SYNTHICIDE x WSK presents The Synthesizer Orchestra
SYNTHICIDE x WSK presents
GANGAN SYNTH ENSEMBLE – The first improvisational synthesizer orchestra from the Philippines
Followed by performances from
BAGETSAFONIK
CERUMENTRIC
DAYUHAN
FIREFLY LOGIC
NAMES ARE FOR TOMBSTONES
&
BOTTLESMOKER (from Indonesia)
Venue: Blackbird Cafe
9815 Kamagong Street, San Antonio Village, 1203 Makati, Philippines
Map: http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=14.56686&lon=121.00556&zoom=17&layers=M
December 14, 2011, 9PM
SYNTHICIDE is a concept project/collective for keyboard/synth players, synthesists and enthusiasts. http://www.facebook.com/groups/synthicide/
Fete dela WSK! is dedicated to contemporary electronic, digital and experimental sonic art, as well the diverse range of artistic activities in the context of digital culture in South East Asia. http://www.wsknow.com/
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GANGAN SYNTH ENSEMBLE:
Tad Ermitaño - Conductor using the Gangan Video Graphic Score/Volume Control
Synth Players:
Noel Acosta aka Nono (Names Are For Tombstones/Watari's Machine) - Venom Synth + Tablet (Controller/Soft synths)
Eric Tubon (Firefly Logic/Fuseboxx) – Nord Synth
Abby Clutario (Firefly Logic/Fuseboxx) – Nord Synth
Erick Fabian aka Cerumentric – Laptop (Softsyth) + Behringer Controller
Rembrandt Vocalan (Dayuhan) – Korg Prophesy/Yamaha CS-01
Marcushiro Nada (Bagetsafonik) - Yamaha CS-01, Mikrokorg
Jing Garcia aka Autoceremony (Children of Cathode Ray) – Casio CZ101 + Zoom 9002
Diego Mapa (Tarsius) – Korg MS-10
Cris Garcimo aka Blend:er (Gentle Universe) – SH-101
Jezi Matias (SleeperSecond) – Laptop (Soft synth) + Monome
Ian Quirante aka IQ (Switch) - Microkorg, Monotron, Waldorf Blofeld + Softsynths
Erick Calilan (Ugong) – Casio VL-1 (VL-Tone)
Roger Lopez (Inconnu Ictu) - Sequencial Ciruits Prophet 600, DIY Synthbox
Sam Vigilia (Scarlet Tears) - Korg x5D
BACKGROUND
The Gangan Ensemble was created by TENGAL DRILON and TAD ERMITAÑO in 2007. Since then, new ideas and concepts were introduced into the repertoire of the ensemble that gave birth to a series of new performances known now as THE GANGAN SERIES.
For Fete Dela WSK 2011, SYNTHICIDE, a concept project/collective of synth players and enthusiasts started by NOEL COLOMA ACOSTA, teamed up with the creators of the Gangan Series to form the GANGAN SYNTH ENSEMBLE, the first ever improvisational synthesizer orchestra from the Philippines.
For more info:
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N/WSK: Number Line Records x Fete dela WSK
Line up:
Bottlesmoker (Indonesia)
Gente Universe
Manuel Nicolas Alvero
Outerhope
Similar Objects
Slow Hello
The Strangeness
Wilderness
+N/ will be giving away limited physical copies of a new label compilation to the first thirty people to arrive. The compilation features alternate covers by Poklong Anading, Louie Cordero, Nicole Coson, Dan Matutina and Luis Antonio Santos.
Limited edition physical copies of Finding Astral Lovers will also be available!
For more info visit
Visit: Fete Dela WSK!
CERUMENTRIC Latest Release
Listen to the 2-track juicy bits of synthrock, it gives you chills every time.
Visit: CERUMENTRIC on Facebook
Gentle Universe
Gentle Universe is founded by ambient musician and sound designer Cris of Blend:er, the group use vintage synths, computers, toys and field recordings in creating music.
Check out their video during Lopez Museum's Reverb (Zero In Exhibit) at SM Mall of Asia last September, and see what I mean.
Have a listen to Gentle Universe "Saglit".
Kyte - Remix Works
Anyway, leaving you guys with an awesome music by Kyte from their new album Remix Works. My favorite from the album is their collaboration with Au Revoir Simone and Feldberg, but the rest of the songs are still good. Kyte is an electronic indie pop group from England. Their early music was often labeled shoegaze/post rock but this time they have moved into more electro pop influenced sound.
Get a dose of Kyte and enjoy the cold breeze my friends!
Happyboy
I dont know too much about the band other than the man behind this goodness is also a member of the band Legarda. Check the music out, really great stuff. Visit Happyboy on Facebook.
Get Synthicide
Mark your calendars on February 26, 2011 Genre Bar Cubao Expo.
P.S.
Look at the poster, looks so damn pretty good.
The Whitest Boy Alive in Manila
Whitest Boy Alive is an electronic dance music project of Erlend Øye, a member of Kings of Convenience.
Check the band on Facebook.
The ticket is P 2,500 each. You may get your tickets in these establishments:
MAKATI
Greenbelt 5 - Fred Perry (across Onitsuka Tiger next to Rolex)
Mon - Sun 11am - 9pm/10pm Fri+Sat (729-0949)
B-Side@The Collective - Malugay St., Makati
Tues - Sun 7pm onwards (725-7725)
Saguijo - Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati
Tues - Sat 6pm - 1am (897-8629)
PASIG
Zippo - Megamall Ground floor (near national Bookstore)
Mon - Sun 10am - 9pm (10pm Fri/Sat)
GREENHILLS
Bunker - RONAC Art Center Basement 1
Ortigas Ave (next to Caltex Santolan)
Mon - Sun 2pm - 8pm (0917 857 4807)
QUEZON CITY
Route 196 - Katipunan Ave (near Blue Ridge gate)
Mon - Sat 6pm - 1am (439-1972)
MALL OF ASIA
Zippo G/F Entertainment Mall North Wing
Mon - Sun 10am - 9pm (10pm Fri/Sat)
Rock N' Rhythm Nite 2 Better Left in High School
Anyone who wants to hold their brain lobes and ride you down to 80s tinged road? Come in your best 80s prom attire and join the fun. The party will be on February 19, 2011, starts at 7pm in Genre Bar, Cubao X.
Glitterbyte
"High pulsating colored beams, remember how it feels to be alive and free.."
CERUMENTRIC

I found CERUMENTRIC from my Facebook, apparently the only member is also in my friends' list Erick A. Fabian. I checked on his page, and wow I fell inlove with his sounds. He is at his peak of awesomeness. He is heavily talented, with good material and bunch of beats on his website.
Check this goodness out if you want to be cool with me, or we aren't friends anymore. ;)
CERUMENTRIC-The Progress Of The Transplant-Sampler by CERUMENTRIC
NXT005 Electron / Megawatt

F-Zero got a new stuff called "Electron / Megawatt", another pack of drum n bass material. I personally like the track "Electron". While doing my morning errands, I listened to the EP and I was into it right away. This is available for free guys, check out the link below.
"Electron is a fusion between neurofunk and atmospheric with some guitar rock elements. While Megawatt is more of a hardstep / skullstep experiment." - F-ZERO.
F-Zero - NXT005 by F-Zer0
DOWNLOAD HERE
My Parasol and Silver Gold Amazing song
Okay, so I woke up this morning and I just realized how astronomically behind I've been to getting new post in Overtune. I checked on my Facebook and found My Parasol's news feed that their new song "Silver Gold Amazing" demo is now available for preview.My Parasol is an electropop duo from Los Angeles, California. Mark and Susan's creations are incredibly nice and catchy, combined with Susan's beautiful vocals. I am looking forward to their EP, hopefully will be released in Fall 2010.
Seriously, this is something that you really have to check out. Visit their website HERE.
Silver Gold Amazing (Demo) by My Parasol
Infected Nation Out Now

click HERE for full download.
NXTPhage's Infected Nation on May 15, 2010
This is a good opportunity for all who loves drum & bass music.
On May 15, 2010 they will release their first compilation album, "Infected Nation". This album is absolutely FREE. Featuring tracks from EmbiDnB, @lJ@red, Xrtion, F-Zero and Nomad Assassins. You may visit their website for downloads and more details, click HERE.
Madness From the 7th floor Interview
Overtuneph: What are you currently up to?
aside from procrastinating, i am currently in the process of starting an alternative band. and from time to time i produce music for friends who needs background music for their films.
Overtuneph: Who were your influences?
Radiohead, The Dead Hours, Supercar, Secret Frequency Crew, Midori Hirano, Yano, Grin Department,
Cambio, Monsterbot, U2, Sigur Ros, Mogwai, Explosions in the sky, life, my surroundings, experiences, madami po!
Overtuneph: Can you tell us the Brief history of Madness from the 7th flr plus the style of music you play?
MFt7F started when the band i was in disbanded, i was looking for some sort of outlet where i can put my ideas. my friend at the time was using fruity loops, so i tried it out, and it was easy to use, so i was making pieces from there and then booom. the big bang = mft7f.
about the style, i dont really have a particular style that i follow, it is very organic when i make the pieces, quite ironic that i use a computer to make them eh? hehe. it is what it is.
Overtuneph: How did you come up with a name? :)
this name was just temporary to tell you the truth, i was still looking for the right name for the sound that i have. so mft7f was just a random name that i came up with at the time, and it sounded pretty good, but ultimately i ended up using this as the name.
Overtuneph: Any other new bands and/or new albums that you would recommend checking us out?
you guys should check out this korean folk indie group called "Bluedawn." I am a big fan of them. Too bad they broke up. and check out this swedish indie pop artist called Jens Lekman, also a big fan.
Overtuneph: Any last words? :)
Libre kita ng fishbols sheng pag balik ko sa pinas this december. You make a lot of artists happy! keep it up po.
Say hi to Spazzkid
I use: My Imagination, Ableton Live, Reason, Fruity Loops, a Dozen plugins and effects, Guitar, Toy Keyboards and my voiceI like: milk tea, independent and obscure music, taking long walks, good food, learning new stuff and travelling.
My music: is a mix of stuff that I’d like to hear
I come out: normal most of the time
I haven’t: shaved a few days already
Sometimes: I’m idealistic, but aren’t we all are?
I would really like: to go to
I tend to: be really annoying at times J I have an album hopefully coming out within the year. So please watch out for that
Spazzkid: Yes, most of these collaborations were sent over online. The wonders of modern technology enables the tech savy musician to send over riffs and sound samples over the internet to a partner in crime who would then arrange or add-into the sent track. Most of the musicians Ive worked with were either a) online friends bound by same musical tastes or b)friends of friends.
Some of the people ive worked with and are currently working with are : Paofario Diaz (of El Mercurio), Eggboy (Diego Mapa ), Owel Alvero (Bandang Shirley), Carlos Tanada (Up Dharma Down), Taken By Cars, FoodShelter and Clothing, Mong Alcaraz (Sandwich), Battle City and several remixes for other artists and bands whose names escape my mind this moment.
Spazzkid: thank you very much and congratulations on the job well done! cheers!
Dead Chasing Daylight
Overtune: like think about this man, you’re currently working with CB plus bunch of things around, how do you manage to put a straight balance with these stuffs?
Little Talk with FoodShelterandClothing
I learned that you started as a group as early as 1988-1993 formerly members of "the bottles", can you tell us some brief info on how u started as fsandC? and who are behind it. ;)A year before we did our final gig as The Bottles, we already had fs&c as a side project with me, jem, and a revolving cast of thousandsJ. Back then we never considered ourselves as a duo, its only in the late 90’s when most of our mates went abroad that we seriously considered the matter. But then, most of our early demos, as well as in our other side projects like hidden agenda r.p., the high command, and most recently FFF, we normally work as a duo.
-How do u describe your music?
It’s fair to say that we have our roots in proto-punk bands like The Stooges, Velvet Underground, as well as classic rock faves like the Who, Bowie, The Doors, Et. Al
As for the electronic part, its because its what we already have at our disposal. I’m talking bout cheap-ass keyboards with built-in drum presets and those 80’s Yamaha synth-drum pads which are oh-so-useful in writing and recording songs. And this we’ve always done since our days as “the bottles”. We just get live drummers (that’s plural coz as the bottles we used to have 2 drummers at one time! No kidding mates) for gigs that is. Also, we grew up during the heyday of synthpop not to mention that we’re big fans of Kraftwerk, so its quite logical really. As for the question…errrr, perhaps we’re “electro-punk” with pop, metal and dance overtones?!
-What is your favorite production gear in making sounds?
Our vintage Tascam 4 track porta-studio (which uses the very unreliable audiocassette),
Jem’s 5 stringed Ibanez bass, Korg drum machine which was so old we have to replaced its lcd screen, and a Korg guitar fx processor which we used in almost everything, including feeding the entire 4 track machine output to its inputs while mixing down tracks (notably in the 1995 version of our song “The Pharmacy” , included in our CRACKED ep, released there in Metro Manila via Triad Records in 2005).Also, a 70’s issue AKG mic which has built-in eq presets (I wont trade this for any other mic!). And of course, our lowly generic PC which we use to digitize our tracks (and download porn!)
-Is there any band/artist out there that you would like us to check out?
As of this interview, we’re knee deep into Electric 6 (their 4 cds just won’t leave ears alone). Also, this new crazy duo (not us, ok!) Shy Child (they got videos posted in youtube, unfortunately their debut cd is yet to be released), and kids…there’s this mofos called Holy Fuck, that you need to check out now! Other fairly recent acts like The Gossip, The Klaxons, Hot Chip, Reverend and the Makers, Vampire Weekend, High on Fire. TV on the Radio, The Knife. among others, are staples whenever we’re hangin out and shooting the breezeJ and of course, we never forget to play the classics like the Pistols, Human League, Talking Heads, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, et. Al.
-Can you give us at least 5 in your current playlist?
I usually listen to at least 1 David Bowie and! Prince album every month, just to remind me that I’m just a little prick in the vast sea of dicks, hahaha. And whenever I need some lyrical inspiration, I listen to some classic Elvis Costello lps (yeah, I know I’m a pretentious bastard, but any musician who says he’s not is a damn liar, hehe).
Anyhoo, let’s see what’s in my playa over the past few weeks…(these are albums)
1. Bob Mould- the district line
2. Roisin Murphy – overpowered
3. The Cult- born into this
4. The Charlatans- you cross my path
5. Electric Six – (all their cds, and I can also say the same for Jem coz he’s been buggin out on E6 lately too!)
-You have released an album and side projects, can you tell us something about them? :)
We have released around 10 full-lengths, 2 dvds, and 1 e.p. as fs&c. we used to sell em via mail order (pre-internet days kids) on cassettes (including stuff from our side projects), though we have a few of ‘em digitized notably the soundtrack we did for the Alamat comicbook BAYLANS (2000), our covers album OTHERPEOPLESSONGS (1997), our recent 2cd compilation COME AGAIN 1992-2007, and of course the CRACKED ep mentioned earlier. Also, we’ve been featured in the compilation cd “8 TRACK”(2006), along with the likes of Names Are for Tombstones, The Sleepyheads, Shiela and the Insects, among others. And an international online compilation “Dismantle the Machinery” (2007) along with acts from
Apparently, we’ve already made available for free most of our tracks since 3 years ago (check the mp3 links in our myspace page, including access to some of the videos from our dvds). If you want hard copies, you can email us at fsandc@gmail.com
By the way, we’ve made a decision since a few years back, that we would no longer make “proper” albums. Only singles and or e.p.s, and perhaps just compile ‘em when needed. You might be askin why? Well simply because we reckon unless you have a particular concept like say Pink Floyd’s The Wall, or The Who’s Tommy most albums are just a bunch of songs lumped together anyways, hehe. Also, most kids would rather just download the tracks they like and forget the rest. So sad but true eh?
Now, for fear that I might bore you regarding our side projects (you can just check em out at our official site http://www.geocities.com/fscbrigade just click the “sideshow” icon when yer there) I’ll just tell you bout the recent ones though, which are FFF (that’s FUCKTHEFUCKINGFUCKERS, if you need a full translation hehe) a full-on grindcore project fronted by jem (he does the vocals, bass, drum programs) while I add the odd “electronic” bits and production work. And STRIPSTRIP a collaboration with TRIHEXY a Vegas-based junglist (nee drum n bass) producer, wherein we’ll be releasing an online e.p. this coming April.
-Do u collaborate with other artists?
Aside from the above-mentioned STRIPSTRIP, we did an online project with Japan-based technohead
How was it?
Its definitely cool! Needless to say, this is a wonderful time for such endeavors. And our thanks to the gods of technology we can now do this virtually in a snap (albeit without leaving the confines of our homes, not to mention taking a shower and putting our pants on, hehe). Though we’re still hoping someday that we could do this live in a gig. Now that’ll be such a thrill!
-What can you say about the music scene in our country?
Well sorry to say but unless you can hook up with Satan or Raymund Marasigan, you can forget bout yer dreams of becoming a rockstar (no matter how tight yer skinny jeans or thick yer eyeliners are!)! Hahaha. Seriously though…in the mainstream, there’s not much to say that hasn’t been said before (albeit negatively). It all boils down to politics really, you just need to know somebody to be anybody. Like don’t ever just expect yer songs to be played on the radio, or on myx or mtv unless you have a great machinery for yer” campaign” (yup, like I said its very political). Or in the case of myx, for sure if yer a contract artist of Star records then it’s a done deal. Whilst in mtv phils., if you have a marketing tie-up with any of their corporate sponsors (e.g. a restaurant, footwear. softdrink, etc) then presto! Yer a video star!
On a happy note though, im just glad that the underground scene continues to thrive oh-so-strongly. The only problem now, is that its getting saturated that most of the time we tend to overlook a lot of the deserving ones. Also, aside from music there’s too much shit around that competes for everyone’s attention (and money) these days. I’m talking bout the internet, cellphones, videogames, dvds, , etc. I’m pretty sure, a kid would rather use his allowance to buy an E load for his cell, than a damn cd (yup, even a pirated one). So to all ye pirates out there, you can add more revenues if you can find a way to hack em filthy rich telecom companies, and maybe produce pirated cell cards that works and sell em at say, 100 bucks for a 1000 worth of loadJ
-Any Thing else you would like to say?
i can go on and on ranting and raving but im sure most of you have already opened multiple browser windows to check on yer myspaces, friendsters, facebooks, multiplys, or better yet for some funky amateur porn! Hehe so how can I compete with that?
Anyhoo, thanks so much for this opportunity to share our music (and thoughts)
Right here right now. This certainly gives us more juice to go on and feed our egos. By the way, interested artists (we don’t care what genre yer in) out there who might wanna work with us sometime soon…please feel free to give us a hollaJCheers and lotsa luck to y’allJ
Link Myspace:FSandC
Link Multiply: FSandC Multiply
Genre: Electro/Punk/Rock
Location: Bacolod, Philippines
Overtune Project Vol.4 : Execute Transmission


Thank you so much for yer all out support, you guys are so fuken awesome!
Cheers from sky and Sheng!
CD1
Oblivion Interface 2.0
-Future Imperfect
-Total Institution (raw demo)
spazzkid
-Dreamer
-Rico Mambo 80's Kid Edit
Eggboy
-Deep Eyes
Dead Chasing Daylight
-As the Door Close
-Drops in Water
Ugong
-Lambingan
Phillip Eno
-Cold hands for a Warm Heart
-Dumplings
Evo Evolver
-Black and Red
Decay Transit
-Torn
-Terminal Drift(turmoil Mix)
Bleedingboy Soundtrack
-2 Minutes of Self-suffocation
-A Sedative for all Future Victims
Monosuitcase
-Shuriken
Link Myspace: Oblivion Interface 2.0, spazzkid, Eggboy, Dead Chasing Daylight, Ugong, Phillip Eno, Evo Evolver, Decay Transit, Bleedingboy Soundtrack, Monosuitcase
Genre: Electronica/Experimental/Shoegaze/Pop/Ambient/
Noise/Soundscape/Drum&Bass/Industrial/IDM
Overtune Project Release: 2008
Location: Manila, Davao City, Philippines/ US Based
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CD2
MoKn'O
-Install a Cat bomb in your Radio
-Subway Forest
Madness From the 7th Floor
-Fall Right In
-Shutter
FOODSHELTER&CLOTHING
-The Pharmacy (mundo mix)
-FoodNotBombs Carlins World
Names are for Tombstones
-Pyre
-Swan song Farewell (radio edit mix)
Blend:er
-Carousel
-Eudoxia Vervain's Don't Take Your Life (Bless the Soul)
Flavours and Caffeine
-Corona Borealis
-Shattered
-Hagkan (Evo Evolver VIP Mix)
Demo Lee
-Long Weekend
Greatest Forces
-r7
Aurora Borealis
-Life in Existenz (remix)
Bonus Track
Inconnu Ictu - Untitled
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Link Myspace: MoKn'O, Madness From the 7th Floor, FOODSHELTER&CLOTHING, Names are for Tombstones, Blend:er, Flavours and Caffeine, DemoLee, Greatest Forces, Aurora Borealis
Genre: Electronica/Experimental/Shoegaze/Ambient/Noise/
Drum&Bass/Trip-Hop/Goth/Electro/Rock
Overtune Project Release: 2008
Location: Manila, Cavite, Bacolod, Philippines/ US Based



