Recorded live at the Superbooth 2022 pre-opening.

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Toktok live @ Superbooth 22

Wuhlheide - Filmstadt Underground

Welcome to another episode of Poducer, the podcast for producers! In this episode, we dive deep into the Chicago beat-making scene and the world of modular synthesis with our special guest, Fess Grandiose.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Name Discussion
01:31 Fess Grandiose's Background and Role
02:14 Working at Reverb and Open Beats
05:13 First Concert Experiences
07:32 Musical Influences and Transition from Metal to Hip-Hop
16:04 Starting Music Production and DJing
24:17 Influence of Gear and Producers
26:13 Reverb’s Fest Picks and Favorite Gear
31:03 Roland’s Impact on Music Technology
34:51 Overhyped Brands and Behringer’s Controversies
41:53 Teenage Engineering and New Innovations
48:39 Community and Networking in the Beat Scene
52:06 Origin of Open Beats
57:24 Inclusivity and Multi-Genre Approach at Open Beats
01:01:12 Advice for Starting an Event
01:05:42 Evolution and Future of the Beat Scene
01:12:07 Impact of AI on Music Production
01:19:04 Best Stem Separators
01:21:59 Comparing Music Conferences: NAMM vs. Superbooth
01:27:28 Starting a Modular Journey
01:35:43 Boutique Brands and Pedal Comparisons
01:40:19 Unique Characteristics of Maths Module
01:44:51 Exploring Modular and Pedal Integration
01:53:06 Enhancing Sampling Through Synthesis Knowledge
01:55:13 WFXR Duo and Modular Performances
02:00:00 Improv and Live Performances
02:02:49 Most Impactful Concert Experience
02:07:46 Shoutouts and Community Support
02:11:09 Chicago Beat Scene vs. Other Cities
02:15:16 Where to Find Fess Grandiose Online
02:16:24 Closing Remarks

Fess Grandiose: Origin of Open Beats, Modular Synthesis, Overhyped Brands, WFXR, NAMM vs. Superbooth

I played at Superbooth 24 at FEZ Berlin (Strandbar) on Saturday, May 18th which was great fun. As a synth nerd Superbooth is quite a big thing for me, so I felt honored to be part of it. When I was invited to play a DJ set I wondered what my most unique amd personal contribution to this wonderful event might be, especially since a 1hr slot is not really much time for playing techno. So I decided to dig deep into my dusty 45's and play some funk instead. 

A video of the gig is available on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Pncchz0VG7w?si=5hVprtuUHngO_gbY

Enjoy!

Tracklist:
00:00 Baby Huey – Hard Times
03:16 Eddy Senay – Ain’t No Sunshine (Instrumental)
06:29 James Brown – Lowdown Popcorn
09:11 James Brown – My Part / Make It Funky pt.3
11:49 The Village Callers – Hector
14:17 Leroy and the Drivers – The Sad Chicken
17:06 The Chefs – Mr. Machine
19:35 Bobby Byrd – I Know You Got Soul
22:29 Fred Wesley and the J.B.’s – Blow Your Head
26:38 Herbie Hancock – Bring Down The Birds
29:52 The Winstons – Amen Brother
32:21 Rufus Thomas – Itch And Scratch Pt. 2
35:13 Maceo and the Macks – Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)
38:28 Duffy Jackson Orchestra – I Feel Good
41:27 Davy Junior Guess Who – Kool And The Gang
44:05 The Beginning Of The End – Funky Nassau
46:43 Kay Robinson – The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow
49:53 Creative Funk – Funk Power
52:59 James Brown – Shhhhh (For A Little While)
55:27 Betty Davis – Your Mama Wants Ya Back
58:40 Charles Kynard – She

Can it funk? ICKX plays funk 45's at Superbooth 2024 // Strandbar 18.05.2024

5STEPS workout

Soundscape from Berlin's Superbooth Synth fair, 2024-05-18

IC Berlin #4: Superbooth, 2024-05-18

Current b-lectric is main sound project by bB- (Benas Buivydas, sound explorer from Lithuania). It consists of various sound experiments made with modular synths, tape loops, noise boxes and field recordings.

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wS9iHEtuhocgTn9kjBa68
or support me on Bandcamp: https://current-b-lectric.bandcamp.com/

Here on SoundCloud you may find various sketches ("sketch" in the title of the song), live improvisations ("live" in the title of the song) and excerpts from longer jam sessions ("excerpt" in the title of the song). Pure unedited field recordings will have "IC" in the title. \

Here you can find full albums too, but some selected stuff is available only at BandCamp (where you can buy my music) and also Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, etc. 

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Contact me: bB- aka Benas Buivydas ( benas@no-exit.lt )

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Art by: www.henryfeldman.com

Techno, hiphop, ambient and more from Ghent, Belgium. 
Gigging, looking for a collab/remix, just want a little gear talk,.. hmu:
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Hello! My name is ICKX. I am an audiovisual commodity. 

🔥 Fun ist ein Stahlbad. Techno. ❤️ Socialism. 

Electronic identity of funk&soul DJ Jan Ickx. Part of https://soundcloud.com/choose-berlin as well. 

https://soundcloud.com/the-funkexpress

For modular synths specific content, please visit my YouTube channel.

upcoming:
TBA

past:
06.04.2025 – Anraven 2025, Hasenheide, Berlin
10.10.2024 – MWA, Crack Bellmer, Berlin (live)
07.09.2024 – Berlin Modular Society, Neulant, Berlin (live)
17.08.2024 – Blau am See (live)
13.07.2024 – Bangin' in Werneuchen (live)
18.05.2024 – Superbooth '24, FEZ, Berlin
05.05.2024 – Anraven, Hasenheide, Berlin
08.03.2024 – CHOOSE: feminism, Kater Blau, Berlin
03.11.2023 – CHOOSE :rebel riot rise, Mensch Meier, Berlin
16.04.2023 – Silent Rave, Hasenheide, Berlin
04.02.2023 – Traumschiff, Berlin
26.11.2022 – Zur goldenen Kettensäge, Berlin
19.11.2022 – CHOOSE :eat the rich, Mensch Meier, Berlin
08.10.2022 – AfD wegbassen, Reclaim Club Culture Truck, Berlin
27.08.2022 – CHOOSE :solidarity, Mensch Meier, Berlin
05.06.2022 – Tante Frizzante, Berlin
19.03.2022 – Silent Rave, Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin
18.03.2022 – CHOOSE :feminism, Mensch Meier, Berlin
26.11.2021 – Corona Milk Bar, Berlin
15.10.2021 – Corona Milk Bar, Berlin
06.08.2021 – Corona Milk Bar, Berlin
29.08.2020 – Irgendwo am Stadtrand, Berlin
20.06.2020 – Corona Milk Bar, Berlin
04.04.2020 – Corona Milk Bar, Berlin
12.10.2019 – choose:future – Mensch Meier, Berlin
14.06.2019 – Insel der Jugend, Berlin

By the way: Deutsche Wohnen & Co. enteignen! 59,1%!

Benoît, qu'est-ce qui s'est passé?
J'espère que ce n'est pas grave.
Merci pour "Barricades".
Fais un signe quelconque!

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Hälfte von @Pentaloops und Mitglied vom Kollektiv Filmstadt Underground.
Vgl. @roebot-muzik und @atze187.
Moitié de @Pentaloops et membre du collectif Filmstadt Underground.
Cf. @roebot-muzik et @atze187.
Half @Pentaloops and member of the collective Filmstadt Underground.
Cf. @roebot-muzik and @atze187.

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