This is a compilation of my favorite tracks from my time spent in California around High School and College. I included tracks from different time periods, so the recording quality varies (I got better as time went on - plus, I began purchasing better equipment)...
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This is a compilation of my favorite tracks from my time spent in California around High School and College. I included tracks from different time periods, so the recording quality varies (I got better as time went on - plus, I began purchasing better equipment). The versions included in this set are remastered, with some being alternate edits or mixes other than the album versions you may be familiar with.

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Notes: When I first moved to California, I have to admit that I had dreams of working in the music business in one form or another. Meanwhile, while I was busy working in a record store and trying to think of a way to get a record label's attention, I was recording my own records at home with a very modest recording setup. I had been messing around with instrumental electronic music for several years and once I arrived in the sunshine state, I began singing on my recordings. Nothing inspires a lyricist and song like being alone in a new place.

My early attempts at singing were captured on an inexpensive cassette deck ('The Very First Time' and 'Butterflies'). These recordings are amazing if you consider the way I went about making these. Then I got a little bit of money and bought a MIDI sequencer and digital tape recorder. My first experiments were instrumentals ('Skanky Jam' and 'Tryangle') and then I finally moved up to full production using an eight track reel-to-reel with effects and DAT masters.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this 'best of' compilation. It is the second in an on-going series, so catch up with the other ones if you need to.

Recording Info: Recorded in Bakersfield, California and Modesto, California on a variety of machines; Sony DAT machine, Fostex reel-to-reel, Sony VHS-HiFi Recorder, and a variety of cassette decks.

Musician Credits: All instruments and vocals composed, performed, recorded and engineered by Dave Flowers.

Genre: Electronic Pop
Catalog Number: Phase 012