“I dislike technology.”

These are strange words coming from an electronic musician. However, Ames industrial artist Killmesara, who’s real name is Josh Forbes, doesn’t use any computers in the production of his music. He uses analog synthesizers and sequencers, and even masters his tracks with analog equipment.

“Computerized music sounds detached,” says Forbes. “Human ears were not meant to hear sounds with that level of clarity.”

Even though Killmesara has a MySpace profile and Forbes likes the idea of digital music hosting, he thinks it has pitfalls, too.

“Kids have to realize there’s more than four songs to an artist,” he said.

After growing up learning cello and guitar, and spending some time in local bands, Forbes went in his own direction, desiring full creative control.

His first release, in 2001, was a home-recorded tape simply called “Noise,” assembled from random conversations and sounds on an old 4-track recorder. This led him to his current metallic-synth style.

Killmesara’s first full-length album was “Sorry You Fell Apart,” released in 2003, developing the sound further. The album deals with breakups and the death of American society, asserting they are one and the same.

The most recent release is 2005’s “All the Real Soldiers Are Dead,” which Forbes describes as a soundtrack to Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse Five”. Concepts such as the power of media and the irrelevance of conventional soldiers in the public opinion are touched on, using samples from such sources as a speech by General George S. Patton and the film “Videodrome.”

All of Killmesara’s releases have been self-produced and distributed without charge. Forbes is sincere in his pursuit of art over money – all money for the project has come out of his own pockets, and he hasn’t made a single dollar from the project.

Forbes prefers to keep his creative self separated from his normal persona, only listing his real name as a producer in his liner notes.

While the studio is the ideal environment for making electronic music, Forbes loves playing live shows, using a stripped-down arrangement of a keyboard, sequencer, guitar and effect pedals.

While still playing his studio tracks, he alters them in response to a film projected behind him, creating an on-the-fly soundtrack. Because he’s playing by himself, there’s a lot of rushing around from instrument to instrument.

“If I could have my way, I’d have ten arms,” he said.

Forbes is a big supporter of local music, contributing to the most recent Under the Microscope project. He’s also a fan of local bands such as Poison Control Center and the Envy Corps.

Despite the fact his music is somewhat eclectic, Forbes likes all sorts of music and doesn’t like to categorize music.

“It’s all just noise,” he said. “Just shut up and listen. Categorizing music is like a form of racism.”

After playing the Under the Microscope show last Saturday, Forbes plans a change in direction.

He is moving to Pella with his wife, where he will be able to focus on his music full time. He expects to create an album every three months, and will continue to pursue his new video-driven direction.

To hear Killmesara, check out www.myspace.com/killmesara.