Why We Bleep Podcast 006: Scanner

Thanks to episode sponsors Signal Sounds: www.signalsounds.com // Today we meet veteran British electronic musician and all round lovely bloke Scanner, aka Robin Rimbaud. We discuss music, memory, synths, bad gigs, great gigs, working spaces, tape loops, technology, recording the dead, and more. It's a goodun.
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[@signal-sounds]

Thanks for the lovely plug Mr Mylar! This is a really great podcast, slightly more philosophical than the others so far!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Perhaps I think just too much, you're right. I like a good CV generator as much as the next wiggler but I also like to ponder bigger questions too :-)

[@paulborg9239]

Marvellous as ever. Robin is so genuinely enthusiastic and excited about sound and artistic expression - a very inspirational talk. Well done chaps 😃

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Ah you are a generous soul Paul. My enthusiasm for ideas, for music, for people, for creativity has only gotten more intense as I've grown older! It was a joy to share this with Mr Melodies like this!

[@WoolwichHouseStudio]

This was terrific! Keep doing these things, they are precious.

[@OctavianTech]

19:50 - Snare on 2 & 4 works to create forward momentum for the same reason that snapping on/emphasizing 2 & 4 creates forward momentum in jazz. Because 1 & 3 will always be the strong beats in the bar, they do not need emphasis. Activating the weak beats (or weak parts of the beat as in the closed/open HH on the “and”) propels the music into the next strong beat, the next bar, and the next section.

[@DivKid]

"activating the weak beats" is a great way to phrase that. Excellent.

[@lostoscilaltor]

One of the best music-related conversations I've heard in a long time

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Bran. Always a joy to have a chance to talk about ideas with someone so great too!

[@charlescowper]

This series is becoming legendary. Many thanks @mylarmelodies x

[@hiding_my_name]

What a great interview and guest. I was so surprised to find out that Scanner is in a band with the singer/guitar player of the legendary punk band Wire. Quite a small world. I am only discovering Scanner for the first time through this interview.

[@mylarmelodies]

👍 Fun fact, I did this interview/made the video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHeXi4OmhqiMqac

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Colin Newman and I have been friends for around 30 years so it was almost inevitable that one day we'd make music together and in fact continue to do it until this day :-D

[@themetamorph]

What a superb interview!Thank you so much guys. Very stimulating,inspiring and fascinating.I really felt like I was there,got so drawn in. I have met Robin once, and one of the loveliest things about him,that comes across so well here,is his sense of humour and wit-the man is a born comedian,amongst his many other talents.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Ah, thank you Gavin. Should I send the cheque to the usual address?

[@JoelRich]

These podcasts are wonderful. Exactly the kind of conversations about music, art and life I've been looking for. Please keep it up

[@Natemasterflex]

I would love to see an interview with Divkid like this. 🤙🏻

[@mylarmelodies]

Will at some point for sure.

[@DivKid]

oh aye! I suppose I can sit down and chat if I have to ;)

[@barlobarlo303]

I've watched/listened to this several times over that last month. This is going to be a classic interview in the decades to come and required watching for future electronic musicians. The black and white video look is perfect! Undoubtedly the best Scanner interview ever done. Scanner is the John Cage of our era. Thanks so much.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Goodness me, thanks for that generous response. I'm far removed from the genius of Cage but I'm flattered you would even suggest that connection :-) I like ideas and sharing ideas and if this interview offers inspiration and direction to others then I've done what I hoped! Thanks again!

[@andresgrumann4079]

Thank´s for this lovely and organic talk about sound, Art and passions, gracias from Santiago de Chile and thank´s Robin for your Sound Art and textures of (your) life!

[@noisejockey]

Absolutely brilliant. I've been a fan of Scanner for almost 20 years. Robin is such an inspiration, not just because of his success, but his continual exploration and constantly beautiful output. Thanks, gents.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Mr NoiseJockey :-) Really kind words. I so enjoyed this chat too

[@wertsdb71]

Could have listened to 4 more hours... Robin is a wonder! Thanks for the opportunity!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

I'll come over and have a chat with you to send you to sleep one day then :-)

[@alextibo]

scanner is a cool ass dude. thanks for this lovely conversation.

[@saren6538]

What an intriguing listen, a complex character for sure even Mylar looked a bit lost at times 🤐

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@uweschnitzler9551]

fantastic chat! I really like this kind of format. So much information and fresh views on things . Scanner is such a great guy.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thank you (rather blushingly) :-)

[@ChanseMacabre]

This reminded me of your talk with Tom Whitwell in the best possible way. Robin and Tom both think incredibly deeply about the things they engage with, in a way that really inspires the listener to approach their own interests with a greater passion and scrutiny. I really liked the decision to not focus on the gear, too; I'd much rather hear about the thoughts behind the music (and the person) than the knobs and keys that were moved because of them. There hasn't been a bad episode yet, but this joins Tom's and Olivier's episodes on the short list of podcasts that I can put on repeat endlessly and always walk away from with something new. :)

[@codey1391]

Agreed, this one and the Tom Whitwell one are the best episodes. I usually turn off the ones that go on about gear, but I love the ones that get more into culture, history and process.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Much appreciated. We consciously avoided talking about gear as I explained to someone elsewhere in the comments here, to open the conversation and ideas out to others who might feel intimidated or simply bored by my favourite modulation module or something :-D

[@deltasign5840]

A fantastic and really inspiring interview! Thanks! Edit: Just finished listening. I highly recommend completing the "homework". The moment I realized I forgot what the voice of my father sounded like was a very sad moment for me. Do it! Again, a really inspiring podcast! Thanks again!

[@WiredSpaceWizard]

A delightful conversation and a very interesting fellow! I really dig Scanner’s work!

[@CaalamusTube]

For me, Snare following Kick pulls us forward on account of the Decay. If you roll some Doubles & then stomp on the Kick, it's kinda like landing a Kick Flip. Or watching things fall off a shelf. The scattered, anxious Snare energy all called back in towards center. Grounding, terminating. As opposed to the boom of the Kick launching the Snare into the atmosphere... & listening to it ring out! Some Jungle from the '90s was really reliant on Snare led Patterns. It has a totally different vibe. It's like watching a film of someone running, backwards. Programming a Drum Machine with a Snare on the one is actually kind of difficult. You often wind up realizing that you've inadvertently written the other patterns as if the Kick were the first note. But if you can manage to resist... it has interesting results.

[@ashcadell1]

Brilliant! I could listen to Robin for hours, he's an absolute gem. The way he approaches his work is really refreshing. He comes across more as an artist working with sound than a mere musical performer. Inspiring stuff, thanks for the great podcasts.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Ashley. I'm available to be booked for parties and weddings :-) Interesting what you write about being a musical performer as it's so true. I'm less focused on the massaging my ego on stage and creating other things for listeners

[@ashcadell1]

Yes! Perhaps more musicians should take this approach. It's always good to see people thinking outside the music business box and living to tell the tale. It's nice to think music can be created and appreciated as art sometimes and not just purely for entertainment or commercial purposes. .. Thanks so much for the response, I'll get back to you about the wedding gig!!

[@mixolydian2010]

Always look forward to why we bleep and this episode didnt disappoint stayed up late last night to watch. Cheers!

[@willvine4921]

Awesome , I keep a Log Book of my 'brilliant' ideas , but a diary is fantastic. Thanks chaps !

[@garethbodman8665]

Love this! Top Podcast as always

[@scorinth]

Challenge accepted and completed! I got the chance to record my dad when we visited him in Alaska just before the big lockdown. I hadn't visited him in years because of the distance. It's just not the same on the phone, and now I've got a bit of his voice and a bit of his sense of humor as a tangible thing. Thanks for the push to do it.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

That's so wonderful Nathan. Really pleased to hear that you made this happen.

[@LaboratoryGrey]

Maybe your best episode? A really engaging conversation. It was particularly nice to watch on video. I wish you could have done a walk around on camera with some kit like you did with ebcidic. I feel like that would have been so fruitful! That said, so much insight in such a thoughtful artist! Humble, generous talent can never be overrated.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Clayton, sweet words indeed. We very intentionally avoided talking about particular modules, patches or processes, although I could have happily droned about those things for sure. We just agreed that we both felt it important to share ideas, to inspire others in some ways, and to offer a little bit of history to who someone is and how they think. It also opens out the Podcast to others who might be rather intimidated or less enthusiastic about the technical side of creating music. I mean I don't honestly watch any cookery shows, or particularly care about which spices they choose, or how long it sat in the oven for. I only know what my taste buds tell me :-D Happy to have someone visit to film the studio though as I'm literally just moving it all this week into a much nicer space here :-D

[@LaboratoryGrey]

I absolutely agree about the trajectory of your conversation here. When he did his ebsidic interview, he had a seperate gear details video. I would love to hear you do a quick hour considering your eurorack gear highlights and philosophy in more detail. Appreciate the response!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

I would be concerned that that might be rather an overdose for the public at large though. I'm already rambling for too long here! there are already interviews with me online regarding my set up, for example here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaOqk5eXpr5gsNU - then again perhaps once I've finished building my new studio here I might well make some videos myself walking through my set up here if it's of interest to people.

[@LaboratoryGrey]

Respectfully disagree that you ramble too long. You're an engaging speaker. In my observation, the person directing the questioning has a big impact on the responses, (Alex has a keen mind for such things.) and as I'm sure you'd agree, so does the space! Thank you for the link. And yes, please on the studio videos!

[@unsaame9505]

Thanks for doing this. It was very inspiring. Such a career and still that humility and passion. Someone to look up to.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

thanks Cedric. I'm so very allergic to ego and arrogance so happy to read this!

[@daren.t.housse2121]

Nice interview takes me back was into electronic music from the 1985 on but never making it until now . so hearing Robin on how he did and dose make music was great ....

[@deejaydubla]

I appreciated the Adam Buxton nod. Also, I too went through a period in my youth when I confused John Cage and John Cale.

[@elshuffles]

great stuff, Scanner is a legend

[@synkrotron]

What a great and fascinating chat... Thanks :-)

[@MarktModularSynth]

That was a lovely listen, pretty poignant at times - I find Robin's modular music really engaging, so it was really nice to hear from him, thanks for doing this!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thank you. Plenty more music from where that comes soon :-D

[@jorglehmann3892]

Brilliant and truly inspiring! Having the video also adds a lot.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks! Can you imagine how long it took to get the make-up right for us? :-D

[@ebcidic]

Great interview, thoroughly enjoyed!

[@WoolwichHouseStudio]

Please have another conversation with Robin in the future.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

That's a nice idea 😀

[@CloudTwo1]

Great interview. And what an absolute gent. Robin is a real pleasure to listen to. Also I had an idea: Mylar mentioned it would be cool if you could hit randomize on your actual modular case like you can on modulargrid: I thought of a simple way to kind of achieve this - maybe you and someone you know agree to swap a case/rig for a while. Before you swap them you both remove all your modules and hand the case over to each other all disconnected. Then each person gets to rebuild the other's system off on their own and enjoy it for a while. When the time comes to give back each other's cases they come back to the original owner in a completely new configuration that each person may never have thought of. No explanation. Your modules. Different system.This could inspire some interesting creativity. Just a thought, hrmm..

[@mylarmelodies]

Nice!

[@joseph_deane_]

that was good, very very funny. Incredibly interesting fellow, with a lot of valuable insights into the intersection of the arts .

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Delighted that you enjoyed it so much Joseph. Mr Melodies is always a real pleasure to chat with!

[@fragilegods]

Brilliant and thought provoking!

[@samesong]

Thank You so much! Most inspiring thing I've heard in a long, long time...

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Kind words indeed, thank you!

[@samesong]

Well I have to thank you. I feel touched and inspired. Which is possibly the essence of what art is all about. Does it touch me. Does it move me. Does it motivate me to go from just staring at 10.000€ worth of equipment towards actually using it in order to make my inspirations audible and extend an invitation to people? An invitation to be touched?

[@robvbeats]

amazingly inspiring! thx so much~

[@Alphastare23]

Excellent sit down. Must've been an easy interview cause that guy just takes you on the journey. I also think the best thing about smartphones is the fact that they are portable recording devices. I started using the Rode app with my iphone 4 maybe 5 years ago, which I believe is no longer in operation but I currently work with the TW recorder with an iphone 6, which has a lot of editing capabilities right in it. I still need to pick up a mic. I can plug in though. I used to use dictaphones and cassette recorders. I still have some tapes that need digitizing and I applaud Robin for being that organized, that's an inspiration. Not so gear heavy, but you guys touched on some important aspects of the creative path and I like to hear about old weird tape recorders and stuff like that. Cheers!

[@Oceanwireaudio]

Lovely. I fell asleep but heard the whole thing. Excellent interview Alex.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

best review ever :-D Lucid Listening!

[@AdrianRowbotham]

I think this is actually the first time I've heard Robin speak. He's very well spoken (and interesting, and seems nice too of course). Interesting conversation!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Ah, thanks. I try to speak as politely and clearly as possible! Tune in to this BBC Radio 4 Aphex doc today and you will hear me again :-D www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b88k6l

[@AdrianRowbotham]

Ah, a most timely reminder - thank you

[@johanwallmark9355]

Great interview! Fascinating man

[@TheMadMusicMachine]

Fantastic - on so many levels, thank you for this wonderful insight :)

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

our sincere pleasure :-D

[@mp0209147]

Really interesting interview, great insights.

[@caveofsleepers]

I think the kick and snare alternating creates forward momentum because it reminds us of walking

[@Tofu_Pilot]

I bet you have an extremely silly walk.

[@OB1techno]

Wow! What an interesting guy! This podcast gets better and better. Really enjoyed this one :-)

[@astralbraintentacles1212]

This is great. I've shared it with some friends.

[@jamesbaynton1881]

Challenge accepted! its a great reminder to do something ive been meaning to do, because my dad has been diagnosed with dementia. We can't tell how how long someone's memory will last.

[@mylarmelodies]

Well done James - Dementia took my Gran as well, I did some phone recordings of her but she was far from as sharp at the point I tried (lots of repeats) - so hope you're not too late to do this now.

[@Individual_two]

Fun talk and very interesting. Thanks guys!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks for listening John!

[@MeowingDavis]

absolutely amazing

[@rum_bongo]

Loving the Sunn T-shirt!

[@alan_gleeson]

Great stuff, as usual :)

[@AndyKing1963]

great stuff, you should interview Tangerine Dream

[@EricAndre615]

This one was less about machines/synths, but the subject matter is great. Very close to my own journey through sound. Ever since I as young I've used and been interested in these same things. Using radios musically to create new things. I've often just taken cassette records everywhere and recorded surroundings. I use my phone to do that a lot still. I got a mini tascam record with stereo mics, but unfortunately haven't really used it. I'm on holiday this next week. No better time than now to do that. This has been an inspirational talk touching on many things I been thinking about lately. All these things are why I've been loving the Morphagene and experimenting with it heavily lately. In a way it's the perfect musical device I've always longed for.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Happy to have offered some inspiration to you there! Keep on recording then

[@rulindachatt]

That was great.

[@jabezproduction]

Only just listened to this tonight - what a great interview! Totally inspiring stuff. Was only going to listen to the first few minutes :-) I think the biggest thing is that is completely inspires us to engage in the sound around us...there was much that Robin mentioned which I can identify with...from recording air conditioning units in toilets (I used to be obsessed with the background hum of the air con in our local Hombase for years), through to making cassette audio recordings of family life after receiving a sanyo cassette recorder one year for Christmas. It started a habit for me of recoding family members. My mother died a couple of years ago, and just before she died I sat down with her and recorded some of her memories and created a track featuring her talking about one of her relatives dying, which I found completely powerful...so this whole theme of this podcast - beyond the kit and kaboodle...just brilliant. And just incase you wanna hear what it sounded like: soundcloud.com/ian-o-4/requiem-clean-sweep

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks for such a positive response indeed. Happy to have inspired you. Sound is such a wonderful vehicle for memory too, as you've well discovered so glad you managed to make this happen yourself!

[@RichardLacyMusic]

Nice one Parkinson! That was absolutely fascinating. +1 for archiving the people who matter to you.

[@mylarmelodies]

Hah, Parky I ain’t!! But I’ll take that ;) - Get recording mate!

[@PCoyte]

Clear out archives & old gear or move to a bigger place - Scanner made the correct decision with his Centre Robin Rimbaud! Living in the moment with all moments at hand.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Thanks Peter. Couldn't be happier here actually. The need to live in a city, unless you absolutely to, is a challenging one to walk away from at first but so liberating. Light, space and quiet. What more could you ask for? :-)

[@regromusic]

Very funny hearing you two talking about the SY22 because I just got one the other day. It is indeed an underrated and great sounding synth.

[@mylarmelodies]

Argh want. But only have room for the TG33 (TBH don’t really even have room for that)

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

And to consider I sold mine some years ago for £30GBP including a weighty flight case too :-(

[@iqnill]

Thanks, again... Brilliant as all your content. One comment, "Final solution" followed by a giggle... noooo... please...

[@mylarmelodies]

Yeah that was daft/pointless, I meant to remove it - sorry!

[@iqnill]

It happens.

[@antennatrees]

So happy you started doing these interviews. They are amazing. But please keep up the other videos about gear etc. You might be the best sales person ever. I swear I bought a Basimilus Iteritas Alter 5 seconds after hearing it come up in a mix of yours... and a Metropolis... and of course a couple of Distings :P

[@antennatrees]

Loved the part about "scrambling" your rack and what that can do to your creativity. I recently had to rearrange my modules to fit some new stuff in (I have 3 120hp rows) and it introduced all sorts of new ideas. My little clock divider that had been quietly sitting in the corner was now front and center and that with the Branches I had just got provided days of fun. www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/330839

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

I don't think Mylar Melodies has any intention of stopping those wonderful videos! I like them so much too :-) This series is more focused on conversation and ideas.

[@antennatrees]

Oh hi! Yes, these interviews are brilliant. I especially liked this one and thank you for taking the time to do it. Your instant camera metaphor was fantastic. Been a fan since the late 90s.

[@Elevator-Sound]

Another great chat Alex! Also the visual synthesist you performed with in Bristol was our good friend Stephan Goodchild! You can find him here: www.triplegeek.com/ Also, give us our bloody Morphagene card back you thieving bastard!

[@mylarmelodies]

Ah shite I totally forgot about that!!! I am a terrible person, bear with bear with

[@thehowlingterror]

Ahh Robin the eavesdropper. Done quite well hasn't he.

[@nicholasroos3627]

They key to playing entire sets of kick and hat. Reverb!

[@willynebula6193]

Different, Interesting, Good👌

[@DBPawlan]

Michael Palin also keeps a daily diary. Pretty amazing. I've kept journals, recording snippets of travels and daily life for the last 33 years, and am now on my 13th volume. I feel that the diaries/journals are not necessarily only for you but for offspring to see just what was going on and how you were feeling at that time. As for the recordings, I've recorded life stories of parents before they passed away and of aunts and uncles before their stories are lost in time. I think that that is what immortalizes them - making sure that their memories live on through subsequent generations.

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Absolutely, and great that you've kept a diary on and off like this over the years. With no offspring and no family to leave my stories too, they are only intended for me. They have never been written with the understanding that someone else might benefit or appreciate them. In some ways they are a simple cleansing at the end of each day, a little like brushing your teeth, but of course a way of storing memory and moments. Interesting regarding Michael Palin, although he stated 'late' at the age of 26 and has written his diary with the understanding that it will be shared and published. I've been approached several times by publishers but have absolutely no interest whatsoever in making them public, especially since it would obviously alter the way in which i write my diary. Suddenly there would be an audience, so one would obviously begin to write towards them and not only for yourself. Same when Brian Eno published his diaries. They were so obviously written for publication. Mine lacks any of these intentions :-D Fantastic regarding the audio recordings! Well done!

[@mylarmelodies]

Ach, such good effort getting life stories on tape - it’s beyond priceless.

[@DBPawlan]

Your comment regarding an audience to the journals does strike true. I am writing them in anticipation (and hopes) that my children and theirs will take interest. But, in doing so, I am also unquestionably avoiding writing anything disparaging and am definitely less than as candid as I should be as I don't want them to have a "OMG, grandpa did THIS?" -moment 50 years down the line.

[@rdean150]

This is... Something special. The topic of the ephemeral nature of memory is such a powerful one that resonates with me deeply, as I imagine it does with many who have watched this. But to focus on a very specific facet of that notion - Alex did you say that Orbital were an important musical touchstone in your formative years? Because they certainly were for me. In Sides in particular still does powerful things to me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omjQl6ClqruIiLs Likewise does this magical Crystal Method track, Bad Stone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5K4m3WjaKegedk I hope that at least one other person happens upon this who has similarly intense memories associated with those songs. If so, consider that my gift to you, friend.

[@mylarmelodies]

Yes! I think In Sides is an amazing record (the green album was definitely one of the first “albums” proper that grabbed me). Some incredible sound design, and I think it set me up to like electro...

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Really happy you enjoyed this Ryan, thanks!

[@Sound8VisionVibe]

Is there anywhere that I can read about this “Downbeat Psychology” because this is something that constantly messes with my head and i’d like to learn why.

[@iNuchalHead]

19:40 Yeah.

[@Henning373]

... that SUNN Shirt

[@mr.doomsky5456]

yeah it is nice, but working class electronics is ACE! hail xaoc devices!!

[@temporoboto]

good

[@greatmateworkshop9764]

I can not find the live with John Leafcutter, has anyone found it?

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

I just tried to find it too but looks like Convergence Festival removed it. I can upload it if anyone else is interested of course!

[@greatmateworkshop9764]

Robin Rimbaud-Scanner well, would be great!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

I'll dig it out then!

[@greatmateworkshop9764]

Thank you!

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Here it is :-D kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoDElZlvmZ5ofpI

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

And for those who were interested in seeing the Leafcutter John + Scanner live improvisation I found an excerpt online for you to enjoy :-D kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoDElZlvmZ5ofpI

[@LowGainElectronics]

Hope those CD-R’s are backed up on HDD somewhere. CD-R’s tend to fade to blank after 10 years

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

Don't worry, everything is digitised and backed up on three different systems! I'm a good archivist :-)

[@LowGainElectronics]

@@RobinRimbaudScanner ok good :-) been reimporting old CDs the last month and a lot of cd-r’e have been blank

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

@@LowGainElectronics wow, sorry to hear that. Not had that problem with a single disc and must have gone through about 1500 CDr's at least. I used a professional Pioneer burner at the time so perhaps that helped somehow! Good luck then!

[@DanFingermanOctopus]

Lovely chat (I'm at 22:00 minutes now), but why the greyscale?

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

I think it was cheaper than colour :-D

[@mylarmelodies]

Felt like the right aesthetic, given Robins favourite colour to wear...(I wore black on purpose)

[@DanFingermanOctopus]

Ah thanks, that makes sense. I didn't know that.

[@thedrumunkey8582]

It is in color. You just need to look deeper.

[@KentuckyMusic]

Who are those doepfer and polygon window guys anyway 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@seth4766]

[@apparently_sonam]

I can't wait 10 minutes until I see your stubbly face x ;-)

[@KPsTboy]

Robin Rambo?

[@RobinRimbaudScanner]

That's almost how you pronounce it, yes Mr (I presume) KPsTboy :-)