This page was updated on February 19th 2024.
Marlon Juhani Cairenius, originally born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on May 21, 1978, emerged into the world as the son of Finnish immigrants. In the company of three brothers, Marlon’s familial roots were deeply entwined with Finnish heritage. His journey as a musician took flight when he crossed paths with R.h.oZ, a pivotal meeting that set the stage for his musical endeavors.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Marlon also honed his skills as a chef, leaving his mark at the renowned Leroy’s Rumour Mill Bistro. This dual passion for music and culinary arts showcased Marlon’s versatile and creative spirit.
On December 20th, 1997, Marlon made a significant entry into the music scene with the release of ‘Unknown,’ a captivating track featured on the ‘Scalpel Stitch’ release titled ‘For The Love Of Static,’ part of the esteemed ‘Mode series.’ This marked the commencement of a musical legacy that would resonate for years to come.
Tragically, Marlon Juhani Cairenius departed this world on January 31, 2019, at the age of 40, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and a profound impact on those fortunate enough to have been touched by his music and culinary talents.
Music Education
Marlon embarked on his musical journey with minimal formal training, forging his unique musical path through self-guided exploration. The majority of his musical proficiency was acquired through self-instruction, with one notable exception being a music class he attended at Beatty-Fleming Sr. Public School. Despite the limited formal education, Marlon’s innate talent and passion propelled him to become a self-taught musician, emphasizing the powerful impact of personal dedication and a genuine love for the art.
Musical Style and Influences
Marlon Cairenius carved out a distinctive musical niche characterized by Avant-garde Electronic psychedelia, interwoven with Lo-fi elements drawing inspiration from Punk, Industrial, and Jazz genres. His musical landscape is a tapestry of unconventional sounds and experimental nuances, reflecting a creative spirit unbound by traditional constraints.
Influenced by a diverse array of artists, Marlon’s musical palette absorbed the vibes of ‘Type O Negative,’ ‘Corrosion of Conformity,’ ‘Dayglo Abortions,’ ‘Skinny Puppy,’ and ‘The Legendary Pink Dots.’ These diverse influences contributed to the eclectic fusion present in Marlon’s compositions, showcasing a rich tapestry of sonic exploration that transcended conventional boundaries.
Years Active
Marlon released 40+ independent Albums and over 100 singles from 1994 to 2019. The formats used include Record’s, Tape’s, CD’s, Usb stick’s and Digital downloads. These recordings included collaborations with several different projects beginning with a guy named ‘Dan’ in 1994, ‘Mobile Depression’ in 1995, ‘Scalpel Stitch’ from 1995 to 2019, ‘Electroniek symphoniek’ from 2007 to 2011 and ‘JnM’ from 2006 to 2019. In addition to being sampled by several other musicians, Marlon has created and also has been featured in several Podcasts over the years.
Samples
Marlon created a lot of Samples over the years including a large collection of Sound fonts for various music projects. Marlon also contributed a huge amount of content for the Spunjet Baby Soundpool.
Equipment
The equipment used to write and record include the 2004 version of Multitrackstudio software from Bremmers audio design, Windows Xp on a Dell Latitude 2110 computer, a Creative labs Extigy, a M-audio Keystation 49 with Marlon’s Sound fonts, Marlon’s drum samples, a Zmx52 mixer for input for guitar and a JM2 Phantom powered microphone.