(313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04
Didnt see this posted so here's the info: PRESS RELEASE FIRST PLASTIKMAN LIVE SHOW IN 9 YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY Windsor, Ontario March 2nd, 2004 Richie Hawtin announced today the first Plastikman live show on plastikman.com. The event will take place June 3rd, 2004 in Montreal, Canada as the opening event to this year’s Mutek festival (mutek.ca). It will be the first live performance of Plastikman material since 1995. Hawtin describes the show as a rare, one-night performance incorporating multiple media with the artist controlling all parameters of the event. As with his DJ sets, he will also involve unprecedented new artistic technologies — all developed and customised for this show. The following entities are partners in producing the show: Mutek — www.mutek.ca http://www.mutek.ca Derivative Inc. — www.derivativeinc.com http://www.derivativeinc.com Crush Inc. — www.crushinc.com http://www.crushinc.com Ableton, AG — www.ableton.com http://www.ableton.com Digidesign — www.digidesign.com http://www.digidesign.com Turkish video artist Ali Mahmut Demirel, who directed the eye-popping video for the ‘Disconnect’ (novamute/Minus) single, as well as new media event producer/curator Kevin McHugh have both contributed to Hawtin’s plans. Previous Plastikman live shows have achieved almost mythic renown. Artists, critics, and fans still talk about performances at Glastonbury Festival, Tribal Gathering, and underground events in Detroit. In the years since, Hawtin has increased his profile as a DJ and producer, constantly updating, innovating and pioneering new technologies. The current Plastikman album ‘Closer’ is out now on novamute/M-nus.
Re: (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04
anybody seen a plastikman show before? i was all set to go to his gig in brooklyn (in 95?) when he was stopped at the border by the INS and sent back to windsor. is/was it a live p.a. of solely plastikman material or was djing with other tracks? james www.jbucknell.com Ramon Crespo [EMAIL PROTECTED] l.net To 313 313@hyperreal.org 03/03/04 05:12 AM cc Subject (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Didnt see this posted so here's the info: PRESS RELEASE FIRST PLASTIKMAN LIVE SHOW IN 9 YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY Windsor, Ontario March 2nd, 2004 Richie Hawtin announced today the first Plastikman live show on plastikman.com. The event will take place June 3rd, 2004 in Montreal, Canada as the opening event to this year’s Mutek festival (mutek.ca). It will be the first live performance of Plastikman material since 1995. Hawtin describes the show as a rare, one-night performance incorporating multiple media with the artist controlling all parameters of the event. As with his DJ sets, he will also involve unprecedented new artistic technologies — all developed and customised for this show. The following entities are partners in producing the show: Mutek — www.mutek.ca http://www.mutek.ca Derivative Inc. — www.derivativeinc.com http://www.derivativeinc.com Crush Inc. — www.crushinc.com http://www.crushinc.com Ableton, AG — www.ableton.com http://www.ableton.com Digidesign — www.digidesign.com http://www.digidesign.com Turkish video artist Ali Mahmut Demirel, who directed the eye-popping video for the ‘Disconnect’ (novamute/Minus) single, as well as new media event producer/curator Kevin McHugh have both contributed to Hawtin’s plans. Previous Plastikman live shows have achieved almost mythic renown. Artists, critics, and fans still talk about performances at Glastonbury Festival, Tribal Gathering, and underground events in Detroit. In the years since, Hawtin has increased his profile as a DJ and producer, constantly updating, innovating and pioneering new technologies. The current Plastikman album ‘Closer’ is out now on novamute/M-nus. ForwardSourceID:NT7AD2
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Spastik(94) and Transcendence(95). The shows were _incredible_ Both were plastikman tracks live followed by 4-6 hour dj sets. I wonder if he will play any of the goo*cough* I mean old plastikman tracks.. :D On Mar 03, 2004, at 00:48, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anybody seen a plastikman show before? i was all set to go to his gig in brooklyn (in 95?) when he was stopped at the border by the INS and sent back to windsor. is/was it a live p.a. of solely plastikman material or was djing with other tracks? james www.jbucknell.com Ramon Crespo [EMAIL PROTECTED] l.net To 313 313@hyperreal.org 03/03/04 05:12 AM cc Subject (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Didnt see this posted so here's the info: PRESS RELEASE FIRST PLASTIKMAN LIVE SHOW IN 9 YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY Windsor, Ontario March 2nd, 2004 Richie Hawtin announced today the first Plastikman live show on plastikman.com. The event will take place June 3rd, 2004 in Montreal, Canada as the opening event to this year’s Mutek festival (mutek.ca). It will be the first live performance of Plastikman material since 1995. Hawtin describes the show as a rare, one-night performance incorporating multiple media with the artist controlling all parameters of the event. As with his DJ sets, he will also involve unprecedented new artistic technologies — all developed and customised for this show. The following entities are partners in producing the show: Mutek — www.mutek.ca http://www.mutek.ca Derivative Inc. — www.derivativeinc.com http://www.derivativeinc.com Crush Inc. — www.crushinc.com http://www.crushinc.com Ableton, AG — www.ableton.com http://www.ableton.com Digidesign — www.digidesign.com http://www.digidesign.com Turkish video artist Ali Mahmut Demirel, who directed the eye-popping video for the ‘Disconnect’ (novamute/Minus) single, as well as new media event producer/curator Kevin McHugh have both contributed to Hawtin’s plans. Previous Plastikman live shows have achieved almost mythic renown. Artists, critics, and fans still talk about performances at Glastonbury Festival, Tribal Gathering, and underground events in Detroit. In the years since, Hawtin has increased his profile as a DJ and producer, constantly updating, innovating and pioneering new technologies. The current Plastikman album ‘Closer’ is out now on novamute/M-nus. ForwardSourceID:NT7AD2
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On Mar 3, 2004, at 12:50 AM, Adam H wrote: Spastik(94) and Transcendence(95). The shows were _incredible_ Both were plastikman tracks live followed by 4-6 hour dj sets. I wonder if he will play any of the goo*cough* I mean old plastikman tracks.. :D hi Adam- I also caught him live for the 1st time in 94 at Spastik in Detroit too (was it really 10 years ago? holy shi*t), but missed Transcendence, which may have been even bigger? Pre-mp3, pre-Traktor, pre-Ableton, it was nearly pre-Clinton for god sake. I gotta give him credit it was a mindblower of a party, the complete experience. I mean at the time it was about as literally as 'techno' as you could get in the US, I still may even have the flyer somewhere (how sad am I). There was a pile of live gear / rack / PA stuff and then if i recall he played some records. There really aren't parties like that anymore in the US, at that scale (and venue and volume) in Detroit, that still have a very underground feel with that level of talent and almost fetishistic overwhelmingly huge sound systems. I remember his parents were in the crowd, and there were some contorting +8 dancers up on speakers peeling off layers of lycra clothing? (do i have the right party here?? yikes, it's all a blur, hahh) I kept thinking we're all gonna spontaneously combust it was so hot, packed in, everything was covered in black plastic and dripping in human perspiration. The sounds themselves felt like they were dripping, it was intense. I'm sure whatever he'll do now from a performance standpoint will be completely unique and innovative as that's just his style, he's not one for nostalgia just for the sake of it. Especially with the near-freakish control he usually has over every element of the parties, from technology, audio/visual setups, wanting the latest of everything, etc. I haven't cared for his last couple of albums (or straight jackhammer-like direction of his DJ sets in recent years) as much as his earlier more sparse material. The first 2 Plastikman albums (Sheet One and Musik) I think are still much better than the new ones IMHO.. but frankly i'm still glad he brought back the whole Plastikman concept to life. It's interesting and makes you think, whether you love it or hate it. It probably all depends on if/when you got into his music and what tracks you got into (or out of) first...But anyone who can go to this live set will probably be in for the 'total experience' -- it's no slouchy organization, every detail matters. peace -- Matt MacQueen http://SonicSunset.com
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It rained _really hard_ that night. I thought I was going to get stuck on the freeway. The gear he used seemed to take up a garageworth of space. Definitely pre-mp3-ableton-ni-powerbook. I remember Terry Mullen playing blackout right before the show started, then silence, screams, lights on peoples clothing with sunglasses, drp, more screams, music starts, graphics start on the video screen, total craziness for the next ~40 minutes. Trancendence was very different. It was on a floor of a skyscraper right there in downtown Toronto. It didnt feel underground at all, very big event in a large open space. No video screen to accompany the music but the speakers emitted an evil red glow at points. The music had a tighter feel from the Spastik show. Geez that happened 10 years ago, I feel old. Dang kids today with their music collections in little iPods and studios in little notebooks. Why in my day we walked miles in a bad part of town with 100 pound record crates, in the snow, barefoot, and we liked it. If gear couldnt give you a hernia or put you in debt it was no good I tell you. New fangled computers matching beats for you, pffft:P On Mar 03, 2004, at 02:53, Matt MacQueen wrote: On Mar 3, 2004, at 12:50 AM, Adam H wrote: Spastik(94) and Transcendence(95). The shows were _incredible_ Both were plastikman tracks live followed by 4-6 hour dj sets. I wonder if he will play any of the goo*cough* I mean old plastikman tracks.. :D hi Adam- I also caught him live for the 1st time in 94 at Spastik in Detroit too (was it really 10 years ago? holy shi*t), but missed Transcendence, which may have been even bigger? Pre-mp3, pre-Traktor, pre-Ableton, it was nearly pre-Clinton for god sake. I gotta give him credit it was a mindblower of a party, the complete experience. I mean at the time it was about as literally as 'techno' as you could get in the US, I still may even have the flyer somewhere (how sad am I). There was a pile of live gear / rack / PA stuff and then if i recall he played some records. There really aren't parties like that anymore in the US, at that scale (and venue and volume) in Detroit, that still have a very underground feel with that level of talent and almost fetishistic overwhelmingly huge sound systems. I remember his parents were in the crowd, and there were some contorting +8 dancers up on speakers peeling off layers of lycra clothing? (do i have the right party here?? yikes, it's all a blur, hahh) I kept thinking we're all gonna spontaneously combust it was so hot, packed in, everything was covered in black plastic and dripping in human perspiration. The sounds themselves felt like they were dripping, it was intense. I'm sure whatever he'll do now from a performance standpoint will be completely unique and innovative as that's just his style, he's not one for nostalgia just for the sake of it. Especially with the near-freakish control he usually has over every element of the parties, from technology, audio/visual setups, wanting the latest of everything, etc. I haven't cared for his last couple of albums (or straight jackhammer-like direction of his DJ sets in recent years) as much as his earlier more sparse material. The first 2 Plastikman albums (Sheet One and Musik) I think are still much better than the new ones IMHO.. but frankly i'm still glad he brought back the whole Plastikman concept to life. It's interesting and makes you think, whether you love it or hate it. It probably all depends on if/when you got into his music and what tracks you got into (or out of) first...But anyone who can go to this live set will probably be in for the 'total experience' -- it's no slouchy organization, every detail matters. peace -- Matt MacQueen http://SonicSunset.com
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Oh yes, at Tribal Gathering '95 in the UK, and it was the best electronic live act I have ever witnessed - I'll never forget it - it was quite hard and acidic, as well as heavily percussive - he played a lot of his Plastikman tracks like Spastik as well as F.U., Substance Abuse and even that Robotman track. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 5:49 AM Cc: 313 Subject: Re: (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 anybody seen a plastikman show before? i was all set to go to his gig in brooklyn (in 95?) when he was stopped at the border by the INS and sent back to windsor. is/was it a live p.a. of solely plastikman material or was djing with other tracks? james www.jbucknell.com Ramon Crespo [EMAIL PROTECTED] l.net To 313 313@hyperreal.org 03/03/04 05:12 AM cc Subject (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Didnt see this posted so here's the info: PRESS RELEASE FIRST PLASTIKMAN LIVE SHOW IN 9 YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY Windsor, Ontario March 2nd, 2004 Richie Hawtin announced today the first Plastikman live show on plastikman.com. The event will take place June 3rd, 2004 in Montreal, Canada as the opening event to this year’s Mutek festival (mutek.ca). It will be the first live performance of Plastikman material since 1995. Hawtin describes the show as a rare, one-night performance incorporating multiple media with the artist controlling all parameters of the event. As with his DJ sets, he will also involve unprecedented new artistic technologies — all developed and customised for this show. The following entities are partners in producing the show: Mutek — www.mutek.ca http://www.mutek.ca Derivative Inc. — www.derivativeinc.com http://www.derivativeinc.com Crush Inc. — www.crushinc.com http://www.crushinc.com Ableton, AG — www.ableton.com http://www.ableton.com Digidesign — www.digidesign.com http://www.digidesign.com Turkish video artist Ali Mahmut Demirel, who directed the eye-popping video for the ‘Disconnect’ (novamute/Minus) single, as well as new media event producer/curator Kevin McHugh have both contributed to Hawtin’s plans. Previous Plastikman live shows have achieved almost mythic renown. Artists, critics, and fans still talk about performances at Glastonbury Festival, Tribal Gathering, and underground events in Detroit. In the years since, Hawtin has increased his profile as a DJ and producer, constantly updating, innovating and pioneering new technologies. The current Plastikman album ‘Closer’ is out now on novamute/M-nus. ForwardSourceID:NT7AD2 # Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. #
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I also saw him around that time (95) at a megadog strangely enough. In London. Rocked big time. -Original Message- From: Robert Taylor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 March 2004 09:38 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313 Subject: RE: (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Oh yes, at Tribal Gathering '95 in the UK, and it was the best electronic live act I have ever witnessed - I'll never forget it - it was quite hard and acidic, as well as heavily percussive - he played a lot of his Plastikman tracks like Spastik as well as F.U., Substance Abuse and even that Robotman track. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 5:49 AM Cc: 313 Subject: Re: (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 anybody seen a plastikman show before? i was all set to go to his gig in brooklyn (in 95?) when he was stopped at the border by the INS and sent back to windsor. is/was it a live p.a. of solely plastikman material or was djing with other tracks? james www.jbucknell.com Ramon Crespo [EMAIL PROTECTED] l.net To 313 313@hyperreal.org 03/03/04 05:12 AM cc Subject (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Didnt see this posted so here's the info: PRESS RELEASE FIRST PLASTIKMAN LIVE SHOW IN 9 YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY Windsor, Ontario March 2nd, 2004 Richie Hawtin announced today the first Plastikman live show on plastikman.com. The event will take place June 3rd, 2004 in Montreal, Canada as the opening event to this year’s Mutek festival (mutek.ca). It will be the first live performance of Plastikman material since 1995. Hawtin describes the show as a rare, one-night performance incorporating multiple media with the artist controlling all parameters of the event. As with his DJ sets, he will also involve unprecedented new artistic technologies — all developed and customised for this show. The following entities are partners in producing the show: Mutek — www.mutek.ca http://www.mutek.ca Derivative Inc. — www.derivativeinc.com http://www.derivativeinc.com Crush Inc. — www.crushinc.com http://www.crushinc.com Ableton, AG — www.ableton.com http://www.ableton.com Digidesign — www.digidesign.com http://www.digidesign.com Turkish video artist Ali Mahmut Demirel, who directed the eye-popping video for the ‘Disconnect’ (novamute/Minus) single, as well as new media event producer/curator Kevin McHugh have both contributed to Hawtin’s plans. Previous Plastikman live shows have achieved almost mythic renown. Artists, critics, and fans still talk about performances at Glastonbury Festival, Tribal Gathering, and underground events in Detroit. In the years since, Hawtin has increased his profile as a DJ and producer, constantly updating, innovating and pioneering new technologies. The current Plastikman album ‘Closer’ is out now on novamute/M-nus. ForwardSourceID:NT7AD2 # Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. #
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Ditto That. :0D -Original Message- From: Paul Kendrick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 March 2004 9:41 To: Robert Taylor; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313 Subject: RE: (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 I also saw him around that time (95) at a megadog strangely enough. In London. Rocked big time. -Original Message- From: Robert Taylor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 March 2004 09:38 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313 Subject: RE: (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Oh yes, at Tribal Gathering '95 in the UK, and it was the best electronic live act I have ever witnessed - I'll never forget it - it was quite hard and acidic, as well as heavily percussive - he played a lot of his Plastikman tracks like Spastik as well as F.U., Substance Abuse and even that Robotman track. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 5:49 AM Cc: 313 Subject: Re: (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 anybody seen a plastikman show before? i was all set to go to his gig in brooklyn (in 95?) when he was stopped at the border by the INS and sent back to windsor. is/was it a live p.a. of solely plastikman material or was djing with other tracks? james www.jbucknell.com Ramon Crespo [EMAIL PROTECTED] l.net To 313 313@hyperreal.org 03/03/04 05:12 AM cc Subject (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Didnt see this posted so here's the info: PRESS RELEASE FIRST PLASTIKMAN LIVE SHOW IN 9 YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY Windsor, Ontario March 2nd, 2004 Richie Hawtin announced today the first Plastikman live show on plastikman.com. The event will take place June 3rd, 2004 in Montreal, Canada as the opening event to this year’s Mutek festival (mutek.ca). It will be the first live performance of Plastikman material since 1995. Hawtin describes the show as a rare, one-night performance incorporating multiple media with the artist controlling all parameters of the event. As with his DJ sets, he will also involve unprecedented new artistic technologies — all developed and customised for this show. The following entities are partners in producing the show: Mutek — www.mutek.ca http://www.mutek.ca Derivative Inc. — www.derivativeinc.com http://www.derivativeinc.com Crush Inc. — www.crushinc.com http://www.crushinc.com Ableton, AG — www.ableton.com http://www.ableton.com Digidesign — www.digidesign.com http://www.digidesign.com Turkish video artist Ali Mahmut Demirel, who directed the eye-popping video for the ‘Disconnect’ (novamute/Minus) single, as well as new media event producer/curator Kevin McHugh have both contributed to Hawtin’s plans. Previous Plastikman live shows have achieved almost mythic renown. Artists, critics, and fans still talk about performances at Glastonbury Festival, Tribal Gathering, and underground events in Detroit. In the years since, Hawtin has increased his profile as a DJ and producer, constantly updating, innovating and pioneering new technologies. The current Plastikman album ‘Closer’ is out now on novamute/M-nus. ForwardSourceID:NT7AD2 # Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. # *** Opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual and not Entergy-Koch Trading Limited or its affiliated companies. This email
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Ahhh yes...spastik. what a moment in history. hot as fuk, both literally and figuratively. all I gotta say is thank god I was right behind rich and the whole set up with he rest of the gang when the DPD came through with the pepper spray and that there was a rather large garage-type door behind us all leading into the open air =) I still have all sorts of souvenirs and mementos from that night, including a planet e squirt gun. and the transcendence parties...just as sick. especially the speedy j live party in 1996. those were the days... On 03.03.2004 02:53 , Matt MacQueen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 3, 2004, at 12:50 AM, Adam H wrote: Spastik(94) and Transcendence(95). The shows were _incredible_ Both were plastikman tracks live followed by 4-6 hour dj sets. I wonder if he will play any of the goo*cough* I mean old plastikman tracks.. :D hi Adam- I also caught him live for the 1st time in 94 at Spastik in Detroit too (was it really 10 years ago? holy shi*t), but missed Transcendence, which may have been even bigger? Pre-mp3, pre-Traktor, pre-Ableton, it was nearly pre-Clinton for god sake. I gotta give him credit it was a mindblower of a party, the complete experience. I mean at the time it was about as literally as 'techno' as you could get in the US, I still may even have the flyer somewhere (how sad am I). There was a pile of live gear / rack / PA stuff and then if i recall he played some records. There really aren't parties like that anymore in the US, at that scale (and venue and volume) in Detroit, that still have a very underground feel with that level of talent and almost fetishistic overwhelmingly huge sound systems. I remember his parents were in the crowd, and there were some contorting +8 dancers up on speakers peeling off layers of lycra clothing? (do i have the right party here?? yikes, it's all a blur, hahh) I kept thinking we're all gonna spontaneously combust it was so hot, packed in, everything was covered in black plastic and dripping in human perspiration. The sounds themselves felt like they were dripping, it was intense. I'm sure whatever he'll do now from a performance standpoint will be completely unique and innovative as that's just his style, he's not one for nostalgia just for the sake of it. Especially with the near-freakish control he usually has over every element of the parties, from technology, audio/visual setups, wanting the latest of everything, etc. I haven't cared for his last couple of albums (or straight jackhammer-like direction of his DJ sets in recent years) as much as his earlier more sparse material. The first 2 Plastikman albums (Sheet One and Musik) I think are still much better than the new ones IMHO.. but frankly i'm still glad he brought back the whole Plastikman concept to life. It's interesting and makes you think, whether you love it or hate it. It probably all depends on if/when you got into his music and what tracks you got into (or out of) first...But anyone who can go to this live set will probably be in for the 'total experience' -- it's no slouchy organization, every detail matters. peace -- Matt MacQueen http://SonicSunset.com
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there's some recordings of a Plastikman live set from Tokyo floating around on P2P. It was a bonus 3 disc from the Japanese release of Consumed. http://www.discogs.com/release/39171 Also- the Sickness CD single had a live version of Slak/Krikets taken from the Spastic party. And I'm prety sure you can still buy it through Mute. http://www.discogs.com/release/161924 Somewhere I have a cassette recording of the Plastikman set from Tribal Gathering that I got off of someone back in my tape trading by mail days. The quality is pretty rough- but the set is ridiculous. Unfortunately- one of the mechanisms in the cassette broke- and I haven't been able to fix it. Can anyone help me out with a copy? (Never on P2P either) On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anybody seen a plastikman show before? i was all set to go to his gig in brooklyn (in 95?) when he was stopped at the border by the INS and sent back to windsor. is/was it a live p.a. of solely plastikman material or was djing with other tracks? james www.jbucknell.com Ramon Crespo [EMAIL PROTECTED] l.net To 313 313@hyperreal.org 03/03/04 05:12 AM cc Subject (313) Plastikman Live in Montreal 06.03.04 Didnt see this posted so here's the info: PRESS RELEASE FIRST PLASTIKMAN LIVE SHOW IN 9 YEARS ANNOUNCED TODAY Windsor, Ontario March 2nd, 2004 Richie Hawtin announced today the first Plastikman live show on plastikman.com. The event will take place June 3rd, 2004 in Montreal, Canada as the opening event to this year’s Mutek festival (mutek.ca). It will be the first live performance of Plastikman material since 1995. Hawtin describes the show as a rare, one-night performance incorporating multiple media with the artist controlling all parameters of the event. As with his DJ sets, he will also involve unprecedented new artistic technologies — all developed and customised for this show. The following entities are partners in producing the show: Mutek — www.mutek.ca http://www.mutek.ca Derivative Inc. — www.derivativeinc.com http://www.derivativeinc.com Crush Inc. — www.crushinc.com http://www.crushinc.com Ableton, AG — www.ableton.com http://www.ableton.com Digidesign — www.digidesign.com http://www.digidesign.com Turkish video artist Ali Mahmut Demirel, who directed the eye-popping video for the ‘Disconnect’ (novamute/Minus) single, as well as new media event producer/curator Kevin McHugh have both contributed to Hawtin’s plans. Previous Plastikman live shows have achieved almost mythic renown. Artists, critics, and fans still talk about performances at Glastonbury Festival, Tribal Gathering, and underground events in Detroit. In the years since, Hawtin has increased his profile as a DJ and producer, constantly updating, innovating and pioneering new technologies. The current Plastikman album ‘Closer’ is out now on novamute/M-nus. ForwardSourceID:NT7AD2
