Electronic Music Wales Presents 29th July 2011

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Electronic Music Wales Presents 29th July 2011

on July 13, 2011

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EMW TV Transmission: Datacode - Wraithmachine Chapter 1 (Methlab Recordings)

MethLab Recordings have very kindly allowed us to present the already much revered first part of the Datacode Cyber Punk Operetta ‘Wraith Machine’ on EMW TV.

Having been picked up previously by VICE Creators Lab (https://creators.vice.com/en_us/article/ae5vwj/cyberpunk-cgi-opera-features-an-ai-having-a-mental-breakdown) and XLR8R (https://www.xlr8r.com/news/datacode-depicts-the-mind-bending-journey-of-an-ai-in-new-audio-visual-release) this intense and deeply satisfying work of art still remains current.

The story of an AI machine finding a conscience and having what us humans would define as a mental breakdown.

Italian artist Datacode creates a piece that questions are understanding of the capabilities of machines and their purpose. Spending 6 months in the math of Cycling '74 Max and Jitter and the waste grounds of consumer technology.

Repurposing old technology to tell the story of a new technology not yet realised.

AI is a big topic at the moment and many are afraid of the po…

Ghost Notes Peckham w/ Scott XYLO and Shigeto Ensemble 15/11/2018

Standing in Ghost Notes on platform 5/6 waiting for the jazz train to arrive. Scott XYLO doesn’t mess about jumping to the stage with enthusiasm and energy that is sometimes hard to find in a support act.

His blend of afro beat with futuristic sound design, throwing down live edits of his material on Bristol based label Black Acre titled 'Find Us When You Get There'. Combining different styles to showcase his unique live set and sound palette.

After a short break and another train passing we welcomed Shigeto Ensemble trio to the stage. With the well revered beat maker and drummer released on Ghostly joined by longtime musical partners Marcus Elliot on tenor sax and Ian Fink on keys and synth bass.

To say my mind was blown is an understatement. Witnessing the three musicians gel on stage as carriages continued to pass by was nothing short of a jazz masterclass.

I was reminded of the old Blue Note records I became obsessed with when first discovering Jazz. Shigeto has a great …

DJ Veto Reviews: Mike Nyoni and Born Free - My Own Thing - Now-Again Reserve

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Mike Nyoni and Born Free - My Own Thing - Now-Again Reserve
This 2 disc on revered label Now-Again's Reserve subscription series continues the label's fascination with the Zamrock scene and sound. It's obviously a labour of love for label boss, Egon, and the care and attention lavished on the package serves to do justice to the music presented.
The context given by the accompanying literature gives a great insight to the geopolitical landscape of the era, Zambia's position on this landscape, and the journey between now and then for both the country and the artefacts of this scene.
Focusing on Mike Nyoni, this compilation distils three albums of music, both solo and with the Born Free band.
The sound is much tighter and cleaner than you'd expect based on the previous releases in the series. The guitar work is clear and melodic, utilising a blues/funk scratch rhythmic interplayed with a pickier lead to great ef…

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