Performances
Jelinek, Static, Nassima, Valeo | Oct 23 2007 at The Annex
This Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 is the first installment of a new event series entitled “The Future is Beautiful.” It’s aim is to bring a wide variety of electronically created and influenced music to the ears of NYC without focusing on any single genre or style, simply focusing on quality. To kick off the series, the Berlin based Jan Jelinik and Static will bring their signature sounds to The Annex (152 Orchard between Rivington and Stanton) in NYC. The evening will begin at 9:00pm and go until 2:00am in order to make sure that you can actually make it to work the next day. The cover is $5.
Jan Jelinek - 11:30 -12:30 | live performance
Static - 10:30 - 11:30 | live performance
RJ Valeo - 9 - 10:30pm | dj set
Igal Nassima - 12:30 - 2am | dj set
The Annex | 152 Orchard Street, NYC
$5 | 9pm - 2am
About the performers:
Jan Jelinek
Jan Jelinek, signed to the venerable German label, ~scape, has been involved in the electronic music scene since the late 90’s. He brings together a wide variety of styles under his given name as well as the monikers of Gramm and Farben. His seminal album, “loop finding jazz records” - released in 2001, put him on the map and people really took notice. Things have been progressing ever since. This artist’s work is truly inspiring to listen to. See the links below for more info about him, his releases, and reviews of his work.
label: ~scape | bio | discogs | releases | press: earplug, resident advisor
Static aka Hanno Leichtmann
Hanno comes to us from the worlds of jazz and free jazz and he has performed with many international known free improvising and electronic musicians, including: John Zorn, Toshi Nakamura, the European String Quintet, Sam Auinger and Rupert Huber. In recent years he has been focusing on his own productions under monikers of Static, Vulva String Quartett, Forest Jackson and White Hole.
In addition to his solo projects, Hanno Leichtmann plays in the POLE live band, as well as in a trio with Jan Jelinek and Andrew Pekler, called KOSMISCHER PITCH.
labels: city centre offices / earsugar | bio | discogs | myspace | website | press : thrill jockey
RJ Valeo
Valeo, born New York, is perhaps best know for his seminal album “September” on the UK’s Type Records released in 2003. Since then he has decided to listen to his body as well as his mind, and has been focusing his meticulous beat programming and production skills on crafting subtle and heady techno-house. As all of his music has been, these dance floor productions were influenced by microsound, industrial, new wave, and his gear itself, and have been making their way onto dj playlists all over the world. His most recent release, “Mission To Mars”, released on NYC’s Moodgadget Records has been compared to works by Kraftwerk, Plastikman and Audion. His compositions as well as his live performances focus on the interplay or rhythm, bass and minimally placed melodic elements.
labels: moodgadget/type records | bio | discogs | myspace | website | press: lost at sea, textura.
Igal Nassima
Originally from Istanbul, Igal moved to NYC to pursue his passion for dance music. The growing minimal techno movement in New York City proved to be a magnificent new home for his glitchy, off center style of Djing. He has played alongside the talented DJs and producers such as Ryan Elliot, Ryan Crossan, Hakan Libdo, Tim Xavier and Nick AC.
After the downfall of the club scene NYC, Igal decided to put his own events together. Influenced by the concrete of the city, the rawness of Brooklyn’s loft structures, and his passion for techno, he created loft.n.space, a late-late-night after-hours party series hosted with fellow NYC transplant and techno DJ, Vadim. Amongst the international guests to perform at this series were Dan Bell (Tresor), Zip & Sammy Dee (Perlon), Alka_Rex (Supralinear, Resopal), Vince Lemieux (Musique Risquée), Pheek (Minus, Archipel).
Igal currently holds court at NYC’s latest addition to the burgeoning underground minimal techno scene with a residency and curatorial seat at LESS, held every Saturday night at The Annex (152 Rivington). Fans and foes alike have been warming to this relative new comer hailing him as one of NYC’s most promising minimal techno Djs.
TheReturn of Gel & Weave
…for one night only
Magda | Mike Servito | Igal Nassima | RJ Valeo
Tuesday,November 13 2007
Bar 13 (35 E. 13th St. NYC 9pm - 4am |$10)
We’re excited to announce the return of Magda and her infamousparty, Gel & Weave. This isa one-time only event takingplace on Tuesday November 13th 2007. Now, we know thisisa bit of a strange day to do a techno party with Magda,Mike Servito, Igal Nassima,and RJ Valeo. A Tuesday ofall days! But, the stars aligned to make this thing happenandwe hope that you will come out and join us for what promises to be a really greatnight of music, featuringsome of the best talents that Berlin, Detroit and NYC have to offer. So take Wednesday off, grab your activator, and be prepared to get your snake on!
Magda // Minus, Berlin
Currently residingin Berlin, a relative stone’s throw from her hometownof Zywiec in Poland, Magdaseems to have found a city thatmirrors her own attitude to life - no restrictionsandcer-tainly no compromise. It’s a philosophy that also flowsthrough her musicproductions and her DJ sets and has madeher a vital artist on the Minus roster.Her ability toguide the audience through the dark recesses of contemporaryminimalismbefore delivering them back safely into thelight means her name is never far fromthe lips of discerningclubbers and fellow DJs alike.
Mike Servito // Blackbx/Burnlab, Detroit
A Detroitlocal favorite for years, Servito has finally madethe move to Brooklyn. As a DJ,he is best known for thevariety in his sets and his impeccable musical knowledge,traitsthat have steadily earned him the respect of hispeers. As he grew up Detroit, hewas influenced by localradio at an early age, and began DJing over a decade agoduringthe heyday of the rising De-troit electronic musicscene. Servito has played inNYC many times including theBunker, this past August, as well as at the originalGel & Weaveseries, back in 2002.
Igal Nassima // LESS, NYC
Originally fromIstanbul, Igal moved to NYC to pursue his passionfor dance music. The growing minimaltechno movement inNew York City proved to be a proper home for his glitchy,offcenter style of Djing. Influenced by the concrete ofthe city, the rawness of Brooklyn’sstreets, and his passionfor techno, he created loft.n.space, a late-late-nightafter-hoursparty series hosted with fellow NYC transplantand DJ, Vadim. He has played alongsidethe talented DJsand producers such as Ryan Elliot, Ryan Crossan, HakanLibdo, TimXavier and Nick AC. Igal currently holds courtat NYC’s latest addition to the undergroundminimal technoscene with a residency and curatorial seat at LESS.
RJ Valeo // Moodgadget, NYC
Valeo, bornin New York, is a seasoned producer and performer,perhaps best know for his seminalalbum “September” onthe UK’s Type Records. Recently, in contrast to previous releases,he has been focusing his meticulous beat programmingand production skills on craftingsubtle and heady techno.His latest explorations journey through the subtle interplayofrhythm & bass and minimally placed melodic elements,leading the listener tofind solace in the negative spacesinbetween these juxtaposed of his productions.As all ofhis music has been, these pro-ductions are influenced bythe minimalismof microsound, glitch and idm, industrialand new wave, and by technology itself.
The Return of Gel & Weave is brought to you by vivianne’sprojects and transelectronic.net
ARK & MOSSA Debut Live PA @ 3rd Ward - August 17, 2006
presented by: loft.n.space with blkmarket membership
Loft.N.Space along with Blkmarket Membership brings you the best
Minimal Techno from France, Montreal, NYC and Beyond for the best
underground party this summer at Brooklyn’s hottest venue.
Room A - The Imported Talent:
ARK (CIRCUS COMPANY / PERLON)
MOSSA (CIRCUS COMPANY / CYNOSURE)
with support from:
IGAL/EVA/VADIM (LOFT.N.SPACE)
TAIMUR+FAHAD (BLKMARKET MEMBERSHIP)
Room B - NYC’s Live PA Mafia:
RJ Valeo (type records) - Live
Nicholas Sauser (Goosehound, Microcosm) - Live
David Last (Goosehound, unfoundsound) - Live
Ezeikel Honig (Microcosm, Anticipate) - Live
Visual Art and Installations from:
Devrim Kadirbeyoglu
Chris Gardner
Tali Bogen
Admission: $10, 21/+ID
Address: 3rdWard 195 Morgan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11237
BAPLab - Saturday July 22nd, 2006 @ 3rd Ward
A huge multidisciplinary art & music event I co-curated and produced. I played in the “black” room from 11:15 - 12:30.
Visit http://bushwickartproject.org for full event info.
Montreal Performance - Monday June 5th 2006 @ Panospria @ Le Salon Vert
While in Montral for Mutek i performed at an event titled Panospria @ Le Salon Vert on the 5th.
The night was nice, here is the lineup.
June, 5 2006 at Panospria @ Le Salon Vert
5386 St-Laurent, Montreal,
Cost: $6
Featuring:
Anton Zalaparta (Edition AZ)
RJ Valeo (Type)
Mitchell Akiyama (Intr_version)
+Panospria DJs
MUTEK Performance - Sunday June 4th 2006
I performed at an event at Mutek 2006 called “Playcard”. It is an event where performers and listeners alike don headphones and immerse themselves in the music.
I performed on Sunday at 5:30 as “Isomer Transition” and played a set entitled “Lunar Orbit One”.
Event info:
PLACARD//MUTEK2006
SAMEDI 3 JUIN, 13h-3h et DIMANCHE 4 JUIN, 13h-19h / SATURDAY, JUNE 3 RD , 1PM - 3AM and SUNDAY, JUNE 4 TH , 1PM - 7PM
SOCIÉTÉ DES ARTS TECHNOLOGIQUES - 1195, Saint-Laurent
DUMBO - Halcyon Record Store - May 24, 2006
I performed at an Art Opening for Patrick Gallagher at Halcyon, a record store located in DUMBO Brooklyn. Patrick was showing his most recent collection of “Video Graphs”, a technique and methodology he has been honing and perfecting for the past 8 years.
SOHO - Apple Store - Feb 6, 2006
I played a live set at the Apple Store in SOHO on Feb 6th to accompany a Modul8 Software Demo. The software is a VJ package and my friend Ilan did the demo.
November 12, 2005
The Factory in Brooklyn NY at The Bushwick Art Projects
Live Performance with laptop, trigger finger & EFX
October 2005
The Bunker - NYC
Live Performance with Laptop and Drehbank
Rubber Duck Roof Party
Live Performance with Drehbank and Laptop
September 15, 2005
FuzzyLogik @ The Lucky Cat Lounge - 285 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY
Live Performance with Laptop and Drehbank
August 2005
FuzzyLogik @ The Lucky Cat Lounge - 285 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY
Live Performance with Laptop and Drehbank
July 2005
FuzzyLogik @ The Lucky Cat Lounge - 285 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY
Live Performance with SpaceEcho, Laptop & Drehbank
June 2005
FuzzyLogik @ The Lucky Cat Lounge - 285 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY
Live Performance with Drehbank and Laptop
May 2005
FuzzyLogik presents Warming the Berry (Loft Party)
Laptop, Drehbank and SpaceEcho
