I am entertaining, inquisitive, and forward-thinking.
My Self-Summary
I'm DrAndy. (yes, it's not just "Andy", but "Dr Andy". there's a
reason for this, and it matters. i don't hate people who forget my
name, but you score extra points if you get it right when
introducing me...)
I'm DrAndy. I work as a production engineer for Powerhouse Sound,
based out of Cherry Hill, NJ.
What I’m doing with my life
You can generally find me designing or installing commercial sound
and video systems for local restaurants, bars, schools, houses of
worship, and concert venues. On nights and weekends, I DJ in the
Philadelphia area and run sound/video for concerts, conventions,
and conference events. You've probably seen me at Dracula's Ball,
Monster Mania, Wicked Faire, DJ'ing at random bars...
I'm a practicing Discordian, spreading the good and chaotic word of
Eris wherever I go. In my spare time I read quantum physics texts,
watch zombie movies, and pet my cat.
I’m really good at
I can keep a crowd entertained, and tell a story well. In a
previous age I'd have had a lucrative career as a wandering bard. I
don't call myself a musician, but I have enough skill with a guitar
to accomplish the aforementioned entertainment.
I'm also quite adept with sound systems and production. Whether
it's in a home-theater, a professional stage, or a club, I can work
the system and improve it.
The first things people usually notice about me
I've got decently long hair, and I tend to be somewhat
unpredictable in conversation.
Also, more often than not I'm surrounded by expensive-looking
digital equipment, with lots of flashing lights and flickering
screens.
My favorite books, movies, music, and food
a)
Dark Tower
series,
Principia Discordia,
Illuminatus,
1984,
Necroscope,
Tao Te Ching
b) Equilibrium, The Princess Bride, Zombie, Doctor Mordrid, The
Matrix, Fight Club, Re-Animator,
c)
Toad
the Wet Sprocket, Ben Folds, the Cure, REM, VNV Nation, Lost
Signal, Covenant, Peelander Z
d) Pizza, chinese, hibachi, Peppridge Farm Goldfish, or SUSHI.
The six things I could never do without
Wireless broadband, a guitar, a microphone, the
Principia Discordia,
my favorite stuffed animals, and my trusty pirate cap.
I spend a lot of time thinking about
Flightless waterfowl.
On a typical Friday night I am
If I'm not at a gig, relaxed in front of my laptop, wasting time.
Possibly reading, or matching a DVD.
If I'm working, I'll be running around patching a sound or video
system for a band or DJ.
The most private thing I’m willing to admit here
I was a vocal music major in college.
You should message me if
... you like music or music technology, if you like to read or talk
about books, if you love movies (especially bad horror movies) with
a passion, or if you've an interest in physics or evolutionary
neuropsychology.
Or also, if you just plain want to say Hello.
My AIM handle is "DocMordrid".