Martin Swope (born June 1, 1955) is an influential American musician and composer known for his role as a tape manipulator and sound engineer for the post-punk band Mission of Burma from 1979 to 1983. He pioneered sound manipulation techniques during live performances, using a reel-to-reel tape machine to record and alter sounds in real-time, creating unique auditory experiences. His work was inspired by composers like John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Swope later joined the band Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, contributing to their albums until 1993. He is known for his integral but often unrecognized contributions to music.
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Your next birthday is 159 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Martin
warlike, dedicated to Mars (Roman god of war)
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Generation Group
Martin Swope belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ann Arbor
Occupation: musician | composer
Employers: Mission of Burma | Birdsongs of the Mesozoic
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for June 1, 1955
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 1, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 1, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10 Gemini 25 | 11 Gemini 41 | 16 Leo 19 |
| Moon | 28 Libra 1 | 8 Aries 0 | 28 Aries 8 |
| Mercury | 28 Gemini 38 | 26 Taurus 53 | 20 Leo 37 |
| Venus | 15 Taurus 53 | 10 Gemini 53 | 10 Leo 7 |
| Mars | 4 Cancer 21 | 24 Aries 25 | 18 Leo 43 |
| Jupiter | 27 Cancer 42 | 1 Gemini 34 | 12 Leo 7 |
| Saturn | 16 Scorpio 44 | 18 Pisces 42 | 15 Scorpio 22 |
| Uranus | 25 Cancer 11 | 24 Taurus 14 | 29 Cancer 10 |
| Neptune | 25 Libra 47 | 29 Pisces 40 | 25 Libra 45 |
| Pluto | 24 Leo 27 | 1 Aquarius 53 | 26 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 27 Sagittarius 23 | 12 Aries 47 | 23 Sagittarius 43 |
| Ketu | 27 Gemini 23 | 12 Libra 47 | 23 Gemini 43 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Martin Swope's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 30 April, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 July, 2024 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 27 October, 2024
