Macintosh
Technics SL1200MK2
Pioneer CDJ1000MK2
Ms. Pinky
Traktor Scratch Pro
Korg Kaoss Pad 3
Pioneer EFX500
Novation ReMote Zero SL
Ableton Live
Propellerheads Reason
Max/MSP/Jitter
Soundtrack Pro
Logic Studio
Influences
Past: Northern Exposure, Renaissance, Bedrock, Global Underground, Rabbit in the Moon, BT, Proton Radio, Zouk
Present: Berlin, Tokyo, Melbourne, Matthew Herbert, Robert Henke, Ryoji Ikeda, Styrofoam, Apparat
Drawing inspiration from the melodic epic-house era as well as a string of electronic musicians, his sound is a hybrid of smooth driving rhythm & emotive symphonies riding along a complex layering of elements and sleek well-programmed beats.
Having spent most of his years meddling with music (electronic or otherwise), Rafi has since evolved to join a breed of dedicated music makers who are well versed in production as well as DJ-ing. In his mixes, one should always expect a specially tailored soundscape, designed to move your body and speak to your mind.
Together with local DJs from www.frontallabs.com, Rafi has spun at the top clubs in Singapore under the guise of for[e]sight. Clubs conquered include Zouk, Phuture, Rouge, Homeclub, DXO, Onyx and the now-defunct Centro360 and The Liquid Room. In July 2004, Rafi made a debut appearance in Melbourne, Australia for a one-off progressive gig at Sideways @ Tilt, playing alongside Ivan Gough and Sean Quinn. Upon his return to Singapore, he clinched the Runner-up trophy in the Juice DJ Quest 2004 competition held at Zouk, and was subsequently awarded Juice Magazine (Singapore) – Best New Local DJ in December 2004.
In 2005, he began concentrating on performing a hybrid DJ set, mixing on Ableton Live and collaborating with other DJs & musicians. This fluid performance brought Rafi and his team (Marc on guitars, Weili on decks + guitars) to the Semi-Finals of the Heineken Thirst 2005 competition in Singapore, and a special invitation to perform at the Singapore Spotlight in Hong Kong (Jan 2006).
2006 saw a shift in his musical career, as Rafi was appointed his first residency at the BeachClub (Docklands, Melbourne), and contributed deck duties at the fund-raising Heaven & Hell party held at Brown Alley in July 2006. The past year also saw him working on sound design and composition for theatre & performing arts in Melbourne, Australia.
Rafi has since returned to Singapore to pursue a career in sound design and electronic music. Never leaving his old charm behind, he still embarks on those deep and epic journeys through the acetate running under the sapphire tip.
KABELTON is in love! Usually, the enfant terrible of the minimal scene is better known as a restless insomniac and won't even stop producing disturbingly catchy techno tracks while eating, dancing or going berserk to the beat. That was before he met IVANA, however.
No romantic wallpaper to play during a candle light dinner perhaps. But then KABELTON is not the guy to disrespect his roots not even when he's in love.
TRANSMISSION SPECIAL Main Arena, Ministry Of Sound
Transmission isn't just another night, it is a gearshift to take you higher.
Cover charges on 14 JULY : Before 10.30pm - $15 for men and $12 for ladies (both covers include 1 drink) and After 10.30pm - $25 for men and $20 for ladies (both covers include 2 drinks)
rrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaafffffffffffffffiiiiiiiii....oh why can't i get over that!!
ummmjust popped by...we all graduated last week and it was sad that you weren't there too, especially cause i heard a rumour that you were maybe coming over for it. OH WELL!
hope you are super dooper.
