| About DRAGATRONIC | A new digital album, "Eyes Wide Shut," is pending from Dragatis Inside the Mind. This project is the chance for Jimmie Dragatis � a musician of diverse tastes with an eclectic history in many genres � to show off his prowess in creating electronica. Even here, within the broad scope of electronic music, Jimmie reveals his diversity. Everything from downtempo to bright, melodic techno to world-tronica to trance is on display. "Eyes Wide Shut" is an eclectic collection of Jimmie's explorations of electronica under the moniker Dragatis Inside the Mind. The first single from "Eyes Wide Shut" is called "Frantic" and uses its instrumental trance flavors to explore the heady energies of the sexual encounters of lovers. With its lack of lyrics, the song, of course, lends itself to many interpretations. But regardless of a listener's take on the song, it's a formidable track. Focused but filling up the space, the song segues through stages of progress, always holding to its aesthetic of trance meets technologic inorganica meets psy meets electronic melody. It's an evolving song where time collapses into a mating of futuristic and retro-based sensibilities � a cosmos expands from sound. "It's a bit of a naughty contour for sex," says Jimmie. "It seems to explain the whole 'frantic' behavior we have in a very intense and passion-driven affair with a wife or girlfriend." Jimmie has been playing drums since he was five years old. Having performed rock, country, pop, dance and other types of music, Jimmie has a very versatile style and a hard work ethic. This has also enabled Jimmie to have been a part of demo session recording for a number of artists. Jimmie is the pulse of the bands he performs with and he takes great pride in his craft. Jimmie's showmanship shines through in every performance and he loves a rowdy party crowd. Musical influences include Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Steve Pocaro and Gene Krupa. Jimmie has been in the Edmonton music scene for 26 years playing anything from jazz to country, heavy metal to pop rock and swing to ethnic traditional music. He grew up heavily influenced by listening to Brazilian music and exotic Latin beats. This can be distinctly heard in his live performances. Dragatis Inside the Mind is the evolution of a man on a musical mission to share his dream. "Evolution is always ... like our musical fathers and Mother," Jimmie ruminates cryptically. Besides preparing for the release of "Eyes Wide Shut," Jimmie is busy touring with his band. He is currently working with A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA. DRAGATRONIC is the new name established for the style of music that is composed and produced by Jimmie d.dragatis. Jimmie is realizing a dream in the works and wants to share it with you through his music and videos he creates. DRAGATIS inside the mind is the basic company name in which he has as the umbrella company. This company is responsible for the overall productions of music whether it be composing music for a T.V or Radio Commercial. DRAGATRONIC is the alter stae in which Jimmie goes under for his popular music compositions. |
Return to profile |