Pogo Remixes: The Next Step in Digital Music?

One of the things I love most about computer technology is the unexpected ways people have found to use it creatively.  Pogo aka "Fagottron" on YouTube.com has managed to make some of the most interesting music I've heard in a while.  As someone with two degrees in music, this hopefully means a lot.

The uniqueness of Pogo's music is centered in his remixing techniques.  He takes a series of sound clips, either from movies or found sounds, and rearranges them into a musical work all its own.  Before you call me out on condoning copyright infringement, this guy has been paid by Pixar and others to create these works.

 

For me, as a musician, digital/electronic music is nothing new.  Mashups, techno and conventional remixes have existed for years.  But, I have to admit that Pogo has gone a step further.  Instead of simply creating a new version of an existing song, he is composing whole new works using the same audio editing technology.  Apparently, I'm not the only one impressed.  Pogo has shown up in the Wall Street Journal and performed at the Guggenhein Museum.

Check out his YouTube page and website for more information.