From Hunter J Thompson:
“Me and my 106.”
We at CatSynth remind readers that they can submit their own “cat-and-music pics” via our submission form, or facebook or twitter.
From prophei on YouTube, featuring Mister Kitty and an extensive collection of synthesizers:
“annodalleb studio cuts #1″
We featured Mister Kitty in this previous post.
From rarebeasts on flickr:
“Luna checks out the Wicks Looper and DinoAxe.”
We at CatSynth are always delighted to meet another musical cat named Luna!
You can see the actual mini jam with the Wicks Looper and DinoAxe in this video:
We recently presented this Wicks Looper in this post. I am quite fascinated by this little instruments (and not just because of the black cat logo).
From Synthiefrau on YouTube, via matrixsynth:
“Hello lovely synthfolks, my cat Cleo and my dog Susi have a funny life. They always sleeps the hole day and listening to my music;-). The sequenz comes from my Dot.com 911 Sequenzer, I play the Minimoog, Synton Syrinx, Moog Prodigy, The effects comes from the Roland Juno 60 and from Doepfer Dark Energie”
I quite like the leopard-print Minimoog and modular case.
From oliverchesler on flickr:
In addition to Zoe the cat, there is a Voice of Saturn, Korg KR-55 and Boss DR-110 rhythm machines, a Roland SH3 and a Yamaha CS5, among others.
Oliver Chesler is also the author of the blog wire to the ear which we at CatSynth follow.
From Señor Pantalones on flickr:
“Cat perspective distortion! (she’s backup security in case the primary one fails)”
In addition to the cat Chloe, there is a Clavia Nord G2, a Moog Voyager, a Snyderphonics Manta (see this NAMM report on the Snyderphonics Manta), L.L. Electronics Rozzbox, several offerings from Roland (System 100m, TB-303, TR-606, MKS-50/Juno), an SH-101 Novamod, and a Cwejman S1 mkII among many others. I also like the modernist studio furniture from Heckler Designs.
You can see a full-size image as well as labels for all the gear on the original flickr page.
Over the last few days, I have largely been absorbed by preparations for my next performance. This one includes a more ambitious element, a 10-minute video entitled 月神1 featuring clips of Luna as well as abstract elements reminiscent of experimental filmmakers such as Stanley Brakhage or Gerhard Richter. The video will serve as a backdrop for live electronic improvisation – it is mostly silent, though I did include some sound at various points so the audience could hear Luna’s voice.
Here are a few example frames from the video:
Some of the video clips of Luna were featured here on CatSynth in the past, including her chattering video, or playing with her blue fish toy. The abstract elements were done is a software package called Processing, a programming language for images, animation and interactions.
Musically, I will plan to focus on a mixture of the Evolver and the Octave CAT synthesizers, along with software on the iPhone and laptop. Indeed, this is the first time I will be using the CAT live, mostly because I am reluctant to move it too often.
Of course, this will only cover about one third of the full performance, so I will be drawing from my repertoire of electroacoustic improvisation to round out the remainder of the time. Although I reuse elements, there is always something new to discover in them.
For those in the Bay Area who may be interested in checking it out, the full information is below:
Full Moon Concert Series: Quickening Moon
Thursday, February 25, 8PM
Luggage Store Gallery, 1007 Market Street @ 6th Street, San Francisco.
The Full Moon Concert Series is an experimental music series offered by Outsound Presents, in partnership with the Luggage Store Gallery. Each concert explores the traditional lore of the Full Moon, and in January, the second annual “Quickening Moon” will feature new music springing to life. First up will be Amar Chaudhary in a solo electronica set (collaborating with his wonder-cat, Luna), followed by the world premiere of a new work for twelve improvisers by Polly Moller, entitled Genesis.
From AutomaticGainsay on YouTube, via matrixsynth:
“Just as you requested, here are a couple of cats getting their groove on with a number of exciting vintage analog synthesizers. “
Submitted by Endai Hüdl via facebook:
Please leave a comment if you can identify the synths.
Submitted by Michael Durek:
Michael is a member of the SK Orchestra, which I had the opportunity to hear and review in New York last November.
He also created this cool tribute in snow:
