By way of a quick introduction, my name is Thomas
Prendergast, I would like to introduce you to something new; and briefly
explain to you how it came about. Living, coping, and just surviving
in this increasingly drug-congested world is in itself enough of a challenge.
As pioneers of our own inner space and citizens of the underworld we
really need to interact with each other more and accentuate the positives
we all have hidden within ourselves.
As an active attendee of the Monkey - based at the Waterloo project
in Cheetham Hill' I want to be part of building up the new user involvement
section of the magazine. Up to now Monkey has done a wonderful job of
highlighting specific issues relevant to the users. Drug users both
past and present come from a diverse but interconnected population,
now it is up to us to realise this great opportunity that we have been
given, & take control of our contribution side of the publication.
We must be represented when people are discussing new policies that
directly affect everyone in society who dares to be different.
I am currently involved in several musical projects, including a modular
training course at the Technics DJ Academy - a subsidiary of The School
of Sound Recording on Tariff St., Manchester. The course covers fundamentals
of marketing and design, also beat matching, scratching and other advanced
DJ skills such as remixing and sampling. As you may already be aware,
the technics name is synonymous with the world of turntableism , in
fact Radio Ones Judge Jules confirms the credibility of this Academy.
In the future this introduction may lead me on to a further more advanced
course in Audio Engineering Techniques and Technology. I also hope to
be writing music reviews for this magazine.
I want to work towards bringing Monkey's readership a solid, logical,
intelligent and honest review of current and upcoming bands. Rather
than using conventional techniques it's great to be able to surf to
zoopy wobble sites, tune out the world and obtain mega info from this
new medium. In fact I find myself listening to today's music more and
more - if not for the somewhat vague metaphorical and metaphysical lyrics,
then for the captivating vocals.
As a recovering addict I think it would be phenomenal for others to
take this chance to start to cross their own borders and write their
own soundbites. If you like to ponder unbiased opinions, then it's up
to you to help Monkey represent us. We have been given a unique and
creative channel to express ourselves.
I have a unique flair for aural description, so check it out now - funk
soul brothers!
StarCitiezens love universal inspirations, fluent funki-traversals,
bitchin’terpretations, & soothing minimalist electronic dabblings.
Now get on this - you brainiac-fried musicologists.
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