iPhone performance

next saturday i will be taking part in an "iphone group performance" at the Popakademie here in Mannheim. about 15 "performers" will play bloom, RjDj, and possibly other iphone apps in a live improvisation, as demonstrated in this video of a warm up jam for the event. this unique event is part of a conference called "future music camp." hopefully some photos and video will follow. it is also planned to live stream the event via peoplezapping.

they are still looking for more people to take part in the performance, so if you live nearby mannheim and want to participate, feel free to sign on to the forum, or contact @beichstaedt, one of the organizers of the event. the official forum with more information (auf Deutsch) can be found here.

UPDATE: the performance was quite an interesting experience! the concept was maybe better than the actual "music" but it was nonetheless quite a unique event to take part in. i hope to see more things like this in the future!
a very nice photo set by @nicolabernhart can be seen here
some more photos and video clips on this page
apparently the live video streaming didnt work, but they have promised to post the full video "soon"

Ten and Tracer - Tsotsitaal

Ten and Tracer is a very prolific netaudio artist with releases on labels such as 8bitpeoples, Zymogen, Archipel, and Rope Swing Cities, as well as numerous remixes. most of his work so far comes from the experimental idm realm - heavily processed bitcrushed glitches and brittle, fractured beats. on hit latest commercial album, he has altered his style quite dramatically, the glitchy clicks and cuts are dissolved into layers of soft pink noise and nestled deeply in a luxurious couch of smooth minimal drones. lovely “opium-ambient-bliss” for unexplored realms of consciousness.
the album is available for free MP3 download (donations welcome!), as well as uncompressed download or cd for a very reasonable price. if you purchase a physical copy of the album, you can choose between several "special editions" which include a book of artwork also created by the artist.

Phillip Wilkerson and Tange - Ege Denizi

i have to admit, the pedal steel guitar is not one of my favorite instruments- the twangy sound often used in country music can really grate on my nerves. but the instrument can also be very effectively used in ambient and atmospheric music, providing subtle textures or smooth and ghostly leads. Gordon Macmillian's contributions to Ege Denizi are a wonderful example of the masterfully subtle use of steel guitar-- the gliding amorphous melodies and swelling textures are couched in Phillip Wilkerson's luminous pads, soothing atmospherics and occasional rhythmic elements. as noted by the earth mantra staff, an immensely beautiful, delicate and transcendent release.