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|name = Plankton Man |
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|image = Plankton Man.jpg |
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|caption = Live performance |
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|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist |
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|birth_name = Ignacio Chavez |
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|alias = Nino Astronauta |
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|origin = {{flagicon|Mexico}} |
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|instrument = [[Sampler (musical instrument)|Sampler]], [[MIDI controller]] |
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|genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[breakbeat]] |
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|occupation = Musician |
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|years_active = 2000–present |
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|Years_active = 2000 – Present |
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|label = StaticDiscos |
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|associated_acts = Los Samplers, Alvaro Ruiz, Senor Coconut, Kobol, Nortec |
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|website = {{URL|www.planktonman.com}} |
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'''Plankton Man''' (born '''Ignacio Chavez''', Nashio for short) is a Mexican musician and former founding member of the [[Nortec Collective]]. His music is inspired by traditional Mexican music such as the brass [[Banda music|banda]] and the [[accordion]] accents of norteño music, as well as [[jazz]] and [[electronic music]] elements. |
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PLANKTON MAN is an electronic musician that plays with traditional/popular Mexican music such as the brass heavy BANDA, accordeon accents, cowbells of NORTEÑO music, and reconfiguring it to create a fresh mood. This mixture of Mexican traditional folk sounds, breaks and freewheeling jazzy riffs quickly became one of his signature sounds. |
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==Biography== |
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Parallel to this project; He is part of Niño Astronauta . As innovative as any of his other musical ventures, this project brings a musical offering that is as original as it is challenging -- A LIVE "nortec" electronic act that takes the genre to the next level. |
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Planktonman began his career in the early 1990s in his native [[Ensenada, Baja California|Ensenada]], [[Baja California]] as a guitarist for the now defunct electro-rock group [[Sonios]]. The band became well known throughout northwestern Mexico and southern [[California]]'s [[Latin music (genre)|Latin music]] scene. He then began solo work in electronic [[breakbeat]] music. |
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Nashio is also |
Nashio is also half of the new duo [[Kobol (music)|Kobol]], alongside Argel Medina (Arhkota), the drummer of Niño Astronauta. Their sound is a mixture of organic [[glitch music]] and digital jazz played live with [[drum pad]]s and a [[laptop]]. |
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==Discography== |
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*''Feel My China Ii'' track: "Mexican Pencil Box Mix" : Remix for [[Mochipet]] / Released by ([[Daly City Records]]) |
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==Television work== |
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'''Discography of Artist:''' |
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*"My Kingdom", [[Honda RidgeLine]] advertisement |
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*"A Day in Life", [[Honda Civic]] advertisement |
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*"Los Alacranes", [[Telemundo]] |
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==Scoring== |
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*"Collaboration with Mark De Gli Antoni on the scoring for [[Cherish (film)]]" |
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*"Featured track 'Lazer Metrayeta' on 411VM Skateboarding DVD #57", [[Vans]] |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official website}} |
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[[Category:Mexican electronic musicians]] |
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[[Category:Musicians from Baja California]] |
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[[Category:People from Ensenada, Baja California]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] |
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Recent TV tracks: |
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- TV Ads ('''Honda''' RidgeLine Pickup Truck) "My Kingdom"<br /> |
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- TV Ads ('''Honda''' Civic) "A Day in Life"<br /> |
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- Telemundo "Los Alacranes" |
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Similar artists "Nortec Collective", "Los Samplers", "Alvaro Ruiz" |
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web site: [[PlanktonMan.com]] |
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{{Uncategorized|date=October 2007}} |
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Latest revision as of 18:19, 14 January 2024
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Plankton Man | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ignacio Chavez |
| Also known as | Nino Astronauta |
| Origin |  |
| Genres | Electronic, breakbeat |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Sampler, MIDI controller |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | StaticDiscos |
| Website | www |
Plankton Man (born Ignacio Chavez, Nashio for short) is a Mexican musician and former founding member of the Nortec Collective. His music is inspired by traditional Mexican music such as the brass banda and the accordion accents of norteño music, as well as jazz and electronic music elements.
Biography
[edit]Planktonman began his career in the early 1990s in his native Ensenada, Baja California as a guitarist for the now defunct electro-rock group Sonios. The band became well known throughout northwestern Mexico and southern California's Latin music scene. He then began solo work in electronic breakbeat music.
Nashio is also half of the new duo Kobol, alongside Argel Medina (Arhkota), the drummer of Niño Astronauta. Their sound is a mixture of organic glitch music and digital jazz played live with drum pads and a laptop.
Discography
[edit]- The Tijuana Sessions, Vol. 1: Nortec Collective (Palm Pictures)
- Plankton Man vs Terrestre (Run Recordings)
- "El Sinaloense" : Remix for Kronos Quartet (on the album Nuevo) / Released by (Nonesuch Records)
- Feel My China Ii track: "Mexican Pencil Box Mix" : Remix for Mochipet / Released by (Daly City Records)
Television work
[edit]- "My Kingdom", Honda RidgeLine advertisement
- "A Day in Life", Honda Civic advertisement
- "Los Alacranes", Telemundo
Scoring
[edit]- "Collaboration with Mark De Gli Antoni on the scoring for Cherish (film)"
- "Featured track 'Lazer Metrayeta' on 411VM Skateboarding DVD #57", Vans
External links
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