The new Ronald Jenkees album "Disorganized Fun" was released 7/31

[BMXJouster]

http://www.ronaldjenkees.com/mp3-store/

I wouldn't be surprised if you never heard of this man, but he is one of the most talented musicians out there. His newest album, "Disorganized Fun", has been in the works for almost two years and was finally released 7/31 through his website. Although you can check out samples of his finished tracks in the link I posted, you can also see him playing some earlier renditions of the songs on his Youtube page. Check these videos out if you want to see just how awesome he is:

THROWING FIRE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O2aH4XLbto&fmt=18

DISORGANIZED FUN
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoFurLevE28&fmt=18

STAY CRUNCHY
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg8LfoyDFUM&fmt=18

GUITAR SOUND
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smE-uIljiGo&fmt=18

OUTER SPACE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giAzopSy-g0&fmt=18



Check it out when you can. It really is an amazing album.

 

[tiredfornow]

Holy shit. I was just at his page this morning and had been wondering what he was up to. Good to know. Thanks.

 

[BMXJouster]

Gonna bump this up for those who haven't seen it yet.

 

[BMXJouster]

After giving the entire album a nice, thorough listen I can easily say that this album is 10x better than his original one and probably one of the best albums to be released this year. There's really only two tracks I'm not too crazy about on the album, and they happen to be the tracks where he has someone rapping over them. The music sounds fine, but the person rapping sucks.

 

[QiG]

From these videos, I can say:

He is definitely talented... the music makes me think of playing video games like MegaMan or some kind of shmup (not a bad thing by any means). But if all he does is jam on the keyboard, I can't take it any more seriously than a cool lil youtube video. I'd love to hear an arrangement featuring other instruments, or even just throw a beat behind it and polish it up to get away from a keyboard/videogame BGM type sound and it'd be great techno.

Just my opinion though...

 

[DarkSageRK]

He's trying REALLY hard to look retarded.

Good music, though.

 

[Fahd]

[quote name='DarkSageRK']He's trying REALLY hard to look retarded.

Good music, though.[/QUOTE]
Indeed

 

[willardhaven]

Cool sound, but how long can you listen to the same beat?

 

[Fahd]

From his page:
"Songs purchased on this page are compatible with all MP3 players including the electric iPod."

Since when are they anything other than electric

 

[help1]

This guy can make some sick beats, but holy shit he should not be rapping.

 

[BMXJouster]

[quote name='DarkSageRK']He's trying REALLY hard to look retarded.

Good music, though.[/QUOTE]

Um, no. He's quirky, but that's just how he is.

[quote name='willardhaven']Cool sound, but how long can you listen to the same beat?[/QUOTE]

But see, that's the thing. While a lot of the background beats can be a little repetitive sometimes, the main beat is actually pretty unique throughout most of the songs. Just listen again to songs like "Disorganized Fun", "Throwing Fire" and "Stay Crunchy". Plus, don't forget that the final versions of these songs are longer and mixed differently than the initial ones he recorded in those videos. "Throwing Fire" is almost 5:00 long, "Disorganized Fun" is just over 4:00 long and "Guitar Sound" is 7:00 long!

[quote name='StealthSoul']From his page:
"Songs purchased on this page are compatible with all MP3 players including the electric iPod."

Since when are they anything other than electric[/QUOTE]

It was supposed to be a joke. LOL

[quote name='help1']This guy can make some sick beats, but holy shit he should not be rapping.[/QUOTE]

I didn't realize it was HIM who was rapping. Since that's the case...yeah, he really should not be rapping. He should just stick to doing instrumentals. :lol:

 

[willardhaven]

[quote name='BMXJouster']
But see, that's the thing. While a lot of the background beats can be a little repetitive sometimes, the main beat is actually pretty unique throughout most of the songs. Just listen again to songs like "Disorganized Fun", "Throwing Fire" and "Stay Crunchy". Plus, don't forget that the final versions of these songs are longer and mixed differently than the initial ones he recorded in those videos. "Throwing Fire" is almost 5:00 long, "Disorganized Fun" is just over 4:00 long and "Guitar Sound" is 7:00 long!
[/QUOTE]


I listened to all the songs you posted and they were fine, but people create more intricate/intersting music even with a guitar. A keyboard allows so much more freedom than something like a guitar, since there are less instrumental limitations. It doesn't have to be solos or scales, it can be simple, but at least throw in an abnormal rhythm or tempo change.

When I hear a keyboard-only instrumental I expect something that is going to challenge me, not just indulge the creator. He does make some good Sonic the Hedgehog music though.