shapeshifters tag feed: music

Heavy Metal in Dubai?

ericpoe — mon, 11 aug 2008 15:58:20 +0200

I just came across this amazing article in the book review section of the New York Times. It´s about the book "Heavy Metal Islam - Rock, Resistance and the Struggle for the Soul of Islam" and describes music subcultures in places of the world where one would definitely not expect them to happen. If you interested in the idea that music can be a global language of communication taking us beyond the stereotypical perceptions of each other this is probably a source of inspiration. Here is the NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/books/review/Hampton-t.htm...

Join "Sawubona Musicjam - Songs of good Hope"

Antje22 — sun, 13 apr 2008 13:42:50 +0200

Let me introduce to you the international online music project Sawubona: You can be part of this project! The following text is taken from: http://www.sawubona-musicjam.com
"Sawubona is a virtual island in the 3D World of Second Life which you can visit with your personal avatar at any time. IBM employees, its clients and amateur musicians all over the world get together on this location to compose music together.
(...) 'Sawubona' comes from Zulu one of the eleven official languages in South Africa and means 'Welcome'. So, you are welcome to visit Sawubona and be part of the community. (...)
What happens at Sawubona? At Sawubona 17 songs about South Africa will be composed. On the island you will find Sound mixers that allow you to download scores, upload new tracks and remix songs contributed by others. At the 'Lodge of Good Hope' and the 'Chill n Jam' you can socialize with other visitors and on the Center Stage of Sawubona you will get to see live concerts."

silent disco

Tonia — mon, 07 apr 2008 03:32:03 +0200

I was recently in The Garden of Unearthly Delights, a wonderful area set up in the parklands of Adelaide for the fantastical Fringe Festival.
Within the space of commercial and creative activities and individuals, was a wonderful open dancefloor, Silent Disco.
It is a couple of DJs from Netherlands, who thought up this idea when they were DJing at an event where they were 'complained apon' due to noise levels.
Silent Disco gives you headsets and you dance to your hearts content, choosing the music of either of the 2 dj's playing. Its wonderful to watch people dancing about (so entertaining!!) while still carrying out a conversation - and all under the milky way! (or wherever you choose actually).
If you are having a festival - anywhere - consider this!

http://www.silentdisco.com/frameset.php?taal=2
http://www.gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au/

Any Musicians keen for a Remix for a Remix?

djtrip — tue, 18 mar 2008 02:24:48 +0100

Hello Shapeshifters,
I am an independent electronic musician interested in remixing artists from different countries from around the world...I would like the challenge to reinterpret & be reinterpreted by musicians from contrasting genres...
I believe art for art is the best currency ;)
Are there any Musicians keen for a Remix for a Remix, art for art?
Check out: http://www.myspace.com/finddjtrip to hear some of my stuff...
Thanks for your time!
DJ TR!P

A list of cool radio stations in Europe?

djtrip — tue, 18 mar 2008 01:51:47 +0100

Hello Shapeshifters,
I have an exciting new 8-Bit CD called 'DJ TR!P - SID Vicious' that I would like to promote in Europe...This CD was composed using a Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Nintendo Game Boy & PC...
Does any know of any people or radio stations which are open to independent video game inspired electro? or even any 'Indie' labels who might be interested?
Thanks for your time ;)
DJ TR!P

NZ's own Laptop Battle event

Nicola — thu, 13 mar 2008 19:21:36 +0100

The Laptop Battle is a competitive event for musicians of all genres. It´s a fusion of sound design, composition and stage performance, and a chance for musicians to prove their skills on stage with a handy little computer and some knobs.

The Laptop Battle was invented in Seattle and several shows have been played in the USA, GERMANY, JAPAN and the UK. Now the time has come for a New Zealand battle!

Check. it. out.
// SATURDAY!
// 15.03.08!
// 8pm!
// GALATOS!!!

// $15 entry

http://laptopbattle.co.nz

Shapeshifters in Austin, Texas on March 13

storytracker — sun, 24 feb 2008 21:13:02 +0100

Here is the very latest news. We got invited by the Los Angeles Independent Media Group to their SXSW day party at the Lucky Lounge in downtown Austin. The South by Southwest Conference and Festival http://www.sxsw.com is a gathering of more than 25.000 creatives from music, film and interactive media. Kemila Velan, our representative in the US, will be at the Lucky Lounge on March 13 from 1 to 6pm (for directions see http://www.theluckylounge.com) and introduce new creatives to shapeshifters.net. Plus this is the first chance to learn more about our eco-design branch http://www.re-shirt.net right on spot. Bring your old t-shirt with a great story and learn how each upgraded Re-Shirt makes a difference in this world.

Production Music Compilation and Library

steveasplin — sat, 09 feb 2008 04:29:59 +0100

Hi All,

A quick note to all those that create music.

Colourtone Media is putting together a Production Music Compilation and Library.

We would love to hear from you if you write and record your own music and feel it is at broadcast quality.

Email musiclibrary@colourtonemedia.co.nz or visit http://www.colourtonemedia.co.nz for more information.

Cheers
Steve Asplin

soulhood christmas grooves

josimon — sun, 09 dec 2007 14:15:37 +0100

This years soulhood christmas grooves are online.

The new song added is a country-music version of the famous german traditional "Ihr Kinderlein kommet".

We have other songs available as well:
A house version of "Kommet ihr Hirten"; a swing version of "Schneefloeckchen Weissroeckchen" and an easy-listening version of "Stille nacht Heilige Nacht".

So feel invited to download the songs and spread the news.

Link: http://www.soulhood.org/Christmas_Grooves/page_3.html

Besides the fun of just being creative we use this songs as a campaign for donations for a childrens house in Mbagala/Dar Es Salaam/Tanzania. The children´s parents died on AIDS . In the childrens house they find a good place to grow up in a small family-like environment. More info on the website http://www.soulhood.org (which currently is only available in german).

A Place created for working artists/ ideas

Philippa — mon, 13 aug 2007 17:02:12 +0200

I'd like to introduce The Barns, Redlynch, Somerset. Originally created for working musicians/rehearsals/performance'acoustic recording, with some accommodation, it now seeks revitalisation, new groups, new uses, or old ideas with new people. Would welcome enquiries and ideas from other isolated artists who might like an exhibition/meeting space or might suggest what we havn't yet though of. Visit "http://www.collaborart.co.uk for views and details. For accommodation details visit http://www.ClickBedAndBreakfast.co.uk/bed-and-breakfast4307....

The RedBox :: by nothingGrinder's Aaron

nothingGrinder — tue, 07 aug 2007 16:48:50 +0200

I attended a club party several weeks ago in downtown tokyo. It was produced and directed by a group we are currently in negotiation with. They are big on House music and have a really strong presence in the club scene. The party I attended was a mixed media event with everything from live painting to dance performance to photography and video. They are known as Deep House Project, which anyone from San Fransisco may be familiar with. It is where DHP was created and started by Carlos Gibbs. Recently they have been expanding with both music and photography and the man in Tokyo is Laurent Novatin. He is a DJ / Photographer / Designer. These guys make great House / Club music and throw a great party. The current website is http://www.deephouseproject.com and The RedBox Project website will be coming soon.

Living rooms as concert venues

ericpoe — sun, 05 aug 2007 10:09:47 +0200

Recently on a bus to Los Angeles Intl. Airport I met Rachel, a musician from San Francisco http://www.rachelefron.com. Rachel mentioned that she is currently planning a West Coast live tour - and it will be a houseconcert tour. In other words she will be performing in private homes, backyards and small community meeting rooms. Check out http://www.houseconcerts.com/about.html for more.
I am aware that a lot of musicians in the US might know about all this already. Nevertheless I am sharing this information on Shapeshifters for all those who are looking for new opportunities to reach a small but appreciative audience out there.

International Artists / Musicians in New York

bmunch — sun, 08 jul 2007 21:34:10 +0200

Greetings,

ScribeMedia.Org is starting a video series on international artists and musicians and their cultural contributions to New York City, and are gathering a roster of people to interview and/or profile.

These can be anyone from established players/artists to a cab driver who also happens to be an exceptional kora player.

People who fit the bill include visual and performance artists as well as musicians. Filmmakers and documentarians fit the bill too. The point though is that they've come from abroad for whatever reason (political, economic, or just because they though NYC would be better than wherever it is they're coming from) and are trying to make it here.

If you know of individuals, groups or organizations you think we'd benefit from getting in touch with, please let us know.

You can find out more about us at http://www.scribemedia.org, and view our profile of Shapeshifters at http://www.scribemedia.org/2007/06/21/weather-report-01/

You can contact us at pubs [at] scribemedia [dot] org.

Publishing Christian Music Worldwide

Gugarte — thu, 14 jun 2007 20:17:34 +0200

Hi, I´m a christian musician-songwriter and singer, I am about to release my first cd, it is in spanish, but I would like to find distribution channel everywhere. If anybody have ideas I´d appreciate it very much. I´m located in Costa Rica. THX.

Rebranding of Africa...

mojisola — thu, 07 jun 2007 17:22:04 +0200

Hi there,

I'm trying to find people/design/companies/orgs/trade shows/events etc who are involved in Africa's contemporary culture and design industries.

I've come accross a couple of new mags (www.bhfmagazine.com) and someone here recommended Design Indaba which was a great find, thanks for that!

Any other recommendations on what's going on in Africa that I should know about?

Contact: rachel@mojisola.co.uk