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Rob Piilonen
Experimental / Jazz / Jungle

"Flute'n'Stuff"

Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  7/1/2008
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   Rob Piilonen: General Info
Member Since11/14/2005
InfluencesAlfred Schnittke, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Debussy, Roland Kirk, John Coltrane, John Zorn, Remarc, 16ArmedJack, Toronto's many scenes (Improvisers, join the Association of Improvising Musicians of Toronto: info at aimtoronto.org)
Sounds LikeFlute for people who hate flute.
Type of LabelNone




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   About Rob Piilonen
Flute player, composer, DJ, improviser.

Worked with:

Improv
I've had the opporunity to work with many of Toronto's leading creative and improvising musicians, Including Nick Fraser, Joe Sorbara, Colin Fisher, Colin Anthony, Pail Newman, Ken Aldcroft, Scott Thomson, Tiina Kiik, Glen Hall, and many more. On the international level, I've been priviledged to perform with Joe McPhee, William Parker, Lori Freedman, Stephen Grew, Rainer Wiens, Wilbert de Joode, Jean Derome, Paul Dutton, Rueben Radding, and Anthony Braxton.

Electronic Music

I've recorded and performed with Spine, Yara, Mocky, and Peaches. In terms of jungle music, I've played live flute alongside Freaky Flow, Ryan Ruckus, Demolition Man, Million Dan, MC Caddy Cad, and often with DJ Syklik (aka DJ 2-odd). Recently I've been playing with locals The Caspar Project andMiMo.

Rock and Pop:
Post-Troubador Dan Goldman (and Kitchenmusik), Toronto legend Kurt Swinghammer, Songstress Sarah Slean, Rock Goddess Mia Sheard, Songstress Harmony Trowbridge I also play rather regularly with Basment Arms and funk machine The ELastocitizens

I've also performed hip hop with Phat Al and The DOM.

DJ work:
Ragga-Jungle, D'n'B, various Electronica, Reggae/Dub/Dancehall, Funk

Production:

I've been working on an album of mash up jungle tunes with many layers of heavily processed flute, as well as a number of digital remixes of some of my favourite improvising musicians.

Current Projects:

Will soon release the Whisper album featuring me on flute and Colin Fisher on Tenor Sax. 11 Tracks of improv with extremely minimal volume, but a surprising amount of sound.

Rob's Collision: This is a chamber-improv ensemble with a group of musicians that do not all need to be present for the group to perform. Pieces are written so that they work with everyone, but as long as the core of Mitch and myself are there we can still play. Main members include Colin Anthony on piano, Parmela Attariwala on violin, Dan Goldman on guitar, Michael Herring on acoustic bass, Cheryl O on cello, Rob Piilonen on flute and compositions, Joe Sorbara on drums, Josh van Tassel on sampler, and Mitch Yolevsky on clarinet. The Collision will also often have an opening act who will play with us in our set. Opening acts and guest performers have included The Coyote Trio, Odradek, MiMo, and Scott Thomson. I recently received an Ontario Arts Council composition grant for this project.

The Centaurs: Josh van Tassel's creation. Improvised funk and groove featuring Joanna Borromeo on keys, Devon Henderson on bass, myself on flute and effects, and Josh on drums and sampler. We play regularly at the Tranzac. Sound samples at Josh's myspace.

Links:

Breaking Sounds

DuoDuo

The Centaurs

Basement Arms

The Elastocitizens

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Rob Piilonen's Friends Comments
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Simon Jensen





Jun 2 2008 3:39 AM

Hi!

This is a message for all of you, my dear friends on MySpace!

Flute jazz and folk-rock tunes are now available for free download on my new site.


More new stuff: Improvisation workshops (in Swedish and English) in September 2008 ... read more here.


Best wishes to you all!

/Simon
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May 11 2008 3:53 PM

Hi Rob love your sounds !Raspect from Irieland !Avatar.
BLOB





May 7 2008 6:10 PM

2 GIFTS FROM BLOB!!!


BLOB's New Release is
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Emily Hall





Apr 15 2008 10:10 PM

Thanks Rob, I really like your energy and style!
Colin Greenlaw





Apr 14 2008 9:07 AM

glad you enjoyed my music. :)
I like what you are doing and it would be great if we could colaborate or something this summer. I have not really lined up a lot shows as I am still in Boston and need to assemble a few groups first. I will be in Oshawa from May 10 to Sept 1. In answer to your question, the songs on my myspace are mostly loop beats because I am still learning the ins and outs of making my own beats on Abelton Live and I mainly used Garage Band and Reason before that for my original compositions.
peace
colin
Jim Spector





Apr 6 2008 2:26 PM

Thanks for joining my circle of friends and for sharing your musical talent with the world!

MySpace Codes
GigDoggy


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Apr 1 2008 3:07 PM

This link is a blog for musicians written by musicians:

www. gigdoggy. wordpress. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.

Regards,

gigDoggy
bitchin'





Mar 23 2008 7:49 PM

Thanks Rob. Working on it.

Dougal
clara lofaro





Feb 27 2008 11:23 AM

Hey Rob,

Just wanted to stop by your page, it's been awhile. What's new with you?

I just finished recording my 3rd release, Perfekt World, with a street date in late March! Stop by my page then and check out the new music. I would love to know what you think.

Best,

CL
Moisés Quintas





Feb 21 2008 10:19 AM

Hello Rob.
Thanks for add and congratulations on your wonderful music.
A big hug from Galicia.

Moisés
Elena Kapeleris





Feb 16 2008 9:35 AM

Thanks Rob:) We have to come out and check out one of your shows!!! I keep telling Davide about how much he would love your playing:)
mathieu g





Feb 2 2008 11:05 AM

nice to meet you too !

i love your solo improv.
i also love your flute playing in an electro-jungle style.

see you
mathieu g
Frank Horvat





Feb 1 2008 2:42 PM

Hi Rob,

Thanks for accepting my friends request. I'm so loving your music, you push your flute playing to the limits (no cliches schmaltzy stuff) and any musical influence is fair game, very cool!

All the best, F
Antonio Panda Gianfratti





Jan 23 2008 4:07 PM

Hello Rob
Thank you for your commentary and friendship
Unfortunately I have never been to Toronto, but I would like very much to know Canada, parents who I admire greatly, and about play together, it would be a great pleasure, anywhere, I hope that one day this happens, keep contact and a great 2008, Antonio Panda Gianfratti
Follow Follow





Jan 20 2008 4:49 PM

Hi Rob,Thanks for the note.still have fond memories of the AIM Toronto weekend.All the ..best,
rainer
Light Coorporation





Jan 18 2008 4:21 AM

Thanks for the Friendship!

Greetings!


LIGHT
COORPORATION

- new live music in my profile:

www.myspace.com/lightcoorporation



.
donato console





Dec 23 2007 9:32 AM

Thanks for the nice comment. You are very good flute player and you have a great taste in music,
Donato wish the best. Keep in touch.
Apology for my english.
BLOB





Dec 22 2007 3:43 PM

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Trio Antares





Dec 3 2007 4:21 PM

Thanks for the add ^__^
Greetings from Milan, Italy of Trio Antares.
Paola Terenzio, Gianmaria Bellisario, Angelo Colletti

www.trioantares.it
Kerry





Nov 27 2007 3:07 PM


Hey, nice to be connected!
Les supporters de Pascal Mono





Nov 20 2007 10:17 PM

merci beaucoup pour l'ajout
bonne journée

l'équipe de going to pascal mono
Reg Schwager





Nov 14 2007 9:04 PM

Thanks for the add, Rob. Groovy sounds!
u-ex(perimental)





Nov 13 2007 2:55 PM

Dear Rob,

it is good to see an artist who is not afraid of simultanuosly be connected with Beat an' free stuff. I like your style. And please keep up the good work with AIMToronto. Just performed Toronto at Lula Lounge with an Cuban Band in September. A pity I did not knew about the creative stuff going on there .... Best Mark Alban Lotz
Kyle Miller/Matthew Crowe





Nov 6 2007 10:09 AM

yo yo yo rob!
Jessica Stuart





Oct 23 2007 8:56 AM

Thanks for the add, Rob. Your electronica is funfun!
Lina Allemano Four





Oct 20 2007 3:51 PM

You are very diggable yourself, my friend! I dig it!
Linsey Wellman





Oct 10 2007 1:13 PM

Hi Rob,
you sound great!
Marta





Sep 7 2007 11:24 AM

great variety of styles!
thanks for your comment,
i really enjoy your music
Kyle Miller/Matthew Crowe





Sep 6 2007 3:46 PM

thanks so much Rob, i like your tracks...especially rob's collision, and june 20th!
if we ever find ourselves in toronto will will look you up for sure!
-matt
Jennifer Ryan





Sep 2 2007 3:19 PM

Monsieur P!

Scrabble kicks ass indeed...we should do so again soon...hope this finds you well!
dwight schenk





Aug 23 2007 7:34 AM

i recently found out i'm pregnant with your baby. did we do it?
i'm gonna name it K9-01104.
i hope it's a girl.
Miss Erin Murphy





Aug 16 2007 5:16 PM

shizzer. sorry about Bradshaw. must be totally shocking for everyone at work. hope you're well.
Suzanne





Aug 5 2007 4:57 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!


JackPoT*


Is Online


Aug 4 2007 1:39 PM

,, added your tune and we always listen it with my friends:) cos your songs are unusual:)
Greets...
Tuenda





Aug 2 2007 6:46 AM

Hello; and thanks so much for adding us! It..s a pleasure to meet you.

Best wishes from Asturies!!
JackPoT*


Is Online


Jul 31 2007 1:29 PM

hey your sound is beautiful.. I try to play flute for 2 years..
GREETS FROM TURKEY:)
nice+smooth





Jul 23 2007 4:01 PM

MiMo





Jul 18 2007 7:56 AM

Rob-great performance last week. It was a fruitful collaboration and we look forward to future endeavours together. Sincerely, MiMo.
The Fenicians





Jul 17 2007 4:36 PM

Hi from Barcelona!
We're happy that you like the band. Keep fluting!
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Geordie Haley





Jul 14 2007 8:56 AM

thanks rob ,and to all the peolple reading this listen and buy rob's music,'tis lovely !
Geordie Haley





Jul 13 2007 2:53 PM

thanks for the tunes rob ! beautiful ! yers geo
ZAMA





Jun 27 2007 9:27 AM

Pro Domo Mea DEAR FRIEND



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Joanna Borromeo





Jun 21 2007 6:53 AM

hi rob!
Lydia Workman





May 23 2007 7:10 PM

Great to find you on myspace, Rob. Keep up the good work!

Lydia.
TOUCH A LIFE, TOUCH THE WORLD!!!





May 18 2007 8:49 PM

Hello good evening Make sure to keep up on the blogs and I hope your day was as inspirational as mine.

TOUCH A LIFE, TOUCH THE WORLD!!!

-Dave
brazilian contemporary classic music





May 6 2007 8:04 AM

Gabriel, Mikael, Haniel, Raphael, Camael , Tsadkiel, Tsaphkiel, Haziel, Metraton, good music makes the angels to vibrate in the sky, thanks.
:Lera Auerbach:





May 5 2007 3:45 PM

Great to be connected.
Please keep in touch.