the first crosswicks
--SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2003-
For one evening, the Crosswicks Community House is transformed.
Video projectors spring to life. A thick fog rolls across the stage.
First performer: Ombient
Multi-colored lights frame a solo guitarist and his ever-evolving organic wash of sounds.
Ombient uses his guitar to build up layers of loops and electronic sounds for the audience.
Despite the complexity of the technology, the human element still controls the musical direction.
(Three screen captures from a soon-to-be-posted Quicktime video clip of Ombient's performance.)
Learn more about Ombient at the official site.
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Second performer: Stares to Nowhere
Keyboards, guitar and alternate tunings create unique aural textures.
The band sweeps the listeners along into a special musical journey.
Their intricate interplay slowly conjures up dreams of vast unknown worlds.
(Three screen captures from a soon-to-be-posted Quicktime video clip of Stares to Nowhere's performance.)
Learn more about Stares to Nowhere at the official site.
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Third performer: Brainstatik
Although it's their fourth appearance in Crosswicks, this is Brainstatik's first indoor concert before a live audience.
Symphonic guitar synth sounds are unleashed through a tangle of wires.
Reverberating chords merge in a dance of audio and video.
(Three screen captures from a soon-to-be-posted Quicktime video clip of Brainstatik's performance.)
Learn more about Brainstatik at the official site.
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Postlude
Left to right: Mike Hunter (Ombient), Ken Palmer (Brainstatik)
Heather Lind and Bill Fieger (Stares to Nowhere), Rob Burger (Brainstatik)
Special thanks for live sound and recording by Wayne and Van.
Thanks also to all of the volunteers who served the coffee and snacks, and to the audience. Your contributions help to support the Crosswicks Community Association and the upkeep of the Crosswicks Community House.