[microsound] {gig notification} {sydney, australia} Neurospike Systems Presents

[Julian Knowles <julianknowles@xxxxxxx>]

Dear Sydney Microsounders

An evening of 5.1 audio work.- this friday at Lanfranchi's Memorial 
Disco



Begin forwarded message:

From: Alex Davies <alex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun Mar 28, 2004  12:47:26  AM Australia/Sydney
To: <events@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Neurospike Systems Presents:

An evening of Surround Sound Audio....

Join us for this rare opportunity to listen to five artists performing 
 5.1 multi channel surround sound works:

Date: 2nd April 2004
Time: 8:00 PM >>>
Location: Lanfranchi's
             2/144 Cleveland St
             Chippendale, Sydney
             

Cost: 5 performers for $5.00 (Shop round, you can't beat that...)

Performers: Scroll down for Bio's

Anthony Pateras & Robin Fox
Alex Davies
Julian Knowles
Sam Smith
Daniel Heckenberg


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Anthony Pateras & Robin Fox


The duo of pianist/composer/improviser Anthony Pateras and computer 
based sound artist Robin Fox has been in a state of constant 
development for around three years. Early experiments with found and 
constructed instruments morphed into complex explorations of real-time 
piano and analog synthesizer processing and now the duo perform with a 
unique combination of analog electronics, microphones, objects and 
laptop.

They have developed a reputation in Melbourne for delivering high 
powered and exciting performances that focus on spontaneous composition 
and the real time processing of improvised sonic objects. These 
transformations influence future actions resulting in a generative or 
recursive compositional feed-back loop. Recent performances have 
explored the potential of vocal sounds through various amplification 
systems (dirty CB mic, digestible transducer), analog electronic 
devices (synthi AKS), music boxes and raw electronic signals. Wherever 
possible the duo paly in multi-channel configurations that allow for 
real-time diffusion.

Recent performances include the Sydney Opera House for What is Music? 
2002, support for Kevin Blechdom at Electrofringe 2002 and a world tour 
covering Western Europe, New York and Tokyo in early 2003. Their work 
has been broadcast locally, nationally and internationally and was 
included in the recent Variable Resistance showcase of Australian sound 
art. The duo’s debut release Coagulate has been well received described 
as “…a bold and challenging exercise in electroacoustic improvisation…” 
 (Stylus Magazine).

Alex Davies

Alex is currently working in the areas of sound and time-based image 
production. His work spans a diverse range of media including film, 
network, realtime audio-visual manipulations  and responsive 
installations. His current practice is based around the development of 
evolving audio-visual installations in which individuals and dynamic 
environmental factors shift the conditions of a controlled space. He 
has produced and presented work both nationally and internationally 
including recent collaborations with Time’s Up (AT). He has released 
multichanel audio work on the Anchortronic DVD through Staalplaat and 
recently performed the work in Stralsund, Germany. For more information 
 http://schizophonia.com


Julian Knowles

"Julian Knowles, having a subdued, fun time behind his laptop, great to 
listen to. He takes us on a wild ride, from the gritty atmospheres of 
contemporary digital soundscapes....then sheets of aggressive, 
sparkling, scintillating neo-electro-acoustics, asymmetrically 
off-the-beat drum’n’bass, fluttering bass-drones, and more..." 
 [Jonathan Marshall, 'What is Music?' live review, RealTime Magazine]

Julian Knowles is a composer/perfomer and audio artist working with new 
and emerging technologies. His practice draws heavily on varied and 
eclectic musical history taking in cinematic sound, electro-acoustic, 
acousmatic and concrete musics and contemporary pop music, resulting in 
a personalised sonic language which is exploratory, yet recognises its 
roots in historical traditions. It challenges the arbitrary 
distinctions between sound, noise and music and attempts to reveal the 
inherent musicality in so-called non-musical materials and audio 
detritus. Since the early 90s, Julian’s work has made use of spatial 
audio systems and in the past 5 years has located itself within the 5.1 
surround audio standard. Julian has undertaken a number of tours 
through the USA, the UK, Korea and Australasia. He is Head of the 
School of Contemporary Arts at the University of Western Sydney.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith is an audio and video artist based in Sydney. His live sound 
incorporates the intersection of treated or untreated inprovisational 
piano with electronics.

Daniel Heckenberg

Daniel Heckenberg has worked with interactive video and spatial audio 
over the past five years in performance, research and development.  He 
is currently concerned with  complementary audio visual synthesis 
techniques with rich opportunities for real-time performance.



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