Live Performance With Drums & Synthesizers

Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via Berlin-based reader Sebastian Arnold, captures a live performance of Driving A Spaceship from his new album Interstellar Getaway. Arnold describes himself as a “mad scientist drummer”. He builds song structures by layering loops and drum-triggered sequences with acoustic drums, keyboards and vocals. Gear details below.

Interstellar Suite Getting 25th Anniversary Surround Sound Mix & More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aByN5H-OeSY At the 2012 NAMM Show, I had the opportunity to talk with composers Amin Bhatia and Dave Gross about a project that they were starting – a surround sound version of Bhatia’s orchestral electronica classic, The Interstellar Suite. Bhatia is probably best known for his soundtrack work for television, film and iMax projects, including Flashpoint,… Read More Interstellar Suite Getting 25th Anniversary Surround Sound Mix & More

Thailand Tweakers Documentary With The Sticky Rice

Documentary project Tweakers has released the second in their series of documentaries, looking at “anyone who dedicates their unique skills and creativities to ‘tweak’ the future of Thailand.” This episode looks at the private studio of Thailand based psychedelic dub reggae band The Sticky Rice, their great analog gear collection and how they use them… Read More Thailand Tweakers Documentary With The Sticky Rice

Isao Tomita To Premier Work With Virtual Singer Miku

Electronic music pioneer Isao Tomita, 80, has announced he will feature a virtual singer Hatsune Miku as the main singer in his upcoming orchestra concert on November 23rd at Tokyo Opera City Hall in Tokyo. His new piece Ihatov Symphony, which expresses the world of Kenji Miyazawa’s novel, will be performed by Japan Philharmonic Orchestra… Read More Isao Tomita To Premier Work With Virtual Singer Miku