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NEV Nev was
Tim Prezzano, a New York resident educated at NYU and RIT with a Photography
degree and minors in both Philosophy and American Study Art, as well as
extensive study in computer language/music theory, and it's relation to
the human psychology. --Nev has developed his own software synthesizer
programs and composers, etc, in order to develop his own individual style
of music, and in doing so has created a music method exclusive to himself
(which in some circles goes by the name "Prezzanimation"-ed.) 'COmputer
Journal' quoted: "Nev is 'fascinated' by the world of computing and the
increasing similarity that exists between the human and software-based
soul (ha ha ha ha!), whilst fiercely dismissing cyberpunk chic as nonsense,
believing computing has long been a facet of everyday life and not a passing
fashion" Nev's philosophy is to reach the heart of the computer and to
tap the code, which is often closely linked to the soul. This is not to
say that he believes that life has a code but the machine code itself
can mirror an ego. In his own words; "I don't believe in artificial intelligence,
but in software touched with life. I like to think that everything I do
has the code of my soul within.... even if it is etched deep below the
surface". Nev has many difficulties with the above paragraph. Nev's debut
release for GPR was the "Indexa Philosopler" ep in June 1994, a six tracker
that created a big stir and the cause of several very strange letters
sent to GPR requesting information of Nev. Many also commented on the
excellent value of the ep. the times being what they are people obviously
appreciated six sublime slices of compufunk for their bucks. The next
release in October1994 was "My Plasma Block" ep, again six tracks further
exploring Nev's magical mainframe music and receiving much welcomed praise.
The trilogy was completed with his third ep, "From Above it Ripples Over
Stones", yet another six track ep. which brought amazing praise from soup
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