Non Sequiturs by Manual Controller
Non Sequiturs was recorded in bits and pieces over many a number of years. Its theme follows most of Manual Controller's past albums—attempting to remain jovial and optimistic while losing your gawd damn mind.
Tracklist
| 1. | The Jackpot Dance (pt. 1) | 3:04 |
| 2. | Help Me Wamba | 0:42 |
| 3. | Her Words, Not Mine | 3:46 |
| 4. | From Concentrate | 3:17 |
| 5. | Soften the Blow | 3:27 |
| 6. | Digital Faith | 0:39 |
| 7. | A Riddle That Can’t Be Solved | 2:38 |
| 8. | The Jackpot Dance (pt. 2) | 2:08 |
| 9. | You Belong in Space | 3:26 |
Credits
released May 20, 2025
CREDITS
All songs written, recorded and produced by Paul Schwarzkopf.
Electric Guitar on “Help Me Wamba” by Ryann Daisy Swimmer.
Electric Guitar on “Her Words, Not Mine” by Daniel Kuchenbecker.
Electric Guitar on “Jackpot Dance pt. 2” by Steven Vai.
Live drums on “You Belong in Space” recorded by Quincy Street Studio. Live drum contributions by Aaron Rosener.
Mixed by Tony Williamette, Minnehaha Recording Company.
Mastered by Tom Garneau.
Album art by Joshua Caravaggio A.K.A. No.Ba.D
SAMPLES USED
Help Me Wamba—Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) | The Peace Keepers (1993 / NES Game)
From Concentrate—Airplane (1980) | Gary Wright, “Dream Weaver” | Isaac Hayes, “Theme From Shaft”
Soften the Blow—Voyeur (1999) | Cyberella (1996)
Digital Faith—Wall Smashers, "Groove Sampler"
A Riddle That Can't Be Solved—James Brown, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"
The Jackpot Dance (pt. 2)—The Carpenters, “Superstar”
You Belong in Space—Critters (1986)
CREDITS
All songs written, recorded and produced by Paul Schwarzkopf.
Electric Guitar on “Help Me Wamba” by Ryann Daisy Swimmer.
Electric Guitar on “Her Words, Not Mine” by Daniel Kuchenbecker.
Electric Guitar on “Jackpot Dance pt. 2” by Steven Vai.
Live drums on “You Belong in Space” recorded by Quincy Street Studio. Live drum contributions by Aaron Rosener.
Mixed by Tony Williamette, Minnehaha Recording Company.
Mastered by Tom Garneau.
Album art by Joshua Caravaggio A.K.A. No.Ba.D
SAMPLES USED
Help Me Wamba—Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) | The Peace Keepers (1993 / NES Game)
From Concentrate—Airplane (1980) | Gary Wright, “Dream Weaver” | Isaac Hayes, “Theme From Shaft”
Soften the Blow—Voyeur (1999) | Cyberella (1996)
Digital Faith—Wall Smashers, "Groove Sampler"
A Riddle That Can't Be Solved—James Brown, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"
The Jackpot Dance (pt. 2)—The Carpenters, “Superstar”
You Belong in Space—Critters (1986)
License
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Manual Controller is the electronic music project of Paul Schwarzkopf. He generates left-of-center "groove-tronica" with all-hardware, often accompanied by a live drummer named A-Ron.
When not making music, Manual Controller helps create weird, non-traditional art events throughout the Twin Cities.