XENOVIBES RETURNS TO SINGAPORE. XV III aka XING PATHS. THURS-SUN. 19th-22nd JUNE 2008. CHAMBER of the ARTSHOUSE@OPH. TICKETS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
XENOVIBES THE MAIN FEATURE AT THE AUIAC08 GALA DINNER. 12th JUNE 2008. GUEST OF HONOR, PRESIDENT OF SINGAPORE, SR NATHAN.
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Influences
.. XenoVibes conducted 2 workshops and had Mike Adams on the dancefloor on finale night! They would like to thank MoogMusic for a fantastic festival. You rock!
"Way to move the crowd at the end of EtherFest!" ~ David Hamilton, musician-engineer for MoogFoundation albums.
"I enjoyed your set and look forward to more!" ~ Russ Berger, consultant; design of recording studios and theatre spaces.
"Thank you both for everything, the inspiration, the education, the music and the smiles." Andy Lapinski. .............................................
XENOVIBES II "Music From Another Land" Promo Video.
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Sounds Like
XENOVIBES DISCOGRAPHY:
'Music From Another Land' finished Oct 2006, released Feb 2007.
(c)Written, performed, recorded and produced by Shueh-li Ong. Guest artist Yamaha e-drummer John Anthony Martinez plays on all tracks but "Palindrome".
Theremin appears on tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 8. Guqin on tracks 1, 6, 8.
Details in the Journal
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'Shueh-li Xenovibes' finished Dec 2003, premiered May 2004. (c)Written, performed, recorded and produced by Shueh-li Ong. Guest artist Australian flautist Michael Spicer on flute and tin-whistle.
Theremin appears on tracks 3, 6, 7. Guqin on tracks 1, 2, 5, 8.
Details in the Journal
For sale at the Xenovibes Store
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BAND MEMBERS: Shueh-li Ong Creator of Xenovibes (2003/4), show designer, composer, thereminist, synthesist, vocalist who also performs on the Guqin and tin-whistle.
John Anthony Martinez Drummer/backup vocalist (USA member)
HISTORY:Xenovibes is the brainchild of Australian born Singapore show designer Shueh-li Ong. This original show takes musicians from each city of call to complement the core touring duo of Shueh-li and John (subject to change). The feel will always be different because of the musicians themselves. This is the very essence of Xenovibes; disparate sounds coming together to create a hi-octane musical exchange! The premier of Xenovibes in Singapore 2004 would be remembered as a show of the United Nations of Musicians; with Michael Spicer on wind/keys (Australia), Jeff Long on guitar (Singapore), John A Martinez on drums (USA) and of course its composer Shueh-li Ong. The premiere opened to a standing room only crowd at the Old Parliament House. XV made its American debut the following year in front of 4,380 people at the Dallas Museum of Art. The line up of six included Mike McKinney (Jackson 5) and Shelley Carrol (Duke Ellington Orch).
Not to be confused with fusion music, Xenovibes the Concert is the exotic world where classical meets ethnic, cyber, psychedelic rock, funk, latin rhythms in a stream of consciousness exchange between participating musicians, akin to jazz improv. John found his voice through playing e-drums, "Having caught the Xenovibes bug, John is opposed to a cure, citing more vivid musical creations as a good reason to remain "Xenovibed", quote from the 2004 website/DVD interview.
Shueh-li is best (and humbly) known as "Singapore's first and only diva of the theremin" - Straits Times Singapore. Shueh-li works with Yamaha e-Drummer John Anthony Martinez while in the USA in concert productions, workshops and educational projects.
XENOVIBES: the Band| the Show| the Lifestyle XenoVibes the noun and its definition [foreign+expressions] was officially used in 2003 by Shueh-li Ong. Usage of the name (Xenovibes, Xenovibe, Xenoviber) and its concept is protected under international law.
Xenovibes is represented in the USA by the alliance of Electric Muse Singapore and Fingerfoot Music Productions USA. Its creator Shueh-li Ong was awarded a visa in 2005 by the DHS and American Federation of Musicians; an O1 visa given only to Artists of Extraordinary Ability. Combining business expertise to provide a one-stop service was the thrust of the alliance, with Xenovibes as a vehicle to promote Shueh-li's interest in live performance techniques and the such with John as her USA counterpart. FMP was formed late 2004 to pursue their common projects. The publishing arm of FMP was established in 1999. Electric Muse was established in 1998.
Xenovibes the Sound: Promotes the conjoining of ancient art with new world technology, east and west. Not forsaking the past for the present nor being precious about the past over the present.
Xenovibes the Show: Disparate musical souls meld in a stream of consciousness exchange. Only accomplished musicians who have the discipline of classical training and the flexibility of jazz performance may fulfill the Xenovibes vision. Artistic contributions also come from artists of other disciplines such as multimedia, fine arts and dance.
Xenovibes the Lifestyle: It is about a well-rounded positive energy towards life and the pouring out of this energy creating good things that do not demand an ego trip but for sharing and enjoyment. Its followers are known as Xenovibers or a XenoViber/Xenovibe as in "I am a XenoVibe".
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Networking: Like-minded artists, producers, show promoters, industry professionals and people of the world! We seeks out these people in major cities to join Xenovibes in Concert! WRITE TO US! If you are a promoter, a venue programmer or an industry professional with a venue or idea in mind!
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I'M PICKIN UP GOOD VIBRATIONS! We have pledged 10% of the sale of every song to the Moog Foundation in support of their endeavors. Read the press release in our blog section.
"I like it a lot. Great arrangement!" ~ Chris Stack, MoogMusic
"I really enjoy your music, it is not often I come across something that is totally different from most of what I have heard before and your's certainly is, I really can’t say you sound like anyone.
I really was very pleasantly surprised by your music; it prompted me to purchase Good Vibrations. You made a great version of a pivotal piece of music!" ~ Mike Brunt, Hermosa Beach, CA.
Michelle Moog-Koussa, Exec Director, Moog Foundation. 'Many thanks to Xenovibes for their gesture of suppport of the Bob Moog Foundation through the donation of part of the proceeds from their original rendition of ‘Good Vibrations’. My father always enjoyed hearing musicians express their creativity in new ways. In that vein, Xenovibes certainly makes this song their own, mixing elements of the original song with contemporary nuances. We encourage you to download this special version of the timeless classic and support Xenovibes and the Bob Moog Foundation. Enjoy!'
A string of Good Vibration coincidences. Read about this anecdote in our BLOG ENTRY "I’m Pickin up Good Vibrations". The story was revealed to me by Chris Stack of MoogMusic ~ Shueh-li Ong
Licensing obtained through the Harry Fox Agency.
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Right now I'm far from sunny Asheville... in cloudy England.
Having a great time hanging out with our new UK distributors and doing the UK launch of the Moog Guitar. A couple weeks ago, I was driving a truck into the night, heading to Nashville to tell the world about a new way to play guitar.
I've got a feeling this is all going to wind up in another of my anecdotes ;)
yooeeee! I'm here in Austin, but I was just in Dallas for a whole week two weeks ago visiting the fam. i think in another week or two after I finish more of my projects here I'll be able to go again. i can't wait!!
I'm happy to announce my new cd MOONSTRUCK, a collaboration with Jan Bang, Arve Henriksen, Tilmann Dehnhard, Ulrike Haage, Kammerflimmer Kollektief, Alejandro Govea Zappino, Jan Krause, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra a.o. You're welcome to enjoy, bb
I miss you guyszzz!!! I hope things are going great in Singapore! I'm going to be in Austin... for a while, haha. So when you guys get back home again, let me know and I'm coming over!!!
John played me some of your stuff and i was truly amazed...am anxious to see you perform in person. would love to get together with you soon and brainstorm. let me know a good time for you guys and i will try to work it into my schedule. later evenings are better for me. possible sunday meet?? stef
Hi Shueh-li! It was great to meet you at the Etherfest! Thanks for the dance music in the end! ;) I wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon, Carolina
Shueh-Li, I finally got back yesterday night. I miss you guys already!! much love to ya. I'll never forget the good times. Thanks for inviting me up for the Good Vibes performance!! was soo cool!
Oh, yeah, Me and R2D2 are gonna be first in line to the Dallas Fest! :)
no worries about me staying in touch. See you soon!!!!