Gate to Moonbase Alpha Fri. 11/19/04

[gina_foundationarts]

Calendar Event: November 19, 2004

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Gate to Moonbase Alpha (GTMBA)
Fri., Nov. 19, 8pm-12am
Every 3rd Friday
Free admission for all ages.
The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut St., Phila. PA 19104

Featured acts this month:

Scrap.EDX (AKA Scrape[dx])
http://www.scrapedx.com

Mad e.p.
http://adnoiseam.net/

convert to 8 bit
http://www.convertto8bit.com/




Scrape[dx], at its core, is essentially an independent electronic act encompassing an array of conflicting composition styles converted into a coherent and aggressive, rock solid alloy of cold worked technoid rhythms. Comprised solely of (self)producer Joshua Colella and based out of Middletown, Connecticut, Scrape[dx]...is difficult to pinpoint due to its characteristic use of multiple subgenres of electronic music as a composition tool. Dissecting the sound of Scrape[dx], one can identify a signature style of programming and editing; sounds are carefully composed and arranged creating, at times, pummeling and evolving rhythmic arraignments, while at other times minimalistic and moody ambient passages take center stage...Scrape[dx] live performances have a reputation for texture layering and a gradual build up of aggression leading to intense dance floor movement.



Mad e.p.: An experienced cellist and classical musical producer with years of music studies behind him, Matthew Peters [based out of NYC], the man behind Mad e.p., does not write music for the close minded. It is not enough for him that he produced the Chicago Symphonic Orchestra radioshow, for theatre plays in New York City, or that his cello lines were used by Venetian Snares and Leafcutter John. Break beats, electronica, abstract hip hop, IDM, soundscapes, call it as you like, Mad e.p. cooks without a recipe. Juggling in an insolent way with instruments, genres and referrences, Mad e.p. navigates in an area which he is himself shaping, somewhere between electronic wizardry, soulful hip hop, groove, breaks, jazz, and a healthy dose of gritty noise.



convert to 8 bit: Formed in the suburbs of Philadelphia, during November of 2000, convert to 8 bit is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist s.l.ferreiro, a former member of independent rock bands A and 42, as well as the industrial band A Nihilist Viewpoint. convert to 8 bit originally began as an outlet for Ferreiro's eclectic solo work during his tenure with a nihilist viewpoint. After a nihilist viewpoint disbanded in 2001, Ferreiro began to develop convert to 8 bit as a full time project. During the writing process for convert to 8 bit, Ferreiro delved heavily into computer based music, as he focused on employing modern software technologies to create music that would lay the groundwork for a more organic electronic experience. Long time friend Alison Polsky joined...to provide background vocals and additional programming..Former A, 42, and a nihilist viewpoint drummer David wm. Breitmaier joined forces once again with Ferreiro. Breitmaier would expand his role as a percussionist to include some vocal work. Ferreiro's wife, Samantha, also began working on the project. She provided additional programming, guitars, and background vocals...During performances, Ferreiro found the need to recruit one more member to the convert to 8 bit lineup. Philadelphia dj, Teresa Centrone joined the band to handle some of the technical duties of the live performance. She would also expand her role to work as a segue artist, bridging songs together during performances. To further augment the live convert to 8 bit experience, Ferreiro drew on his film school background, and created original video displays that accompany the band.


As one of the oldest series at The Rotunda, GTMBA showcases the newest in music and more. Featured is live music (of local, national, and international artists) from such genres as ambient, experimental electronic, free improv, found sounds, field recordings, IDM, tech-ambient, noise, post-rock, psychedelic, dark ambient, hard-to-define sounds and new music styles, and neo classical.


In addition to music, video art, oil projections, slides, 16mm films, performance art, interactive presentations (such as those from MIDI jumpsuits or audience participation), visual art, and more can be found at a single GTMBA event.


GTMBA serves as one of the most cherished monthly events of its kind, not only for the talent that it showcases, but also for the community it fosters, as musicians delving into new music can interact with and learn from each other.


Gate to Moonbase Alpha (GTMBA)
Fri., Nov. 19, 8pm-12am
Every 3rd Friday
Free admission for all ages.
The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut St., Phila. PA 19104

[mosc]

Gina, I edited your post a bit and added the photos. Hope that's OK.

This looks like a great lineup. I'm going to do my best to make it.

[gina_foundationarts]

that is definitely ok!!! thanks so much!
hope to see you there.
and-bring ear plugs. it could get a bit harsh (but it will always melt into sweet ambient-we hope).
gina

[gsga]

Top this. I am there already Gina. Haha. Sooo many good events this week/weekend. Philly/LV scenes are running tight!

[egw]

Anybody know what happened to the philly-ambient list?
I used to get notices about GTMBA and other events on there.

[gina_foundationarts]

the philly_ambient discussion list was recently (as in last month) exhumed and revamped. it's now a yahoo! group, since the phobos server is down. the pacman announcement list has not yet been restarted.

if you'd like to join the many folks on the discussion list (where we discuss various topics but also post shows and radio broadcasts), please visit http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/philly_ambient/ or just ask me to invite you, since i am the list owner.

[mosc]

Gina, if you'd like to set up a decated Philly Ambient or GTMBA forum here, I'd be happy to set that up. There are some advantages to the forum over an email list.

[gsga]