blend:er - sh101 synth, noise, effects, programming and all ingredients;
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Influences
isaac asimov, akira kurosawa, dizzy gillespie, orbital, jesus jones, sonic youth, can, brian eno, robert fripp, peter thomas, led zeppelin, faith no more, anthrax, public enemy, massive attack, insomnia, new order, sugar hiccup, bjork, smashing pumpkins, weezer, electronica manila collective, acid42, twilight zone, science fiction, films, visual arts, books, etc.
experimental + electronica + ethereal + ambient + noise + soundscapes + etc.
blend:er started in 1999 as "senses". adopted the name "blender" in 2002. blend:er in 2006.
B L E N D : E R (a.k.a. Cris Garcimo) – electronic music composer/producer, synth player, soundscape artist and noise enthusiast based in Cavite, Philippines. His music has been described as cinematic, imaginative, touching and stimulating.
He started experimenting with audio acrobatics and technoid sonic landscapes in 1999. His compositions have been featured on both local and international releases/compilations (US, Japan) and net radio (Canada). His music has appeared in Mood Swing Theater (2004) which was released by Kittenwhip Compilation in Atlanta, U.S.A. One of his tracks was chosen for S.A.B.A.W. Anthology – the first anthology of sound art, electronic, and experimental music in the Philippines. The same composition was also featured as a soundtrack for a film by the internationally acclaimed Filipino director Khavn dela Cruz.
As a performer, he has been invited to various electronic music/sound art performances, art galleries and music festivals. Blend:er also plays synth for Project Ganymede, an assemblage of artists/musicians fusing classical, electronic, ethnic, and ethereal elements.
He has also performed as part of "The Motzkin Gangan Ensemble", composed of local sound artists and musicians, which was conceived by Tengal of S.A.B.A.W. and conducted by indie film director, Tad Ermitano. He has also collaborated, both improvisational performances and studio/remix projects, with musicians and sound artist from E.X.I.S.T., S.A.B.A.W. and Electronica Manila.
For bookings, performances, compilations, sound design/film score, remix, net radio plays and other project proposals:
e-mail: blender_musika@yahoo.com
hi m8
lovely work on the SABAW comp.it had us reach for a bottle of brandy and some good smokes:) oi, if u got the time pls check out our new track....FOODNOTBOMBS by fs&c
its in here:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=127453
cheers yall
1."FOODNOTBOMBS!(carlin's world)"
remixed by digital dog
2.'FOODNOTBOMBS (soup kitchen mix)"
written & produced by foodshelter&clothing
JAMES-vocals, digital & analog bass, guitar
BONG-synthesizers, digital percussions,
broken drums, steel pipes, sound bites
recorded & mixed on 8/11-12/06.
P & C HOGTIED RECORDS 2006
taken from the upcoming benefit compilation album
DISMANTLE THE MACHINERY by various artists
(release d8 is 9/11/06)
CHEERS!
woohoo
bong n james
thanks for the compli m8:)hot damn we need to work on a project someday soon aight?:)love to see ya here in bacolod.we owe ya more beers n cheers indeed!electricity is king!
woohoo!
bong
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