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'''Rob Overseer''' (born '''Robert George Howes''') is an [[England|English]] [[DJ]]/[[Record producer|producer]], born in [[Oxford]] whose works have been included in soundtracks for ''[[Animatrix]]'', ''[[Snatch (movie)|Snatch]]'', ''[[Any Given Sunday]]'' and ''[[The Girl Next Door (2004 film)|The Girl Next Door]]'', as well as video games like ''[[Gran Turismo 3]],'' ''[[Edgar Torronteras` Extreme Biker]],'' ''[[Need for Speed: Underground]],'' ''[[SSX 3]]'', ''[[NFL Gameday|NFL Gameday 2004]]'', several [[Matchstick Productions]] ski films, ''[[Stuntman (video game)|Stuntman]]'', and [[Twin Caliber]] ([[Rage Software]], 2002) which was used to promote his then new EP "[[Force Multiply]]" in game's manual. His songs are also frequently used in TV [[television commercial|commercials]] such as "Hairdo" for [[Vodafone]] which featured his song ''Velocity Shift'' or the Endeavor [[television commercial|commercial]] for [[Mitsubishi]], which featured "Horndog". Also, the [[MTV]] show ''[[Maui Fever]]'' features his single ''Horndog'' in the opening credits.
'''Rob Overseer''' (born '''Robert George Howes''') is an [[England|English]] [[DJ]]/[[Record producer|producer]], born in [[Oxford]] whose works have been included in soundtracks for ''[[Animatrix]]'', ''[[Snatch (movie)|Snatch]]'', ''[[Any Given Sunday]]'' and ''[[The Girl Next Door (2004 film)|The Girl Next Door]]'', as well as video games like ''[[Gran Turismo 3]],'' ''[[Edgar Torronteras` Extreme Biker]],'' ''[[Need for Speed: Underground]],'' ''[[SSX 3]]'', ''[[NFL Gameday|NFL Gameday 2004]]'', several [[Matchstick Productions]] ski films, ''[[Stuntman (video game)|Stuntman]]'', and [[Twin Caliber]] ([[Rage Software]], 2002) which was used to promote his then new EP "[[Force Multiply]]" in game's manual. Same manual also describes Overseer. His songs are also frequently used in TV [[television commercial|commercials]] such as "Hairdo" for [[Vodafone]] which featured his song ''Velocity Shift'' or the Endeavor [[television commercial|commercial]] for [[Mitsubishi]], which featured "Horndog". Also, the [[MTV]] show ''[[Maui Fever]]'' features his single ''Horndog'' in the opening credits.


Overseer also records with singer/songwriter [[Rachael Gray]]. They first worked together on the track "Sparks" which appeared on the Overseer album "Wreckage" on the Columbia label. Following the success of "Sparks", work began on a full album project under the name Kanute. Also, former UFC fighter [[Ken Shamrock]] used Rob's "[[Slayed]]" as his entrance theme on his last two fights. In addition, [[Mauricio "Shogun" Rua]] used this song as his entrance song for UFC 76 as well as [[Keith Jardine]] for UFC 89.
Overseer also records with singer/songwriter [[Rachael Gray]]. They first worked together on the track "Sparks" which appeared on the Overseer album "Wreckage" on the Columbia label. Following the success of "Sparks", work began on a full album project under the name Kanute. Also, former UFC fighter [[Ken Shamrock]] used Rob's "[[Slayed]]" as his entrance theme on his last two fights. In addition, [[Mauricio "Shogun" Rua]] used this song as his entrance song for UFC 76 as well as [[Keith Jardine]] for UFC 89.

Revision as of 15:28, 21 February 2015

Overseer
Born (1973-08-07) August 7, 1973 (age 51)
OriginOxford, England
GenresElectronica, big beat, house
Years active1996–present
LabelsWhen! Records
MembersRob Overseer

Rob Overseer (born Robert George Howes) is an English DJ/producer, born in Oxford whose works have been included in soundtracks for Animatrix, Snatch, Any Given Sunday and The Girl Next Door, as well as video games like Gran Turismo 3, Edgar Torronteras` Extreme Biker, Need for Speed: Underground, SSX 3, NFL Gameday 2004, several Matchstick Productions ski films, Stuntman, and Twin Caliber (Rage Software, 2002) which was used to promote his then new EP "Force Multiply" in game's manual. Same manual also describes Overseer. His songs are also frequently used in TV commercials such as "Hairdo" for Vodafone which featured his song Velocity Shift or the Endeavor commercial for Mitsubishi, which featured "Horndog". Also, the MTV show Maui Fever features his single Horndog in the opening credits.

Overseer also records with singer/songwriter Rachael Gray. They first worked together on the track "Sparks" which appeared on the Overseer album "Wreckage" on the Columbia label. Following the success of "Sparks", work began on a full album project under the name Kanute. Also, former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock used Rob's "Slayed" as his entrance theme on his last two fights. In addition, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua used this song as his entrance song for UFC 76 as well as Keith Jardine for UFC 89.

Overseer's style is most frequently described as big beat.[1]

Wreckage

Wreckage was released in the US in 2003. The UK release of this album was plagued with many difficulties that led to a six-month delay in its release, prompting Rob to move to new management at the end of 2005.

2006 album

2006 was set to bring a new, untitled Overseer album.[2] The album was expected to contain Skylight, a track that featured on the Blade: Trinity soundtrack. It was later announced that the album had been "held up for a little while".[3]

In a reply on his official Twitter, Overseer said the following, in regards to a second Kanute album, and the future of Overseer:

"Sorry I'm taking my sweet f'ing time, concentrating on Kanute album for next few months, then back to Overseer cheers x"

This could maybe suggest tracks such as "Skylight", "Invincible Love" and "Hammerhead" might be given a home on this new album, much like Wreckage compiled Overseer tracks from the last 3–5 years they were created.

As Overseer

EP's

  • The Zeptastic (1996 - Soundclash)
  • Hit The Tarmac (1998 - Soundclash)
  • Everything Louder Than Everything Else (2000 - Columbia)

Albums

Remixes

  • Adam F. feat. MOP - "Stand Clear" (Overseer Retake) - (2002)
  • Kaiser Chiefs - "I Predict a Riot" (Overseer Remix) - (2005)
  • Overseer - "Slayed" (Kostas Petropoulos Mix) - (2005)

Compilation appearances

As Kanute

References

  1. ^ http://www.kaffeinebuzz.com/musicreviews-overseer.php
  2. ^ http://www.chumster.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88&mforum=overseer
  3. ^ http://www.chumster.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=818&mforum=overseer#818
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