Look Mum No Computer - Sam Battle

Sam Battle, also known as Look Mum No Computer, chats to Caro C about his love of electronics, '80s music and re-using discarded technology in new ways to create a unique musical identity.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Developing A Unique Sound07:35 - Early Projects08:29 - Analogue Noise12:29 - Modular Synthesis13:59 - Kosmo Modules15:44 - This Museum Is Not Obsolete17:53 - Interactive Installations20:57 - The 1000 Oscillator Megadrone22:52 - The Crystal Palace Electro Magnetic Sonic Sequencer26:53 - Other Electronic Projects27:49 - Musical Projects29:26 - The Recording Process32:21 - Working With PatreonSam Battle BiogFrom his early interest in electronics and '80s synth-pop to setting up a museum showcasing obsolete electronic and music technology, Sam Battle, who goes under the moniker Look Mum No Computer, is carving out a unique niche for himself.Known as both an Inventor and Musician and with a strong Patreon following and almost half a million YouTube subscribers, Sam makes a feature of reworking old technology to create new and interesting sounds. He has repurposed discarded Teletubbies, Furbies and Speak & Spell's to create various interactive projects, which are used in his musical compositions and are also featured at his museum in Ramsgate, Kent, England. https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomputerhttps://this-museum-is-not-obsolete.com/Caro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album "Electric Mountain" is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts