Re: (313) Morgan Geist interview

2008-09-26 Thread kate simko
You know, as much as I absolutely love Morgan Geist's music and  
respect him as an artist, I don't see him as a total victim in his  
"anxiety stroll."
A mutual friend of ours in Chicago told me about how he just wants to  
record music (not play shows) and how he's considering quitting music  
(same rant as the interview).


Well, he says in his interview that "Listening to music isn't an  
event anymore unless it's live."  But he's not willing to play live.   
So, he thinks it's best for people to hear his music live (where they  
have to pay for the show!!) but he's not willing to give them that  
opportunity.


The whole history of music up until the 20th century was based off of  
musicians playing for an audience.  Only since the advent of  
recordings was selling a copy of a performance even and option.  Ask  
any successful band or DJ and they will tell you that playing shows  
is the only viable option for supporting yourself off music right  
now.  I don't think this is totally a bad thing.  It should be an  
honor to play for people who enjoy your music (like Morgan says, he  
feels lucky that people pay attention to his music).


Anyways, my point is Morgan Geist hasn't dropped a record in 11 years  
and doesn't want to play live- that's the root of his predicament.
He has a great new record and *it's up to him* to make more music and  
play shows to get by financially.  Or, as the original post said,  
take a break.

He's a talented, blessed guy, I'm sorry to hear him sound so unhappy.



On Sep 26, 2008, at 9:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Reason it's not a business is because his "fans" won't let him make a
living at it.  You read what he said about people complimenting him  
on a

record that isn't even released yet.
That sucks.  I've talked to struggling musicians who's so-called  
"fans" say
straight to their face that they really enjoy their music but that  
they

didn't pay for it - just got it off someone else or from a P2P site.

That sucks and that's not any way to be a fan.

I'm not surprised that Geist is feeling the way he is.  How long  
could you

possibly put up with that bullshyte before losing it?

MEK

Martin Dust <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 09/26/2008 05:03:50 AM:





Oh yeah. I agree. Don't get me wrong, the honesty in there is
refreshing. The problem, as I see it, for people making a living  
from

music is that it's hard to take that break unless you're very
(financially) successful.
I guess they are going to have to accept that it's no longer a  
business

and back to a hobby.

m








Re: (313) Aril Brikha - Winter (again)

2007-02-08 Thread kate simko
aril played live in chicago about a year ago w/ a nord synth (i  
believe) and it was a great set w/o trancy sounds.
the party went off w/ the usual techno heads here, i'm sad to hear  
he's making trance now but he didn't always suck.

kate


On Feb 8, 2007, at 2:30 PM, Thomas D. Cox, Jr. wrote:


On 2/8/07, darnistle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


"if he was just some joker from the beginning..."

This is where we part ways, 'cause almost everything of his sounds  
half

baked to me, except for "Headhunter".

I will give him credit for having a nice, rich sound that does sound
pretty at times.


for me he's pretty much one of the best at techno: he has melody, he
has minimal structures, his tunes evoke that melancholy feeling, etc.
every tune on "Deeparture in Time" is a classic IMO. he out detroited
even many detroit producers with that album.

tom



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Re: (313) myspace (is) 313 (OT)

2006-07-17 Thread kate simko

i'm up there
http://www.myspace.com/katesimko


On Monday, July 17, 2006, at 11:13AM, Andrew Duke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>diana potts wrote:
>
>>Good day,
>>
>> I just noticed someone had a myspace profile in their
>>email tag. Any other list members up on there? Come
>>on...it's lame and addictive but ya gotta love it.
>>
>http://myspace.com/andrewduke
>http://myspace.com/cognitionaudioworks
>
>-- 
>Andrew Duke
>scoring/sound design/source
>http://andrew-duke.com
>http://myspace.com/andrewduke
>Cognition Audioworks label
>[Andrew Duke, Foal, Clinker, Granny'Ark]
>http://cognitionaudioworks.com
>http://myspace.com/cognitionaudioworks
>
>
>
>



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Re: (313) New york this weekend

2006-05-10 Thread kate simko
 
I'm playing at subTonic Friday night with Tony Rohr and Dietrich Schoenemann
from Hidden Agenda...
http://klever.org/thebunkernyc/#upcoming


On Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at 11:26AM, Jamil Ali <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>Anyone know of anything particularly good going on musically this 
>weekend (not necessarily 313) in new york?  Anything from thursday night 
>thru the weekend?
>
>Thanks a lot,
>
>Jamil
>
>
>


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(313) Updated DEMF lineup....

2006-05-08 Thread kate simko

Can someone please re-forward me the most recent festival
line-up for this year?

Thanks!
Kate



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Re: (313) chicago this saturday-monday

2006-02-10 Thread kate simko
Tomorrow night (SAT) Kevin Reynolds (used to work at Transmat) + Kill
Memory Crash (Ghostly) are playing at Tini Martini.  That's the
only place to hear techno in Chicago on a Saturday night.  Usually
it's packed...

Kate
 


On Friday, February 10, 2006, at 01:55PM, Thomas D. Cox, Jr. <[EMAIL 
PROTECTED]> wrote:

>a friend of mine is going to be in chicago from saturday to monday.
>he's looking for good music things to attend. any reccomendations?
>
>tommm
>
>



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Re: (313) Tejada/maxwell in SF

2005-11-21 Thread kate simko
 
They use the Elektron Machinedrum + Monomachine, last I heard.
Kate


On Monday, November 21, 2005, at 03:35PM, gretchen anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:

>I enjoyed John Tejada and Justin Maxwell quite a bit this weekend. Anyone
>know what the hardware they are using is? They had identical synth/sampler
>thingys with no laptop in sight.
>
>Gretchen
>
>
>On 11/21/05 12:39 PM, "Fred Heutte" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Notes from a fan . . .
>> 
>> I was in San Francisco over the weekend -- primarily to see the
>> Meters, a band which I have a tremendous affinity for.  The
>> second record I ever bought (hold on to your socks, kids) in
>> 1969 was "Cissy Strut."  When musicians talk about a beat being
>> "in the pocket," this record kind of defines that.  The show was
>> at the Fillmore and ran a little late because of technical problems
>> in the first set, but I thoroughly enjoyed it
>> 
>> Ziggy Modeliste has emerged as a real showman and really played
>> it up for his hometown crowd (he's lived in the Bay Area for
>> years), Leo Nocentelli played guitar faster and with more charm
>> than anyone has a right to expect, George Porter -- what can
>> I say, the master of funk bass, and Art Neville is looking and
>> sounding great.
>> 
>> They're finishing this mini-tour on Friday night at the new Nokia
>> Theater in Times Square.  Although obviously things are still in
>> flux I would expect they'll play Mardi Gras and Jazzfest next
>> year in N.O., and maybe do more touring.  I'm pretty much
>> not interested in reunion gigs generally, but these guys are worth
>> seeing and they play fiery hot . . .
>> 
>> The show ran late so I went over to Club RX (where yrs truly
>> actually played a little at the tenth anniversary of the Mad techno
>> weekly last Friday), but got there too late to hear John Tejada
>> and Justin Maxwell's live set.
>> 
>> On to the "Gingerbread Warehouse" -- this place is set up as an
>> art-gallery-warehouse-speakeasy in the industrial area off Cesar
>> Chavez.  Tables, chairs, a bar with $3 setups and bring-your-own-
>> brown-bag-baby, which sounds good but I have to say it was
>> rather antiseptic, and the place was only half-full and not very
>> much excitement.  Delano Smith was playing when I arrived,
>> pretty OK but not thrilling.  Mike Clark started around 2:45
>> and I stayed until he finished at 4:30.  The last 45 minutes were
>> pretty darn good and he had at least a few of us out on the floor.
>> 
>> I have to say, though, that alcohol has become the focal point
>> of the dance music scene in SF to an unprecedented extent.
>> Don't get me wrong, I like mine as much as anyone, but instead
>> of contributing to party-hearty looseness it just has become a
>> big distraction.
>> 
>> So I hope Delano and Mike had a good time, and it was worth
>> it being in SF this weekend with the 75 degree sunny weather
>> no matter what, but I do wish there was more of a crowd ready
>> for serious music action.
>> 
>> Fred
>> 
>
>
>



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(313) [chicago spam] Tonight: Jamie Hodge, Caural, Kate Simko, Bill Selman

2005-10-04 Thread kate simko


Tonight (10.4.05) @ Sonotheque
1444 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL
9pm - 2am,  21up

JAMIE HODGE (Plus 8, City Centre Offices)
CAURAL (LIVE) (Chocolate Industries, Mush) 

With Resident DJ's: KATE SIMKO and BILL SELMAN

Real-time Visuals:  JEFFREY WEETER

Bios: http://www.sonotheque.net/archives/000450.php







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(313) [chicago spam] Tonight: Philip Glass Remixed Record Release Party

2005-09-26 Thread kate simko

Monday, September 26, 2005
Claudia Cassidy Theater of the Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph St.
7:00pm / FREE


DJs WOODY McBRIDE, KATE SIMKO & MARCOS ROMERO PERFORM FOR "GLASSCUTS": 
PHILIP GLASS REMIXED RECORD RELEASE PARTY (OMM Records)

Also featuring a live performance of Philip Glass "Closing" from Glassworks:

CHANEL PEASE - harp
DAVID SISKA - violin
GORDON TEBO - piano
FRED WELLS - upright bass
KATE SIMKO - synthesizer

Glasscuts CD: http://www.glasscutsremix.com/glasscuts.html
Chicago Cultural Center: http://www.ChicagoCulturalCenter.org 
Orange Mountain Music: http://www.orangemountainmusic.com/


+++


The three DJs will perform their interpretations of Philip Glass' music as 
featured on the new record Glasscuts, a compilation of remixes by young 
producers/musicians that were originally sent unsolicited to Orange Mountain 
Music.  DJs will continue the evening with sets of their original music.

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presented Woody McBride (DJ ESP) as 
part of last year's inaugural DJ Series at Chicago SummerDance and welcomes him 
back for the Glasscuts record release party.  He is one of the country's 
premier electronic DJs, producers and promoters, as well as an advocate for 
chemical free and spiritually oriented artistry.

Chicago-based musician Kate Simko was trained in classical and jazz piano as 
well as in electronic music production.  Combining her musical training with 
her love for underground music, Simko is continually exploring a dialogue 
between the classical tradition and underground music.  Performing beside 
artists such as Michael Mayer, M83, Ulrich Schnauss, and Four Tet, she has had 
the opportunity to share her music both in Chicago and abroad.

Marcos Romero (Madcos d Psycho) was classically trained in piano and guitar in 
his homeland of Uruguay and moved into singing and producing for South American 
hip hop groups.  He is now based in the U.S. and creates experimental music 
with techno, minimal and downtempo influences.

The evening is presented as part of the Department of Cultural Affairs' ohm 
performance series that incorporates new media in the arenas of theater, music 
and visual art.  Admission is free.  For more information, call 312-744-6630 or 
visit www.ChicagoCulturalCenter.org.




























Re: (313) 313 meetup @ Forans?

2005-05-19 Thread kate simko
 
i think it would be fun to meet-up w/ you guys there/ meet you in person.
good idea to meet before we get lost in the weekend!


On Thursday, May 19, 2005, at 09:01AM, /0 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>if we did that, it would have to be a send-Joe-to-italy benefit.
>
>the US government would probably sponsor that event
>
>-Joe
>
>- Original Message - 
>From: "fab." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "/0" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <313@hyperreal.org>
>Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:52 AM
>Subject: Re: (313) 313 meetup @ Forans?
>
>
>> couldn't you have it BEFORE i get to detroit?
>> 
>> fab.
>> - Original Message - 
>> From: "/0" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: "fab." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <313@hyperreal.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 3:27 PM
>> Subject: Re: (313) 313 meetup @ Forans?
>> 
>> 
>>> oh just come over.  we'll all have a bring-fab-to-the-d benefit
>>> 
>>> jeez you act like italy is far :p
>>> -Joe
>>> 
>>> - Original Message - 
>>> From: "fab." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> To: <313@hyperreal.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:09 AM
>>> Subject: Re: (313) 313 meetup @ Forans?
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> - Original Message - 
>>>> From: "diana potts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>> To: <313@hyperreal.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 3:08 PM
>>>> Subject: (313) 313 meetup @ Forans?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> howdy.
>>>>> 
>>>>>  So it seems there's a lot of us coming in from out
>>>>> of town. How about a 313 meet up at Forans Friday
>>>>> night? It's a nice size and a nice lineup. 
>>>>> 
>>>>>  
>>>>> just an idea
>>>>> d
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> __ 
>>>>> Yahoo! Mail Mobile 
>>>>> Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. 
>>>>> http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail 
>>>>> 
>>>>>
>>>> 
>>>>
>>> 
>>>
>> 
>>
>
>



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Re: (313) Out-of-towner festival attendee roll call!

2005-05-18 Thread kate simko
 
On Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 11:31AM, Greg Earle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>If you (a) don't live in Detroit; and (b) are going to the festival,
>sign up!
>
>   - Greg
>
>--  >8  Clip here - valuable coupon  8<  
>
>1. Greg Earle
>2. Diana Potts
>3. Phred Huette
>4. Garrett McGrath
>5. Derek Plaslaiko
>6. Atomly
>7. Kate Simko
>8.
>9.
>10.
>...
>.
>.
>.
>
>
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(313) Chicago SUN May 8: Carlos Souffront/ Matt McQueen/ Kate Simko

2005-05-08 Thread kate simko

sorry for the mass email.  if you're in chicago, hope to see you there!

---
CHI Flavorpill writes:
"(Wake Up!) features accomplished artists who are often lauded niche performers 
but slip under Chicago's cultural radar."

complete event review:
http://chi.flavorpill.net/current.jsp#wakeup
---


Sunday May 8, 2005
2011 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
21 plus / $3 / $4 tall drinks
needle drops at 9:00pm

WAKE UP! SECOND SUNDAYS @ SUBT
Featuring Underground Radio DJ's:

CARLOS SOUFFRONT (WCBN / Interdimensional Transmissions - Ann Arbor)
MATT MACQUEEN (WNUR / Sonic Sunset - Chicago)

Resident: KATE SIMKO (WNUR / Traum - Chicago)




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Re: (313) SONAR 2005

2005-03-31 Thread kate simko

I agree with everyone that says Sonar Barcelona is not worth the trip.
Not only is the lineup lackluster and the city not at it's best at that
time of year, but also Sonar doesn't take care of the majority of artists
that play at the festival.  

According to a trusted Germany producer friend (who has been booked at Sonar),
only the main acts like Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills and a couple of
really big English acts with strong management get paid to play.  They pay very
few of the German acts (Villalobos now probably) - they all have 
to pay their own flights, no wage and only receive a hotel room for one day!

So, many of the artists that we would consider paying to see, never get paid 
themselves.  How does that support the music subculture???


On Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 08:41AM, matt kane's brain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:

>At 09:37 AM 3/31/2005, Johannes Gronvall wrote:
>>But if you're going there you should book the accommodation *right now*!
>>Getting some decent and cheap rooms to sleep in is getting difficult..it 
>>may be too
>>late already?
>
>well, i can't find a flight from the US for less than a grand, and hotels 
>appear to be in the US$800 range on orbitz. no sonar for me :(
>--
>unsigned short int to_yer_mama;
>matt kane's brain
>http://www.hydrogenproject.com
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] || AIM: mkbatwerk
>
>
>



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Re: (313) •kompakt-mp3

2005-03-19 Thread kate simko
 
hey- thanks for sending this link out!
it's a good way to preview their records.
cheers,
kate


On Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 09:38AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:

>my life is now complete...
>
>http://www.kompakt-mp3.net
>
>
>


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