John H. Van Eaton
Nocturne Lament
Mother of Sorrows Studio
Thin Pale Moon Productions
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on The Greener Grass.org:
http://www.thegreenergrass.org/2008/05/rpm-interview-with-john-van-eaton.html
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Twenty (20) solid years on the road, I’ve been a technician on stage and in the studio with Nine Inch Nails, Guns N Roses, Marilyn Manson, Bauhaus, Love & Rockets, Orgy, Linkin Park, Lords of Acid, Front 242, KMFDM, Gus Gus, Midnight Star, Smash Mouth to name a few, and I’ve been around the world time and time again. I’m available for commercial projects as well as original music for video and film production. I’m also focusing on music for my upcoming releases, KCRW and the Hearts of Space.
Pictured Above: My small traveling Studio set up in Memphis. Mother of Sorrows Studio and Thin Pale Moon Productions are located in Newport, Kentucky.
My one man band; Nocturne Lament, since 1986
John H. Van Eaton
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Overview
I possess extensive and diverse experience as a digital audio technician, programmer and backline technician and Stage Manager on worldwide tours for most of the past 20 years. Prior to these experiences, I learned to excel in musical instrument and digital audio equipment sales. I have developed a unique skill set: broad knowledge and usage of musical instruments and digital devices, extensive understanding of MIDI, including designing, building and operating several complex MIDI production and performance systems, Macintosh computers, Pro Tools, Mac OS, Mac software and hard drive maintenance, recording studio engineering and assistance, songwriting, soundtrack composition and production, SMPTE control, shipping, communications and sales. I also do work with HTML, Digital Performer, Logic, Ableton Live, Reason, Microsoft Office, and Final Cut Pro.
I currently do all manner of original music composition synced for film and video productions, record production, engineering, remixing, mastering, and creative visualization, audio for commercials, as well as developing Artists, and dubbing cassette tapes into the digital domain then cleaning de-noising and re-mastering. Five years of studies in Spanish and German, as well as traveling around the world, help me communicate beyond the English language.
Composing and Performing Original Music
1998-2000 Original music composed for, and performed with Nicole Blackman for her De Nachten festival performances in Belgium and The Netherlands, (1998,1999), as well as our shows in Vienna and Budapest (1999).
The New York Times wrote (December 16, 2000): "John Van Eaton supplied ominous electronic throbs and creaks" referring to my compositions and performance of the original music soundtracks and sound effects for Nicole Blackman’s three-night, sold out, off-Broadway debut show Bloodwork, at The Kitchen/NYC.
Contracted and Commissioned Music
Composer/writer/producer of original music and sound effects, and recording production assistance:
Spring 2009 contracted to do a remix for KMFDM, now available as an "Exclusive Download of People Of The Lie (Fire & Brimstone Mix) by KMFDM collaborator John Van Eaton is available immediately when you place your order." http://www.kmfdmstore.com/product_info
Summer 2009 contracted to remix a song for BAUHAUS, from their most recent recording "Go Away White", this remix is nearing completion.
Feb 2008 contracted to create Horror Film ring tones for http://www.urbanchillers.com/. (also available at www.JHVE.com)
2000 Remake of West End Girls for a Pet Shop Boys tribute CD, with Nicole Blackman on Dancing Ferret Discs.
1999 Studio work with Bauhaus.
1998 Assisted producer Sean Beavan with the pre-production of the No Doubt recordings for Return of Saturn on Interscope Records
1997 Remixed & produced Victim: Interference remix for the Golden Palominos from the album Dead Inside on Restless Records. Also assisted Sean Beavan on the Victim: the Last Thing remix in my home studio.
1996-7 Several original music productions, composed, performed and synced to film and video for clients such as Cincinnati Bell Telephone, the Cincinnati Zoo, as well as several independent film and video projects.
1996 Song writing, audio texture creation, lyrics and production assistance credits with KMFDM on the TVT release XTORT.
1994 Remix-Production credits with Nine Inch Nails on Nothing/Interscope Records release Further Down the Spiral.
Concert Stage Technician
2009 Guns N’ Roses: Keyboard and synth tech, backing tracks and Pro Tools programming and stage electronics automation control.
2008, 2009 Peter Murphy: Acoustic drums, guitar, bass and keyboard tech as well as equipment supplier.
2005-7 Nine Inch Nails (NIN): Pro Tools, drum sample programming: management & archiving, SMPTE time code automation coordination, stage electronics/electrical wiring, GFI system integration, and internet IT.
2003-4 Linkin Park: Pro Tools, drum sample programming: management & archiving, SMPTE time code automation coordination, stage electronics, internet IT and equipment supplier. Also provided digital multi-track recording system rental, operation and archiving (conducting/producing live recordings for Linkin Park, Korn and Snoop Dog).
2002, 2006 Guns N' Roses: Keyboard and synth tech, backing tracks and Pro Tools programming.
2002 Gus Gus: Technician for all synths and keyboards, (MIDI and CV), also responsible for video playback coordination.
2000-2 Smash Mouth: Acoustic drum and Latin percussion tech, involving managing all sample programming.
1999 Orgy: Electronic drum tech.
1998-9 Bauhaus and Love and Rockets: Acoustic and electronic drum tech.
1997-8 Marilyn Manson: Back-line Stage Manager and keyboard tech.
1994-6, 1999-2000 NIN: Acoustic & electronic drums, keyboard tech, stage electronics/electrical wiring, GFI system integration.
1995, 1997 Lords of Acid: Acoustic drums, guitar, bass and keyboard tech as well as equipment supplier.
1993-6 KMFDM: Stage Manager, acoustic and electronic drums, guitar, bass keyboard and backing tracks tech.
1991, 1993 Front 242: Acoustic and electronic drums, keyboard and synth tech.
1989 The Pixies: Truck Driver & Merchandiser
1989 Midnight Star: Electronic drums, keyboard and synth tech.
Employment in Sales
1993, 1996 I.C.B. Audio (Pro Audio & Support, Cincinnati): Pro Audio consumer education and high-end audio sales.
1989-91 Guitar Plus (Music Instrument Retail, Chicago): General musical instrument sales, overseeing sales, instrument repair, accounting, training, purchasing and inventory.
1987-9 Denny Heglin Music (Music Instrument Retail, Cincinnati): General musical instrument sales, overseeing sales, instrument repair, accounting, training, purchasing & inventory. I helped implement a profitable trade-in program.
Education
1986-7 Undergraduate studies in Architecture and Art History, University of Cincinnati.
1982-5 General Undergraduate Studies, Ohio State University.
1982 5th In my graduating High School class, and an Eagle Scout, Bronze Palm, Order of the Arrow. References available upon request.
Words and Music By David Arps (BeatBox/Willy the Ferret Studio) and Andrew Hamilton (http://www.studiobdigital.com/)
both of the group "Slippers and Pistils"(c)(p) 1985
Performed by N.R.S.B in 1988 at Bogart's in Cincinnati, Ohio - Rapped by JHVE and pulled off by the Kennedys, "It", Bart, The Hokey Punk and Mr. David Arps, AKA: N.R.S.B.!!! And Gramma Says "F@CK YEAH!!!"
My Song “It’s Broke”
Video Concept, Direction, and Editing by megalomediatv@gmail.com Project completed: 2008
Recent Corporate Production. I did the sound design & music for this Corporate logo FX, here is how it was used by the company in the piece Linked:
The only video to win the "Summer of Screams" Contest @ UrbanChillers.com. 2008. I conceived, wrote, filmed, edited and completed this humorous lil’ piece in one day, It features the Best lil’ Screamer in Memphrica as well as my 6 "Horror Film Inspired" Ring Tones, you can download these for FREE @ UrbanChillers.com or @ jhve.com
Right Above!
My Latest Collaboration with Andrew Durbin of UrbanChillers.com
I cleaned up the dialogue, did all the foley, Sound FX
and Music.
2009
Great Fun
Yes, My Bauhaus Remix Almost Completed, in the
Mother of Sorrows Studio
