| Music and Performance SHEN Featured musical artist is Toronto-based Shen. Taken from the arcane Taoist term for 'refined energy' or 'depth', Shen is Noah Pred's outlet for low-tempo explorations of forward-thinking computer music. Drawing inspiration from the eastern aesthetics of botanical architecture and geomantic techniques, Shen evokes organic structures through lush ecologies of synthetic chords, deep textures and minimalist machinations. Shen’s unique interpretation of the downtempo genre rapidly evolved into a distinctly recognizable sound, incorporating elements of electro, dub and minimal techno. With tracks appearing on numerous compilations, Shen’s debut full-length CD 'Outlines' was released in December 2006 on Native State Records. Noah Pred will be performing a live Shen set mixed with dj-ing. KAMINANDA Beginning the music performance at midnight is Kaminanda. Kaminada is music producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ Stephen Medeiros. Kaminanda's zest for life, wholeness and music comes through in the frequencies synergizing the ecstatic state of our collective dream. Stephen Medeiros has collaborated with Chameleon on guitar (1999-2001) and drummed up a tribal storm with Wassabi Collective (2001-2004), followed by dj-ing tribal dance for the last 3 years. Awakened to the transformation of humankind through years of experience of touring, playing live and dancing, Kaminanda is now producing original tracks and preparing to initiate a new phase featuring live sets, and is presently furthering his exploration with African rhythms with the Zimbabwe fusion music group Zimbamoto. www.myspace.com/kaminanda MAZEGUIDER Also appearing is long-time Vancouver-based DJ, Mazeguider. Mazeguider mixes a smooth brew of pulsing, deep techno, encompassing influences of minimal, progressive, electro-house and tech-house. From 15 years as first a ground-breaking hip hop artist and producer to electronic music producer playing live-PA and originals, to now a versatile DJ of many styles, Mazeguider lays down a unique journey, distinguished by a deeply feeling taste for a meaningful and compelling dance-floor frenzy. |
