The act of music-making brings together the three clearest identifiers of human culture.
- Artistic expression, Communication, and Technology.
One could say that this has been true ever since the first drum was constructed, most likely of a hollowed-out fallen tree.
Presumably, this newfound instrument would have been used to communicate some meaning between people.
"It was a good hunt today; come over and enjoy the BBQ!"
Simply pounding away on a log with a stick however, would not have produced desirable results.
Communicating via such an instrument would have required some skill and prior agreement between the people involved, as to what meaning should be attributed to which beats.
The most recent incarnation of the musical instrument is the virtual electronic synthesizer.
Our modern instruments are constructed solely of computer code.
It could be argued that, given the scope and versatility inherent in modern electronic music systems,
it is now easier than ever before to express real meaning and artistic sentiment through music.
Unfortunately, a great deal of musical "meaning" seems to have been given-up in trade for the ubiquity of modern technology. The result is a veritable plethora of musical noises, which can sound as square and calculated as the machines which pump them out.
- Like so many monkeys fascinated by the myriad technical aspects of the newfound instrument,
banging on logs with total disregard for any meaning or artistic sentiment.
At DUMBVOX labs, we are attempting to focus on artistic sensibilities.
Esthetic symmetry, beauty and creativity accompany our technical skill in composition and system analysis.
Together, Olaf and Bojan form a classic team, consisting of a technician and an esthetician.
A symmetry in balance; Yin and Yang if you will, creating a synergy greater than the sum of its parts.
We are attempting to communicate feeling, the very essence of art.
I would like to personally invite you to visit our newly redesigned site. While you're there make sure to join I-Hole, the Intolerance Records Industry Newsletter for your chance to win FREE CD's, T-Shirts, Stickers and more!
I would like to personally invite you to visit our newly redesigned site. While you're there make sure to join I-Hole, the Intolerance Records Industry Newsletter for your chance to win FREE CD's, T-Shirts, Stickers and more!
Saturday 23 May! The one and only: MATJESDISCO OT301 (Amsterdam), from 23:00 hrs! Entrance 5 euro / 3 euro if you come dressed up Matjesstyle!! Line up: Tom Schivez (electro remix, crap style) Klerezooi (tits and 80’s hits) Perestroika soundsystem (Balkan party crap) ..
hey , je te laisse le lien de mon dernier mix, un peu du mix que j'ai fait en février d'ailleurs a ce sujet, j'ai pas recu le mix du patronnat encore... Give the wall a dance"....NEW MIX!!!!! (click on the cover to download the mix&playlist in a .rar) have fun biz portez vous bien
coming up..... ENEMY EARTH - Interstellar Commute LP (vinyl and digital release april 2009) ........ We have a new release coming up this April. Introducing Enemy Earth, Eat Concrete Records will release Interstellar Commute; a stellar body of deep astro-hiphop, psychedelica and ambient electronics. ........
Friday the 13th of March! Sex, Drugs and Razk n Roll The 5 year anniversary party of the wicked t-shirt brand Razk! From 22:00 hrs in the OT301 (Overtoom 301, Amsterdam) entrance: 5 euro Line up: The Fringe (live), Steven de Peven, Tom Schivez, Fre2k.
Saturday the 31st of January we are back with a new edition of the Matjesdisco. Come join us from 23.00 hrs in the OT301 in Amsterdam. And dont forget to wear your special legging and moustache! xxx The Matjes crew!
Saturday the 7th of March Basserk is back with a new edition of Kiss Off.
Starts at 23:00 hrs / entrance: 5 euro OT301: Overtoom 301, Amsterdam Live shows by: Petr Passive and The Routines DJ's: SubSander and Rufus Baxendale Style: electro, wildstyle, mashup, loudness ..
Saturday the 6th of december we're back with another wicked edition of the Matjesdisco. From 23:00 till 05:00 hrs. OT301 (overtoom 301), Amsterdam. Entrance 5 euro (3 euro if you come dressed up Matjes style. See you there!
.. Are you ready for the Bomb? Saturday 25 oct. Basserk and Detelefunk team up for a wicked Amsterdam Dance Event party in the OT301 in Amsterdam. Live shows from the Detroit Grand Pubahs (USA) and MilkMoneyMaffia (GL) DJ sets from $jammie the Money (NL) and Gtronic(B). We start at 23.00 hrs. See you there!
.. Saturday 18 October!! The first Cafaine party in the Sugar Factory! Starts at 23.00 hrs. Live show from Elektrawolf with Wolfgang Flür (ex Krafwerk). Don’t miss it!
"RAUW" line-up: Brodinsky Joost van Bellen Wannabeastar MeloManics (live) Roger72&theWalk
mocht Berlijn je te ver zijn kan je de week erna HET dance-event van Europa meemaken: Amsterdam Dance Event.
oktober 23rd @ SugarFactory "Jungstar" line-up: Surkin (Institubes) Bobmo (Institubes) TomTrago (RushHour) The Walk & Rogerseventytwo MeloManics (Live)
oktober 24th @ Melkweg "SUPERRAUW" line-up: Digitalism Crookers Tommi Sunshine MeloManics Joost van Bellen kleine zaal: "Little Sexmachine" line-up: Tittsworth Daniel Haaksman Wannabe A Star Beesmunt Soundsystem
.. Yes! Saturday is the next edition of the Matjesdisco. It starts at 23.00 hrs in the OT301. Entrance 5 euro (3 euro if you come dressed up in Matjesgear)
..
..
..
..
..
..
.. 
..
..
..
..