Because I have a long commute to work, I bought a laptop to make beats on the train. Problem was, when I got home, I had to transfer all data files via USB or over the network. This led to the pursuit of a better solution.

Everybody is in the cloud these days. The cloud is so hot right now. So I was happy to realize the clouds potential to solve my situation. In the cloud, I can save all my ableton beat files (ALS ), then open them from anywhere and edit them. So everything stays in sync.

At first I was using Dropbox, but have now moved to Sugarsync. Both are great, but the free Sugarsync account has 5GB, which is enough for now.

Anyway, if you are a neat-freak with your data and like to stay organized, then get your head in the cloud.

Go into the light.

Sailing the 7 seas for 7 months.
Still no sign.

It's a cold morning in Tokyo, the train is crammed with black suits. I am reading one of my favorite music business blogs on mobile, and i come accross this interesting parable written by  Adam Walton . It's a good read for all music fans, as well as fellow DIY artists/labels. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/walesmusic/2011/09/the-cabinet-maker.shtml BEGIN " I have been reading - increasingly - of the economic hardships some of our most respected artists are facing during these hard times. We're all …

 Hey fam, thanks for making 2010 such a hot year.  To start this new one off right, check out this free download of a demo track which was originally set for The Electric Mist, a song called "Make It Sexy".   It's about handling the stresses of life with class and style, let's make it sexy.  Download here.

Finally, after long debate, and a bit of drama, the votes are in.  The title of 'Official' Electric Eyes remix goes to Sektosikso for his very creative reworking of the song.  Congrats to him.  Check it out here: metaform - electric eyes (sektosikso remix) by sektosikso Also congrats to Mashinist for coming in at number 2, Hugo Kant at number 3. Honorable mention goes out to Rob Relish and Enter the Dojo. Thanks to everybody for contributing all your hot remixes.

At long last, the time has come to cast your vote for your favorite "Electric Eyes" remix. The remix artist to have amassed the most votes at the end of October 30th will be deemed the winner. Second and Third runners up will also be made.

Voting ends October 30th, 2010.

Metaform - Electric Eyes Remix Competition