S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 3rd , 2 0 1 2
d e t r o i t --- p a r a n o r m a l -- s o c i e t y
presents..
Metaphysical Funk™®.
f e a t u r i n g
The Flashbulb™.
[* f e a t - i m p r o v i s e d - m i d i - g u i t a r - l i v e +++ *]
[LIVE PA! Alpha Basic | Rephlex, Chicago - Electronica, IDM]
www.theflashbulb.net
An appropriate biography for Benn Jordan (the man behind The Flashbulb, Flexe, Q-bit, Acidwolf, and countless other pseudonyms) would be in the form of a stock ticker constantly scrolling up to date information on his multiple careers and endeavors. He is well known around the world in electronica for his abrasive trademarks multiplied with a level of diversity that makes just about anyones head spin. His catalog of releases is so extensive and obscure that there is no place on the internet that can accurately and completely list them. It also seems that Benn has replaced sleeping with film composing, and has recently mirrored his accomplishments in the film industry. But dont be intimidated by his amount of work, the quality-for-quantity rule does not apply here. Pick any album out of this long discography and youll find that it has its own place, and sometimes its own genre.
Benn Jordan was born in The-Middle-Of-Nowhere, Georgia in 1978. At a young age he moved from an American Indian reservation to Chicago to live with his grandparents, and was fluent in music notation before his first day of grade school. By the time Benn was old enough to drive, he was not only teaching classical guitar, but he had also taken part in Chicagos explosive acid house and industrial scenes of the mid-nineties by releasing albums on obscure short-lived labels and lugging synthesizers into parties instead of turntables.
In live performances, The Flashbulb often raises the laptop performers bar by bringing midi guitars and foot-controlled heavy effect units along with him on tour. The occasional show brings the audience a vivid stage presence, but most of the time Benn shyly concentrates on his performance hidden behind gear, occasionally peeping out and smiling when applauded. That same timidity is often applied in almost all aspects of Jordans career. He rarely accepts interviews or media photographs, and in the few times words or his voice have appeared in his recordings, it is often verbally unrevealing or camouflaged behind effects processing. However luckily for his listeners, Jordan possesses the talent to make his instruments flawlessly speak for whatever emotion he wants to portray, be it sadness, happiness, rage, or just sheer technical boredom.
Protman - Live™®.
[LIVE PA! Alpha Basic | Psymbolic, Chicago - Electronica, IDM]
www.protman.com
Five Step Path™®.
LIVE PA! Alpha Basic, Chicago - Acid House, IDM.]
www.fivesteppath.com
R E G I O N A L --- s u p p o r t :
BMG of Ectomorph™.
[interdimensional Transmissions, Detroit. electro, techno.]
www.interdimensionaltransmissions.com/
Ectomorph occupy an unique and strange place within Detroit Techno history. Founded in 1994 as a reaction to DBX, Basic Channel, Rob Hood, Sähkö and Drexciya, they released their first singles in 1995 as an attempt to make Detroit music for Detroit itself, not exclusively for export.
The mystique of their early singles led to mythic status and a strong underground cult following, which they have continued to develop through releases on their own Interdimensional Transmissions label as well as remixes on many high profile labels and projects like "Shari Vari" and the Dirtbombs. Their live shows are legendary for their ability to fluidly incorporate improvisational techniques into their synthesized music (and for the sheer amount of analog equipment that they bring).
BMG has worked in audio engineering and production ranging from mastering the first Ghostly projects to producing Wolf Eyes' Sub Pop albums while Erika runs erika.net, one of the internet's first freeform radio stations.
A C I D P I M P™.
[AKA Tom Newman | Friction | Paxahau | Detroit, techno].
Paranormal Tek™.
[Detroit Paranormal Society | Detroit, techno]
Garrett Dillon™.
[PKU | Dystopian Rhythm, Detroit. techno].
E. Spleece™.
[Detek | Exchange Bureau, Detroit. techno].
Majikcaps™.
[LIVE PA. Special Electronica / IDM Set].
An evening of mind bone-blowing electronica from IDM legend The Flashbulb and showcasing artists from the Alphabasic label's finest with regional support provided from Detroit's top players. Prepare yourself for a roller-coaster ride of beats, blips, screaming guitar solos, atmospheric beauty, and theoretical math rhythms that will leave you awestruck: once seen, never forgotten.
BEATNIKS GALLERY™®.
1602 Clay St, Detroit, Michigan, 48211. Building #2, top floor.
[located inside Detroit's own Russel Industrial Center].
*Event will feat Indoor Gallery room, Heated Tent & Rooftop Smoking Area!*
Explosive Sound fitted by: Damn Panic! Live stream by Abstrakt Lighting.
Lighting including full Truss, Scanners, L.E.D. panels + more by: DSFX.
Live Visual Projections by: Kero Logistics. Elaborate Decor by: Neural Patterns.
Event runs from 7pm - 5am. 18+ will valid ID for entry, no exceptions.
Friendly licensed, bonded, insured Security will be present for your safety:
Visit the following site for credentials: http://wwwomegasecurityservice.com/
$10 before 10PM. $15 thereafter. Stay tuned for additional info!
[*PLEASE RSVP ON FACEBOOK TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE*]
