Oliver Chapoy Explained

Oliver Chapoy
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Oliver Chapoy
Origin:Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Genre:Experimental, Electronic, indie rock, post rock, Ambient, Techno
Occupation:Musician, composer, record producer, mixer
Years Active:1995 - present
Label:Partisan Records, Revelation, Crisis, Destined to Fail, Equal Vision, Ohev, Slide the Needle Recordings, Burnt Toast Vinyl
Associated Acts:Certain Creatures
Warm Ghost
Saxon Shore
Helado Negro
Aarktica
Shai Hulud
The Rocking Horse Winner

Oliver Chapoy is an American musician and producer who resides in Brooklyn, New York. Oliver is known for his work as a former co-writer/collaborator with Experimental Pop group Warm Ghost, the instrumental band Saxon Shore[1] and his collaborations with the likes of Helado Negro, Sinkane (DFA Records), Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco), Leverage Models & more. Oliver is also known for his performance in the group Shai Hulud. However he has been in other acts renowned for affecting the late 1990s Florida hardcore, and metalcore scene tremendously. Oliver has also engineered records at Salad Days Studio[2] for producer Brian McTernan, including records for Circa Survive and Bane.

Oliver is currently writing for his new solo electronic music project under the name, Certain Creatures,[3] under which he has already remixed the likes of School of Seven Bells (Ghostly Int.), Bear In Heaven, Leverage Models and more. Oliver recently collaborated with Stuart Argabright of Ike Yard (Factory Records/Acute Records) on the A-side of a 12" to be released by Brooklyn-based label Styles Upon Styles.

In August 2009, Oliver was one of 200 guitarists chosen to perform in the American premiere of Rhys Chatham's A Crimson Grail. Two hundred electric guitarists performed the piece at the Damrosch Park Bandshell in New York City and was commissioned by the Lincoln Center.

Bands

Discography

Year PrevailArtistAlbum TitleLabelCredit
1997Shai HuludA Profound Hatred of ManRevelation RecordsGuitar, Background Vocals
1997Shai HuludHearts Once Nourished with Hope and CompassionRevelation RecordsGuitar, Background Vocals
1998Shai HuludThe Fall of Every ManGuitar, Background Vocals
2005BaneThe NoteEqual Vision RecordsEngineer, Background Vocals
2005Saxon ShoreLuck Will Not Save Us From A Jackpot of NothingBurnt Toast VinylBass, Guitar, Programming, Samples, Synthesizers
2005Scary Kids Scaring KidsThe City Sleeps In FlamesImmortal / SonyAssistant Engineer
2005Circa SurviveJuturnaEqual Vision RecordsAssistant Engineer
2005JuneIf You Speak Any FasterVictory RecordsEngineer
2005Shai HuludA Comprehensive RetrospectiveRevelation RecordsGuitar
2005Saxon ShoreThe Exquisite Death of Saxon ShoreBurnt Toast VinylGuitar, Programming, Samples, Synthesizers
2007ModwheelmoodThings Will Change RemixBuddyheadRemix, Additional Production
2008CarolineSunrise (Sunset Mix)Temporary ResidenceRemix, Additional Production
2009Saxon ShoreIt Doesn't MatterBurnt Toast VinylBaritone Guitar, Celeste, Guitar, Piano, String Arrangements, Synthesizers
2010Rhys ChathamA Crimson GrailNonsuchGuitar
2011Warm GhostUncut DiamondPartisan RecordsGuitar, Production, Mixing, Programming, Samples, Synthesizers
2011Warm GhostNarrowsPartisan RecordsGuitar, Piano, Production, Programming, Samples, Synthesizers
2011Helado NegroCanta LechuzaAsthmatic Kitty RecordsBass Arrangement
2011JunipWithout You RemixMute RecordsRemix, Additional Production
2012Leverage ModelsSweep RemixHometapesRemix, Additional Production
2012Test HouseMy Ocean RemixDublabRemix, Additional Production
2012School of Seven BellsWhen You Sing RemixGhostly InternationalRemix, Additional Production
2012Bear In HeavenKiss Me Crazy RemixHometapesRemix, Additional Production
2012Certain CreaturesJeu EPSelf ReleasedModular Synthesizer, Production, Programming, Samples, Synthesizers, Mixing
2013Certain CreaturesBASH005 12"Styles Upon StylesModular Synthesizer, Production, Programming, Samples, Synthesizers, Mixing
2014Certain CreaturesBASH00X 12"Styles Upon StylesModular Synthesizer, Production, Programming, Samples, Synthesizers, Mixing
2014Black RainDark PoolCo-Producer, Mixing, Engineer, Modular Synthesizer

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.saxonshore.com Saxon Shore Official website
  2. Allmusic
  3. http://www.certaincreatures.com Certain Creatures Official website
  4. Web site: Kale . John . December 25, 2000 . Rocking Horse Winner Interview . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20010216065000/http://www.internettrash.com/users/stn/rhw.html . February 16, 2001 . May 1, 2022 . Slide the Needle Fanzine.
  5. Web site: Stratton . Jeff . March 8, 2001 . Give a Hoot! . May 2, 2022 . . Miami New Times.