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'''Ross Steven Federman''' PhD, better known as Ross Federman, is a drummer, DJ, and member of the band [[Tally Hall]]. He was the last member to join Tally Hall. | '''Ross Steven Federman''' PhD, better known as Ross Federman, is a drummer, DJ, scientist, and member of the band [[Tally Hall]]. He was the last member to join Tally Hall. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Ross has a brother, Max Federman,<ref>Matthew Altruda. @Tree Town Sound. [https://twitter.com/TreeTownSound/status/1726376744645521566 Matthew Altruda tweet] 19th November 2023. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> who is an Israel-based cameraman for the news network [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILTV ILTV].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H2sJGbOjKk 'Cruising Israel - Get to know ILTV employees' on YouTube]. June 24th 2019. ILTV Israel News. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 1st September 2024.</ref> | Ross has a brother, Max Federman,<ref>Matthew Altruda. @Tree Town Sound. [https://twitter.com/TreeTownSound/status/1726376744645521566 Matthew Altruda tweet] 19th November 2023. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> who is an Israel-based cameraman for the news network [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILTV ILTV].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H2sJGbOjKk 'Cruising Israel - Get to know ILTV employees' on YouTube]. June 24th 2019. ILTV Israel News. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 1st September 2024.</ref> | ||
Ross moved to Brooklyn in 2008, where he discovered a love for DJ'ing and composing song mash-ups. He DJs under the name [[Mr. F]], but has also been billed as 'DJ Ross Federman of Tally Hall' | Ross moved to Brooklyn in 2008, where he discovered a love for DJ'ing and composing song mash-ups. He DJs under the name [[Mr. F]], but more recently he has also been billed as 'DJ Ross Federman of Tally Hall' | ||
Between the years of 2013 and 2017, Ross had 7 published scientific papers<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Federman%20RS%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=25506276 PubMed.gov.] US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Ross' Published papers</ref><ref>[https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ah4IwpsAAAAJ Google Scholar. Ross Federman.] ''Google Scholar.''</ref> | Between the years of 2013 and 2017, Ross had 7 published scientific papers<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Federman%20RS%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=25506276 PubMed.gov.] US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Ross' Published papers</ref><ref>[https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ah4IwpsAAAAJ Google Scholar. Ross Federman.] ''Google Scholar.''</ref> | ||
In 2016, Ross furthered his studies by studying for a Ph.D. in Immunology at the Yale School of Medicine<ref name=openlabs></ref><ref>[https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/dimaio/members/116772.profile Yale Profile page.] ''Yale.'' {{ | In 2016, Ross furthered his studies by studying for a Ph.D. in Immunology at the Yale School of Medicine<ref name=openlabs></ref><ref>[https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/dimaio/members/116772.profile Yale Profile page.] ''Yale.'' {{dead link}}</ref> | ||
Ross now lives and works in and around Boston, Massachusettes. He married his wife Ashley Gard in June 2018. On April 27th, 2022, they had their first baby, Ira, at Brigham and Women's Hospital.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220730005823/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2zbSpu2cF/ Ross Federman Instagram Photo] Archived from [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2zbSpu2cF/ The Original] via The Wayback Machine. ''Instagram.'' Originally retrieved 27 April 2022. Archive version retrieved 1st September 2024.</ref> | Ross now lives and works in and around Boston, Massachusettes. He married his wife Ashley Gard in June 2018. On April 27th, 2022, they had their first baby, Ira, at Brigham and Women's Hospital.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220730005823/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2zbSpu2cF/ Ross Federman Instagram Photo] Archived from [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2zbSpu2cF/ The Original] via The Wayback Machine. ''Instagram.'' Originally retrieved 27 April 2022. Archive version retrieved 1st September 2024.</ref> | ||
Ross has expressed interest in reel-to-reel machines and tapes, and collects them as a hobby. | |||
==Other Projects== | ==Other Projects== | ||
Ross | Starting in 2009 Ross released 3 mixtapes under the name [[Mr. F]], compromised of blended mashups of popular songs, accompanied with some funnier and sillier songs thrown in at times. | ||
In 2011 Ross co-produced 'The Good Company EP' by [[Shane Maux]]. According to the bandcamp page for the EP, Shane describes it as: <i>"a collection of songs I made after Ross Federman (from the band Tally Hall) asked me if i wanted to rap over some beats he made."</i> <ref>[https://shanemaux.bandcamp.com/album/the-good-company-ep Shane MauX - The Good Company EP. Bandcamp.] ''Bandcamp''</ref> Shane Maux later contributed vocals to ミラクルミュージカル's track [[Labyrinth]] from the album [[Hawaii: Part II]]<ref>[https://bandcamp.com/recommended/miraclemusical Miracle Musical Recommends - Bandcamp. Shane MauX "Labyrinth" featured artist] ''Bandcamp''.</ref> | In 2011 Ross co-produced 'The Good Company EP' by [[Shane Maux]]. According to the bandcamp page for the EP, Shane describes it as: <i>"a collection of songs I made after Ross Federman (from the band Tally Hall) asked me if i wanted to rap over some beats he made."</i> <ref>[https://shanemaux.bandcamp.com/album/the-good-company-ep Shane MauX - The Good Company EP. Bandcamp.] June 13th 2011. ''Bandcamp''</ref> Shane Maux later contributed vocals to [[ミラクルミュージカル]]'s track [[Labyrinth]] from the album [[Hawaii: Part II]]<ref>[https://bandcamp.com/recommended/miraclemusical Miracle Musical Recommends - Bandcamp. Shane MauX "Labyrinth" featured artist] ''Bandcamp''.</ref> | ||
Ross recorded, produced, and mixed The Carrels' self-titled EP, as well as playing a number of instruments for the recording. The Carrels EP was released June 19th, 2011<ref>The Carrels. [https://thecarrels.bandcamp.com/ The Carrels - Bandcamp] ''Bandcamp''.</ref><ref>[http://www.misterfmusic.com/music.html Mister F - Music page.] ''Mister F.''</ref> | Ross recorded, produced, and mixed The Carrels' self-titled EP, as well as playing a number of instruments for the recording. The Carrels EP was released June 19th, 2011<ref>The Carrels. [https://thecarrels.bandcamp.com/ The Carrels - Bandcamp] ''Bandcamp''.</ref><ref>[http://www.misterfmusic.com/music.html Mister F - Music page.] ''Mister F.''</ref> | ||
Ross had a large hand in the mixing and production of [[ミラクルミュージカル]]'s album [[Hawaii: Part II]], which was released in December of 2012.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/a5ouhk/we_are_joe_hawley_ross_federman_and_bora_karaca/ ミラクルミュージカル Reddit AMA] ''Reddit''.</ref><ref>[http://www.misterfmusic.com/music.html Mister F Music page] ''Mister F''.</ref> | |||
Ross remixed Charline Kaye's song "I Dream an Ocean", which was released on an album of remixes on February 26th, 2013.<ref>[https://charlenekaye.bandcamp.com/track/i-dream-an-ocean-ross-federman-remix I Dream an Ocean - Ross Federman Remix| Charlene Kaye] ''Bandcamp''.</ref> Charline Kaye also contributed vocals to the [[ミラクルミュージカル]] track Labyrinth. | Ross remixed Charline Kaye's song "I Dream an Ocean", which was released on an album of remixes on February 26th, 2013.<ref>[https://charlenekaye.bandcamp.com/track/i-dream-an-ocean-ross-federman-remix I Dream an Ocean - Ross Federman Remix| Charlene Kaye] ''Bandcamp''.</ref> Charline Kaye also contributed vocals to the [[ミラクルミュージカル]] track Labyrinth. | ||
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In 2017 Ross had a brief stint playing drums in the band Autumn York<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pg/autumnyorkofficial/about/ Autumn York Band Facebook Page] ''Facebook''. {{DL}}</ref><ref>Autumn York [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5wN5u-fd1g Autumn York - Silent Standard (live) on YouTube] April 2nd 2017. [Performed 23rd March 2017]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 11th June 2024.</ref> | In 2017 Ross had a brief stint playing drums in the band Autumn York<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pg/autumnyorkofficial/about/ Autumn York Band Facebook Page] ''Facebook''. {{DL}}</ref><ref>Autumn York [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5wN5u-fd1g Autumn York - Silent Standard (live) on YouTube] April 2nd 2017. [Performed 23rd March 2017]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 11th June 2024.</ref> | ||
Ross played drums on Abject Joy's EP 'Home', which was released in January of 2018.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ross.federman/posts/10109588284527763 Ross talking on Facebook about him playing drums on Abject Joy's EP] ''Facebook''.</ref> | |||
In 2023 and 2024 Ross would act as a touring drummer for [[Andrew Horowitz]]'s solo project [[edu]], performing at some dates alongside other touring guests [[Bora Karaca]], and Illicit Ghost. | In 2023 and 2024 Ross would act as a touring drummer for [[Andrew Horowitz]]'s solo project [[edu]], performing at some dates alongside other touring guests [[Bora Karaca]], and Illicit Ghost. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* He is a very big fan of the album "Dookie" by Green Day<ref>Ross Federman. [https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/899744904116654082 Tweet about Dookie by Green Day] @rossfederman. 24th August 2017. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> | * He is a very big fan of the album "Dookie" by Green Day<ref>Ross Federman. [https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/899744904116654082 Tweet about Dookie by Green Day] @rossfederman. 24th August 2017. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> | ||
* Ross doesn't know much about Winnipeg.<ref name="RJJJRadio2018">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12cVp9hYBmQ Joe and Ross on Jimmy Jam Radio, 02/21/2018. on YouTube] ''YouTube.''</ref> | * Ross doesn't know much about Winnipeg.<ref name="RJJJRadio2018">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12cVp9hYBmQ Joe and Ross on Jimmy Jam Radio, 02/21/2018. on YouTube] 02/21/2018. ''YouTube.''</ref> | ||
* Ross is the youngest member of Tally Hall, despite his salt & pepper hair color, and stern jawline. | * Ross is the youngest member of Tally Hall, despite his salt & pepper hair color, and stern jawline. | ||
*Ross’s hair is naturally gray, and started turning so around age 15, and he hasn’t even considered dying it and has embraced it.<ref>Ross Federman. [https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/1088224884260524032 Tweet about his hair colour] @rossfederman. 24th January 2019. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> | *Ross’s hair is naturally gray, and started turning so around age 15, and he hasn’t even considered dying it and has embraced it.<ref>Ross Federman. [https://twitter.com/rossfederman/status/1088224884260524032 Tweet about his hair colour] @rossfederman. 24th January 2019. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> | ||
*Ross was also a voice actor as one of the general public in the video game L.A. Noire<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2354675/ Ross Federman IMDB.] ''IMDB.''</ref> Attempts have been made to find lines he recorded, but none have been found so it is possible these lines were unused. | *Ross was also a voice actor as one of the general public in the video game L.A. Noire<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2354675/ Ross Federman IMDB.] ''IMDB.''</ref> Attempts have been made to find lines he recorded, but none have been found so it is possible these lines were unused. | ||
* In 2006, Ross recommended OK Computer by Radiohead, Illinois by Sufjan Stevens, Abbey Road by [[The Beatles]], Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band, and Ben Folds Five's self-titled album on Amazon.com. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071016065034/http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/2SJFEYVUIU13H Tally Hall's Picks @ Amazon.com (Archived)] Via The Wayback Machine. ''Amazon.''</ref> | * In 2006, Ross recommended OK Computer by Radiohead, Illinois by Sufjan Stevens, Abbey Road by [[The Beatles]], Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band, and Ben Folds Five's self-titled album on Amazon.com. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071016065034/http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/2SJFEYVUIU13H Tally Hall's Picks @ Amazon.com (Archived)] Via The Wayback Machine. 2007. ''Amazon.''</ref> | ||
* Ross' favorite colour is green, and his favourite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.<ref name=2007Bio></ref> | * Ross' favorite colour is green, and his favourite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.<ref name=2007Bio></ref> | ||
* Ross is Jewish. | * Ross is Jewish. | ||
* Ross' favorite song on Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum is [[Haiku]].<ref name="COLTH2008">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230329190716/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/966813785677512734/1014456137535471616/tally-hall--collegian--april-2008--pg.-2-extralarge_1216402092342_1.jpg Collegian Interview. April 2008.] Archived Via The Wayback Machine.</ref> | * Ross' favorite song on Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum is [[Haiku]].<ref name="COLTH2008">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230329190716/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/966813785677512734/1014456137535471616/tally-hall--collegian--april-2008--pg.-2-extralarge_1216402092342_1.jpg Collegian Interview. April 2008.] April 2008. Archived Via The Wayback Machine.</ref> | ||
* Ross learned to drum on a drum kit donated to Lahser High School by Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers.<ref>[[Sonic Lunch]].[https://twitter.com/SonicLunch/status/1584896766989606912 Sonic Lunch tweet regarding Ross learning drumming on Chad Smith's drum kit.] October 25th 2022. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> | * Ross learned to drum on a drum kit donated to Lahser High School by Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers.<ref>[[Sonic Lunch]].[https://twitter.com/SonicLunch/status/1584896766989606912 Sonic Lunch tweet regarding Ross learning drumming on Chad Smith's drum kit.] October 25th 2022. ''[[Twitter]].'' Accessed 26th August 2024.</ref> | ||