Six channel immersive surround sound performance using FM3 Buddha Machines

In February 2008, New Zealand will be hosting several performances by renowned Berlin artist/musician Robert Henke, who plays minimal techno under the name of Monolake as well as more abstract sets under his real name. Robert has performed in such places as the Tate Modern in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Mutek festival in Montreal (http://www.mutek.ca) and the prestigious Transmediale festival in Berlin. The piece that he will be performing here- Layering Buddha- was awarded an Honorary Mention in the Digital Music category at the 2007 Prix Ars Electronica competition. Robert will be performing this in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in an immersive six-channel surround sound environment.
Here’s what online music magazine Gridface said about Layering Buddha: “Here the lovable FM3 Buddha Machine is his source. The result is a gorgeous ambient album of echoes and crescendos. At times the pieces are soothing (“Layer 001”), other times they are tense and immense (“Layer 002”). The incredible heft of these sounds is a result of Henke’s recording process. Henke used a state-of-the-art A/D converter to record information up to 48 kHz, allowing him to pitch the recordings down to reveal previously inaudible data.”
You can find out more information on Robert here: http://www.monolake.de.
Robert will be performing ‘Layering Buddha’ at 10/12 Customs St on Tuesday February 26th along with support from Rosy Parlane, Nigel Wright and Rose. The show will start at 8pm and will cost $20 ($15 for Audio Foundation members). Refreshments will not be provided so it is advised to bring your own.