Fractal Glider
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Fractal Glider is the stage name of Paul McCosh, a psychedelic trance artist from Melbourne, Australia.
Fractal Glider
[edit]McCosh began his career under the stage name Fractal Glider. McCosh was noted for his original high energy sound, and for being representative of the Melbourne psychedelic/trance scene.[1] He appeared mainly in Australia, Japan and New Zealand, but also participated in parties and festivals in Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France and Belgium, including the Earthcore electronic music festival.[2]
McCosh began composing trance music in 1995, prior to which he worked as a sound engineer. He released two albums. His debut album, Parasite was released on Boom Records (Netherlands). His second and last album, Digital Mandala featured several new tracks and a remix of "Mezmorized". To promote this album McCosh went on an international tour through Japan, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Hungary and Austria in 2003.[citation needed] Fractal Glider has also released singles on 14 compilations on different labels worldwide.[citation needed]
Fractal Glider appeared on the television program Sounds Like Techno, produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2003.[3]
Liquid
[edit]Along with Ozzy, another Australian artist, Paul McCosh formed the group Liquid. The music features a fusion of electronic beats with rock riffs. The act established itself on the international scene with many sellout appearances throughout Japan and Australia.[citation needed] Liquid's last known release of music was in 2007.[4]
Later career
[edit]McCosh has gone on to release a new 3 track EP in 2014 titles 'Eclectic Ecliptic' released on Boom Records, and is planning a new album to follow. https://soundcloud.com/fractalglider
Discography
[edit]- Parasite (Boom Records 2002)
- Digital Mandala (Boom Records 2003)
- Zactoglider (DAT Records 2023)
External links
[edit]- Fractal Glider at AllMusic
- Fractal Glider at last.fm
- Fractal Glider profile on Discogs
- 2002 Interview with McCosh
References
[edit]- ^ Nick Gormack. "Solaa back in the groove." The Press. The Christchurch Press Company Limited, 20 December 2001.
- ^ Cyclone Wehner. "Clubland." Herald Sun. Nationwide News Pty Limited, 8 January 2004, pg. I15.
- ^ Sounds Like Techno credits at abc.net.au
- ^ Liquid at Psychedelic Mind Expander
- Patrick O'Neil. "Planet Earth." Herald Sun. Nationwide News Pty Limited, 27 November 2003, pg. I08 (Commenting on the Earthcore Electronic Music Festival, its underground nature, and Fractal Glider's participation therein.)
- "Dreamscape 2004 Finale" Barfly Magazine. Issue 541.