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Ivan Brooke Slade Bullock (born 1976) is an Australian musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his music projects Mystral Tide and Minorarc, which incorporate the genres of dark wave, industrial, classical, and progressive metal.[1][2]He is the founder of the non-profit arts projects Dawn Industry and Enzyme, which contributed to underground music and experimental music in Australia.[1][3][4]
Early life
[edit]Bullock was born in Canberra in 1976.He grew up playing classical piano and violin.[2]After a neck injury forced him to stop playing the violin, he began composing experimental and industrial music.[2]
Career
[edit]Whilst residing in Tokyo, Ivan recorded and performed gothic, darkwave and piano-focused music as Mystral Tide.[5][6][7] Mystral Tide released the album Whirlpool of Souls in 2001.[5][6][7][8] After developing relationships in Japan’s music community, Bullock performed with Japanese experimental project Seij minus aÇ at Wave Gotik Treffen in 2002.[9][10][11]
After moving back to Australia, Bullock organized the Enzyme concert series, which showcased Australia’s experimental musicians and included the “Enzyme Tower” performances at the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2010.[10] He also founded the online community DEMUS (Dark Electronic Music Underground Society) and the online music store Darkstereo, two platforms designed to promote local experimental artists.[4][12]
In 2004, Mystral Tide was featured on the electronica compilation CD ElectriCity 2, which was published by Blatant Propaganda and 2XX.[13]
Bullock released his second album as Mystral Tide, Geometry of Loss, in 2007.[13]
Bullock released the third Mystral Tide album, Isle of Narrows, in 2009.[13] He also produced the compilation album DEMUS Compiled 1 and 2.[13]
Bullock released his first album as Minorarc, a self-titled album, in 2010. Since 2010, Ivan has recorded and released his music under the project title Minorarc, combining influences from both classical music and progressive metal.[2][14]
Minorarc released its second album, Involution, in 2013.[13] He also produced the compilation album DEMUS Compiled 3, which was released in the same year.[13]
Minorarc released the albums Untold and Overburden in 2022.[15]
Another Minoarc album, Inclusions, was released in September 2023.[4][14][16][17]
Bullock is the guitarist for the gothic rock band Chiron.[10]
Discography
[edit]Albums
As Mystral Tide
| Title | Label | Released | Notes |
| Whirlpool of Souls | Zeitgeist | 2001 | |
| ElectriCity 2 | Blatant Propaganda, 2XX | 2004 | As part of compilation album |
| Geometry of Loss | N/A | 2007 | |
| Isle of Narrows | N/A | 2009 |
As Minorarc
| Title | Label | Released | Notes |
| Minorarc | Dawn Industry | 2010 | |
| Involution | Dawn Industry | 2013 | |
| Untold | Dawn Industry | 2022 | |
| Overburden | Dawn Industry | 2022 | |
| Inclusions | Dawn Industry | 2023 | [18] |
External links
[edit]- Minorarc - official website
- Dawn Industry - Label Website
References
[edit]- ^ a b Smith, Graeme (2024-06-14). "Feature: celebrating two decades of Australia's Ivan Bullock". York Calling. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ a b c d "New Album: Minorarc - 'Inclusions' -- Obscure Sound". Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Inpress - Melb". themusic. September 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c "TJPL News Issue 19, July 2024, Cover, Inside Cover, P56-57". July 2024.
- ^ a b "Dan Grunebaum (2002). Metropolis. Mark Devlin. Issue 411, 8th February 2002. Cover, Inside Cover & p. 26". 2002.
- ^ a b "(2003). Goth Nation. Goth Nation Magazine. Issue 3. Cover, Inside Cover & p. 32. ISSN 14474476". 2003.
- ^ a b "Mercer, Mick (2002). 21st Century Goth. Reynolds & Hearn. ISBN 1-903111-28-5. Inside Cover & p. 65". 2002.
- ^ "Mystral Tide - Whirlpool of Souls". newempire.com. April 18, 2002. Archived from the original on April 18, 2002.
- ^ "Minorarc – "Seven Times Burnt" - SOUNDSGOODWEBZINE" (in Italian). 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ a b c "Rising star #40". 1111cr3w.com. July 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Solomon Grundy (2003). Industrialnation. Issue 18. P. 10". 2003.
- ^ "From Classical Roots to Metal Heights and everything in between : The story of Ivan Bullock". Testingmelodies. 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ a b c d e f "History of Canberra Electronic Music Scene Artists Groups Events". 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Minorarc - Inclusions". Metal Temple Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Minorarc - Untold/Overburden". Pitch Perfect. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Album: Inclusions by Minorarc". Rock Era Magazine. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "September starts with a bang and an overflowing release week". The Progspace. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "MINORARC (AUSTRALIA) Inclusions". houseofprog.com. July 6, 2024.