The Importance of Being Analogue

[Scissorhands]

My band (the Chorlton Radiophonic Workshop) is organising an event for Futuresonic, called "The Importance of Being Analouge". It's going to be a cross between a gig and an exhibition and we're looking for musicians with analogue instruments to join in. If you have anything like a VCS 3, theremin or telharmonium, please contact me!

The line up so far includes:

The Chorlton Radiophonic Workshop (my band)
http://www.myspace.com/ccatthechorltonr ... icworkshop
Nachtsmeer
http://www.myspace.com/nachtsmeer
Fonik
http://www.myspace.com/fonikfonik
Gnod
http://www.myspace.com/gnodgnod
Hop Man jr
http://www.myspace.com/hopmanjr
Modulator
http://www.myspace.com/modulatoresp
Sam and the Plants
http://www.myspace.com/samandtheplants
Create
http://www.myspace.com/createuk
Hypnotique
http://www.myspace.com/hypnotique

"The Importance of Being Analogue" explores the enduring love affair that we have with analogue technology. The event is half exhibition, half display, punctuated by improvised electronic music performance from a motley band of Manchester's electronic mafia. The public audience is invited to circulate between the participant's booths and to "Feel the noize" as it is being generated.
Part of the annual Futuresonic festival of art, music and ideas, the event is the brainchild of Manchester Met's Jim O'Shea. Jim, Course Leader for MMU's Computer Music Technology Course says:"MMU is delighted to be part of Futuresonic 2008. Think of this event as a multi-lane pile up on the information superhighway as analogue collides with VST in an improvised public performance exhibition. It's a chance for analogue addicts to dust off their synths and twiddle their knobs with pride."
Planned (!) improvisations include "Dorian Drone", "Wind & Bells", and a consort of theremins playing "Ein Choral".
It's at the MMU Student's Union on Saturday 3rd May from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

[The Flying Dracula Hair]

"Collides with VST"? So you'll be playing along with digital performers? Is this performance a power-struggle type affair? Or are they just part of other events?

I have a theremin and it sounds like loads of fun, 'cept 1) I lives not near you :( and Two) I'm not an analog purist :P


Make sure to post videos!!

Edit: lols, made me put a "ue" at the end of analog like some kind of FOREIGNER

[Teim]

Guys, I understand none of this.

[The Flying Dracula Hair]

Might be I don't nei'der ' __ ,

[Scissorhands]

Make sure to post videos!!

Here I am responding after almost 2 years

We got 13 synths and 3 theremins on the day, and it almost didn't happen because there was a karate class double booked into our venue
But we managed, and I now proudly present Dorian Drone! http://www.youtube.com/v/P2SDDZ5Nkis Unfortunately, the guy recording it turned off the camera before it got to the best bit

[SadakoMoose]

Good for you
Theremins are a bit too pricy for me, as of now..

[Scissorhands]

You can get DIY Theremin kits off the internet for £60

[alphatroll]

You can get DIY Theremin kits off the internet for £60

I'm waitin' 'til I find from-scratch *plans*. & learn enough electronics to understand them.