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Rockin' Pony Is An Electronic Duo Consisting Of Michael Drumz And Sasha Rozet Founded In Summer Of 1998 In Israel. At That Time Michael And Sasha Were Also Members Of A Highly Provocative Hardcore/metal Band Ausweis Playing Drums And Keyboards Respectively. Michael Having Graduated From Jerusalem Rubin Academy Of Music & Dance As A Percussionist Was Performing Professionally With Various Orchestras. He Was Also Involved With Other Independent Musical Projects Playing Drums But Wanted To Experiment With Instrumental Electronic Music Especially When He Discovered Such Artists As Goldie And Red Snapper . Sasha’s Musical Background Is Rather Different Being A Fan Of Electronica And Music Hardware He Was Really Enthusiastic About Sampling/synthesis And Was Performing As A DJ Occasionally. The First Experiments Started In 1996 With A Purchase Of Synthesizer And Sampler. The Style Of Rockin’ Pony Music Is A Mixture Of Electronica And Easy Listening With A Touch Of Jazz Elements And Classical Influence - Ultimately Fusion. All Compositions Are Based On Unrevealed Story Lines Which Give The Music A Rich Narrative Structure With A Strong Emphasis On Melodies And Harmony Rhythm And Style Changes And A Positive Mood With A Particular Fine Humour. The Debut Album Hello Came Out In 2002 On German Electronica Label Lux Nigra Having Received A Very Good Response From Press And Electronica Fans. The Music Has Been Compared To Bands Like Plaid Squarepusher Plone. Other Releases Include Self-Released Promo 7” Vinyl And Numerous Tracks On Various Compilations Around The World. Rockin' Pony Enjoy Playing Live And Have Successfully Done So In Clubs Around Europe. On Stage They Combine Electronic Equipment Synthesizers Sampler Drum Machine With Live Percussion And Drums. Http //www.Rockinpony.Com read less