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TheEntireRobot

Electronic Jazz Funk Whatever by “Cowboy” Ben Alman https://theentirerobot.com/

The Entire Robot

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"The Entire Robot" is the name under which I create original music. And *Electronic Jazz Funk Whatever* is the genre under which that music would be categorized, if the genre existed. My music is equal part funky groove, complex harmony, and singable melody, and features synthesizers, piano, electric piano and bass guitar. Some jams are [moody](https://youtu.be/hvXvZxyK1Jc) and [thoughtful](https://youtu.be/95IY6xCdOQo) while others are [floaty](https://youtu.be/wVFDOuCK0t4) or [just... random](https://youtu.be/o5bJwWi9Z9I). Some feature [relatively straightforward](https://youtu.be/qBKspzlpXZU) or [more complex](https://youtu.be/teYKPZhpzSA) electric bass grooves. Every once in a while, there's a [special guest](https://youtu.be/pK35HUQRn8k). And when the world isn't burning, I sometimes leave the studio and [play live](https://youtu.be/edTaHq5jW7k).

The Stream

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I stream regularly on [my twitch channel](https://www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot/). Nearly everything played on the stream is improvised live, without much (if any) preparation. Usually, I just make sure everything's in tune, press "play," and hold on for dear life. So far, so good. The stream video feed is an ongoing experiment, featuring multiple camera angles, titles, beat-synced video effects and twitch chat, which I control in real-time. Sometimes, I re-record ideas from the stream which I then upload to my [youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/TheEntireRobot), but usually, I consider the stream to be a celebration of impermanence.

The Cowboy

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I've had the nickname "Cowboy" for many years. I'm not a cowboy, though. Do I look like a cowboy? I don't... I don't think. I went to school for Music Performance for Bass Guitar, where I utterly failed to attend classes with any regularity. However, I learned a lot about music, and met many fantastic musicians with whom I've been playing and collaborating for many years. I play bass guitar and synth bass with a few bands around the greater Boston, MA area. If live music becomes a thing again, I'll let you know. If you're putting together a show and like what you hear, send me a message, and we'll figure something out!

The Gear

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## Bass Guitars - [F Bass Deluxe BN5](http://www.fbass.com/) - [F Bass AC5 Fretless](http://www.fbass.com/) ## Modular Synth - [MDLR 14U/126HP Performer Series Pro case](https://www.mdlrcase.com/eurorack-case-14u-126hp-performer-series-pro/) - [ModularGrid rack](https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/1440383) ## Other Synths - [Moog Matriarch](https://www.moogmusic.com/products/matriarch) - [UDO Super 6](http://www.udo-audio.com/) - [Yamaha CP73](https://usa.yamaha.com/products/music_production/synthesizers/cp88_73/index.html) - [Moog Subsequent 37 CV](https://www.moogmusic.com/products/phattys/subsequent-37-cv) - [Behringer Deepmind 12](https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0AC5)