Mixmaster Morris talks playing with Aphex Twin and weighs in on the ambient revival
5 years ago
United Kingdom Mixmaster Morris, born Morris Gould, is an English electronica DJ and musician known for his significant contributions to ambient and chill-out music since the late 1980s.
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Back in February I spent a couple of hours with Mixmaster Morris, on Zoom. This resulted in 2 separate articles for Electronic Sound.
Worked at Big Chill Gala 1995-2007 plus events in Wales, Naxos, Goa, Prague Run two monthly clubs at BC's two London venues - BC Bar and BC House
Mixmaster Morris is undoubtedly one of the finest talents in contemporary Electronic music.
Morris Gould, known professionally as Mixmaster Morris, was born on December 30, 1960, in Brighton, England. He spent his formative years in Lincolnshire and received his education at Millfield in Somerset, and King’s College London. His musical journey began at the age of 15 when he formed a punk rock band called The Ripchords. Their debut EP garnered early recognition from BBC Radio One DJ John Peel. After completing his university studies, Morris embarked on his DJ career in 1985 with the “Mongolian Hip Hop Show” on London’s pirate radio station Network 21, where he adopted the moniker Mixmaster Morris.
His career advanced rapidly, immersing him in the burgeoning UK acid house scene. He organized the ‘Madhouse’ event at The Fridge, Brixton, in 1988, which attracted media attention. This period also saw him begin releasing music as The Irresistible Force in 1987, collaborating with Des de Moor. He toured extensively as a full-time DJ with The Shamen for nearly two years. Mixmaster Morris gained further prominence with the release of his first album, “Flying High,” in 1992 under Rising High Records. He followed this with “Global Chillage” in 1994, which featured a holographic sleeve and was distributed in the US by Astralwerks. His third album, “It’s Tomorrow Already,” was released in 1998 on the Ninja Tune label.
Throughout his career, Mixmaster Morris has been recognized for his pioneering work in ambient and downtempo genres. He compiled some of the earliest chillout compilations, such as “Give Peace a Dance 2: The Ambient Collection” in 1990 for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, followed by the “Chillout or Die” series. His expertise led to regular DJ residencies at events like Return to the Source and appearances at major music festivals globally, including Glastonbury Festival and Berlin’s Love Parade. He has received multiple Ibiza DJ Awards for ‘Best Chillout DJ’ and has collaborated with notable artists like Pete Namlook and Jonah Sharp, further cementing his status as a pivotal figure in electronic music.
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