Craig Padilla composed this excerpt with the Mattson Mini Modular on Black Friday 2010. This shows a wide range of sounds that can be created. Thank you, Craig!

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I also work with https://soundcloud.com/2spentswimmers

Live Ambient Dub music duo. We perform on modular and keyboard synthesizers, old turntables, old tape decks... and there are weird instruments and effects. Shadow and Light projections by Sean Powers.

Manufacturer of the Mattson Mini Modular small format modular synthesizer modules and custom cabinets.

A founding co-pilot of the internationally reknowned space music group, SPACECRAFT, Tony Gerber offers some servings of some other projects and solo musical explorations... from various live performances, festivals and including game soundtracks for "Pavilion", which is now available on STEAM, for your iphone, android and more... and most recently MARE for Oculus Quest and made it all the way to the Cannes Fest 2021 and Venice Film Festival 2021... in 2021 is also a new hurdy gurdy and Tony is deep into it...

Tony Gerber is a multifaceted musician and artist whose creative journey has spanned several decades, leaving an indelible mark on the realms of electronic music, visual art, and beyond.

Born with an innate passion for sound and expression, Tony Gerber's musical odyssey began in the Amish cornfields of northern Indiana and then to the vibrant music scene of Nashville, Tennessee, where he nurtured his art and life. Immersed in the rich cultural tapestry of the city, Gerber found inspiration in its diverse soundscape, from classical to rock, folk and country, to the soulful melodies of blues and jazz.

In the early 1970s, Gerber became captivated by the burgeoning electronic music movement, drawn to the boundless possibilities offered by synthesizers, sequencers, and other cutting-edge technologies. Embracing this newfound fascination, he embarked on a journey of sonic exploration, pushing the boundaries of traditional music genres and forging his own distinctive sound.

Throughout his career, Gerber has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and musicians, blurring the lines between musical genres and cultural boundaries. His work spans a wide spectrum of styles, from ambient and experimental to tribal and world music, reflecting his eclectic influences and adventurous spirit.

As a founding member of the pioneering electronic music ensemble SPACECRAFT, Gerber helped pioneer the genre known as spacemusic, blending hypnotic rhythms, ethereal textures, and immersive soundscapes to create evocative sonic landscapes that transport listeners to otherworldly realms.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Gerber is also an accomplished visual artist, exploring the intersection of sound, light, and space through his mesmerizing multimedia installations and performances. His work often incorporates elements of improvisation and chance, inviting audiences to embark on a journey of discovery and transformation.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Gerber is also a passionate advocate for the power of music and creativity to inspire positive change in the world. Whether through his performances, workshops, or community outreach initiatives, he seeks to foster connections, stimulate imagination, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the universe.

Today, Tony Gerber continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, harnessing the transformative power of sound and vision to create immersive experiences that resonate on both a personal and universal level. With each new project, he invites audiences to embark on a voyage of exploration and discovery, inviting them to glimpse the infinite possibilities of human creativity.


http://tonygerber.bandcamp.com

« The Hunt »

Bien qu’ayant vu le jour à l’avènement de l’ère numérique qui nous amena des innovations telles que le micro processeur, le Fairlight ou encore la norme midi, Jeffrey Combs et Herbert West n’ont de cesse, lors de leurs collaborations, de traquer les sonorités analogiques qui ont fait les heures de gloire de la musique électronique.

Collectionneur passionné de synthétiseurs et de boites à rythmes, autant que de musique retro-futuriste, le duo va chercher son inspiration dans les bandes originales des films qui ont marqué son enfance tel que NY-97, Halloween ou They Live, ce qui ne l’empêche pas de puiser également dans des créations plus contemporaines afin d’être en phase avec son époque.

Éternellement désabusés de ne pas voir se concrétiser un futur tel qu’il est décrit dans l’imaginaire des années 80, les membres du projet « The Hunt » tentent, grâce à leur univers sonore, de retranscrire un présent tel qu’ils l’auraient aimé.
C'est-à-dire obscur, pollué, où seul le battement froid et numérique des maitresses-machines affronte cyberpunks et renégats anarchistes pris au piège dans un monde post-apocalyptique consumé par l’ultra violence et le vice.
Mais comme chacun le sait, une société déliquescente qui accouple corruption, immoralité et amour concupiscents, ne peut exister sans sa contradiction, sans une entité pure et impartiale en quête de justice, et c’est justement là où nos deux protagonistes veulent en venir. 
Par leurs compositions formulées et articulées à la manière d’une bande originale, «The Hunt » nous raconte ce perpétuel combat pour la survie. Celui du bien contre le mal qui ne se solde pas toujours comme on le pense.
Pour cela, « The Hunt » utilise tous les artifices musicaux filmographiques du genre. 
Nappes sombres et profondes, basses tranchantes et arpèges démoniaques. Un tout auquel viennent se rallier des rythmiques électroniques lourdes et compressées. 

En live, « The Hunt » laisse la part belle au hardware en préférant donner la parole aux synthétiseurs, samplers et à l’improvisation plutôt qu’aux mix formatés cousus de fil blanc.

Dustin "J3RK" Stroh / Stroh Modular
Custom Modular Synthesizers, DIY PCBs
Silly Music, General Synth Tomfoolery, etc. etc.

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