Shimmering (Music by Tony Gerber / Poetry by Shane Beck)

I Awoke from the Dark Night

This is a long piano and synth soundscape great for background, meditation, or relaxing listening. It is a long track, from my piano album Conversing With a Rainy Night.

Conversing With A Rainy Night

Bluebird (For Josephine)

Lebendiga Technik

This is the fifth stage of composition for this work. A new harmonic and melodic section has been added, and some eq and balancing has been refined. This piece is slowly evolving toward completion. Stay tuned for continuing progress.

Grasping For Courage

Grasping For Courage V

@sonidoisla

BC: https://isla.bandcamp.com/album/eras

Seven suites of deep and sprawling sonic meditations built around ‘call and response’ improv sessions between Randy Raine-Reusch and Michael Red.

Slow and tempered recordings of Asian flutes, African harps, temple gongs and a myriad of obscure instruments from Randy Raine-Reusch's deep collection mutate and ebb into swirling gossamers of tone. Sonic incantations stretched and magnified further by Red's Sends. An otherworldly play between light and shadow worlds; at times idyllic and light-filled, at times dark and eerie– all engrossing. Dream-reality reconciliations weave between the spectral world of Michael Red's sound processes and the direct physicality of Raine-Reusch's playing. The tension across the pieces builds between the live playing and processing techniques, dutifully revealing a growing familiarity with collective transcendence through sound (bigger than the sum of its parts). Real-time interactive dream music.

Initially realized over the course of a few days in Randy’s instrument museum in Vancouver BC [December, 2014] 'ERAS' is made up of processed, and sometimes multi tracked, improvisations between Randy and Michael. Through these sessions Randy would choose instruments he sensed possibilities within, and Michael then revealed and sculpted these possibilities. Both resonating, sensing sonic structures, environmental nuances, and further worlds in each other’s art, all within the moment. Being present for each other, they acted on instinct, trusting a first thought, trusting each other; committing, responding to that commitment, then mutating and letting go. Always moving forward, synthesizing and letting the living moment lead the way.

The recordings were left to distill and mature for many years before the composers felt it was ready. With minimal judicious edits and a very light dusting of FXs, both careful to preserve the direct and intuitive process that permeates the recording, ERAS now emerges. 
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pi pi pi premiere: Randy Raine-Reusch & Michael Red - Shifting Silence (Isla)

Shimmering_All You Became (Spoken Word Poetry by Shane Beck)

Shimmering is a duo project between Shane Beck and Tony Gerber

Shimmering_Alluring Dream Phase (Spoken Word Poetry by Shane Beck)

Another track from the upcoming Shimmering album from Tony Gerber and Shane Beck

Shimmering_When You Gave Me Peace (Spoken Word Poetry by Shane Beck)

Shimmering_This Is My Soul (Spoken Word Poetry by Shane Beck)

Shimmering_Finish The Story (Spoken Word Poetry by Shane Beck)

Inside

Music with Space radio show host and multi-instrumentalist Mike Hunter uses the name Ombient to make live music befitting of many situations. During his many concert outings he has realized a range of performances - from those of great portent down to the more ethereal and diffuse.
Possessed by a unique atmospheric sensitivity he is currently exploring the sonic territory of Spacemusic's 1970s Berlin-School - utilizing a number of classic electronic instruments, among them a substantial three cabinet "Synthesizers Dot Com" modular system.

For this STAR'S END concert Ombient was joined on-stage by fellow Electronic Musician Chuck van Zyl

Ombient w/Chuck van Zyl - Live on STAR'S END 10 May 2015

For Bo Hansson

somewhere in Bushwick, Brooklyn

with @liz-meredith, Comfort Link, Jeremy D. Slater

live at Synesthesia 20191108

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

Shimmering_All You Became (Spoken Word Poetry by Shane Beck)

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