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Aum pride themselves on their distinct
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''Aum'' was formed by [[Jeremy Graham]] and [[Darryl Turner]], who met while studying for Music Production qualifications around 2005/06. The two began making music together soon after, firstly playing electric and bass guitars in a psychedelic
sound, from intensely Ambient works, to
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dub band in 2006. In 2008 the duo began to play electronic music together.
chilled out Downbeat, through to a range
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of Dubstep, Drum & Bass, and Jungle
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flavors.
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Over the past few years, Aum have
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''Aum's'' first inception as an independent artist began in early 2008 with a handful of underground gigs in Hamilton , and they also performed in the [[Band Experiments]] that year. Since this time their live shows have evolved, and now consist of DJ sets, live electronic performances, or a mix of both, showcasing not only their studio talents but also their musicianship.  
dedicated themselves to creating works
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that are not only enjoyed on the dance
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floor, but equally at home.
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Originating from the Waikato in New Zealand, Jeremy Graham & Darryl Turner, have
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both been steady musicians throughout the majority of their lives. Meeting whilst
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studying for mutual Music Production qualifications around 2005/06, the two quickly
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began making music together, firstly playing Electric & Bass Guitars in a Psychedelic
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Dub band in 2006, it was not until a 2 year hiatus that the duo were to pick up where
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they left off and transcend their new found musicianship within the broad genre of
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Electronic music.
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Aums first inception as an independent artist began in early 2008 with a handful of
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underground gigs in Hamilton city. Their live shows evolved over the next year, now
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consisting of DJ sets, Live Electronic Performances, or a mix of both, showcasing
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not only their studio talents but also their musicianship and ability to progress their
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performances and sound.
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It wasn't until the release of their late 2009 Debut LP 'Aletheia' that the Aum sound
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was to have a clear direction. Since this first official self release, Aum have set out to
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establish themselves amongst the growing worldwide Electronic Dance scene
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releasing a handful of tracks including Ambient/Downbeat EP 'Happiness', Dubstep
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singles 'Corruption', 'Music=Violence', and 3 Phase (He-3) [Dub War Recordings -
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Oct 2010] all released in 2010, along with Drum & Bass/Jungle singles 'Free
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Society', 'Resonator VIP', and 'Inside The Machine' due for release in early 2011.
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The future sees a string of new material from Aum including upcoming EP releases
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and album material already in the works for the coming year, setting out to establish
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Aum as a name and sound that is here to stay.
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Their released their debut LP [[Aletheia]] in December 2009. Since this first official self release, ''Aum'' have released a handful of tracks including the ambient/downbeat EP [[Happiness]], and dubstep singles [[Corruption]], [[Music=Violence]], and [[3 Phase (He-3)]] [Dub War Recordings - Oct 2010], all released in 2010. Additionally, they are due to release the drum & bass/jungle singles [[Free Society / Resonator VIP]], and [[Inside The Machine]] in 2011.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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==External Sites==
 
==External Sites==
 
*[http://www.myspace.com/aumnz ''AUM'' MySpace page]
 
*[http://www.myspace.com/aumnz ''AUM'' MySpace page]
*[http://soundcloud.com/aumnz "AUM" Sound Cloud page]
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*[http://soundcloud.com/aumnz ''AUM'' Sound Cloud page]
*[http://www.facebook.com/AumNZ "AUM" Facebook page]
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*[http://www.facebook.com/AumNZ ''AUM'' Facebook page]
  
 
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Revision as of 10:49, 15 March 2011

"Aletheia" cover art

Aum was formed by Jeremy Graham and Darryl Turner, who met while studying for Music Production qualifications around 2005/06. The two began making music together soon after, firstly playing electric and bass guitars in a psychedelic dub band in 2006. In 2008 the duo began to play electronic music together.

Aum's first inception as an independent artist began in early 2008 with a handful of underground gigs in Hamilton , and they also performed in the Band Experiments that year. Since this time their live shows have evolved, and now consist of DJ sets, live electronic performances, or a mix of both, showcasing not only their studio talents but also their musicianship.

Their released their debut LP Aletheia in December 2009. Since this first official self release, Aum have released a handful of tracks including the ambient/downbeat EP Happiness, and dubstep singles Corruption, Music=Violence, and 3 Phase (He-3) [Dub War Recordings - Oct 2010], all released in 2010. Additionally, they are due to release the drum & bass/jungle singles Free Society / Resonator VIP, and Inside The Machine in 2011.

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