Born: April 4, 1965 Primary Instrument: Synthesizer
pharmacopia is the solo outlet for trumpeter, wind synthesist, composer and producer Peter Dragotta. For over 20 years he has connected his jazz origins with ambient, house, electronica and break beats, as well as elements from hip hop, rock, pop, and classical music melding them into soundscapes of deep intensity.
Peter’s interest in both acoustic and electric music demonstrates his comfort in melding pop, rock and funk, alongside modern jazz. These distinctive sensibilities establish him as a much sought out musician. Peter never studied music formally but was very close to his friends who did study music at William Paterson University where he attended and at Rutgers University where his brother Chris attended. To this day, both schools are known for their excellent music programs.
In 2008 he relocated to Manhattan and has been active performing in the city's Downtown Music Scene. Some of the people he has performed and recorded with include Daniel Carter, Demian Richardson, Federico Ughi, David Moss, David Miller, John Blum, David Patrick, Giuseppe Logan, Matthew Putman, Andy Jordan, David Reaston, Gary Heidt, Gunter Gruner, Jason Candler, Jeffrey Shurdut, Rebecca Schmoyer and many many more.
Peter also owns and operates a interactive media production company called ThingeeDigital. Working mostly with advertising agencies, his company produces videos, animations, websites and most importantly to him, music. Peter has composed and produced the background music for various ad and promotional campaigns. Some of his current clients include Novartis, Johnson and Johnson, Astra-Zeneca, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Hoffman La Roche, Wyeth, Grolsch, Wachovia, Intel, US-Army, Range Rover, and Ashoka.
Living up to his reputation as a hard-working musician, composer and producer, Peter often works with diverse projects simultaneously.
under pharmacopia
Whiteboard Dinovisions
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2012
Fabric
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2011
Live @ Nublu
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2011
with Troubleman - Live at The Skylark, Hong Kong
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2011
Hulu Static and Salad
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2010
Mobile Music Diversions
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2010
in real time -volume two
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2008
process music
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2007
voix
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2007
holistic audio
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2006
to years two long too day
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2006
for the stilling of volcanoes
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2003
blue note motor inn
Record Label: MP3.com
Year Released: 2002
living room
Record Label: MP3.com
Year Released: 2001
in real time - volume one
Record Label: MP3.com
Year Released: 1999
cereal music
Record Label: MP3.com
Year Released: 1998
individual
Record Label: MP3.com
Year Released: 1996
pop's english
Record Label: MP3.com
Year Released: 1995
As A Side Musician
with THroNG
Six Still Anvils
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2008
The Vibrato Silos
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2008
The Dry Chaos
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2008
Combat Tsunamis
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2008
Imbued Disquietude
Record Label: Jamendo
Year Released: 2008
Thirteen Scenes
Record Label: Nothing Flat
Year Released: 1997
Five Pieces
Record Label: Nothing Flat
Year Released: 1995
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Akai - EWI
Steiner - MidiEVI
Morrison - Digital Trumpet
Synths
Yamaha VL70m, QY100
Oberheim Matrix6
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