases concerning telecommunications data; assisted in the upgrade, installation and setup of voice-over-internet-protocol (VOIP) telephones on campus.
Provided digital music services and performances, fulfilled song requests, provided suitable ambiance to match the desired themes of the events
Sorted payroll and rolled coins, provided photocopying, filing and typing services, worked with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Operated main chalet facility, greeted guests and provided information about the facility and park, provided canteen services, provided custodial services, set up information centre, designed promotional materials for summer activities, help set up and host Pasadena Chamber of Commerce meeting
Assisted in organizing the library stacks, returned texts to their designated shelves, performed main library clerk duties
Provided digital music services and performances, fulfilled song requests, provided suitable ambiance to match the desired themes of the events
Contacted and derived sponsorships from local businesses; assisted new, first-year students with familiarizing themselves with the Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Campus; organized and coordinated various games and activities that encouraged group participation and communication; organized and coordinated a barbeque; organized and coordinated a concert; organized and coordinated a theme party; organized and coordinated a video-game tournament.