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==Overview==
==Overview==
Karlophone formed from music and recording experiments started in [[1996]] by Karl Koch. Originally inspired by a combo of the sample and sound collage work of early '90s hip-hop and the newfound affordability of samplers and musical gear, an attempt was started to make songs out of a blend of samples and self-recorded music.
Though Karlophone wouldn't begin in earnest until [[1996]], Koch was performing live with turntables as early as November [[1992]]. He featured on the bill of a [[Weezer concert: 11/21/1992|10-band show]] that [[Weezer]] hosted at the now-defunct Alligator Lounge in Los Angeles that month. Karlophone formed from music and recording experiments started in [[1996]] by Karl Koch. Originally inspired by a combo of the sample and sound collage work of early '90s hip-hop and the newfound affordability of samplers and musical gear, an attempt was started to make songs out of a blend of samples and self-recorded music.


The first Karlophone album, ''[[Press Any Key to Begin]]'', was released in the fall of [[2002]]. The album was received by a small but appreciative audience, and gained positive reviews; notably, a positive feature in France's ''Rock Sound'' magazine, and an A- review from music webzine ''In Music We Trust''.<ref>Alex Steininger. "In Music We Trust - Karlophone: Press Any Key To Begin". ''In Music We Trust''. http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/67e04.html</ref>
The first Karlophone album, ''[[Press Any Key to Begin]]'', was released in the fall of [[2002]]. The album was received by a small but appreciative audience, and gained positive reviews; notably, a positive feature in France's ''Rock Sound'' magazine, and an A- review from music webzine ''In Music We Trust''.<ref>Alex Steininger. "In Music We Trust - Karlophone: Press Any Key To Begin". ''In Music We Trust''. http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/67e04.html</ref>