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SIMON BERZ - CUT OUT
2x7" incl. 50 locked grooves | hon17
https://hulahoneys.bandcamp.com/album/simon-berz-cut-out
http://hulahoneys.net/releases/cut-out/

Cut Out was recorded on the Rocking Desk, Simon Berz’ extended drum set that includes piezo microphones, loudspeakers and effects. Berz plays his instrument with an array of modified drum sticks to evoke electroacoustic sounds, effect patterns and a broad variety of feedbacks.

The amplification allows close-up views of the sounding surfaces and structures, while the microphones do not only pick up the sounds played, but also the environment.The Rocking Desk embraces several sound spheres: traditional drum sounds, microscopic details and tonal feedbacks.The 50 loops included reveal a small fragment of the Rocking Desk’s sonic dimensions. The cover images were created by Simon Berz by drumming paint on to the paper while his loops were performed on three turntables.
credits
releases November 5, 2015

Recorded at Badabum Studio
Mixed and mastered by Will-y Strehler and Roli Mosimann
Cover image played by Simon Berz
Sleeve design & print by Dafi Kühne

double 7" vinyl

Simon Berz - Cut Out Remix by Toktek

Doug Garrison (New Orleans) & Simon Berz (Zürich)
Liverecording of the Anxious Sound's series at the AllWays Lounge New Orleans 

featuring visiting Swiss drum/electronics maven SIMON BERZ in duo with one of New Orleans' most deeply-skilled drummers DOUG GARRISION.
Doug Garrison is most widely known as drummer for the Iguanas, but his incredible range & musical sensitivity is the result of impressively varied experience from his time in Memphis to his many years in New Orleans. From Alex Chilton and Jim Dickinson to Charlie Rich then onward to a score of adventurous improvisors & composers he brings a steady hand & fast ears to the table every time...

Simon Berz is a drummer and sound artist. He is strongly engaged in the development of his own instruments and the possibilities of the drums with the use of electronics.
In his research of sound, he makes use of analog electronics and feedbacks. Besides an electrified drum set, he also works intensely with stones, amplifying and distorting their natural sound electronically.
As a drummer/electronic musician, Simon Berz has toured solo and with other musicians throughout Japan, China, Cuba, Iceland, the US and Europe. He played with Skúli Sverrisson, Rob Mazurek, Kirk Joseph, Jason Marsalis, Mars Williams, Bettina Boller, Mauro Pawlowski (dEUS), Lee “Scratch“ Perry, Niels Petter Molvear, Damo Suzuki (CAN), Jojo Mayer, Jimi Tenor, Apparat, James Turell, Hans Koch, Johanna Borchert, Paul Lowens... With Dutch electronic musician and artist toktek, he formed the band FELL, with whom he toured extensively and released
records on the Swiss label Hula Honeys mixed by Roli Mosimann.

Doug and Berz played on this evening the first time together after they know each since long time. For both of them, the interaction was a deep, intense and sensitiv conversation between to drums and electronics.



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Justin Peake git, b, efx
Simon Berz dr, efx

PEAKE BERZ SIDEBAR 2017

Listen to Aster and Ivy's cover of "Simple Season" by Hippo Campus!

Simple Season (COVER)

written/composed live on the eve of Reynold's death.
Samples from Deliverance, Smokey/Bandit, Boogie Nights

smoking hookah with the bandit

From the album Galvanized (2004). With Dean Sharp (drums/loops/percussion) & Dave Hofstra (Acoustic & Electric Bass), & myself on Synthesizers/samples.
Available at: http://music.nailmusic.com/album/galvanized 

Also available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nail

Time & Again (Past Portrait)

GJ-R-vus
acoustic/electronic musician here from NY - versed in all styles- decades of experience, creative and knows what NOT to play-Modern , forward-thinking creative grooves-l 
 New York drummer , producer, composer w/ pro gear, transportation and attitude- - prefers to write and create original ideas spanning all genres modern and proven. Knows exactly what not to play- Proficient time-keeper/catalyst for instrumental and vocal support while keeping the music and listener his first priority-
 
Experienced arranger with reading and vocal ability as well- strong feel and electro/acoustic principles . Expert in Ableton live both on stage for realtime looping, improvising and deconstruction as well as full blown production and arrangements
Prompt, professional, instant learner and expert listener
 

Has played with  Melvin Sparks, John Medeski, Dean Bowman, Dave Fuzinski, Al McDowell, Kelvynator, INI Mighty Lockdown Allstars, members of Antibalas and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - From Straight up Pop, Rock-Hip Hop , Jazz, Funk - to experimental Electronica, brokenBeat ,  
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