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'''Pogo''' (real name '''Nick Bertke''') is an electronic music artist living in [[Perth, Western Australia]]. His work consists of recording small sounds from a film or a specific scene, and sequencing the sounds together to form a new piece of music.
'''Christopher Nicholas "Nick" Bertke''' (born July 26, 1988), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Pogo''', is an electronic music artist from [[Perth, Western Australia]]. His work consists of recording small sounds from a film or a specific scene, and sequencing the sounds together to form a new piece of music.


==Music==
==Music==
His track "[[Alice (Pogo song)|Alice]]" is a composition of sounds from the Disney film ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwR6w2TgxY&feature=channel "Alice"], on [[Youtube]].</ref> Pogo took part in a project hosted by [[Disney]]/[[Pixar]] to produce a track based on their film, ''[[Up (2009 film)|Up]]'', titled "UPular".<ref>{{cite web|title=UPular Remix, on Disney/Pixar Youtube channel|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yt1ooLQGo|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref> He has since produced many more mixes, "Toyz Noize" and "Buzzwing", based on the movie ''[[Toy Story]]'' being among them. <ref>{{cite web|title=Toyz Noize, on Disney/Pixar Youtube channel|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6j0gev29MA|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref>
Bertke's track "[[Alice (Pogo song)|Alice]]" is a composition of sounds from the Disney film ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwR6w2TgxY&feature=channel "Alice"], on [[Youtube]].</ref> He took part in a project hosted by [[Disney]]/[[Pixar]] to produce a track based on their film, ''[[Up (2009 film)|Up]]'', titled "UPular".<ref>{{cite web|title=UPular Remix, on Disney/Pixar Youtube channel|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yt1ooLQGo|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref> Bertke has since produced many more mixes, "Toyz Noize" and "Buzzwing", based on the film ''[[Toy Story]]'' being among them.<ref>{{cite web|title=Toyz Noize, on Disney/Pixar Youtube channel|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6j0gev29MA|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref>


Although having exposure through YouTube, many of Pogo's tracks are available for download at [http://www.pogomix.net/ www.pogomix.net]. Pogo has since produced tracks using samples from films such as ''[[Mary Poppins (film)|Mary Poppins]]'', ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'', ''[[Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', ''[[The Sword in the Stone (film)|The Sword in the Stone]]'', ''[[Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (film)|Chitty Chitty Bang Bang]]'', ''[[H.R. Pufnstuf]]'', ''[[The King and I (1956 film)|The King and I]]'', ''[[Hook (film)|Hook]]'', ''[[Toy Story]]'', ''[[Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory]]'', ''[[Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin]]'', ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Skynet Symphonic|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlS_Rnb5WM4|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref> and ''[[The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|The Lord of the Rings]]''.
Although having exposure through [[YouTube]], many of Bertke's tracks are available for download at [http://www.pogomix.net/ www.pogomix.net]. Bertke has since produced tracks using samples from films such as ''[[Mary Poppins (film)|Mary Poppins]]'', ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'', ''[[Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', ''[[The Sword in the Stone (film)|The Sword in the Stone]]'', ''[[Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (film)|Chitty Chitty Bang Bang]]'', ''[[H.R. Pufnstuf]]'', ''[[The King and I (1956 film)|The King and I]]'', ''[[Hook (film)|Hook]]'', ''[[Toy Story]]'', ''[[Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory]]'', ''[[Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin]]'', ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Skynet Symphonic|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlS_Rnb5WM4|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref> and ''[[The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|The Lord of the Rings]]''.

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When Bertke released his track "Bangarang" featuring footage and sound samples from [[Steven Spielberg]]'s film ''[[Hook (film)|Hook]]'', the video was removed from YouTube following complaints made by [[Sony|Sony Pictures Entertainment]]. The disappearance of the video prompted several YouTube users to upload their own, previously saved versions of the video in protest (and the same was made for the "Alice" video).{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} The video eventually returned.

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Bertke's track "Swashbuckle", commissioned by Disney, featuring footage and sound samples from ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean]]''. While featured on his live tours, has not been legally approved by Disney, and is therefore unavailable to download. Several petitions by fans have since sprung up in attempt to pressure Disney into allowing the release of the track.<ref>{{cite web|title=Swashbuckle Gets Canned|url=http://www.pogomix.net/swashbuckle-gets-canned/|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref> A tweet from Bertke made in September 2011, reading "obtaining the rights to release 'Swashbuckle' would be too complex and expensive" suggests the petitions have failed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Swashbuckle tweet|url=http://twitter.com/#!/PogoMix/status/110022277277556737|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref>

==Personal life==
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On his September 2011 US tour, Bertke was arrested and taken into custody for three weeks due to the lack of a proper work visa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Back On The Horse|url=http://www.pogomix.net/back-on-the-horse|accessdate=1 December 2011}}</ref> He is now prohibited from re-entering the United States for 10 years.<ref name="banned">{{cite web |title = Banned From The USA |first = Nick |last = Bertke |url = http://www.pogomix.net/banned-from-the-usa |work = Pogo's blog |date = November 15, 2011 |accessdate = February 13, 2012 |archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/65gpkFUek |archivedate = February 13, 2012 |deadurl = no }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Australian Producer Pogo Arrested|url=http://www.beatsandbeyond.com/News/australian-producer-pogo-arrested.html|accessdate=1 December 2011}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''Deeper Down The Rabbit Hole'' (November 30, 2010)
* ''Deeper Down The Rabbit Hole'' (November 30, 2010)


=== Selected singles===
=== Select Singles Discography ===
* ''Alice'' (July 18, 2007) — ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''
* ''Alice'' (July 18, 2007) — ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''
* ''SplurgenShitter'' (May 2, 2008)
* ''SplurgenShitter'' (May 2, 2008)
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* ''Jaaam'' (January 13, 2012) — ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]''
* ''Jaaam'' (January 13, 2012) — ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]''


==Controversy==
==See also==
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* [[Kutiman]] - another electronic artist who gained notoriety solely through video sampling on [[YouTube]].
===Bangarang===
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* [[Todd Edwards]] - House music producer from the U.S who is known for his style of cutting up samples, especially vocals to make a whole new sound in his productions. He was influential to the emerging [[UK garage]] scene in Britain during the mid-nineties.
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When Pogo released his track "Bangarang" featuring footage and sound samples from [[Steven Spielberg]]'s film ''[[Hook (film)|Hook]]'', the video was removed from YouTube following complaints made by [[Sony|Sony Pictures Entertainment]]. The disappearance of the video prompted several YouTube users to upload their own, previously saved versions of the video in protest (and the same was made for the "Alice" video).{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} The video eventually returned.


===Swashbuckle===
==References==
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Pogo's track "Swashbuckle", commissioned by Disney, featuring footage and sound samples from ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean]]''. While featured on his live tours, has not been legally approved by Disney, and is therefore unavailable to download. Several petitions by fans have since sprung up in attempt to pressure Disney into allowing the release of the track.<ref>{{cite web|title=Swashbuckle Gets Canned|url=http://www.pogomix.net/swashbuckle-gets-canned/|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref> A tweet from Pogo made in September 2011, reading "obtaining the rights to release 'Swashbuckle' would be too complex and expensive" suggests the petitions have failed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Swashbuckle tweet|url=http://twitter.com/#!/PogoMix/status/110022277277556737|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref>

===2011 Arrest===
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On his Fall 2011 US tour, Pogo was arrested and taken into custody for 3 weeks due to the lack of a proper work visa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Back On The Horse|url=http://www.pogomix.net/back-on-the-horse|accessdate=1 December 2011}}</ref>. He is now prohibited from re-entering the United States for 10 years. <ref>{{cite web|title=Banned From The USA}|url=http://www.pogomix.net/banned-from-the-usa/|accessdate=1 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Australian Producer Pogo Arrested|url=http://www.beatsandbeyond.com/News/australian-producer-pogo-arrested.html|accessdate=1 December 2011}}</ref>

==Sources==
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==See also==
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* [[Kutiman]] - another electronic artist who gained notoriety solely through video sampling on [[Youtube]].
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* [[Todd Edwards]] - House music producer from the U.S who is known for his style of cutting up samples, especially vocals to make a whole new sound in his productions. He was hugely influential to the emerging [[UK Garage]] scene in Britain during the mid-nineties.


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pogomix.net Pogo] Pogo's Website
* {{Official website|http://www.pogomix.net/}}
* [http://www.last.fm/music/Pogo Pogo] at [[Last.fm]]
* [http://www.last.fm/music/Pogo Pogo] at [[Last.fm]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Fagottron Pogo's] YouTube page
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Fagottron Pogo's] YouTube page


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Pogo
Birth nameChristopher Nicholas Bertke[1]
Born (1988-07-26) July 26, 1988 (age 35)[2]
Cape Town, South Africa[3]
OriginPerth, Australia
GenresElectronic, trip-hop, house
Occupation(s)Musician
Years active2007–present
Websitewww.pogomix.net

Christopher Nicholas "Nick" Bertke (born July 26, 1988), better known by his stage name Pogo, is an electronic music artist from Perth, Western Australia. His work consists of recording small sounds from a film or a specific scene, and sequencing the sounds together to form a new piece of music.

Music

Bertke's track "Alice" is a composition of sounds from the Disney film Alice in Wonderland.[4] He took part in a project hosted by Disney/Pixar to produce a track based on their film, Up, titled "UPular".[5] Bertke has since produced many more mixes, "Toyz Noize" and "Buzzwing", based on the film Toy Story being among them.[6]

Although having exposure through YouTube, many of Bertke's tracks are available for download at www.pogomix.net. Bertke has since produced tracks using samples from films such as Mary Poppins, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Sword in the Stone, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, H.R. Pufnstuf, The King and I, Hook, Toy Story, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, Terminator 2: Judgment Day[7] and The Lord of the Rings.

When Bertke released his track "Bangarang" featuring footage and sound samples from Steven Spielberg's film Hook, the video was removed from YouTube following complaints made by Sony Pictures Entertainment. The disappearance of the video prompted several YouTube users to upload their own, previously saved versions of the video in protest (and the same was made for the "Alice" video).[citation needed] The video eventually returned.

Bertke's track "Swashbuckle", commissioned by Disney, featuring footage and sound samples from Pirates of the Caribbean. While featured on his live tours, has not been legally approved by Disney, and is therefore unavailable to download. Several petitions by fans have since sprung up in attempt to pressure Disney into allowing the release of the track.[8] A tweet from Bertke made in September 2011, reading "obtaining the rights to release 'Swashbuckle' would be too complex and expensive" suggests the petitions have failed.[9]

Personal life

On his September 2011 US tour, Bertke was arrested and taken into custody for three weeks due to the lack of a proper work visa.[10] He is now prohibited from re-entering the United States for 10 years.[1][11]

Discography

Albums

  • Texturebox (December 2010)
  • Wonderpuff (June 29, 2011)

EPs

  • Wonderland
  • Table Scraps (2008)
  • Weave and Wish (2009)
  • Broken Beats
  • Deeper Down The Rabbit Hole (November 30, 2010)

Selected singles

See also

  • Kutiman - another electronic artist who gained notoriety solely through video sampling on YouTube.
  • Todd Edwards - House music producer from the U.S who is known for his style of cutting up samples, especially vocals to make a whole new sound in his productions. He was influential to the emerging UK garage scene in Britain during the mid-nineties.

References

  1. ^ a b Bertke, Nick (November 15, 2011). "Banned From The USA". Pogo's blog. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Pogo interview on ComfortComes.com, retrieved May 11, 2010
  3. ^ Pogo Interview on BrainsQuestionmark.com, archived from the original on February 13, 2012, retrieved May 11, 2010 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Alice", on Youtube.
  5. ^ "UPular Remix, on Disney/Pixar Youtube channel". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Toyz Noize, on Disney/Pixar Youtube channel". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  7. ^ "Skynet Symphonic". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  8. ^ "Swashbuckle Gets Canned". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  9. ^ "Swashbuckle tweet". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  10. ^ "Back On The Horse". Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  11. ^ "Australian Producer Pogo Arrested". Retrieved 1 December 2011.

External links

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