Taken from the arcane Taoist term for 'refined energy' or 'depth', Shen is noah pred's outlet for low-tempo explorations of forward-thinking computer music. Drawing inspiration from the Eastern aesthetics of botanical architecture and geomantic techniques, Shen attempts to evoke organic structures through lush ecologies of synthetic chords, deep textures and minimalist machinations. Honing his craft through sets performed alongside the likes of Monolake, Deadbeat, Shulman, Lusine, Bluetech and Solar Fields, his unique interpretation of the downtempo genre rapidly evolved into a distinctly recognizable sound. Incorporating elements of electro, dub and minimal techno, Shen's fluid funk is aimed equally at the public thrill of the dancefloor and the internal transcendence of headphones. With tracks appearing on the acclaimed 'Leftcoast Liquid Vol. 1', 'Floating Point 3' and various Green Samurai Clan compilations, the debut Shen full-length, 'Outlines', is out now on Native State Records. For more info, please visit the Shen homepage: www.shenism.com
Please direct all booking inquiries to David Fogel at 88 DC: david@eightyeightdc.com
Your music resonates in very high places, exquisitely aligned to the realizations of the vaporized ego, seeing its spiritual encasement as a physical vessel of separation, dedicated to forgetting the timeless union of spirit with this world, ever moving through time in space in an infinite meditation on transcending the isolation of a unit of consciousness in a sea of intelligence. Gratitude and respect to you and your sound craft.
Hy Shen thank you for taking me in your friendcircle and the very tasty music you serve us here :] wish you much success n always fun with all your upcomming projects ~ best wishes & sunshine-greetings from switzerland jasmina*
please keep me informed about your new stuff - thank you!
your music is amazing! so much depth and feeling, a true inspiration to me and the sound i aspire to create. thanks for such an incredible experience, i can't wait for your next album!
Shen, I saw you in Portland with Bluetech. Enjoyed your set. I'm listeing to your tracks in detail. Extremely nice work - from one musician to another - Mauricio aka FractAlien
I'm really looking forward to your set Friday. I have not had a chance to see you since E-N-S two years ago. You totally rocked the dome with one of the best sets of the weekend. Thanks for traveling down south. Jim
thanks for a great set in SF last weekend: i found it luminous, galactic, and yin-nourishing whilst maintaining a steady propulsion. a rare balance of energies, and a treat indeed. keep it up!
Noah, thanks for the amazing set, it was so nice to have you down south again. I will be looking forward to the next time, hopefully in the near future. Jim
