"My Continuum?" was composed by me with the help of recordings of my brainwaves, and intepreted by Lola Perrin at the Music, Science and the Brain Symposium Concert on 27th Sept 2008.
-Official Bio-
Alexis Kirke is a composer based in the South-West of England who works across multiple platforms including the creation of science-based algorithmic scores, soundtracks for silent film shows and the supply of tracks for production music libraries. He holds a PhD in Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience and has worked as a Project Manager and a Stock Market Analyst (where he developed some of the foundation concepts of the industry textbook ‘Optimal Trading Strategies’).
He is currently member of the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Group and Programming Liaison Assistant for the group’s festival; he is also a member of the University of Plymouth's Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research, and has published articles on Algorithmic Composition and Performance. Alexis is a poet and critic who has written for publications such as Terrible Work, Oasis, Tremblestone (UK) and Transmog (US). He has also been invited to read at Glastonbury Festival, and was editor of the UK's first poetry webzine 'Brink'.
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I also write production music for various companies: the website for that is www.myspace.com/hyperrealproductions
Music I wrote for a band I was in is available on www.myspace.com/thehearingvoicesmovement
"Journey by Sea" was part of a commissioned soundtrack for the 1h20 documentary "South" about Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole.
Join Cafe Concrete to mark the launch of the Neil Rose concept album Wilbur Whateley/Psychopomps on onec (www.onec.tv).
The evening will feature a live collaboration between Neil Rose and Jamell Ackford, together with a performance by Ben Solo and a DJ set by Mummy Thinks We’re Special.
On Monday 28th September 2009, Café Concrete will include performances by Jamell Ackford, Concrete Belly and the Oddstep Deployment Unit, plus a DJ set by ZX81. For more information please go to www.cafe-concrete.co.uk
On Monday 27th July 2009, Cafe Concrete will feature The Diamond Family Archive, Robodub and InterVis 2.0: The Screen.
THE DIAMOND FAMILY ARCHIVE “Strange and tender songs built around layered loops of live guitar, lap steel and electronica. Leftfield, oddball and gorgeous, a beautiful and fragile noise and sublime lo-fi melancholia”- Stolen Recordings
ROBODUB “Low frequency isolation” Robodub brings aquatic sub-bass back from his recent Sync or Swim performance at Prince Regent Pool for the Brighton Fringe Festival.
INTERVIS 2.0: THE SCREEN A collaboration between sound artist, DJ Contort, media artist, siusoon (Winnie Soon) and performance artist, Eva Pang, The Screen is a live interactive audio-visual performance which employs body movement, everyday objects and video projection as a narrative to interact with audio-visual tools and music.
Café Concrete is on a mission to raise funds for future projects and is seeking donations for an auction in the autumn. Please see the attached for more information.
NEXT TIME AT CAFE CONCRETE Please note that there will be no Café Concrete event this August. The next will be on Monday 28th September 2009, and will include performances by Jack Marchment and Dynablade.
ABOUT CAFÉ CONCRETE Cafe Concrete is an intimate night of experimental electronica, sound art, film and music from the outer limits. It usually happens every last Monday of every month upstairs at the Voodoo Lounge, Plymouth, UK, from 830pm.
Cafe Concrete is an intimate night of experimental electronica, sound art, film and music from the outer limits. It usually happens every last Monday of every month upstairs at the Voodoo Lounge, Plymouth, UK, from 830pm.
On Monday 29th June 2009, Cafe Concrete will feature performances by nU-tacK and ELM-K, plus a DJ set by Nick Grew. Follow the links to find out more about the artists at www.cafe-concrete.co.uk
CAFE CONCRETE NEWS Cafe Concrete is releasing a CD of improvisational trio ELM-K's Fragmented Orchestra performance, which was recorded live at the Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth, UK in December 2008. A version of what was played was received at various international sites, including SARC in Belfast and Stamford University. ELM-K performed concurrently with Pauline Oliveros. Material from Oliveros was relayed back to the Roland Levinsky Building. The 11 track CD contains almost 80 minutes of cinematic soundscapes ranging from the elegant and expansive to the explosive and abrasive. It will be available at a special price at Cafe Concrete on 29th June, and excerpts from it can be heard at www.myspace.com/elmkuk
NEXT MONTH AT CAFE CONCRETE On Monday 27th July 2009, Cafe Concrete will include performances by The Diamond Family Archive, Winnie Soon & Eva Pang and Robodub.
Hey, just to let you know we have uploaded tracks from Ali's new solo album Flying High to his myspace, come by and let us know what you think or if you want to pre order you can get it on his myspace page.
Ali will be on tour in the UK from June 19th – July 4th come and see him and his new band live – they are tearing it up, round the country with a great party vibe!
Big Love Ali's Team x
Café Concrete is an intimate night of experimental ambient electronica, sound art, film and music from the outer limits. It usually happens every last Monday of every month upstairs at the Voodoo Lounge, Plymouth, UK, from 830pm.
On Monday 25th May 2009, Café Concrete will feature performances by Jonny3snareS, The Eular Beta Function, Winnie Soon & Eva Pang, and William Amery (Not the Avant-Garde).
cafe concrete news The Café Concrete Plymouth City Project (CCPCP) film/sound works are still being shown on the BBC Big Screen in Armada Way, Plymouth. Civic Centre by Tim Dickinson & ZX81 is pictured above.
Café Concrete is an intimate night of experimental ambient electronica, sound art, film and music from the outer limits. It usually happens every last Monday of every month upstairs at the Voodoo Lounge, Plymouth, UK, from 830pm.
On Monday 27th April 2009, Café Concrete will feature performances by Pocket Magnetic and Concrete Belly, plus a DJ set by Gecko Hooks. Find out more about the artists and hear samples of their work by following the link above.
NEXT TIME AT CAFE CONCRETE On Monday 25th May 2009, Café Concrete will include performances by The Eular Beta Function and Jonny3Snares.
CAFE CONCRETE NEWS The BBC is currently showing individual Café Concrete Plymouth City Project (CCPCP) works in rotation on the Big Screen in Armada Way, Plymouth. The works were shown collectively over the Easter weekend, and will be shown again over two weekends between now and the end of May. Please see the link above for more details. DVDs/CDs of the complete eleven film/sound works are available at Café Concrete events, online or at Plymouth Art Centre.
Café Concrète is an intimate night of experimental ambient electronica, sound art, film and music from the outer limits. It usually happens every last Monday of every month upstairs at the Voodoo Lounge, Plymouth, UK, from 830pm.
On Monday 30th March 2009, Café Concrète will feature performances by Gagarin and Katapulto and will feature a DJ set by Peripheral Vision. The £4 entry fee includes a free DVD.
NEXT TIME AT CAFÉ CONCRÈTE On Monday 27th April 2009, Café Concrète will include performances by Pocket Magnetic and Concrete Belly, plus a DJ set by Gecko Hooks.
CAFÉ CONCRÈTE NEWS The Café Concrète Plymouth City Project (CCPCP) was shortlisted for a Media Innovation Award and described by the judges as “intriguing and thought-provoking”. The BBC has approached Café Concrete with a view to showing the CCPCP works on the big screen in Armada Way, Plymouth. DVDs/CDs of the complete eleven film/sound works are available at Café Concrete events, online or at Plymouth Art Centre.
heya mate! that was good fun the other night! i've got some video footage to upload to youtube when i get the chance, in the mean time you can hear some of those tracks on my profile! hopefully catch you on friday at the monica lewinsky building :)
Café Concrète is an intimate night of experimental ambient electronica, sound art, film and music from the outer limits. It usually happens every last Monday of every month upstairs at the Voodoo Lounge, Plymouth, UK, from 830pm.
On Monday 23rd February 2009, there will be a special Café Concrète event in partnership with the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival (www. pacmf. co. uk). This will feature live collaborations and clashes between Lona Kozik & Neil Rose, and Alexis Kirke & Mesa, with DJ Contort raiding the Peninsula Arts sonic archives. The £4 entry fee includes a free DVD.
NEXT TIME AT CAFÉ CONCRÈTE On Monday 30th March 2009, Café Concrete will include performances by Gagarin and Katapulto and will feature a DJ set by Peripheral Vision.
Alexis! I didn't know you could sing too!!! I thought you were a concert promoting composer but hey, much more, your influences evidently stretch from Bowie and The Who to Ligeti...just the way it should be! :-)
