Carbon Based Lifeforms/Sync 24 /Circular[Ultimae Records]22 JANUARY BLEND CLUB
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1 ST TIME IN ATHENS
CARBON BASED LIFEFORMS [Daniel Segerstad will come only because Johannes was busy]
http://www.myspace.com/carbonbasedlifeforms Carbon Based Lifeforms (CBL) are Johannes Hedberg and Daniel Segerstad (né Ringström), both born in 1976 and based in Göteborg, south-west Sweden. They met at the tender age of 15 and are still, amazingly, working happily together, almost 20 years later. CBL itself was formed in 1996, as an offshoot from other projects, but soon became their focal point, culminating in their first release on ‘mp3.com’ in 1998.
It is hard to categorise CBL’s music but the best description might be that of a groundbreaking mixture of acid, techno and house music. The term ‘acid/ambient’ has also been coined; perhaps a respectful nod to the great pioneer Brian Eno?
CBL signed with the celebrated Lyon-based ‘Ultimae’ label in 2002 and have since released two full-length albums (‘Hydroponic Garden’ in 2003, and ‘World of Sleepers’ in 2006). Both albums have been extraordinarily well received by connoisseurs within the ambient scene.
Additionally they have actively participated in successful collaborations with several artists, including Magnus Birgersson of Solar Fields in a project to compose the music for the Swedish dancer Olof Persson’s ‘Fusion’ performance in 1999.
Johannes often creates the building blocks of sounds and harmonies and could tweak sounds forever, whereas Daniel develops the rhythms and sculpts the ideas into tracks. It remains unclear which of them derives the greatest pleasure from manipulating the distinctive, squelching sounds of the Roland TB-303; certainly it is much more fun than any man is entitled to have whilst twiddling electronic knobs…..
Through this synergy of ideas, their aim is to combine earth and space in their music. Daniel and Johannes use the combination of nature and technology as the main inspiration for their work. They like to represent both the positive and negative effects that this collaboration can lead to, including the negative impact that incorrect technology can have on the environment.
Visitors to this unique part of the world never cease to be amazed by the stunning scenery which exists in its varying, often contrasting, forms across the whole of Sweden. Whether it be the snow-and-ice-bound beauty of Lapland in deepest winter, or the sweeping, rolling hills of Dalarna during the short, warm summer nights, the genius of CBL’s music is that it suits any occasion.
Their creativity occasionally overspills into what become ‘new’ projects. The results can be enjoyed by listening to releases from Thermostatic and Digidroid, as well as Daniel’s own SYNC24, which is the result of sudden impulses of inspiration, giving room for his personal reflections.
The music often seems to reflect the natural landscape of its land of inception; indeed if you listen to ‘Photosynthesis’ on the ‘World of Sleepers’ album then you find yourself feeling genuine concern for the forests. Given the source of the quotation in the song, perhaps this is the point. If so, it’s a damned good one and epitomises the aim of the group in pricking the conscience when it comes to something as critical as the environment.
In fact, it’s such a good point that we designed our own t-shirts in tribute, with the slogan on the rear of “What about the forests?” and we wore them to our first visit to The Eden Project, a major ecological and environmental educational facility in England’s south-west corner, promoting awareness of global climate change and the importance of sustainable development. A perfect place to promote CBL’s ideology, we felt!
We first became aware of CBL through the iTunes channel ‘radioioambient’ during a particularly warm Nordic summer, immersed in the perfect harmony between complex nature and multi-faceted soundscape; such music hadn’t had such a profound effect on us since the Higher Intelligence Agency released their innovative first album "colourform" in 1993.
When driving home to England we usually travel through the night and CBL is the primary music of choice. It is relaxing, yet not sleep-inducing; a definite advantage when driving 2000km in a short space of time!
The live edit of the track ‘Inertia’ was, with kind permission, the accompaniment to our own wedding video – that’s how much of an impact their music can have on people; it touches lives and evokes strong memories of deeply emotional experiences, which is exactly how ambient music should be: a soundtrack for life, not a backdrop to it.
...jim & joanne sharman, may 2009...
SYNC 24 LIVE
http://www.myspace.com/sync24 SYNC24 is Daniel Ringström from Carbon Based Lifeforms. Started in early years experimeting with taperecorders and simple musicplayers on the Commodore 64 and gradually upgrading equipment and techniques. Having CBL as his main focus and some other projects on the side there's always room for personal reflections. SYNC24 is the result of sudden impulse of inspiration, late nights without interference from others.
CIRCULAR ARCTIC AMBIENT LIVE
www.circular.no Circular was conceived during the autumn of '95. The project is visioned as a melting pot of sonical textures and sounds, taking the listener on a journey into unfamiliar territories.
http://www.ultimae.com/en/releases/341/index.html
Andreas Fuzzbox set
http://www.myspace.com/djfuzzbox AndReas.Z, known as dj FuzzBox was born in Athens in 1982. His relationship with music has started from the early years of his life, as it happens to be the son one of the most important music producers-solist of our time, the accordionist Christos Zerbinos. At the age of 8, he started piano lessons in the Central Odeum of Konstantinos Klavas, where studied for 4 years. Then he had trumpet lessons with the leader musician P.Psarianos and played with the Filarmonic Orchestra of N.Smirni, Athens for 8 years. Despite his studies and contact with classical music in the Odeum and the Filarmonic Orchestra, Andreas soon realised that he was more interested in electronic music, which feels that represents him. He has developed an interest for the technical parts of the instruments and the sound and especially in Musical Technology and Sound Engineering. For 2 years he will attend seminars of Sound Engineering and Music Technology in School of Image and Sound, Papantonopoulou. The same period works as assistant Sound engineer in STUDIO ODEON ,beside Ilias Lakas and takes part in productions with artist like: G.Dalaras,M.Mitsias,V.Papakonstantinou,M.Rakitzi,E.Dimou,D.Vandi, S.Dionisiou.. In 2002 he will start very shy Djing and production of electronic music, producing a kind of Electro + Techno music, with softwares like : Fruity Loops,Rebirth,Cubase,Giga Vaze. After that he is doing his military services for a year and when he comes back he entries the I.E.K. AKME in the department of Sound Engineering which took his certificate in 2006. Since then he worked as Sound Engineer in E.RA (National Greek Radio Station), P.A. company" Alpha Audio Control" taking part in big productions with big names like Scorpions,Deep Purple, James Brown,Tiesto,Shakira. His occupation with Djing and production continued intensively and along with his studies takes part the first appearances at bars of Athens and suburbs. At 2007-2008 AndReas.Z works as editor and Dj at music magazine FREEZE of publicer H.Papadimitriou and his has taken part in 2 Valkan festivals, SEEME@SOFIA of Bulgaria and EXIT
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freezemgzn
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Posted : Jan 12, 2010 12:19
The time is approaching for the lovers of the different sound!
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Posted : Jan 13, 2010 16:26
Another amazing event by freezemgzn.
22 of January is one hell of a day. Vladislav Delay Quartet till 00.00 and then CBL and Sync24 .
What can i say....
i cum in peace
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Posted : Jan 13, 2010 20:05
awesome..! all the best guys.>! have fun.!
Georgia
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Posted : Jan 13, 2010 20:13
nice music and good price in the entrance,
that counts a lot!
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Posted : Jan 14, 2010 01:03
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On 2010-01-13 20:13, Georgia wrote:
nice music and good price in the entrance,
That's always the case by Harris . Keep 'em coming those top psyambient events. Extra good luck goes to the friends War (Nikos) and Diamorphia (Philippos). If I am in Athens definetely see you there .
freezemgzn
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Posted : Jan 14, 2010 09:57
Dear Friends and Music Lovers The case is music ,and music can not stop.Freeze mag is you and It record shop is also You...Music said to me once , keep it on and thats what we will do..
here is the timatable:
23:15 – 00.00 TELSON
00.00 – 01.00 WAR
01.00 – 02.00 CICRULAR
02.00 – 03.00 CARBON BASED LIFEFORMS
30.00-04.00 SYNC 24
04.00 -05.00 FUZZBOX
05.00- 06.00 DIAMORHIA
06.00 till end...depends who is in the Mood...
next events : 20 FEB , 24 MARCH AND 8 MAY see you all there
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Posted : Jan 14, 2010 14:04
. Keep 'em coming those top psyambient events. Extra good luck goes to the friends War (Nikos) and Diamorphia (Philippos). If I am in Athens definetely see you there 
