About The Reverse Engineer
My real name is Dave House and I'm a graphic designer and musician currently living in Brighton, UK.
I started producing music about 10 years ago when I discovered that it's possible to use a computer as an instrument, sequencer and studio. Despite having learnt classical guitar for 5 years as a kid, my approach to computer music was very much sample-based right from the start.
I soon developed a passion and fascination for using found sounds and audio detritus as my sonic palette. Most of my music is produced from original field recordings which I've made, and continue to make, wherever I go in the world. As well as sourcing more exotic samples I like recording everyday scenes and picking out the interesting noises that might otherwise go unnoticed.
My musical inspiration comes from the myriad of styles and artists who've caught my ear throughout my life. Classical, indie and rock, big beat, drum & bass, trip hop, chillout, electronica, house, techno, jazz, reggae... the list goes on. An overriding love for jazzy, funky, off-kilterness permeates most of what I produce, listen to and DJ. Musical heroes include Steve Reich, Ricardo Villalobos, Carl Craig, Fela Kuti, Matthew Herbert, many artists on the Warp rosta (Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Prefuse 73, Battles), and Radiohead.
When not playing with sounds, I run Carbonbased Design.