Main Stage - Live at Laneway Festival

Peret Mako

Future Classic, Sydney

Studying jazz saxophone since the age of 11, Peret brings a players perspective to electronic music composition, adding nuance and dynamics to his sounds through delicate production and mixing techniques. Lured to Sydney by the techno scene in 1993, Peret immersed himself in all forms and genres of music. As a professional DJ focused on scratching, hip hop and labels like Mo-Wax and Clear, Peret played alongside local talents such as Simon Caldwell, Ken Cloud and was co-resident with the much missed Illpikle at the Globe for over two years. His production and mixing skills have seen him adding his touch to the music of Alphatown Collective, Nick Thayer, Little Beasties, and Bass Kleph, with whom he wrote the much playlisted 'Like Abort Juan' in 2003. As a remix artist Peret has disassembled songs for Swag, Prop, Deepchild, Kidzen, Nick Thayer, Little Beasties and Multiball - his remix for the latter being nominated for an Australian Dance Music Award. Earning praise from some of the world's most respected producers, Peret has supported everyone from Optimo, Charles Webster, Theo Parrish, DJ Krush, Blackalicious, and Craze as well as playing saxophone for Jamie Lidell's live show in Sydney. He also scored the music for the Sydney Theatre Companys production of Mr. Kolpert. After attending the 2004 Red Bull Music Academy in Rome he set to work mixing his debut album 'The Devil's In The Detail', the result of years of practice and interaction with music. Though a devoted hip-hop fan, Peret was never comfortable with the idea of sampling other musicians work, preferring a handmade approach. The techniques that evolved from these sonic meanderings form the basis of Peret's sound; letting experimentation guide his composition, his obsessive personality plays straight into the hands of some squiggly synths and forgotten samplers. Peret Mako's music is highly textured, crafted with a love of detail and subtlety. Fans of artists such as Matthew Herbert (who is a fan himself) and Henrik Schwarz will appreciate this rich, orchestral album - like Ravel and Mingus having a sound system battle over what oceans sound like. The influences of hip hop, techno, jazz and deep house, amongst many others, are woven into a highly personalised style.