Meet Tyler Scott of Eastern Denver

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tyler Scott.

Hi Tyler, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I started my music journey in south Florida at 10 years old as a drummer, taking lessons from a family friend. I grew up on music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Kraftwerk, Led Zeppelin, and Rush songs burned to an MP3 CD accompanied me on every camping trip and every day of summer camp.

Just four years later my music taste would be massively influenced by a game for the PSP called Wipeout Pure. Aphex Twin, LFO, and Ming & FS would become the soundtrack to my life at the time going into high school. Around that time my dad got me a copy of Mackie Tracktion and I joined an online forum called Looperman. I started commenting, posting, and downloading loops. Experimenting and emulating everything I heard at the time from old school hip-hop to IDM and beyond and learning how to collaborate with other musicians.

In high school, I discovered EDM, started producing my own tracks under “HeroIS” and started DJing house parties with some other kids. We didn’t have anywhere to go see shows in our little town and decided to make our own scene. Bowling alleys, event centers, civic centers, and backyard pools became my stage for a time.

After a short stint in college and a couple dead-end jobs, my dad offered me a boon in 2014: move with him to Colorado and see what it has to offer. Finally, this was my way out of my hometown that I was absolutely sick of. I packed my little Kia full of everything I owned and headed west. I bought my first camera and stayed hungry. Anything I could shoot; car meets, music recitals, weddings, and even just making my own short films.

I got hooked into the music scene by way of one random video shoot in Boulder leading to another in Denver – leading me to a whole crew of people locked into the local electronic and club scene. I worked tons of events as a photographer, and that lead into gigs as a DJ, performing at some of Denver’s top clubs and even out of state shows and festivals in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. I was going by “Newwby” at the time.

In 2017 I started the Compligtd (compli-gated) project. It’s a play on words for logic gates, because my music switches styles so frequently. I started out focusing on blending hip-hop and experimental electronic music, but now it’s become an exploration of the the inner rungs of DnB, IDM, dubstep, and breakcore, to name a few.

Today, I perform all over the state on modular and solo bass guitar – creating beats and textures to carve memory into reality. I’m an active member in Colorado Modular Synth Society (CMSS) and releasing music online regularly.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been a long road, but I’ve been very fortunate for the people and opportunities along the way. I always look at success as being a combination of preparation and luck. You might get lucky, but if you’re not prepared and don’t work hard – it may pass you by.

There are people who took advantage of me, but also people who cheered me on. It took me a while, but I can always tell now when people are genuine or just being a hater.

Some of my biggest struggles have been with my mental health. It takes a lot out of you and stops you from creating.

I had to take a step back at certain points in my life and realize that it’s not about success, it’s about loving what you do. It’s that head-bopping you do all on your own when you’re cooking up something awesome in Ableton, it’s the thrill of playing one of your tracks on a huge soundsystem and feeling the bass it creates. It’s connecting with people who love what you love.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My music is pretty experimental and raw sometimes. It might not be for everyone, but I pride myself on taking risks in my art.

I’m known for creating rhythmic, deep, shredding, bass-forward music that takes unconventional approaches to standard genres. I have a super diverse range of music I’ve made in the past, and I’d like to think everyone can find a niche within my catalog.

I’m most proud of my new single “internet//explorer” – it’s a perfect blend of my bass guitar, modular, and production techniques. I’m looking forward to performing more original tracks like that live.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
All of my closest friends, my wife, my drum teacher, fellow producers & synth heads, and tons of cool people along this journey have been amazing supporters. While I do make music for myself mostly, it can be very uplifting and motivating to see other enjoy and support my art.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://lnkfi.re/compligtd
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compligtd/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/compligtd/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@compligtd
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/compligtd
• Other: https://www.twitch.tv/compligtd