Robot Heart

I met a traveller from an antique land
Who said: “Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert … Near them, on the sand,
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown,
And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,
Tell that its sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,
The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed:
And on the pedestal these words appear:
‘My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away.”

– Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley

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Art piece: Mechan 9 

Mechan 9 is the newest creation from Tyler FuQua Creations.  It is a giant fallen metal robot that is half-buried in the ground.  Over thirty five feet in diameter and six feet tall at his heart chamber, Mechan 9 is shrouded in mystery!  Decode the strange text on his body to reveal the secrets of not only his past, but of the universe as well.  Mechan 9 was built by an amazing crew and with the help of a Burning Man art grant in 2016 where it made its debut.

Track list:

00:00 Reason 
06:30 Clap Eyes 
13:03 Cool Melt 
20:23 Window 
30:25 Ghost 
35:00 The Anxiety To Please 
43:57 Let's Keep This Quiet 
50:57 Azrael 
59:52 Jack 
1:08:54 Dogs 
1:16:20 Moon 
1:23:15 Pay As You Go Mobile Phone

HVOB - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

It was the last morning of the 2016 Burn and there was a small, but beautiful crowd of dedicated burners gathered, as most had already continued back to the outside world. We were feeling very spent, tired, dusty and freezing, but powered through the transition from night until dawn and once the sun broke through, it brought warmth to our bones and it turned into very special morning indeed...

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Photo credit: Julien Vergely

Art piece: Pulse & Bloom 

Pulse & Bloom is an interactive art installation that visualizes participants' heartbeats with the hope of syncing human heartbeats in a rhythmic pattern.

www.pulsebloom.com

Nico Stojan & Holmar Filipsson (from Thugfucker) aka Lovestruckk - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

Friday Morning on the Robot Heart bus was very special for me. The flames of the Catacombs were still high.
Something was dying, something was born.
I was never so nervous, never so relaxed.

Thank You for listening!

Art installation: Roshanai (Illuminate) by Charles Gadeken. 

Photo: John Dill

LUM - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

Sending out a holiday gift... our good friends Wolf + Lamb and Soul Clap playing Sunday morning sunrise on Robot Heart at Burning Man 2011. 

Happy holidays and musical cheer to all of our family and friends. 

Heart heart!

-RH



Wolf + Lamb vs. Soul Clap - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2011

It was Wednesday night, and anticipation was high. Robot Heart and Mayan Warrior were to link up for the very first time in Burning Man history. So despite it being my third Burn, and second time playing the bus, it felt like my first time all over again. There is truly nothing like seeing the surreal orgy of lights from atop the bus; its glowing, pulsing heart serving as a beacon admidst the entropy. A sea of neon bicycles followed us until we found the perfect spot in the desert. Suddenly the crowd kept multiplying as the Mayan Warrior converged. The energy in the air was palpalbe and increasing in intenisty by the minute. At one point after mixing a record I looked back up to see my surroundings and realized our meeting place had completely transformed into another dimension. It was the beginning of one of the most intense nights of my life. And I am extremely grateful to have been a part of that mystical experience. Thank you to Robot Heart and everybody involved in creating the magic. I will never forget it. 

Art:  Tangential Dreams
"Tangential Dreams is a climbable sinuous tower made from off-the-shelf timber and digitally designed via algorithmic rules. One thousand “tangent” thin wooden pieces are held in position via horizontal pieces rotating along a central axis, gently moving in the wind like leaves of a giant tree. "

The art piece was "a homage to all artists and day dreamers, people living on the tangents, exploring possibilities creatively and with passion”. - Arthur Mamou-Mani

http://mamou-mani.com/project/tangential-dreams/

Photo: Gurpreet Chawla 
http://www.gotaram.com/u/gurpschawla / @gurpschawla

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SC: https://soundcloud.com/joncharnis

Jon Charnis - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

Where to start . . . ?! This second Burning Man experience was indescribable. 
Filled with serendipitous moments, my week was as magical as it could have been.

Robot Heart was the last of the seven shows I played and certainly one I was looking forward to the most. Why? Because I was given the opportunity to play an extended set. Pretty damn special isn't it?!

It's 7.30AM, Saturday after man burn, I wake up all dusty in my yurt after playing through a mad storm at White Ocean from 3 to 5AM hoping for the weather to have settled a little. I walk outside and guess what . . . 
it is a complete white out!!! 

Putting all the good will I have out there, I decide to jump on my bicycle and ride out to the deep playa to find the bus. The wind is very strong and the visibility so low that I literally get thrown off it. I desperately start walking, like a blind man, following whatever sound I can hear. Slowly losing hope, I eventually run into a bunch of white walkers on the same mission. I realise time is running low as I have lost all sense of direction. My skepticism increases, yet my ears magically take me to the Heart just before the start of my agreed set time - 8.30AM. Monolink is performing live in front of a bunch of troopers. I get informed that performances have slightly been delayed due to weather conditions. The sky gets darker by the minute. The crew warns me that rain had been forecasted and that music would have to be turned off for safety reasons in case of another storm. I then realise that my set could just get canceled. Sad face. I pray the weather gods for mercy.
As I get on, the sky magically clears. No more wind, barely any clouds, no more dust. My nightmare turns into a dream and my journey on the decks begins.

I hope you’ll appreciate and enjoy the spontaneity of this set.

Love, and Love only.

https://soundcloud.com/yokoo

Art Project:
Ursa Major
Reaching to grab what is within her grasp is Ursa Major, a 14 foot tall, grizzly bear sow. She may simply be reaching for berries but perceivably she is reaching higher: to the northern sky and the constellation that is her name, Ursa Major. In navigation, the constellation is useful in pointing the way to the North Star.  Ursa Major’s pose is inspiring, she brings the gaze and hopes of the participant skyward. She also demonstrates respect for the bears and nature, her pose is not like a taxidermy bear. She is in her natural state and unthreatening.  With a durable, unique material that was used on their previous Burning Man project (Penny the Goose), Ursa Major’s fur will be made of US and Canadian pennies. The pattern and feel will be like fur.

Mr and Mrs Ferguson Art
www.facebook.com/Mr-and-Mrs-Ferguson-Art-434710516694820/
www.lisa-and-camera.com

Photo by : Jim Parisi

Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016 - Sunday Morning - Black Rock City

YokoO - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

On a lovely Tuesday night we made the long trek over from Disco Knights for my first time playing the legendary Robot Heart bus.  Early in the evening, so initially a very family affair, but it quickly turned into a lovely dance party with friends and strangers alike.   A lovely experience with great hosts.... 

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Art: Da Vinci Virus - Brennan Steele

Symbolizing the connection between people, technology, and the environment, the Da Vinci Virus was a giant kinetic clockwork bacteriophage. Participants powered the bio machine by pulling a dangling chain to rotate the cube and engage the clockwork skin of the capsid head, thus spinning all of the gears in unison revealing hidden murals etched on each face.  Inline with the theme of last years burn, the Virus was inspired by Da Vinci’s love off geared machines, and burned Friday Night. 

Photo by: Julian Walter

Anthony Mansfield - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

In 2014, i spent my first Burning Man sunrise aboard the legendary Robot Heart bus. To me, it might as well have been Shangri La... 

As i looked outwards to the horizon during the peak of the sunrise in amazement, I glanced over to my good friend and told him that I would not die happily until i had the opportunity to play the Robot Heart bus at Burning Man. 

I'm truly humbled and honored to now have the amazing RH team present you with my set from the Tuesday late night hours. The set begins just as the bus parked itself in deep playa. So i had a special opportunity to welcome everyone who drove, biked, and walked over to the middle of nowhere to experience the nightly musical offerings. 

With that said, I truly hope you enjoy this experience I was grateful to share with the Robot Heart family and the countless people in attendance. 

All my love <3

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Art: Jar of Sand - Trish Dolman and friends

Jar of Sand is a large-scale (8′ tall x 4′ diameter) canning-style “glass” jar filled with plastic collected from beaches of the Pacific Northwest. By engaging people to clean up our oceans, Jar of Sand intends to create awareness and encourage action. Domestic garbage and pieces of garbage from the Pacific Trash Vortex—the massive island of floating trash—are carried across oceans and wind up on our shores, telling a story of resource extraction, production, and consumption. In this time of climate change and excessive use of fossil fuels, this art installation is a reflection and commentary on our plastic consumption and ultimately unsustainable waste. Participants are welcome to bring plastic that they have collected from the ocean and beaches to the playa and put them in the Jar. The collected plastic will be creatively layered in an over-height custom fabricated jar that will be displayed at Burning Man .

https://www.facebook.com/jarofsandart/

Photo: by Jar of Sand Family

Goldcap - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

I was sleeping, exhausted from the crazy endless party from the morning before. Waking up and looking at the time I saw that I was 1am and I remembered that I was scheduled to play at 2am at Robot Heart! I quickly got dressed and jumped on my bike alongside Pao, my partner in crime. My Colombian girlfriend was confident she could see the bus in the distance, I was sure it wasn't Robot Heart, but as always I followed her insanity and we peddled for 20 minutes guided by her intuition (insanity)!

Still hungover, and even more groggy from the rushed bike ride, we arrived at a red sign. The bus no where in sight. In a moment of despair, I almost gave up, almost turned around, almost rode home. At least I could be sure of my comfortable bed. Exhausted, exhausted further from more peddling, from arguing, from thinking of my excuse for why I didn't make it for my first Robot Heart set we suddenly came across the bus! I was sure we'd missed my set or at the very least that we were very late but we made it.

With this being my first burn, finally finding and then climbing up on the bus was the most unique, magical experience for me. The experience of searching for the bus, finally playing and then struggling to find my way back to our bikes afterwards was a series of events that I'll never forget. The camp gifted me with a necklace fabricated from pieces of the original heart engraved with my name that I wear to this day!

Art: The Lost Tea Party was conceived as a Burning Man Honorarium project, the vision of artist Alex 'Wreckage' Wright & hard graft of the Camel Tow Battalion

https://www.facebook.com/LostTeaParty/
http://wreckageinternational.com/

 Photo: Cliff Baise / Piczzl Photography

Chaim - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

Last year was my first Burn and the feelings and emotions of these days at the Playa have been so strong to me, that I started right away on the flight home to work on tunes like "Playa Sunset". I´ve never been to a place like this before! The magic, love and spiritual atmosphere, is what life is all about and the world should be like this everywhere and forever. This year I came back with a bench of new produced tunes, to give back what this place means to me from the first sight. That I got the chance to present my work of the last months at the Robot Heart Bus was a huge honor for me. It was Sunday night post Temple Burn, emotional and deep feelings all over the Playa, I tried to catch the vibe of this special moment and I hope you enjoy the music as we did, wherever on the planet you are right now! 
Love, Respect and Hugs, 
Rey & Kjavik

Tracklist:
Rey & Kjavik - Intro
Rey & Kjavik - Ulima
Rey & Kjavik - Vimalaa
Monolink - Faces (Mira & Chris Schwarzwaelder Remix)
Rey & Kjavik - Rkadash
Rey & Kjavik - Escape
Rey & Kjavik - Baba City (Instrumental)
Notize - Persue
Rey & Kjavik - Playa Sunset
Rey & Kjavik - Sharanam



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https://soundcloud.com/reyandkjavik

Art: Tower of Ascension by Swing Miller

Envision standing 25’ feet in the air next to a pair of powerful fire breathing dragons. The vastness of the Playa spreads out below you. The Tower of Ascension is designed to raise people’s energy through both ‘awe’ and an ‘awesome’ experience. In the awe department the structure itself is remarkable. It has a look of an historic monument from a fantasyland with dragons. At night its fire and lights will dazzle the desert. Morning Meditation at the Tower of Ascension will be a perfect way to start your daily Playa adventure.  

www.swigsfineart.com

Photo: Curtis Simmons

Rey & Kjavik - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

Making my return to the Playa for the sixth time held special meaning for me as it does every year. However I see Burning Man like lovers. You can't compare them, they're uniquely different experiences. And just like the complexity of lovers, my Burn was magical, beautiful, intense, emotional, intoxicating, lustful, serendipitous, mesmerizing, and yes, sometimes just a pain in the ass.

Still, after all these years, it's my favorite thing on the planet! Playing on the bus is beyond an honor. Sharing my music and reciprocating energy from that perspective with the open canvas and unparalleled conditions is an indescribable feeling. What I'm trying to say is, it all comes from the Heart. 

Hope you enjoy!

art: Soup Flavored Blankets 

Soup Flavored Blankets creates a welcoming and interactive space dedicated to the chilly, wandering souls of deep playa. Within the walls of our cracker box, participants will experience a rag tag team of Burners providing delectable hot soups, steaming libations and cozy blankets equipped with a convenient soup/beverage pouch. Playa wanderlust exists within all of us and Soup Flavored Blankets is your rejuvenation station along the way.
We're a multifarious crew of friends from Los Angeles, Reno, Chicago and New York who share a passion for soup and service. The SFB story stems from a brief moment many, many years ago, far beyond Black Rock City's Esplanade, on a frigid deep playa evening. There, gazing at the brothtaking sky and discussing the soupernatural, sat our founder, Noodles and his brother, Max. Although initially vibrant and jovial, their topic of discussion soon shifted to the bitter cold air and a desire for simple pleasures.

"I could sure go for a blanket right now. You know, warm me up from the outside in." Max remarked as he shivered in the deepest of deep playa.

"I could go for a bowl of soup to warm me up from the inside out!" Noodles replied.
Now what followed may be the worst idea ever uttered as Max suggested: "How about a bowl of blanket flavored soup?"
In a harsh tone, Noodles replied: "That's sounds disgusting! Who want's to eat soup that tastes like blankets!?"
Hours passed and their situation worsened. But suddenly, a dusty thought shot out of the Man's neon head, blew across the playa, swirled around the temple walls and shot directly into Noodles's noggin as an idea of spectacular brilliance.
"Some Soup Flavored Blankets, now that would be warmly delicious!" He proclaimed.
Max agreed! And the two brothers jumped to their feet, crossed the cold desert floor and returned to camp to procrastinate for seven years.
As veteran burners we understand the significance of your trash fence quest and the sometimes difficult elements you encounter. Soup Flavored Blankets is a warm soupy refuge and our gift to the many wandering souls of Burning Man.

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Photo:  Curtis Simmons
http://www.livefreeplayhard.co/Burning-Man/

Nikita - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

As we are settling back in to our beloved home away from home, the feeling of pure euphoria permeates the air. My entire body is tingling with excitement as i ease into my 5th year.. Surrounded by old & new beautiful friends & a sea of smiling faces, we reunite under the stars for my 2nd set on the very special Robot Heart bus. Plugging into the Sonic Runway was physically & emotionally mind blowing. Seeing and feeling my beats in sync with the LEDs, racing through the most beautiful corridor of lights, created a unique & powerful experience, while contributing to the mood & my musical programming. This phenomenal reality reminded me why we are here; to share our deepest passions and artistic creations with each other, for nothing more then gifting pure love, healing, enlightenment, & fun! Thank you all for the continuous love & support, & hope u enjoy this mystical & psychedelic trip home. 

Art: The Śiṣya 

The Śiṣya is a Burning Man 2016 art piece about transformation and loss designed and built by Krista Sanders of Friendlandia and Rob Bell of Zomadic

http://zomadic.com/

Photo credit: Andrew Jorgensen JorgPhoto.com

Tara Brooks - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2016

"Four days will quickly steep themselves in nights;
Four nights will quickly dream away the time.” 
2017 moved so fast, I could hardly believe it was once again time to prepare for our favorite time of the year, our return to Black Rock City, my 4th time in a row. Once again I was given the privilege of playing the bus with so many artists I respect and admire.

Being that this was Robot Heart's 10 year anniversary, I wanted to do something special. I have wanted to play a live set of all original music for quite some time, and decided this was the perfect opportunity to do it. So I sifted through all of my projects, old and new, finding the ones that I felt would resonate. Finally I came away with over an hour of brand new unreleased material including some collabs with some special friends (Thugfucker, Hands Free, and Dance Spirit). It was truly an honor performing this set to the Robot Heart family during the Man Burn, a moment I will never forget. I hope it resonates with you in some way.

Photo: Christian Lamb

Jon Charnis - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

Having spent countless magical nights and mornings on the bot, it was a huge honor to join the 10 Year Anniversary line up among so many talented friends. Our first morning out on the playa, just past sunrise, and the emotions are high! Surrounded by loved ones, this set traverses 10 years of music. Reaching into the deepest and farthest corners of my vast music collection, each song near and dear to my heart <3

@antontumas
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Photo: Christian Lamb with @carytauben

Anton Tumas - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

An epic sunrise and then a mesmerizing beautiful morning. No sand storms this time. Absolutely quiet and peaceful Playa. Feelings of of happiness, the fulfillment of the moment, and childish enlightenment were taking us over, and even of something more, something that is hard to describe, because it is rather similar to magic, that is flowing in the air over that giant heart on the top of bus.

We'd like to spread our love and gratefulness to every one who was still with us at midday, while the sun was in its zenith. We literally got burnt under its rays. It must have been the hottest day of that week. But could it stop us? No way. That 3,5 hours were like one moment.

Our congratulations and thanks to the Robot Heart team. You've been producing love for 10 years and granting happiness in Black Rock City. We could feel it from outside, and now we are honored to be part of it. We really appreciate it.

Gorje Hewek
www.facebook.com/gorjehewekmusic
@gorjehewek

Izhevski
www.facebook.com/IzhevskiOfficial
@izhevski

Photo credit: John Dill

Gorje Hewek & Izhevski - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

Audiofly - Robot Heart - Ten Year Anniversary - Burning - Man 2017

Photo by: Christian Lamb
Art Installation:  https://www.facebook.com/blackrockblindtiger/

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BLOND:ISH - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

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Photo: John Dill

Joeski - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

A long-awaited wish was fulfilled as I was invited to play my music at Robot Heart: the wish to express myself in such a magical setting, among kindred spirits and friends. 

Being given the honor of playing at sunrise right in front of the man made it all the more special to me. 

Thank you!

https://www.facebook.com/OliverKoletzki/
https://soundcloud.com/oliverkoletzki

Photo: John Dill

Oliver Koletzki - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

Huge thanks to the Robot Heart crew for inviting me to start my week on the playa with a set on the bus. I played on Sunday night at the beginning of the week, just before Monday sunrise. There's something special about that early part of the week, a more low-key vibe as the city is being built all around us. An anticipation lingers in the air for the explosion of excitement and energy that is soon to come. I played a set that reflects that feeling - deep and smooth energy, but with a gentle insistence to keep pushing forward. Hope you enjoy it!

@mcslee
www.facebook.com/marksleemusic

(00:00) We Need Cracks - Silky and Arid [Labo T]
(05:44) Dust Yard - Chorus (Dovim Remix) [Lowless]
(11:43) Pablo Bolivar, John Vermont - Awake [Peppermint Jam]
(16:09) Sex Of Insects - I Can Hear the Light (Dave Pad Remix) [Ylotana]
(22:23) Paul Hazendonk - Steelyard High [SOSO]
(28:28) SIS - The Blind Side (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]
(33:34) Yuki Fukuyama - Jazz Beach (Vincent Casanova Remix) [Kanja]
(35:08) Adana Twins feat. Jeppe Kjellberg - Relentless (Andre Lodemann Instrumental Mix) [Watergate]
(41:34) Mihai Popviciu - Sandstone Folder (Pablo Bolivar Remix) [Bondage]
(47:02) M.O.S. - After The Rain [Unreleased]

Photo:  John Dill

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