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Post by esp on Mar 12, 2008 23:21:20 GMT
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Post by esp on Apr 11, 2008 12:14:14 GMT
now with added Nick Robinson  so the event timings will now be: doors 6:30pm, start 7:00pm |
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Post by esp on Apr 14, 2008 13:23:52 GMT
Remember, if you want a Virtual Ticket, these are only available until Friday 18th
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Post by esp on Apr 17, 2008 23:53:20 GMT
Nick has had to pull out due to illness  Final reminder: Virtual Ticket sale close Friday night |
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Post by esp on Apr 25, 2008 9:57:49 GMT
Review of 4m33s/HyperEx Machina/Entity Paget High School 19/4/08  Awakenings second visit to Paget High school was a resounding success. Although the audience size was slightly up, such a quality multi-media event, with excellent music and visuals, deserves a larger audience. So come along and support the gigs! First up was 4m33s. The set revolved around a silent black and white movie depicting the making of Steel at the height of the British Steel Industry. As the steel process unfolded on the screen, the dark brooding soundscapes lamented the death of the Sheffield steel industry around Magna in Sheffield. The thirty five minute piece pulsed slowly with suspense building strings and industrial atmospheres. The gradually morphing ambience proceeded with an air of tension as the stark images of steel flashed across the screen. This was a very effective and brave piece of music to play live. It worked beautifully and succeeded in creating a sense of loss; a lament to the death of the steel industry. HyperEx Machina’s set came as a complete contrast. Here, we were treated to thirty five minutes of pulsating sequencer music that had the audiences’ feet tapping to the changing rhythms. Each short sequence was beautifully crafted and carefully developed with some excellent melodic lead lines to add to the effect. As the sequences rang out through the hall a slowly changing psychedelic pattern morphed in visual harmony on the big screen above. I can’t think of anyone who loves Berlin school sequencer music who would not have enjoyed this set. It was over far too soon! Next, 4m33s and HyperEx Machina combined to form Entity. The third and main set of the night weighed in at sixty five minutes of live and largely improvised electronic music. This set was different again in that a large proportion of the music contained the guitar work of HyperEx Machina complimenting the sequences and atmospheres created by 4m33s. The piece immediately built up into an intriguing sequence with melodic lead lines adding drive and pace. The screen showed a black and white film of how chimpanzees were used in space before the first manned space flights took place. The driving sequences and atmospheres created by the music made the images a little unsettling. The unsuspecting chimp found himself strapped into a metal container ready for the space flight and taken to the rocket ready for launch. After a few minutes the mood changed, the sequence slowed as preparations for the space flight took place. The mood became darker as HyperEx Machina reached for his guitar and added fuzzed staccato wails of protest, seemingly on the Chimps behalf, over darker and more unsettling atmospheres. At around twenty five minutes the melody returned with a sequenced piano backdrop. The guitar soloed over the top with a clearer and more traditional sound. The space flight continued and at the half way mark the guitar work became more intense and memories of Edgar of TD fame were evoked. A quieter period followed and lush chord pads introduced the next section. This quickly led to the introduction of a slow and rather staccato sequence. The guitar returned, now with echo added. The guitar work intensified and the sequence developed into a crescendo of sound as the chimp returned to earth. Spaceflight over, a short period of desolate wind sounds ushered in the final section. Here a beautifully melodic sequence entered the fray and became more intense and complicated as both musicians concentrated on the keyboards. Sustained notes added flowing lead lines over the sequence, as the piece came to its conclusion. We had arrived back on earth! The encore involved a slow and simple sequence. A dark and broody atmosphere developed as the guitar wailed its angst in accompaniment. Whooshes and burbles appeared from time to time as the guitar echoed through the hall. After twelve or so minutes the sequence faded and the second Awakenings gig at Paget was over. Once again it was clear that the excellent visuals provided by the two musicians had complimented the varied music presented on the night. If you took the opportunity to buy a VT and haven’t done so already, download the full gig. It’s well worth it! DB |
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Post by esp on Apr 25, 2008 10:02:04 GMT
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Post by esp on Apr 25, 2008 10:04:39 GMT
short video clips on Youtube
4m33s -
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Entity - &
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