Friday, December 4th, 2009
10pm - 2am
Location: William Pitt Union - Corner of 5th Ave & Bigelow Blvd. It's a big brick building directly across the street from the Cathedral of Learning. The room is on the main floor towards the back on the Forbes Ave side. Listen for the beats once you're inside!
Pittsburgh Electronic Musicians in association with PALS are proud to present:
SHAWN RUDIMAN - 100% Live PA
Technoir Audio, Machine Age Studios
http://www.myspace.com/shawncrudiman
Rudiman is well known for his live performances. Truely a consumate artist, he prefers to play without the use of computers or software. Rudiman's style of live performace is done by very few others. its almost completely impromtu and "off the cuff". he chooses to conduct his sets like a jazz band would: letting every machine flow like performers and have their particular freedoms and moment to shine. there is no preset structure or even style. it is all particular to that given day. over 90% of all composition of the music and rhythms are composed there on the spot, for him and the audience to experience together for the first time. its a way to perform that is attempted by very very few.
BIOGRAPHY:
hailing from the depressed, post industrial mining region of pennsylvania usa, rudiman found early he loved synthetic, danceable rhythms and sounds that werent quite normal. growing up on synthpop and 80's hits, he later found punk rock then industrial in the mid 1980's. this consumed him. forming THD Total Harmonic Distortion in 1990 with Ed Vargo, they embarked on a 8 year journey into Industrial/electronic/IDM/EBM/experimental rhythm and soundscapes. with this they released 4 fulllengths and several ep's and piles or remixes. in 1997 rudiman fell head over heels for the sound of detroit techno. he knew he had found where he wanted to be. this led to moving to pittsburgh and founding the Hypervinyl Records label with Trevor Combee. soon after the 3rd release, this fell apart. rudiman had also been introduced to Anthony Shakir, and through this friendship, to 7th City Records and Daniel Bell. this led to releasing 2 records for Mr. Bell. since that time rudiman has founded a new label Technoir Audio with partners Jwan Allen and Adam Ratana. they have released quality records now for 8 years since their inception. rudiman has also released on other labels such as Finest Blend of rinkeby, sweden,- Dust Science of sheffield, england- Integrated of delaware, USA - Matrix Records of detroit, USA - Sound Architecture of rotterdam, holland and many more... rudiman's studio interests also are notable. constantly making new material and sound design is what drives him. analog and digital synthesis, older digital samplers and archaic music machines are the tool choices for this sound mechanic. Rudiman's sound can be described as: detroit techno, techno soul, techn-funk, funky techno, jackin techno, techn house, electro soul, electro funk and ambient soundscapes.
Opening Sets by:
DEGREE-Z - Live PA
Glitch Hop/Dubstep/Breaks
http://soundcloud.com/degree-z
Maybe Pittsburgh's best kept secret, this producer/performer will drop some of the dopest tracks you've ever heard. Get ready for some glitchy, dirty, heavy bass; you'll love this shiZZ!
ALLBE
Bass Heavy Electro House
http://www.djallbe.com
A DJ with an incredible work ethic and overactive imagination, Allbe has developed a style that combines influences from metal, hip hop, hardcore, funk, pop, and house to deliver a truly unique musical experience that strikes a chord with crowds of all tastes. A bass junkie at heart, his electrohouse sets are characterized by catchy hooks, memorable riffs, and booming basslines. Be sure to catch this creative and personable performer in action!
Incredible Sound Provided by IMPACT AUDIO
FREE Admission, open to all
Free food & drinks
Sponsored by the Late Night Mini-Grant program
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