I had the chance to see Nine Inch Nails show last night in Minneapolis. Here’s the mini-review: This may bring out the haters – but for most of the show, NIN had a surprisingly straight-ahead arena rock sound; The show had four main sections; rock, electronic rock, Ghosts instrumentals and more rock; The visuals were… Read More Nine Inch Nails In Minneapolis
ELP synth god Keith Emerson is working on a new album, and has a lot to say about it. “I can honestly say that my forthcoming album, which has all new compositions, truly defines all that I have worked for, not only in my musical life, but in my entire life!” says Emerson. “My new… Read More Keith Emerson On His New Album
Little Boots caught the synth world’s attention in the last year with her combination of looks, talent and gear. Here’s the Baron von Luxxury remix of Little Boot’s Meddle. Get it why you still can! Image: Guy Martin, via Fader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gd-QkRA8Ik Phil and Paul Hartnoll are reuniting as Orbital, after four years of relative obscurity, to headline UK’s Big Chill Festival in England, next August. “It’s not an exercise in nostalgia, the time just seems right. Everything just seemed to fall into place,” says Phil Hartnoll. “We’ve got 15 years of active service, making song.… Read More Orbital Back Together
This looks like my type of park! Ron Boots, Remy Stroomer, Harold van der Heijden, Henri Peeters & Rene van der Wouden jam at the at the Gruga Park Essen. “Approx. 150 people came to listen and eat/chat,” notes van der Wouden. “The concerts went all good. Remy Stroomer started and gave a very good set… Read More German Park Synth Jam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhUsCdHsQRY Open Labs caught up with Madonna keyboardist Ric’key Pageot in Houston, Texas during Madonna’s “Sticky and Sweet Tour.” Ric’key is using a custom-painted, purple sparkle MiKo as the center of his live rig for the world tour with Madonna. Ric’key was previously the Cirque du Soleil band leader before his job with Madonna, check… Read More Secrets Of Madonna’s Keyboardist
Traktor Scratch Pro user DJ Rafik shows the routine that won him the World DMC Championship in 2007. Pretty amazing skills.
Synth music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre has been awarded Doctor Honoris Causa by the Russian Academy of Sciences. Jarre was decorated for “his outstanding contribution to the promotion of music as a culture and his commitment to protecting the environment.” The official ceremony took place in an amphitheater at the Moscow Faculty of Sciences. The… Read More That’s Dr. Jean Michel Jarre To You!
James Zabiela in action, using the gater effect in Traktor Scratch Pro to push the crowd during a set at the Godskitchen in Kiev (Ukraine). This is the Bourne version – looks like he must have a head-mounted camera! Anybody recognize the track?
This is a little off-topic, but still entertaining. Beardyman – the UK beatbox champ – promos his appearance on the upcoming YouTube Live event, to be held on November 22nd. Beardyman does beatboxing in combination with a looper to created fully arranged musical tracks live. Check out this previous post on Beardyman for an example.
