[{"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Described by The Guardian as \"a musician who combines acoustic and electronic music with an irresistible compulsion to build Heath Robinson- like inventions\u201d, sound-artist Leafcutter John has released seven studio albums, toured extensively and collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Imogen Heap, Talvin Singh and Shabaka Hutchings."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "In his 60-minute presentation, Leafcutter John reflects on his work and influences."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "SIGN UP for CoDI Off-Grid membership to be included in our database of artists"}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "His first recordings reached the offices of Planet Mu Records in 1999, where its founder and Aphex Twin collaborator Mike Paradinas encouraged John\u2019s more experimental efforts. During this time, he acquired his artist name, suggested by a friend who compared his creativity and industriousness to a leafcutter ant."}]