Dreams from the Machine

The track "Pan's Processesion" from the CD "Dreams from the Machine" (2005) by Falik consists of a compilation of Irish bouzouki and percussion samples. The bassoon sounding instrument playing one of the main themes is a sample that was edited at both the beginning and end of its original sample, and then streched to conform to become the desired melody. The Irish bouzouki played was his "Eloree", the one used for the majority of the CD. It is tuned from top to bottom: Aa Ee aa dd. Read more on Last.fm.

Falik is New Planet Blues, cross-grenre electronica for dance and mood utilizing middle eastern modalities featuring Charlie Pecot on the Irish bouzouki, guitar, bass, hand drum, and the occasional vocal. After decades of being a multi-instrumentalist Falik began when Charlie purchased an Irish bouzouki in 2000, playing at Renaissance faires and in belly dance troupes. He immediately began writing and recording material which ultimately culminated in his first release, Streaks and Strokes, in 2003, which consisted of 12 of his most favorite tracks. This CD was pivotol to Charlie's musical growth as it demonstrated to his fans that, yes, even though he was using an ethnic instrument he could in fact make it rock, and do so in a way that did not alienate those used to a more traditional approach to ethnic instruments. His success continues to grow with every new release. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.