SIMULTANIETY

The Pursuit of Salvation

2012-01-21T13:01:00.000-06:00

FluiD/John 3:16 - The Pursuit of Salvation (ALRN024),

coming: Mar. 19, 2012 on Alrealon Musique...

For more info - http://www.alrealon.co.uk/alrn024.html

New Review of Duality

2012-01-02T16:22:00.000-06:00

"... An American one-man band backed by more than two decades of work emerges with a dark trip-hop album that is equally varied, and shows the relations between industrial, ambient, drone/doom metal, psychedelia and electronics.

Behind this name stands the one-man project of dark-skinned hip-hop DJ Christophe Gilmore from Chicago whose his first album 'Warhol' was released in 1988. Also, a great activist, calling himself an 'afro-futurist' and he has a whole series of performances at various festivals, charities, and is best known for his work on the soundtrack of 'The Gift Project Chicago' (together with very similar activists like Rebecca Zorach, Leslie Wilson, Kimberly Pindera , Patric McCoy and Samantha Hill). All of them have in common, although dealing with completely different activities (photography, sculpture, literature, critical theory, interdisciplinary arts) an association with the so-called, African-American diaspora to realize their activist collaborations.

While FluiD is totally unknown by his discography, he has been operating for more than two decades, it is quite messy and no one has so far put it in a chronological order. Most often mentioned as a remixer and collaborator with Ganymede, Fr/action, Heat From A Deadstar, Blood Into Water, One Dead Fuck, Worms of the Earth, DisinVectant, Black Saturn, Selbst-Morder, Finger Painted Dead and John 3:16. He also spent time in the industrial-gothic rock band Die My Darling, where he was a keyboard player and programmer. He was also a member of several bands where he played synth/keyboards and bass guitar - DOD, Wardrobe Cathedral, Immaculate Corrosion and Drug Of Choice. We also mention that there was a few years of primary music school, he began to play in the 6th year. He also studied orchestration of classical and jazz music and plays clarinet, saxophone, piano, flute and oboe.

On this album, which he recorded in 2010, and was officially released in early 2011, on the Swiss label Alrealon Musique, is very similar to the sound sphere around the likes of Dalek and Massive Attack. Although, several compositions stand out from the trip-hop/hip-hop standards, drawing in new areas of post-industrial along with his indigenous hip-hop, corresponds to the trees of metal, jazz, psychedelia, avant-garde, electronica, noise.

When I first listened to this album without any knowledge of the biography of FluiD, all at once I thought that it was a band that's somewhere around The Young Gods, at least in the opening composition, 'DH-1'. Sluggish industrial, sampled bass, plenty of cacophonic intervals with different frequency breaks are arranged in a very harmonious instrumental. To me that all these sounds might be a full band: hear the bass, guitar noise works, and the echo of some ancient junk synths continues with a piano in the next section of 'AIC', that does not run away from Massive Attack. Keyboard harmonies, relaxed pace trip/hip-hop refers to a competent author who skillfully handled the pop format, shaping them into a very dark atmosphere. There are no vocals (maybe a minus for such skilled grades), except for 'Iron Communiqué' which has as a guest on the mic a certain Black Saturn. Revealing a very good casserole of hip-hop, storytelling and polumelodičnog vocalists, referring to his style. With an increased atmospheric industrial apocalyptic noise-gothic and whose low-tuned guitar riffs are most suitable to black-metal/drone standards. While the only sung track, the previously released 'Disrupting the Ghost' has a dark mood, moving through a psychedelic hybrid of electronic trip-hop and world music, while continuing the detachment of an instrumental album (only here and there dotted with some vocal samples) although woven very creatively, giving the impression of a dark lethargy in which apart from the occasional experiment, lack a full insight into the overall plot. For example, ambient post-industrial 'Refuge' and 'Sublimation In the Zero Hour', acting as a fraction of the concept. Froz n II is again in the manner of industrial with the added effect of dissonant drone/doom metal, while 'Dread Futures', 'The Absent Present' and the ending 'Parallel States' obviously show some evidenence of ambient, besides the classic dub, vocal and experimental samples of allocation is not appropriate for anything but harmonious filing of space.

Is that the big problem of today's minimalist trip-hop scene? Is it more or less roughly similar to what Tricky said ten years ago, "that I did something like this at the time of be-bop and jazz, 50's, my music would be the usual crap" . However, it is obvious that all the criteria of the pop scene (whatever that is) substantially leveled at such semi-sampled/semi-played music it has to be considered an artform. Being a DJ and musician as well, FluiD is still not at all difficult (remember only Thievery Corporation). Surprisingly an artist, who is already as his biography says, a trained musician, his own knowledge and skill is here presented through a minor and very poor, already worn and battered form. Still, not as important a factor as the fact that FluiD identified with those who have far less talent and knowledge..."

Album Score (1-10): 7
Horvi 11.12.28

Various Artists - Winter Dubstep Essentials

2011-12-17T16:16:00.000-06:00

Released on LW Recordings (12.15.11),

'Winter Dubstep Essentials (15 Unmixed Dubstep Tracks)'.

The compilation, includes my track, 'Sublimation In the Zero Hour'.

Winter Dubstep Essentials, is availabe from these digital retailers:

itunes - http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/winter-dubstep-essentials/id482463103

Beatport - http://www.beatport.com/release/winter-dubstep-essentials/841477

Juno Download - http://www.junodownload.com/products/1877601-02.htm

DJ Tunes - http://www.djtunes.com/various-artists/winter-dubstep-essentials

Darkroom Magazine

2011-11-24T09:25:00.000-06:00

Italian magazine Darkroom, recently published a review of 'Duality'.

You can view/read the original Italian version here -
http://www.darkroom-magazine.it/ita/107/Recensione.php?r=2223

Below is the English translation

"...Beginning in 2007 with the 'Noise In the Neurons' EP, five tracks released in digital format, this year has finally welcomed the expected second round. Throw in a cover that has clear messages with intelligence, for those who know / want to take it. Spread out over ten tracks is a good mix of trip-hop, funk, downtempo, electronic exotica that is broad and varied, embracing a variety of stylistic currents. In the new release, cards are shuffled with wit to create an even more successful and credible experiment of crossover between genres. Without doubt, the massive, sinuous basslines push the whole sound of great penetration into dub territories, where the pace of the movements, enveloping and sophisticated trip-hop/downtempo, including shades of IDM/industrial and scratches, while touching on guitar of course - sometimes deliberately awkward and disturbing, but necessary to capture the feelings and needed to complete the wall of sound - to make the roughness of the metal, fortunately leaving patterns and excesses. Samples, synths and even voice ( the experimental hip-hop artist Black Saturn, the microphone on 'Iron Communique') are the "spices" to flavor a sound that's sinuous and heady, able to seduce a great time with the Middle East stretches from what is 'Disrupting The Ghost' as well as bring down the dark with a "light-apocalyptic" thick 'Refuge'. Sterile exercises in style made to stir among different kinds, maybe with frayed results, but the welcome realization of a vision that is at the ideal crossroads of musical currents of thought, framed by a production worthy of so much creative effort. An artist to watch for all lovers of the more experimental sounds and border, hoping for a career in the future, not episodic..."

Many thanks to Roberto Alessandro Filippozzi (Darkroom Magazine's Director) for publishing the review!

Night World 2011

2011-11-22T08:28:00.000-06:00

Taken @ 'Night World 2011 - Night of the Empire'

Foundation

Kansas City (West Bottoms), MO.

Amscray - The Scrams Get Scrambled

2011-11-19T08:52:00.000-06:00

AMSCRAY: The Scrams Get Scrambled, available to download for free via NYC net label Immigrant Breast Nest (immigrantbreastnest.com/releases),

includes my remix of The Scrams track, 'Steve Sangre'.

More on The Scrams - http://alibi.com/music/39491/The-Scrams-Are-Dead.html

Listen to a podcast dedicated to The Scrams -

http://thingsinlight.blogspot.com/2011/11/things-in-light-podcast-7-spookasem-mix.html

Night World 2011 - Night of the Empire

2011-11-07T21:36:00.000-06:00

Night World 2011 - Night of the Empire

"an exhibition of architecture, fashion, music & performance"

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011

10:00 pm @

Foundation

1221 Union

West Bottoms, MO.

https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=220165381362087

The One True Dead Angel

2011-11-06T08:20:00.000-06:00

Austin, TX. based blog, 'TheOneTrueDeadAngel', recently posted a review of 'Duality'.

".. Now this is something I can get behind: a diabolical mix of hip-hop, noise, and metal that's heavy on beats inspired by Massive Attack circa MEZZANINE (still my vote for the best trip-hop album ever, with the best beats), ambient weirdness akin to the dubbed-out cyclone of death tearing through Scorn's first album, and liberal doses of pure noise. Industrial music and hip-hop seems like an unlikely sonic marriage, but in FluiD's hands they work together really well. Fans of Scorn's debut VAE SOLIS will find this to be in the same ballpark, albeit nowhere near as aggressive and violent; with the exception of the driving opener 'DH-1', these are mostly mid-tempo tracks built on fat beats, dub-heavy bass, and melodies that are often processed sounds swaddled in noise. The Massive Attack influence is particularly prominent on 'AIC' and 'Disrupting the Ghost', but 'Iron Communique' (featuring buried vocals courtesy of Black Saturn) is closer to white noise with occasional beats and incredibly distorted guitar riffs, and 'Dread Futures' opens with what sounds like voices underwater before segueing into bass 'n drums straight out of MEZZANINE and a lilting piano melody. Refuge, nothing more than a droning string melody accompanied by a drifting collection of ambient noises, acts as a brief respite from the beats, and 'Froz N II' is more about sounds and textures, with beats held in abeyance until halfway through the song. All ten tracks are strong, deftly mixing textured sounds and noises with uncomplicated beats that are nevertheless perfect for the occasion. In short: great stuff, and hopefully more will follow..."

http://theonetruedeadangel.blogspot.com/

FluiD on Soundcloud

2011-10-04T08:44:00.000-05:00

Latest tracks by FluiD

A R C: Arrows Remix Compilation

2011-09-27T23:13:00.000-05:00

Actors&Actresses are a three-piece band from Kansas City, MO.,

who have just released via Mylene Sheath a remix compilation

of tracks from their acclaimed 2009 full-length, 'Arrows'.

A R C: Arrows Remix Compilation, is available in both

vinyl and digital download formats and includes my remix of the track, 'Quiet'.

For more info on purchasing A R C: Arrows Remix Compilation

Code7/Plastic Head Distribution

2011-09-05T08:11:00.000-05:00

Alrealon Musique is now officially distributed in the UK and Ireland by Code7/Plastic Head Distribution. Code 7 is an independent music distributor established in 2005. To date they have a roster of well over 350 labels from small start ups to established catalogue labels crossing all genres of music. They are committed to keeping the physical product alive and supporting new and exciting talent from across the globe.

Both Alrealon released CDs, 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008) and PAS & HATI present: 'P.H.A.S.T.I. The Stages of Sleep - a Metaphor for Torun' (PAS010/ALRN026) will be available
in stores (both chain and indie) beginning September 5th.

On the same day, CDs will be available from the following online stores:

* Alba Music
http://albamusic.hu/show.php?id=38564
http://albamusic.hu/show.php?id=38563

* Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Envisioning-Absraction-Duality-Fluid/dp/B005FKNC4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314521815&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/P-H-S-T-I-Stages-Sleep-Hati/dp/B005FKN9SA/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1314521841&sr=1-1

* ASDA
http://www.asda-entertainment.co.uk/cd/fluid/envisioning-abstraction-the-duality-of-fluid/10532035.html
http://www.asda-entertainment.co.uk/cd/pas-hati/p.h.a.s.t.i.-the-stages-of-sleep/10532036.html

* HMV
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;1;-1;-1;-1&sku=248922
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleSearch.do?simpleSearchString=Pas+%26+Hati

* Plastic Head
http://www.plastichead.com/catalogue.asp?ex=fitem&verb=F&target=ALRN008
http://www.plastichead.com/catalogue.asp?ex=fitem&verb=F&target=ALRN0026

* Zaavi
http://www.zavvi.com/cd/fluid/envisioning-abstraction-the-duality-of-fluid/10532035.html
http://www.zavvi.com/cd/pas-hati/p.h.a.s.t.i.-the-stages-of-sleep/10532036.html

FluiD 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008)
http://www.code7decoded.com/index.php?labelid=&genreid=&bandid=&keyword=duality+of+fluid
http://www.alrealon.co.uk/alrn008.html

PAS & HATI present: 'P.H.A.S.T.I. The Stages of Sleep - a Metaphor for Torun' (PAS010/ALRN026)
http://www.code7decoded.com/index.php?labelid=&genreid=&bandid=&keyword=stages+of+sleep
http://www.alrealon.co.uk/alrn026.html

The Gift Project Chicago

2011-09-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

The Gift from Patric McCoy to Samantha Hill featuring Christophe Gilmore 'aka' FluiD from Samantha Hill on Vimeo.

For more info on The Gift, please go here - http://thegiftprojectchicago.com/

Angels

2011-09-03T14:59:00.000-05:00

Angels by FluiD

From the Chase Records release, 'Desolation - Electronic Compilation' (Chase040).

The compilatoin is free to download.

Download it here - http://chaserecords.free.fr/chasereleases/chase040.html

"... For this very special 40th release on Chase Records, celebrating 6 years of dedication to free hard electronic music, several producers have been asked to create / send a track based on the theme of “Desolation”.

No styles restriction were given and each artist in the following tracklist could send everything between deep Ambient and Speedcore that defines, in sound terms, the feeling of desolation.

The result of this conceptual release consists in 30 incredible beautiful tracks, gathered in 3 free downloadable virtual CD’s, covering a wide range of emotions and feelings attached to desolation. That compilation was then divided into 6 parts that could represent the steps of a desolating situation.

This compilation means a lot for me and for Chase Records net label and I sincerely hope people will enjoy it as much as I did when I collect those incredible tracks representing every kind of dark or hard electronic music.

Please download and share this compilation everywhere! Plug your headphones, close your eyes and enjoy the trip through desolation!"

Released by: Chase Records
Release/catalogue number: Chase040
Release date: Mar 1, 2011

Alrealon Musique Mix

2011-09-03T10:39:00.000-05:00

dj lgcc - Alrealon Musique Mix by Alrealon Musique

Chicago (US) based DJ/producer/remixer/radio host, dj lgcc aka dreamlogicc recently completed a mix for Alrealon Musique which gathers selections from our catalogue. The mix aired on dj lgcc's WNUR radio show, Sat. Aug. 6th, 2011 and again on Sat. Aug. 13th, 2011.

Featured in the mix are tracks by DJ Phys, Black Saturn, FluiD, John 3:16, Black Saturn vs. subduxtion and PAS.

dj lgcc on Soundcloud - http://soundcloud.com/djlgcc
dj lgcc on the radio - http://djlgccmix.blogspot.com/2011/06/dj-lgcc-on-wnur-radio-chicago.html
dreamlogicc on Soundcloud - http://soundcloud.com/dreamlogicc

Monsieur Delire

2011-09-03T09:56:00.000-05:00

From Monsieur Delire, who writes about 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' -

"... In the vein of Scorn and Dälek, FluiD delivers instrumental hip-hop (except for a collaboration from Black Saturn) blended in with noise and dub. Abrasive but beat-driven, techno-sounding though nothing simplistic or formulaic, multistylistic and multiethnic though coherent, with a rebellous attitude to boost. Sure-footed...".

http://blog.monsieurdelire.com/2011/08/2011-08-2930-mccormick-duo-fluid.html

Plastik Mekanik review of Duality

2011-08-25T09:01:00.000-05:00

French-Canadian blog, Plastik Mekanik, recently posted a review of Duality.

Below is the English translation -

"... On air, I've often talked about the album 'Duality' by FluiD (Alrealon Musique),
but I never took the time to say a word here on my blog.
It is a very interesting album and a nice surprise.

First, we feel that FluiD has a good musical experience (this is not his first release)
and that he knows where his music lies.
It's very well done and the work has been done with plain honesty.
This album does not renew a particular genre, but the music tissue is strong enough.

You can feel the influences (Dalek, Scorn and a few others).
FluiD does not try to imitate what his predecessors have done,
which is very appreciated and is not something we see that often in music.

It's heavy, murky and the rhythms are as nasty as we like. We are hoping that the following
releases are going to be as good as this one. Maybe his next work is going to be less
colored by his influences and still allow FluiD to keep his sinister attitude.

A nice little surprise, heavy and yellow that comes out of nowhere, released on a fresh
new label, that I believe we'll have to follow!..."

The French review can be found here -
http://plastikmekanik.blogspot.com/2011/07/chroniquethe-fluiddualityalrealon.html

Under a Big Red Sun

2011-08-24T08:13:00.000-05:00

Under a Big Red Sun is a recently released compilation on

Zos Kia Sounds Recordings.

All proceeds from the sale of the compilation go to

OxFam International.

Under a Big Red Sun is available as a two-disc CD

or as a digital download.

You can listen to my track,

'What is War' which is included on the compilation here -

What is War? by FluiD

Sonomu Review of Duality

2011-08-20T09:32:00.000-05:00

FluiD - 'Envisioning Abstraction: The Duality of FluiD' (Alrealon Musique)

"...First actual compact disc from French-Swiss-American label Alrealon Musique, a digital delivery system since 2008 determined not to be pigeonholed by anything but its own taste and recognition of talent.

FluiD is from Chicago but has obviously long been breathing in the fumes floating over the Atlantic from the various fires lit by Kevin Martin over the years (Techno Animal, The Bug). FluiD´s is a big, rusty dub, machinery suffering from metal fatigue, pressed into one final push before the Four Horsemen ride in. Envisioning Abstraction has a nasty, growling demeanor, but a well-developed melodic sensibility, which even reveals itself as quite sweet on 'Dread Futures'. Although sampling freely, only 'Iron Communique' features lyrics, composed and chanted through a slaughter of guitars by Black Saturn.

There´s something distinctly global about FluiD´s record, which has nothing to do with resorting to plucking exotic sound flora. A piece like 'The Absent Present' seems urgent to address everybody everywhere in a kind of musical Esperanto.

FluiD´s pieces generally get straight down to business, communicating volumes in three to five minutes where others would stretch a less interesting idea to far greater length with much less impact. (In fact, his longest track is his least successful.) This is what makes 'Envisioning Abstraction' a great album, one Kevin Martin is probably listening to..."

http://alrealon.co.uk/alrn008.html

Posted by Stephen Fruitman at 20:20, 12 Aug 2011
http://sonomu.net/text/~llpqed/
http://www.state51.co.uk/

Live @ Experi-MENTAL Fest. 3

2011-08-16T20:48:00.000-05:00

PAS/Alrealon Musique present: FluiD live at the Experi-MENTAL Festival 3 from PAS Music on Vimeo.

More Pics From Experi-MENTAL Fest. 3, 2011...

2011-08-15T21:30:00.000-05:00

Pics from Experi-MENTAL 3 Festival

2011-08-08T20:53:00.000-05:00

Experi-MENTAL Fest. 3 (August 5 - 7, 2011)

2011-07-28T08:42:00.000-05:00

Experi-MENTAL Fest 3

Friday, August 5th - Sunday, August 7th @

Goodbye Blue Monday,
Brooklyn, NY

http://www.alrealon.co.uk/ExperiMENTALFestival3/index.html

V/A - PAS and Alrealon Musique Present: Experi-MENTAL Compilation 2

2011-07-27T09:04:00.000-05:00

"This compilation showcases some of the acts for the Experi-MENTAL 3 Festival taking place on August 5th through August 7th at Goodbye Blue Monday, in Brooklyn NY.

We are trying to raise money through selling this compilation to fund the festival.

All donations for this compilation will go toward artist transportation, housing, and food.

Please help support the festival and the artists."

Kind regards,
Robert L. Pepper (PAS)

To donate and get a copy of the CD, please go here -
http://www.alrealon.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=49

PAS and Alrealon Musique Present: Experi-MENTAL Compilation 2
for the Experi-MENTAL Festival 3, 2011.

Tracklisting:

1) Box of Chocolate - Fester www.facebook.com/dgrollman
2) Justine- Blue Sausage Infant zeromoon.com/artists/blue-sausage-infant/
3) Bubble Wrap - Carey Burtt www.myspace.com/originallkinghotpants
4) Cloud - Richard Lainhart www.otownmedia.com/
5) Flying Carpet Transport - Jazzfakers www.myspace.com/thejazzfakers
6) Evader - Invisible Hand (Zilmrah Mix) alrealon.co.uk/zilmrah.html
7) Blatta Blyad - Violet zeromoon.com/artists/violet/
8) Interpretation of Dreams - The Expanding Man www.myspace.com/theexpandingman
9) Experimental - Black Saturn www.alrealon.co.uk/bsaturn.html
10) Resurrecting the Ghost - FluiD www.alrealon.co.uk/fluid.html
11) Socrates Speaks - PAS www.myspace.com/pas-music
12) Friday Night - Use Other Door www.myspace.com/useotherdoor
13) The Right Hand of God - John 3:16 http://www.alrealon.co.uk/john316.html

PAS Records 012
www.myspace.com/pas-music
www.alrealon.co.uk/

Logo Design by Jesse Fairbairn
www.thegluemill.com"

4 New Tracks Uploaded to Soundcloud

2011-07-12T20:42:00.000-05:00

nightanddaydayandnight by FluiD

Warm - FluiD mix by FluiD

Future Steps by FluiD

cREEPY sHEEP - FluiD remix by FluiD

Subba-Cultcha Review of Duality

2011-07-12T06:54:00.000-05:00

UK webzine, Subba-Cultcha recently posted a review of Duality.

"... Dark industrial hip-hop beats and soundscapes that paint a far from idyllic picture of the underground..."

The full review can be found here -
http://www.subba-cultcha.com/album-reviews/article.php?contentID=25182

kultur[terrorismus]

2011-06-30T06:54:00.000-05:00

German webzine, kultur[terrorismus] recently published a review of Duality.

Below is the english translation:

"...In my personal discography, some albums are classified as "Crossover Dance Floor" and that would be a perfect description for the album, 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' by Chicago-based musician/producer FluiD. Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD is released on Alrealon Musique (based in Switzerland and the USA), who released a trendy and stylish digipack CD.

Christophe Gilmore alias FluiD – a proud but critical American (a rare combination), which shows through his work the present and the hypothetic al future of his country. Because his overall vision is probably negative or pessimistic, this album has a dark touch.

Musically, FluiD has created a tasteful blend of Dub, Trip Hop, Metal, Hip-Hop and Noise-Core. In this album, melodies and experimentation share equal parts. Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD can please Massive Attack listeners as well as well as those of a more specific crowd.

My favorite track is clearly the catchy 'Dread Futures' (I love Reggae!) it presents the finest Dub combined with distorted guitar lines.

In conclusion, 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' is the perfect album for people who love “out of the box” music, multicultural love & Massive Attack!

I like it and I recommend it!..."

You can read the review in German here -
http://kulturterrorismus.de/rezensionen/fluid-envisioning-abstraction-the-duality-of-fluid.html

L'Arrache review of Duality

2011-06-28T06:55:00.000-05:00

French webzine L'Arrache recently published a review of 'Duality'. Below is the translation of the review.

The review in French can be found here -
http://www.a-l-arrache.net/home/musique/reviews-albums/fluid---envisioning-abstraction-the-duality-of-fluid

"...Why would we spend time to think about what influences we should include into our music? The best way to do it, is to include in our album all our influences at once! That's, what people want to do in theory but in practice, this kind of mixture can quickly turn sour, or even laborious.

Gilmore has taken elements from current urban music to create a multifaceted album (by the way "multiplicity" would have been a good album name as well) with two main influences, Trip-Hop and a gloomy Dub flirting with Hip Hop but this is just the FluiD’s music foundation. Tracks like the opening 'DH-1', 'AIC' and 'Parallel States' are close to Massive Attack debut songs or music that could have been written by Tricky collaborating with DJ Shadow. Even if 'Dread Futures' and 'The Absent Present' are a tribute to Scorn, some details cleary show that the songs aren’t just copies of what we've already heard.

Indeed, most of the time we discover clever mixtures like these guitar loops (that could have been written by JK Broadrick) mixed with harsh noise ('AIC'), atmospheric "Dark-Hop" over Noisecore parts or Dark-Electronica coupled with powerful Dub ('Disrupting The Ghost'). Other Tracks sound like industrial-orientated Massive Attack songs ('Sublimation in The Zero Hour') and even straight Sludge/Metal ('Frzn II').

Overall, despite the references given above, the whole album is more related to projects like Techno Animal and The Blood Of Heroes. Again, we could imagine this album as a result of a collaboration between Broadrick, Dälek, DJ Shadow and Tricky. However, the production quality of some samples and loops (some "guitars" in particular) can shock sometimes. Hip-Hop scratching parts are more appreciated here and we can easily guess from what scene FluiD comes from.
However, you should be warned that if this album can really be appreacited, it can also be disappointing. If you think you’ll get a second Massive Attack or another Scorn, you’ll be frustrated. Because this album contains so many elements that, even if we can recognize the influences, the result will sound very unique and the closest comparisons we can give are experimental projects like Techno animal or Justin Broadrick with The Blood of Heroes.
In conclusion, 'Duality' is a very pleasant surprise that comes out from nowhere and that explores different genres. This album is more for the experimental/crossover crowd than the usual one..."

June 25th @ The Firehouse...

2011-06-18T17:01:00.000-05:00

Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ The Firehouse,

Kansas City, MO.

w/ Ctephin, Language of Light, Rabbit Girls

and special guest DJ, Exquisite Corpse

Sonyudum review of Duality

2011-06-18T16:31:00.000-05:00

Turkish blog, Sonyudum, recently posted a review of 'Duality'. It is mixed in with a review of The Blood of Heroes, remix CD, 'Remain'.

Here is the English translation:

"... Released last year, 'The Blood of Heroes' is an excellent album. Remain is The Blood Of Heroes remix album was also one of the best albums of last year.

These Metal albums have the perfect blend of dubstep, dark atmosphere and the inherent stiffness at the same time, although the shoegaze style of the album with melancholic parts was absolutely shocking and so peculiar.

FluiD also has some elements I just mentioned. His music oscillates between Dubstep, Metal, Dark Ambient, Noise, Hip-Hop and Industrial.

Loud, experimental music with hard parts. Do not miss your favorite track, relax while listening to the entire album on Bandcamp.

In particular, 'Disrupting the Ghost' is the track I would like to draw attention to, it is my favorite song on the album..."

The original post in Turkish, can be found here -
http://sonyudum.blogspot.com/2011/05/fluid-envisioning-abstraction-duality.html

Foxy Digitalis reviews 'Duality'

2011-06-06T21:35:00.000-05:00

Oklahoma based webzine, Foxy Digitalis, recently published a review of 'Duality'.

Here is an excerpt from the review:

"...Chicago’s FluiD (a.k.a. Christophe Gilmore) is extremely prolific with his releases, and alongside a handful of singles and compilations in recent months stands his full-length Duality, on Alrealon Music (with contacts in Switzerland and Chicago). Gilmore is at once multi-instrumentalist and electronic artist, and judging from the eclectic passages throughout his full-length release, he is comfortable exploring every connotation or layer of subversion between traditional music and futuristic endeavors. He’s hard enough to pin down as an artist, appearing everywhere from art galleries to clubs to the University of Chicago, and Duality provides yet another challenge to the listener’s musical boundaries..."

Read the full review, here - http://www.foxydigitalis.com/foxyd/?p=11569

The Firehouse

2011-05-23T07:21:00.000-05:00

Bass, Beats and Noise!

Exquisite Corpse (Trey from Vor Onus) and I.,

doing work upstairs @ The Firehouse

Kansas City, MO.

05.14.11

Pics from 'The Gift Project Chicago'

2011-05-22T09:37:00.000-05:00

Pics from 'The Gift Project Chicago',

@ Rockefeller Memorial Chapel,

Chicago, IL.,

Saturday, May 7, 2011

all photos courtesy of travis

Pics from Kansas City

2011-05-18T06:46:00.000-05:00

Some pics from Friday nights performance at

Under the Radar 2011 @ Foundation,

Kansas City, MO.

all photos courtesy of Lawry Romani (Zilmrah)

Kansas City

2011-05-08T12:08:00.000-05:00

I will be playing two shows in Kansas City, MO., the weekend of May 13 - 15.

The Gift Project Chicago

2011-05-02T07:14:00.000-05:00

Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture Presents:

The Gift from Patric McCoy to Samantha Hill featuring Christophe Gilmore ‘aka’ FluiD

May 7th at 8pm (doors open at 7:30)

Event is free and open to the public

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel at University of Chicago

5850 South Woodlawn

Chicago, Illinois 60637

Events sponsored by CSRPC co-sponsored by Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and

The Department of Art History at University of Chicago

http://thegiftprojectchicago.com/

http://rockefeller.uchicago.edu/

Facebook Event Page

Machinist

2011-04-15T07:46:00.001-05:00

Belorussian electro, industrial, noise webzine Machinist has published a review of 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD'.

Below is the fully translated review:

"...The debut album 'Duality' by Chicago artist FluiD contains music that you often aren’t used to hearing in the electro-noise-industrial genre. FluiD’s music can be best described as dark and viscous, and as a mix of heavy addictive Dub, Industrial, Dark-Ambient, alternative Hip-Hop, Metal, Grindcore and Noise. The sound can be clean and enlightened or it can sometimes be dirty and rough. In fact, the whole album represents a slow wandering in the darkness, with a cold and harsh rhythmic sound. It sounds like a soundtrack for a city with a disused tunnel that leads to a dead, post-apocalyptic future. Combining acoustic parts with noisy and electronic elements, bits and samples, this album shows a certain creativity and the spontaneous nature of it surely had a positive effect on most of the tracks. You can also note an unexpected melodic music, due to the successful use of a synth ('AIC'), some Arabic vocals ('Disrupting The Ghost') or even sounds coming from some kind of bagpipes ('Sublimination In The Zero Hour'). The only collaborative track 'Iron Communique' , includes vocals from another Alrealon Musique artist Black Saturn.

In this album, guitar riffs are pretty well included into the whole mix and they don’t take over the tracks. The guitar sounds are smooth and beautiful, and sometimes, they can be lost in distortion, creating some looming Metal riffs. These riffs don’t intend to change the mood, instead they add a spicy taste to the entire thing. FluiD managed to create powerful tracks with an efficient rhythm.

The good thing about this album is that the influences aren’t clearly visible at first. 'DH-1', 'Disrupting The Ghost' and 'The Absent Present' combine perfectly, energy and Ambient elements, which produce very good Industrial tracks with a Hypnotic/Trance/Shamanic dancefloor identity. When you listen more carefully to the tracks, you realize that a lot of details and nuances have been introduced here. Most of the time, the Ambient/Drone, Sludge, Grindcore, Industrial thick layers cover these subtle elements, or they might be drowned into the concrete gloomy rumbling texture.

'Envisioning Abstraction: The Duality of FluiD' is an interesting album with haunting parts and a lot of good surprises. This album tries to push the genre boundaries. The Experimental Dub-Noise-Industrial tracks are definitely worth checking out, especially for fans of Scorn, Dalek, Techno Animal, The Bug, Lustmord, UNIT: 187 and the production works of French label Audiotrauma..."

7/10
vAlien/DJ Commando LABELLA
http://www.machinistmusic.net/reviews/fluidcd2011.html

hrtbts

2011-04-13T08:07:00.000-05:00

Wednesday, April 27th I will be appearing at hrtbts, which is a weekly electronic music event held at Morseland. Also peforming will be Dreamlogicc and Lokua

Various Artists : 'Desolation' – Electronic Compilation [chase 040]

2011-04-11T21:11:00.002-05:00

For this very special 40th release on Chase Records, celebrating 6 years of dedication to free hard electronic music, several producers have been asked to create / send a track based on the theme of “Desolation”. No style restrictions were given and each artist in the following tracklist could send everything between Ambient and Speedcore that defines, in sound terms, the feeling of desolation. The result of this conceptual release consists in 30 beautiful tracks, gathered in 3 free downloadable virtual CD’s, covering a wide range ofstyles, emotions and feelings attached to desolation. That compilation was then divided into 6 parts that could represent the steps of a desolating situation.

Please download and share this compilation everywhere! Plug your headphones in, close your eyes and enjoy the trip through 'Desolation'!

Download Links :
Chase 040 – Various Artists – Desolation (3xCD) [320 kbps MP3 full Compilation
including Artwork / Zip] :
http://www.archive.org/download/chase040/V-A_-_Desolation_-_Chase040_320.zip

Chase 040 – Various Artists – Desolation (3xCD) [Flac full Compilation including
Artwork / Zip] :
http://www.archive.org/download/chase040/V-A_-_Desolation_-_Chase040_Flac.zip

Mirror links (hosted on Sonic Squirrel) :
CD1 : http://sonicsquirrel.net/detail/release/chase040+VA+Desolation+CD1/12030
CD2 : http://sonicsquirrel.net/detail/release/chase040+VA+Desolation+CD2/12029
CD3 : http://sonicsquirrel.net/detail/release/chase040+VA+Desolation+CD3/12028

Tracklist :
CD1 :
Part 1 : Calm Before The Storm [Ambient - Dark Ambient - IDM - Dubstep -
Industrial]
01 – Larsp : Ritournelle
02 – Bunk Data : Granite Shelves
03 – Somtek : Desolation
04 – Babylon Disco : Manwise
05 – Nano.strike : Humanity At Random

Part 2 : Early Warning Signs [Drumfunk - Dubstep - Industrial - Slow Breaks -
Techno]
06 – Nic TVG : Some Persons Change
07 – CrepusculaR : Sterile Certainty
08 – Syndrôm : De La Stychnine Pour Taire Sa Désolation
09 – Capslock : Omnicide
10 – Seahorse Drivers : Die Letzte Linie Fiel Im Morgengrauen

CD2 :
Part 3 : The Tempest [Darkstep - Drum'n'bass - Hardcore - Breakcore]
01 - Arkon : Devouring Of The Insects
02 - Hyena : Papa Damballah
03 - The Acolyte : Apartment 49
04 - Arrhythmia : We Have Forgotten
05 - Dead By Silence : This Place Is Evil

Part 4 : Destruction [Industrial - Hardcore - Breakcore - Terror]
06 - Edgeist : Wreck
07 - Mental D-struction : Disturbed, Distressed, Distorted
08 - CEP2plet : The Sanctuary Of Memories
09 - letoprocess : Dead Bastard
10 - Tale twist : Fighting To Get Out

CD3 :
Part 5 : Wastelands [Ambient - Dark Ambient - Drone - IDM]
01 - Syndemic : Windchild
02 - Synaptic Necropolis : Glacial Asylum
03 - Druid Moss : Frozen Tears
04 - Tzii - To Infinity AnD Beyond
05 - Paradeigma : Exerpts Destroyed Nights

Part 6 : A New World [Ambient - IDM - Industrial - Glitch - Abstract Hip-Hop]
06 - Buben : Sounds Of Night Garden
07 - FluiD : Angels
08 - Hypnozyl : Entrophin
09 - Nick R 61 : Emigrant
10 - WSicko : Somewhere Else

Release under Creative Commons License :
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This compilation is also available on :
Dogmazic : www.dogmazic.net/static.php?op=musiqueIndex.php&album=16687+-+Chase+040+-+Various+Artists+-+Desolation
Jamendo : http://www.jamendo.com/album/88103
Last FM : http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Various+Artists/%5Bchase040%5D+-+Various+Artists+-+Desolation
SoundShiva : http://www.soundshiva.net/releases/1176

Release page : http://chaserecords.free.fr/chasereleases/chase040.html
Archive.org page : http://www.archive.org/details/chase040
Discogs link : http://www.discogs.com/Various-Desolation/release/2790855

Compilations

2011-04-02T10:33:00.000-05:00

Two compilations currently out, that I contributed to:

Billions Brain Washed vol. 1 & 2 released on Ear Bleeding Tunes, includes my track, 'Excess and Reason'.
Billions Brain Washed is 22 tracks of Experimental, Drone, Noise, Horror, Glitch Soundscapes and obscure madness!

Released in both digital and CD formats.

Digital is available here
CD is available here

Classwar Karaoke - 0013 Survey, released on Classwar Karoake, includes my track, 'D pr'.

You can download the compilation for free here.

For more info on 'Classwar Karoake - 0013 Survery':

http://simultaniety.blogspot.com/2011/03/classwar-karaoke-0013-survey.html

Cyclic Defrost reviews Duality

2011-03-23T06:41:00.000-05:00

Australian electronic music magazine, Cyclic Defrost recently posted a review of Duality.

Here is an excerpt from the review:

"...For the ten tracks gathered here, FluiD sets his sights firmly on the harder edged, post-industrial end of the instrumental hiphop spectrum, resulting in a distinctly moody collection that manages to deftly balance a sense of deep dubby swagger with the sorts of poisoned, steel-plated beats you’d expect from Techno Animal or Scorn. Opening track ‘DH-1′ gives good indication as to the sorts of menacing atmospheres on offer here, sending a deep growling live bassline crawling like a serpent beneath tense, tightly-coiled hiphop snares and the squeal of overdriven synths, the droning textures nearing the redline as they get pushed through all manner of filtering,..."

Read the full review here - http://www.cyclicdefrost.com/blog/2011/03/19/fluid-%E2%80%93-duality-alrealon/

Redreaming: the Past and Present Through Art

2011-03-22T19:49:00.000-05:00

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit,

recently screened two experimental films that investigate

the connection between science fiction and black history.

'Redreaming Black History' at MoCAD

http://www.knightarts.org/community/detroit/redreaming-black-history-at-mocad

Data Recovered From The Post-Human Cyborg

2011-03-21T08:20:00.000-05:00

Manon from the blog Chroniques Electroniques who wrote one of the most poetic and insightful reviews of my CD, 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD', was kind enough to send me a few questions.

Here are a couple of excerpts from the interview:

"Duality delves into a dark blend of industrial music, dub, rock, hip-hop. What inspired you when you create it?"

"Duality is really a reflection of me and the music/musicians and artists that inspired me and made an impact on me. I really wanted to make a musical statement about who I am. Music for me is about communicating what I'm thinking and what I'm feeling. I wish I was better at verbally communicating with people. There is a mystery and a weight to who I am. I think I've begun to understand that and realize it's part of who I am. It's something I can tap into and draw from. It was very important not to compromise and try to fit it into any category or genre. Duality blends different types of music because I don't listen to just one type of music. I have been profoundly affected by the music of many musicians across a very wide sound spectrum. The world is full of amazing musicians and music and I've spent most of my life seeking them out. Inspiration is also a challenge. I was not just inspired but challenged by what I had heard, seen and read. I needed to make something that honored those who had inspired me. In some way it's also a thank you to those who pushed and pulled music and art into new forms and new directions."

"You studied classical and jazz music, and learned to play a wide variety of instruments since you’ve been a child. How this education led you to a musical universe where the first thing you claim is abstraction?"

"Learning to play a wide variety of instruments was part of my musical education and sometimes it was out of necessity. I started on clarinet in the school band and then progressed to piano, saxophone, flute, oboe, drums and bass guitar. I studied classical music and Jazz to gain a greater understanding to those two musics. Abstraction is about reducing things to their essence. From Jazz and classical musics I learned new things, new ideas and new approaches and took those things and Incorporated them into my musical language. Abstraction isn't necessarily about nothingness. For me it's about gaining an understanding of something and then breaking it down into it's core."

The full interview in English here - http://www.chroniqueselectroniques.net/pages/Interview_with_FluiD--4812080.html

The full interview in French here - http://www.chroniqueselectroniques.net/article-interview-de-fluid-69437267.html

Read her review here - http://simultaniety.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-review-of-duality-by-chroniques.html

Paramnesia I

2011-03-19T10:46:00.000-05:00

In 2010, I collaborated with Chicago based experimental film/video artist Heejoo Kim on her video, 'Paramnesia I'. I did the sound-design/score for the video. Paramnesia I, has now been nominated for Best Experimental Film at the 2011 Female Eye Film Festival.

paramnesia I final from heejoo kim on Vimeo.

Classwar Karaoke - 0013 Survey

2011-03-07T22:56:00.000-06:00

Classwar Karaoke is a collective and netlabel operated by Adrian Beetjes, Anthony Donovan and Jaan Patterson. Founded in 2008, Classwar Karaoke is a label dedicated to the release of experimental music and short-films; principally, by means of a series of ongoing quarterly surveys, made available via sites such as internet archive, myspace, disclogs, youtube, lastfm, facebook, sonic squirrel, reverbnation, soundcloud etc., under Creative Commons license 3.0. All material remains the property of the respective artists and is offered for free download in line with this license. The nine surveys published so far feature almost one-hundred artists, from all over the world; and the material in total represents significant documentation of the experimental scene itself. Involvement in the project has helped spawn many fruitful collaborations, live-shows and a vibrant exchange of ideas; so much so that, for several repeat-participants, Classwar Karaoke is as much a collective as it is a mechanism for the release of new material.

The latest survey from Classwar Karaoke, '0013' has been released and features new tracks from Alrealon Musique artists PAS, Zilmrah and myself.

Download 'Classswar Karaoke - 0013 Survey', here -
http://classwarkaraoke.blogspot.com/2011/02/0013-survey-28th-february-2011.html
or here -
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Classwar_Karaoke_-_0013_Survey/Classwar_Karaoke_-_0013_Survey/

For more info on Classwar Karaoke - http://classwarkaraoke.blogspot.com/

Trebuchet Magazine reviews Duality

2011-03-01T08:18:00.000-06:00

Here is an excerpt from the review -

"... Duality’s prose and aesthetic is anti-corporate, anti-establishment and anti-conformity. This record wants to challenge genres, a noble cause which is close to my heart. Yet the attempt to destroy genres only further imposes them. By blurring the lines and adding so many styles to his work, FluiD has produced amazing music but then increased the need for definitions. Extrapolating the many themes and sounds from within this record is exactly what every music journalist is going to do, as even I have done. Therefore the bonds of gentrification haven’t been destroyed but merely bent and weaved. In of itself, this is a triumph and that’s what the statement of this album should be..."

Ruth Carlisle

You can read the full review here or
http://www.trebuchet-magazine.com/index.php/site/article/fluid_duality

Excerpt reprinted courtesy of Trebuchet Magazine
(p) (c) 2011

Our Past, Our Present and Our Future

2011-02-26T20:32:00.000-06:00

http://www.thetakeaway.org/2009/jul/14/dj-spooky-civil-rights-unbound/

Mowno Magazine review of Duality

2011-02-20T07:42:00.000-06:00

"...Originally from Los Angeles where he created many musical projects kept very confidential, Christophe G. aka FluiD then moved to Chicago. Follower of a wide musical mix ranging from techno to metal to jazz, noise, hip hop, dub or industrial, the musician / producer displays here as a guideline only special affection for a dark universe, cold, almost apocalyptic, the same one found in Techno Animal or Sand, and we still hear from Scorn, Dub Trio, The Bug, or Dalek. In 10 tracks, FluiD reduces to smithereens the musical chapels for forging, composition after composition, a very personal and exciting, we woke up again in this recurrent excitation in the 90s. When most hip hop producers amused us with brilliance to rival most rock bands (the introductory 'DH-1' and 'AIC'). Low stripping, mammoth beats, noisy guitars with coarse and prickly arrangements are the pillars of this release; promising that the listener sees itself, gradually over the second half. There, halfway, we say that FluiD would fit on a label Jarring Effects of tempering, to give a history lesson inspired to house producers including hip hop that too often proves too clean and shy. So, it is rather early Picore, to which we found a few similarities; industrial dub ('Iron Communique' feat. Black Saturn), that we must seek affiliation. But again, when it was thought to have identified the thing, the Chicagoan took the time to reveal the diversity of his work, let down the pressure via a 'Dread Futures'. Wiser and hovering, is the more electro 'Disrupting The Ghost', decorated with oriental vocal samples and resumes the metal of concrete heights 'Froz'n II'. Tearing at the same time throughout the end of this disc with softening more and more present. What remains is an excellent craftsman, FluiD has made his yard a beautiful monument recommended for all fans of experimental music accessible..."

Mathieu
Reprinted courtesy of Mowno
(p) (c) 2011
http://www.mowno.com/tag/fluid/

PAS - Reconstruction (ALRN023)

2011-02-19T08:43:00.000-06:00

Brooklyn, NY collective, PAS has just released 'PAS - Reconstruction' (ALRN023) on Alrealon Musique. Reconstruction features contributions from Alrealon Musique artists, Black Saturn, John 3:16, LAX, Zilmrah and myself. The 8 song release sees PAS construct new tracks from the sonic debris of the aforementioned artists.

You can purchase Reconstruction directly from Alrealon Musique via our new store -
http://www.alrealon.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=30

Listen to the track, 'Here Ing Voices', which features myself and Dave Tamura -

PAS - Here Ing Voices by Alrealon Musique

Chilean blog, Absenta Musical has posted a review of 'Reconstruction', here is the translation:

"When you close your eyes while listening to this album, thousands of images come into your mind. Each album, each soundtrack and each song reflects a different imaginary world. Most of the time, these images are related to the artwork/video work associated with the music, sometimes, it’s the music itself that creates these images.

When you listen to this new album by the collective from Brooklyn called PAS, it evokes strange and frightening images, as scary as the names of the tracks; these 8 tracks aren’t for everyone, of course. The most bizarre song (and maybe one of the strongest here) refers to a constant disillusion with some surprise (in the most positive sense of the word). The different rhythms and audio frequencies used in this album manage to get the listener's attention. In this way, we can say that ‘Reconstruction’ is more accessible than we could've imagined. It would have been easy for PAS to produce an extreme and obscure album. Instead, they have the desire to communicate with us. From one track to another, abstract elements take over more concrete sounds, for instance, listen to the two tracks ‘Sound of Thought in Motion’ and ‘Here Ing Voices’. In my opinion, they are both excellent tracks, creating dark and psychedelic images.

Elusive sounds and noises (I think my dogs could hear them sometimes) make reference to the real world and to a ‘reconstruction’ of the 90’s electronic dance scene. I’m thinking about acts like Eat Static or Sabres of Paradise mixed with the evil of albums by Thrill Kill Kult and Sheep on Drugs. The artists we mentioned can even be references for this album.

Another good thing about this album is that each track is unique and personal. The eight tracks (yes, unfortunately, only 8) can then only be interpreted by PAS and the associated artist that contributed to the track. You have the choice between tracks you are going to listen in your bed staring at infinity and songs you are going to dance on. This mix between these two types of tracks is spontaneous and natural and couldn’t have been otherwise. It gives this album its interesting side. Refreshing and original, this project isn’t another of these pop albums in which the direction and the time are given or the reason why and how this project can be..."

Cristobal Moya
reprinted courtesy of Absenta Musical
(p) (c) 2011
http://www.absentamusical.com/2011/02/pas-reconstruction.html

Watch a video of PAS and FluiD from their performance @ Spark - Festival of Electronic Music and Arts (Oct. 2010) -

PAS/FluiD live at Spark Festival 2010 from PAS Music on Vimeo.

Be sure to catch PAS on their upcoming European Tour.
For tour dates and other info, please check, the following:

MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/pas-music
Soundcloud - http://soundcloud.com/pas-music
Reverbnation - http://www.reverbnation.com/pasmusic

New review of Duality by Chroniques Electroniques

2011-02-18T23:36:00.000-06:00

The artist is called FluiD aka Christophe G. aka The post-human cyborg: subduxtion, and the album is named 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD', that sets the tone. Activist and guerilla sound experimentator FluiD, is a composer from Chicago, author of several short releases and nebulas collaborations. He has released his first album, rocky, dirty and exultant on the Swiss label Alrealon Musique. Voluntarily, the question of the artwork will not be raised.

Industrial-Dub, oppressive rock, hip-hop and noise, the American kneaded it all, stretching rampage and conscientiously. Moments of tense calm aerate this set, and allow the properly scary atmospheres to penetrate the listener. Terrifying and riddled with interference. Hovering the ground like unhealthy clouds, and the battering imperturbability of a military march. If Scorn is the major influence, you can also imagine Ez3kiel and Lucidstatic, gathered around a drum, then visiting, completely torn, abandoned factories. Despite the variety of inspirations and the appearance of an orgiastic celebration of the end of the world, FluiD is far from being lost in an unnecessary mess. The chemistry between the low, viscous, noisy guitar and the industrial triturations, belies a steady and heady, rhythmic flow. We hang in caves of tacky rust, exaggerated by the lack of light and shadows, vibrations fall like the repeated shaking of the dust of the lowlands.

Voices occur sparingly. The oscillating flow between rap and vengeful metal screams of Black Saturn eady electrify the already burning 'Iron Communique'. A sample of Arabic singing, wails on 'Disrupting The Ghost'.

'Sublimation In The Zero Hour', perfectly illustrates the tension load contained in the entire album. Throughout this unstoppable rise, driven by a synthesizer annunciator. Then a slamming, colossal bass and we swim in full dub, dark and dirty. Then, a ringing psyche guitar completes its course with a background of acute noise; the end of a post-rock taste of the Apocalypse, it appears washed. Also of note, 'Dread Futures', the only real piece dub, (and a nugget like no other), the cataclysmic 'AIC', and the final 'Parallel States'.

A breath of fresh air that album. Behind the Duality of disturbed weather, the technical mastery and consistency which FluiD demonstrated is obvious. Dub manufacturers can rely on new blood, healthy and neurotic.

Manon Torres
http://www.chroniqueselectroniques.net/article-fluid-duality-66900750.html
Reprinted courtesy of Chroniques Electroniques
(p) (c) 2011

Beyond the Noize reviews Duality

2011-02-09T06:58:00.000-06:00

French blog, Beyond the Noize has published a review of 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008). The review is in French, here is a translation of the review -

"This is the first album by the artist/producer/arranger from Chicago and he managed to rock the boat. First of all, he clearly and proudly shows his diverse influences. This album also exhibits an uncompromised aesthetic combined with beautiful textures. FluiD’s album - whose artwork fits well with our website banner, but doesn’t quite go well with what we are used to see - is an Industrial-Dub Manifesto. The influences are clearly presented here: Mick Harris and Scorn, Justin Broadrick (especially Techno Animal and 'Love and Hate in Dub' by Godflesh). Rare vocals are added here. One track, 'Disrupting the Ghost' uses a vocal sample, while another one features an Oddatee-type voice, 'Iron Communique'.

Overall, the tracks are sticky and dark, with Dantesque bass lines coupled with noisy guitars and gloomy keyboards parts. FluiD combined nicely built ambient parts with dark passages and repetitive loops of crackling machines. But the whole stuff is handled by the cleaned and emphasised rhythm: rolling bass lines
and iterative drums machine. A few melodic escapes and a couple of keyboards lines color the background to attenuate the amount of swampy sounds 'Sublimation In The Zero Hour' and make the music even sicker. FluiD manages to evoke the suffocating atmosphere of the Tricky’s, 'Angels With Dirty Faces' era
while FluiD repeats Industrial-Dub litanies at the confluence of hip hop 'Absence' style, version 3.0. We wish him to tour with Dälek, and even Picore, and we hope he's going to collaborate with new artists that will make FluiD’s music even more unique and essential".

Reprinted courtesy of Beyond the Noize (p) (c) 2011
http://beyondthenoize.blogspot.com/2011/02/fluid-duality.html

Exclaim! Magazine reviews Duality

2011-02-08T08:35:00.000-06:00

Canadian magazine, Exclaim! recently published a review of 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Dualtiy of FluiD' (ALRN008).

Here is an excerpt from the review -

"As Dälek languishes in comfortable semi-obscurity, Scorn gets slower and dubbier, and Techno Animal masterminds Justin Broadrick and Kevin Martin spin away at their respective projects, the industrial/hip-hop/experimental crossover that these groups once championed becomes harder and harder to find. Chicago, IL. based one-man army FluiD is intent on changing that, filling a void a select, devout few will be very pleased to see occupied..."

You can read the entire review here.

3 by 3

2011-02-06T16:11:00.000-06:00

Verse:

The Jesus Lizard - Liar
Rage Against the Machine - Evil Empire
One Day as a Lion - One Day as a Lion

Chorus:

Helmet - Meantime
Pitch Shifter - Pitch Shifter vs...(The Remix War)
Tricky - Angels with Dirty Faces

Bridge:

Trojan Dub Massive - Chapter Two
Sunn O))) - Pentemple
Om - Pilgrimage

Live @ Foundation

2011-02-02T07:46:00.000-06:00

Video from my set at Foundation, Kansas City, MO., 2010.

FluiD vs. Jason Wayne Sneed

2011-02-02T07:42:00.000-06:00

FluiD vs. Jason Wayne Sneed

This Sat., Feb. 5, 2011 at Swing State.

Lake Villa, IL.

10:00 pm

Come celebrate the release of my new CD

'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD'.

Joining me onstage will be Chicago bassist,

Jason Wayne Sneed.

Pre-order 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008)

2011-01-20T19:11:00.000-06:00

Pre-orders are now being taken for my forthcoming (Feb. 1, 2011) CD entitled, 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008). You can pre-order the CD from Alrealon Musique - here. If you pre-order the CD, you'll also receive the four-song EP, 'FluiD - The Black Atlantien' (ALRN027) for FREE.

The Black Atlantien EP

2011-01-20T19:02:00.000-06:00

The new four-song EP, included FREE when you pre-order 'FluiD - Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008).

Listen to 'Preacher Man', from 'The Black Atlantien' EP - here

FluiD - Preacher Man by Alrealon Musique

Welcome to 2011!

2011-01-10T19:46:00.000-06:00

Alrealon Musique starts the new year with two significant events!

First, the Alrealon Musique store is now online -
http://www.alrealon.co.uk/catalog/index.php

Now you can purchase Alrealon releases, directly from Alrealon.

Second, we start the new year with a new release, 'PAS - Reconstruction'.

The latest Alrealon release sees Brooklyn, NY collective PAS , deconstruct and reconstruct, audio fragments, vocals and beats from Alrealon artists, Black Saturn, FluiD, LAX, John 3:16 and Zilmrah into new compositions.

Listen to a track from, 'PAS - Reconstruction', here

PAS - Here Ing Voices by Alrealon Musique

Listen to Two Tracks From 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008)

2010-12-15T09:09:00.000-06:00

Dread Futures by FluiD

DH 1 by FluiD

Promo Video for 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD'

2010-12-15T08:54:00.000-06:00

Alrealon Music Promo for FluiD from PAS on Vimeo.

Produced by Robert Pepper of PAS

Obskure Magazine Reviews, 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD'

2010-12-15T08:42:00.000-06:00

French industrial music magazine, Obskure has written a review of 'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008). Below is an excerpt from the review. The full review will be published in the Feburary 2011 issue.

"Right after a rough introduction, including feedbacks, cracklings and a powerful and rounded bass line, the FluiD’s expansionist world takes off. 'The Duality of FluiD' is presented first with a superb artwork that portrays the African continent repainted with the U.S. flag (the work is done by Trey Crim of Digitally Ruined Graphics).

The project started in Chicago (Christophe G. is originally from Los Angeles) and the industrial aspect of his music takes then a social meaning you can’t deny. The boundaries are pushed track after track to produce an intelligent and unclassifiable music. On one hand, you have a Trip-Hop coupled with the dirtiest Dub. Of course, some of you could think of Scorn ('The Absent Present'), but the guitars (always played in slow motion) provide a Rock/Heavy touch ('Froz n II'), downright Cold-Wave ('Parallel States') or Noise ('Iron Communique'), that will appeal to many listeners..."

Note : 80%
Sylvain Nicolino
http://www.obskuremag.net/category/obskuremag/

World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures

2010-12-10T08:45:00.000-06:00

1966 marked the first ever World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures held in Dakar, Senegal; this celebratory event brought together people of different nationalities and generations with a common goal: to shed light on the struggle and persistence of black people in the face of colonization. In 1977, the second festival was held in Nigeria. And now, on December 10th, 2010- three decades later- the third World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures returns to Dakar, and lets just say, it seems the third time's a charm.

This year's lineup includes concerts, dance performances, documentary and feature film screenings, theatre, lectures on various art forms (from architecture and design to reggae) to name a few, that will run through New Year's night, with free admission to it all. As we learned on the Black World Festival website, the event this year focuses on Africa in it's new context: Africa as free, proud, creative, and optimistic. Brazil will be the guest of honor, bringing along with it a slew of artists that are culturally diverse and emblematic of the dialogue between different people and cultures, created by this year's event. Check out our slide show of videos below for a look at our favorite artists featured at this year's event.

http://blackworldfestival.com/wp/en/
http://www.facebook.com/BlackWorldFest

XMess Fest 2010

2010-12-07T10:48:00.000-06:00

XMess Fest 2010, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at RME Performance Hall, Davenport, IA. The yearly event hosted by Jason Whitmarsh of Sinjo Thraw Mash to help local food pantries.

La Frisson de la Basse (The Pleasure of the Bass)

2010-12-03T08:36:00.000-06:00

Two weeks ago, I performed at 'Night World 2010: Alive in the Afterlife'. Before departing for Kansas City and the Night World 2010 event, I put together a new mix called, 'La Frisson de la Basse'.

La Frisson De La Basse by Tundra. on Mixcloud

Placenta Family Tree - Disc 4

2010-12-01T09:56:00.000-06:00

'Placenta Family Tree - Disc 4', a new and free to download compilation released on Placenta Recordings.

Download link - http://www.archive.org/details/ThePlacentaFamilyTree-Disc4

Tracklisting:

1. Xrin Arms/William Sides Atari Party/Dental Work/Mochipet/TPR/Scissor Shock - Connection
2. Sliciing Grandpa - Impact Horror
3. DJ Urine - Seeghouls
4. Black Mayonnaise - Contemplations
5. Right-Eye Rita - Soyy
6. Nyarlathotep - Bloom
7. Rudolfo - Cheetahman Does Grind!!!
8. Sir.Vixx - Sir.Vixx Sux
9. Syphilis Sauna - Fifimatic
10. Intercamalemelont - L'ondon Bridge
11. Dem Tune - Fly
12. Dogwater - May 4th, 530
13. Mustafio - Mustafio's Models
14. Skarekrau Radio - KittieSwap Remixxx
15. Hostage Pageant - Clitoral Amputation Neuroma
16. Paregorik - In
17. Pendro - Phantom Zygote
18. Octavialsilver - Rage Yourself To Sleep (Anti-Dub Mix)
19. FluiD - Repressed
20. Speak Onion - Dust Combuster
21. Guards - Priest Mathis
22. Excruciating Macresco - Jolly Pirate
23. Corot Ghost - Lumineon
24. Power Pill Fist - Splicefree
25. Cock E.S.P. - 02a_PL603

'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (ALRN008)

2010-11-22T11:02:00.000-06:00

'Envisioning Abstraction: the Duality of FluiD' (AlRN008), CD released on 02.01.11

Front cover art, designed by Trey Crim of Digitally Ruined Graphics

Back cover art, designed by Trey Crim of Digitally Ruined Graphics

Inside cover art, designed by Trey Crim of Digitally Ruined Graphics

Night World 2010: Alive In the Afterlife

2010-11-15T09:05:00.001-06:00

Night World 2010: Alive In the Afterlife

11.20.10

Foundation

1221 Union Ave.

Kansas City, MO., 64101

9 pm

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=161763167188536

3 X 3

2010-11-13T12:11:00.000-06:00

Back In the Day:

Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers - Wu-Tang Clan
Entroducing - DJ Shadow
Daily Operation - Gang Starr

Today:

Black on Both Sides - Mos Def
Fear of a Black Planet - Public Enemy
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube

Back To the Future:

Mecca and the Soul Brother - Pete Rock and CL Smooth
Dr. Octagonecologyst - Dr. Octaogn
6 Feet Deep - Gravediggaz

Night World 2010: Alive In the Afterlife

2010-11-06T10:17:00.000-05:00

NIGHT WORLD 2010: Alive In the Afterlife. "An annual celebration honoring the vision of Architect Bertrand Goldberg's city of art /architecture/ fashion / performance / music & dance 11/20/2010 This 4th annual FOUNDATION collaborative event delves into the psyche and aural stimulation of life, death, sorrow & pleasure."

FOUNDATION
1221 Union Avenue - West Bottoms
Kansas City, MO., 64101

orkhestra:
TEAADORA
FLUID
CVLTS
WHITE SHADOWS
UMBERTO
FERAL MESSIAH
FIRE FOR EFFECT

couturiers:
AMANDA GATTEN
ANASTASIA RENDINA
HOUSE OF COCHON (COURTNEY PERRY)
LIZ CHENEY
ERICA SWORD

troupe:
ONLY CHILDREN (EMILY BOULLEAR)
CHARLES MATTHEW COOK
KATHERYN ERLINGER

aisthetikos:
CREMA DE LA VIDA
ANDREW CHAMBERS
SHANNON BROOKE LAZENBY
DAME GONZALES
DALTON QW
VJDN8

presented by FOUNDATION and Melissa Birdsong
http://www.foundationkc.com/

The Empty Bottle

2010-11-06T09:52:00.000-05:00

The Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL., 08.01.10

Alrealon Update 11.01.10

2010-11-01T11:19:00.000-05:00

First up, is the latest podcast in our long running podcast series. This months podcast comes from Sascha Muller and is titled 'Mix it Up Mix'.

About Sascha:

"Sascha Müller aka Pharmacom start his career with djìng and producing in 1990. He was inspired by Projects like Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream and stuff like Sven Väth played in his dj sets. The musical style reaches from ambient chill out, house and techno music in his own special way. His way of producing is the use old analog equipment in the same way as the newest Software in digital producing. The greatest thing for him is to create new soundcollages and wicked samples for his tracks. As a Dj he played in several european locations and events like love parade and thunderdome. At the moment he is also playing as a vj and is involved in multimedia productions with some other global video and grafic artists."

Look for Sascha's upcoming 'Move My Body' EP on Alrealon Music (release date 12.13.10).

We've also uploaded to our Soundcloud page with a track from the ARU meets FluiD release, 'The Sickness'

ARU meets FluiD - The Sickness by Alrealon Music

Last month Alrealon artists Zilmrah /O\ and Robert Pepper of PAS performed together at Silent Barn in NYC. You can view video of their performance here.

Other Releases from Alrealon Artists:

FluiD, PAS and Zilmrah /O\ feature on a newly released compilation from Babylon Projects, 'By the Rivers of Bablyon: Always/Forever',

DJ Phys, mNIPK and Sascha Muller all have releases available from French techno label, Milligrid Records.

FluiD and Ghoul have a new split EP, 'Ghoul + FluiD' on Tundra Dubs, available here.

Ghoul has also done a new 30 min. mix, 'Vnholy Ground Vol. I' for Tundra Dubs. You can listen to the mix here.

Current Alrealon Music Releases:

ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers
LAX - Deep Water b/w cREEPYsHEEP (incl. remixes from Ghoul and FluiD)
mNIPK - Paul Auster's Tears

Upcoming Alrealon Music Releases:

FluiD - Duality
PAS - Reconstruction (featuring contributions from Black Saturn, FluiD, John 3:16, LAX and Zilmrah /O\)
Sascha Muller - Move My Body

The Pink Flimingo vs. FluiD

2010-10-30T09:21:00.000-05:00

NITCO Records and Nitetrotter uploaded for your listening pleaseure an EP, that I released a few years back. 'The Pink Flimingo vs. FluiD' was originally released on 3" CDR by NITCO Records and included cover art by Jorge Tapia.

Get the full story along with the download links here -

http://nitetrotter.blogspot.com/2010/10/fluid-vs-pink-flimingo-free-download.html

By The Rivers of Babylon: Always/Forever

2010-10-30T09:07:00.000-05:00

'By The Rivers of Babylon: Always/Forever'

New compilation just released by Babylon Projects from Chile.

"Musicians from different latitudes have contributed themes for the new project Babylon Projects is developing. 'By the Rivers of Babylon' is a series of compilations including music, original art and clips (in this current compilation is a contribution from the Ghost Network).

For this project we worked in collaboration with Christopher Moya (Abigail's Church), Robert l. Pepper (from Post Abortion Stress) and bands from as far afield as Italy, Poland, England, Holland and Germany."

You can download the compitlation (in two parts) here -

http://www.archive.org/details/ByTheRiversOfBabylonCompilationAlwaysi&reCache=1
http://www.archive.org/details/ByTheRiversOfBabylonCompilationForeverii&reCache=1

Includes music from:

- MegaJoy (CHILE)
- Gastón Céspedes (CHILE)
- La Iglesia de Abigail (CHILE)
- Zilmrah /O\ (USA)
- Ghost Network (USA)
- Strangewalls (USA)
- FluiD (USA)
- Swedenborgs (USA)
- Clutter (USA)
- Richard Lainhart (USA)
- HATI (Polonia)
- Eheim 1000.220 (Alemania)
- 1dp (Holanda)
- Zerocrop (Inglaterra)
- Murmurists (Inglaterra)
- Will Connor (Inglaterra)
- Astrometria (Inglaterra)
- Fecal Love (Italia)

Alrealon Music Update 10.13.10

2010-10-13T08:31:00.000-05:00

Several things are happening at Alrealon Music:

We're having a remix contest based around our joint release with DSMS, 'ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killlers'. The top 7 remixes will be released as part of 'ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers (version)', in both digital and CDR formats.

For more info on the contest - http://alrealon.ownforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71

Alrealon artists PAS and FluiD appeared together at Spark Festival in Minneapolis, MN. I detailed our weekend at Spark Festival in a previous post.

PAS/FluiD live at Spark Festival 2010 from PAS (Post Abortion Stress) on Vimeo.

In other PAS releated news, they will have a new release on Alrealon in early 2011. The release is titled PAS - Re-construction'. We're really excited about this release at is a collaborative effort between PAS and all Alrealon artists. More on the release, here - http://alrealon.ownforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=63
PAS currently have a new CD, 'Pure Energy Output Sessions'. It is available directly from PAS, via CD Baby -
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/PASPostAbortionStress

Brooklyn, NY musician/artist Zilmrah /O\ who did a podcast for us back in April of this year, will have a new full-length release available early next year. In the meantime you can hear a new track from Zilmrah /O\ as well as John 3:16 on the DSMS compilation, 'Psidronic'.

I also want to remind everyone of the Alrealon Music Forum and if you join our forum, you'll receive a download link for the free digital single, 'Machina - re/tooled'.

Current Alrealon Music Releases:

ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers
LAX - Deep Water b/w cREEPYsHEEP (incl. remixes from Ghoul and FluiD)
mNIPK - Paul Auster's Tears

3 X 3

2010-10-10T10:18:00.000-05:00

Previous:

PAS - Pure Energy Output Sessions
David Bowie - Station to Station
Miles Davis - On the Corner

Current:

Return to Forever - Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy
Nadja - Touched
Dysrhythmia - Barriers and Passages

Future:

Art Ensemble of Chicago - Les Stances a Sophie
Herbie Hancock - Crossings
Henry Cow - Western Culture

Creative Entities

2010-10-08T08:51:00.002-05:00

I wanted to draw your attention to some creative entities which haven't received the credit they deserve. Those entities being a selection of record labels that are working hard to release great music (often accompanied with stunning visuals). These labels are releasing music that defies easy catagorization and genrification. A few of the labels who are releasing music that is stimulating, unique and challenging: DSMS, Milligrid Records, Placenta Recordings, TrashF**k Records, 5nakefork, Tundra Dubs and Ratskin Records. Please take a look and more importantly a listen to the music that all these labels have released and are releasing; I promise you won't be disappointed.

Spark Festival - Friday night (recap)

2010-10-04T09:03:00.001-05:00

Back home after a weekend at Spark Festival. I performed on Friday night with Robert and Amber of PAS. I arrived in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon and met-up with Robert and Amber at our hotel. We then met-up with the Vultures. The Vultures are a UK quartet who engage in group improvisation. After a little food and a lot of catching-up we headed to our venue for soundcheck. The venue was an unused building, which lended a very industrial feel to the evening. Opening the show were the Friction Brothers who are from Chicago. They are a trio of cello, percussion and dry-ice. Yes, dry-ice! One of the members uses dry-ice as a sound producing device. You just have to see it.... A truly stunning performance that left most in attendance, awe-struck. PAS and I were next. Our set consisted of Robert and Amber improvising over my processed beats. It was one of the most enjoyable performances I have had. Following us were the nights featured artists, Vultures. Four guys and more gear than you can imagine; bass guitar, ten-speed bicycle, modular synths, computer and lots of little noisemakers. They put it all to use to create amazing soundscapes. Dense and layered their improvisatoions feel and sound more like compositions as opposed to on the spot creations. Group improv, doesn't get any better than this! We then joined Vultures for a large group improv. I was honored that Vultures would invite me to join them. We did two pieces together. The first was a beatless excurion into unknown worlds. The second featured industrial beats forming the basis for a white hot blast of industrial/krautrock.

Alrealon Music

2010-09-29T08:41:00.000-05:00

Some of you may or may not know, I co-run (with Philippe Gerber aka DJ Phys), the music label, Alrealon Music. I wanted to update everyone on what we're doing and on our new releases.

Our newest release is a joint release with the Iowa based music label DSMS, 'ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers'. DSMS is releasing it as a 3" CDR (with full-color artwork) and Alrealon Music is releasing it digitally. 'ARU meets FluiD...' is a collaboration between Aural Resuscitation Unit and FluiD.

Other releases now available, are two techno releases: the first from LaptopAcidXperience - 'Deep Water b/w cREEPYsHEEP', available digitally here. The second from mNIPK - Paul Auster's Tears, available digitally here.

Each month we also feature a podcast from an Alrealon Music artist or an artist affiliated with Alrealon Music. This months podcast comes from DJ Restless, who also released an EP on Alrealon Music, earlier this year.

We have just started the Alrealon Music Forum. If you join our forum, you'll recieve a download link for the 'Machina - Re/tooled' single. The single is comprised of two remixes of the DJ Restless track 'Machina' by FluiD and DJ Phys.

For more info on Alrealon Music releases, artists and tour dates, please visit our website.

DJ Spooky at Monaco Glacier

2010-09-27T22:25:00.000-05:00

Visual Nonsense

2010-09-27T08:26:00.000-05:00

Visual Nonsense, the new monthly film, video and music event at Swing State.

Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Arts

2010-09-27T08:06:00.000-05:00

This Friday, Oct. 1st, 2010, I will be performing at Spark Festival as a special guest of PAS.

Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Arts 2010

September 28 - October 3, 2010

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

"For one week each year, the Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Arts gathers creators and performers of new media arts from around the world to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, USA to showcase their work to the public."

http://spark.cla.umn.edu/

2010 Back to Kansas City Tour

2010-09-21T13:22:00.002-05:00

09.15.10 :: Monks Kaffe in Dubuque, IA. Joining Sinjo Thraw Mash and I were ARU  and Bob Bucko Jr. The night was also the release party for 'ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers'. ARU got things going with (in my opinion) one of his best sets. I've had the pleasure of seeing ARU a few times and this set surpassed any and all that I had previously witnessed. STM were next and for me it was like seeing them for the first time. Sublte additions to their sonic arsenal yielded, a richer more interesting sound. Bob Bucko Jr., followed, one man, one guitar, one saxophone and one looping pedal. All I can say is WOW! Bob simply made the most of what he had and we're all the better for having been in attendance.

09.16.10 :: Day Old Basement, Macomb, IL. In short, the BEST show of the four-days. We returned to Day Old having played there previously on our 2010 Spring Tour. We all had a smile on all our faces as we greeted friends we had made from the last time we were there. As for the show, all I can say is Macomb loves it's weirdos and it's Dubstep and we gave them both. We spent the night in Macomb with a friend of Andy's (STM). "What happens in Macomb, stays in Macomb", suffice it to say, we enjoyed our time in Macomb and look forward to coming back.

09.17.10 :: The Brick, Kansas City, MO.   Arriving in KC on a gorgeous day. The god RA was smiling down upon us. We met up with Jason of Volte Dio Volte at his house. A little rest and relaxation before the show. For our two shows in KC, we were joined by our very good and longtime friends, X+X. Upon our arrival at The Brick, the beer started flowing and soon X+X were onstage, playing one of their better sets. It was very energetic and ended with Heat taking his Electric Rake out for a good beating. VDV delivered a set of dark, hypnotic, improv, recalling at times Swans. Yes, it was that good! After a stellar night at The Brick, we retreated to Jason's house, were old friends got reacquainted and some new friends were made.

09.18.10 :: The Newsroom, Kansas City, MO.    After getting everyone up and going, we headed over to Ken's (VDV) house. Where we were treated to a BBQ and a massive thunderstorm. Kansas City brought the hail. (LOL) Though nothing was going to keep us from having a good time. Nothing and I mean nothing beats, good food paired with even better friends! VDV treated us all with much warmth, generosity, repsect and love; I hope we did the same. Oh yeah, we also played as well. (LOL) The Newsroom show was a blast! Perfectly capping a weekend, I'm sure none of us will forget anytime soon.

Ghoul + FluiD :: Down [forthcoming October 2010]

2010-09-20T14:34:00.001-05:00

ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers

2010-09-13T12:25:00.000-05:00

Ahead of this Wednesday's (Sept. 15th) release of 'ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers', the Dubuque Strange Music Society and Alrealon Music have made the entire release available for streaming. Also join FluiD, ARU and DSMS as they celebrate the release at Monk's Kaffe (Dubuque, IA.), on 09.15.2010.

<a href="http://fluid.bandcamp.com/album/aru-meets-fluid-fearless-empire-killers">ARU meets FluiD - Fearless Empire Killers by FluiD</a>

LAX - cREEPYsHEEP (FluiD remix)

2010-09-10T08:29:00.001-05:00

Alrealon Music has just released the new LaptopAcidXperience single, 'Deep Water' b/w 'cREEPYsHEEP'. The single features remixes from FluiD and Ghoul. Download available at all fine digital outlets.

<a href="http://fluid.bandcamp.com/album/creepysheep-fluid-remix">cREEPYsHEEP (FluiD remix) by FluiD</a>

Dubuque Strange Music Society release party!

2010-09-09T16:09:00.000-05:00

Come party with the Dubuque Strange Music Society as it celebrates a trilogy of new releases!

Dubuque Strange Music Society has been operating WAY under the radar, releasing over twenty albums of original experimental sounds from the midwest and around the world. On September 15th DSMS celebrates a trilogy new of releases by Bob Bucko Jr., as well as a collaboration between FluiD from Chicago and ARU from Dubuque. The DSMS catalog of releases will be on display this night, which are otherwise only available by mail order. The economy is tight for everyone, so we are giving copies of the ARU meets FluiD release to everyone who pays cover. Discounts on the other DSMS releases will also be in effect for this event.

FluiD wowed the audience that caught him playing Monk's recently with his other project, Black Saturn vs. subduxtion which is a futuristic strain of hip-hop. Fluent in several genres, FluiD plans to drop sets of Dubstep at this show, expect heavy wobbly basslines and head nodding beats manipulated and effected live with FluiD's intriguing live/laptop/electronics set-up.

Bob Bucko Jr. probably needs no introduction to most of the 365 readers as he is a player in several Dubuque bands, Old Panther, Alma Sub Rosa, and Glimmer Blinkken most currently. His solo performances are always unique with Bob jumping between free jazz, noise rock, interpretations of classic tunes, and the occasional spontaneous improvisation. DSMS has just finished a trilogy of BBJR releases and we will have copies of the cassette 'Self Esteem Hand Jive' available.

Sinjo Thraw Mash hail from the Quad Cities, East Moline, IL. to be exact. This duo plays guitar, live electronics, and junk percussion in an improvised droning way that can be quite hypnotic. If the sounds don't do the trick, Jason also uses a table full of light toys which trigger his electronic noise boxes. Cloaked in neon and glow in the dark materials and letting loose with the lightshow, STM always get into "the zone". They have several albums released on Nail In The Coffin Records.

ARU splits the difference between dub music and noise to create a sound heavy on rhythmic elements. Lately focused on studio compostions, the sets at Monk's will be DJed sets of experimental dub music, including tracks from the FluiD collaboration. Eerie outer space bass vibes to freak out to.

There will be ALL AGES sets from everyone 7-9pm and 21+ sets 9-11pm. Come out for a rare night of Dub, Noise and Experimental musics in Dubuque.

4 Shows, 4 Days, 3 Cities, 3 States

2010-09-08T08:31:00.000-05:00

09.15.10 @ Monk's Kaffe, Dubuque, IA.
09.16.10 @ Day Old Basement, Macomb, IL.
09.17.10 @ The Brick, Kansas City, MO.
09.18.10 @ The Newsroom, Kansas City, MO.

FluiD, Sinjo Thraw Mash, ARU and Bob Bucko Jr.

FluiD, Sinjo Thraw Mash

FluiD, Sinjo Thraw Mash, Volte Dio Volte, X+X

FluiD, Sinjo Thraw Mash, Volte Dio Volte, Unicorns in the Snow, Deviator, X+X

Tundra Dubs

2010-09-06T09:23:00.000-05:00

Tundra Dubs is a new boutique CDR/tape label, founded by west coast based DJ/producer Ben Versluis aka Ghoul. The first release will be the Ghoul + FluiD EP. I will have 15 tour only copies available for my September tour and a "regular" edition available in late September/early October.

The tour CDRs, completed.

Ahead of my upcomng tour and my new release on Tundra Dubs, I put together an exclusive mix for Tundra Dubs. You can listen to or download the mix here

New release: 'The Low Frequency Predator'

2010-08-31T15:31:00.000-05:00

Front cover to 'The Low Frequency Predator', design by Patrick Doyle

Back cover to 'The Low Frequency Predator', design by Patrick Doyle

Released on Trashf**k Records, 'The Low Frequency Predator', 3" CDR.

Tracklisting:

1) fFDc
2) Hypothermyk
3) Flowers
4) Interlude
5) futureparanoia
6) The Low Frequency Predator

To purchase a copy: tfnnetlabel@ymail.com or fluidemusique@gmail.com

FluiD mix for Fantasia Entertainments

2010-08-24T11:07:00.002-05:00

This is a new 20 minute mix I recently did for Fantasia Entertainments. The mix features new and unreleased tracks and remixes.

I have recently joined the Fantasia Entertainments roster. I'm very excited to be part of the growing roster of artists represented by Fantasia Entertainments. Joining Fantasia will give me the opportunity for more shows, not only in the US but internationally as well.

http://fantasiaentertainments.podomatic.com/player/web/2010-08-22T14_29_43-07_00

New Release: FluiD - Disruption, Displacement, Disappearance

2010-08-23T10:57:00.002-05:00

New cassette release forthcoming (November, 2010) on 5nakeforth Records

Tracklisting:

01: Hornblas' Lament

02: Abstract Decaying

03: Remembrance

04: Frail

05: Temporal Disjuncture

06: The Black Point

Saturday 08.21.2010 @ Brown Rice (Chicago, IL.)

2010-08-19T09:27:00.002-05:00

Right-Eye Rita - http://www.myspace.com/rightdasheyerita

FluiD - http://www.myspace.com/fluidemusique

Abstract Black - http://www.jayvejohnmontgomery.com/

Bob Rok - http://bobrokmusic.com/Welcome.html

MC Router - http://www.myspace.com/mcrouternerdcore

William Sides Atari Party - http://www.myspace.com/williamsidesatariparty

Saturday 08.21.2010 at Brown Rice

2010-08-17T14:19:00.000-05:00

I will be peforming at Brown Rice (4432 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL.) this Saturday, August, 21, 2010 w/ Right-Eye Rita, MC Router, Bob Rok, William Sides Atari Party and Abstract Black...

V/A - 'Love At First Grind Volume 2'

2010-08-08T10:20:00.000-05:00

I have a track, 'Abstract Decaying' on the recently released, 'Love At First Grind volume 2'. LAFG vol.2 is a 27 track compilation released on Seven Times More Scary Productions.

You can download it here - http://www.archive.org/details/STMS005-VA-LoveAtFirstGrindVol2

Noise and Experimental Music @ Brown Rice

2010-08-03T09:44:00.001-05:00

Thursday, August 12, 2010 @

Brown Rice

4432 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL., 9:00 pm

Nerbau (Oakland, CA.)

Take Up Serpents (San Francisco, CA.)

Dental Work (Traverse City, MI.)

The Kremlin (Chicago, IL.)

Tooth Eye (Chicago, IL.)

FluiD (Chicago, IL.)

August 1, 2010 @ The Empty Bottle

2010-07-26T16:36:00.000-05:00

Sunday August 1, 2010

@ The Empty Bottle

Drug Honkey, Sun Splitter and FluiD

Incoming, Outgoing and Upcoming

2010-07-07T13:54:00.000-05:00

Outgoing: Split CDR with Chicago harsh-noise group, The Kremlin on Placenta Recordings

Incoming: 'The Low Frequency Predator', 3" CDR on TRASHF**K Records

Upcoming: 'Disruption, Displacement, Disappearance', C30 Cassette on 5nakefork Records

Hotti Biscotti on July 3rd

2010-07-01T09:04:00.000-05:00

Satruday, July 3, 2010 @ Hotti Biscotti, Chicago, IL.

BitCrushed @ Nan's Piano Bar, Davenport, IA.

2010-06-26T00:02:00.000-05:00

BITCRUSHED, Wed., June 30, 2010, 10:00 pm to 2:00 am
Featuring:

DREAMLOGICC [Chicago - live pa] (Shiku Garu, tonAtom, Tonally)

http://soundcloud.com/dreamlogicc
http://www.myspace.com/dreamlogiccmusic

FluiD [Chicago - live pa] (Alrealon Music)

http://www.myspace.com/fluidemusique
http://simultaniety.blogspot.com/
http://soundcloud.com/fluidemusique

SLOWERSON [Chicago - dj set] (Heartbeats, Tonally)

GHOUL [QC - dj set] (Bitcrushed, Alrealon Music)

http://soundcloud.com/ghoul-1
http://www.myspace.com/ghoulbass

This event is FREE but donations for the travelling bands/artists will be accepted!
This is a 21+ event. Cheap drinks! Good vibes!

FluiD on MUSICBOX™

2010-06-25T23:44:00.000-05:00

Weekly music showcase, MUSICBOX™ on Diversity FM recently featured a 45 minute mix of new and un-released tracks of mine.

You can listen to the show, here - http://soundcloud.com/musicbox/musicboxtm-24-06-10-with-a-mix-from-fluid

MUSICBOX™ 24-06-10 with a mix from - FluiD by MUSICBOX™

Split CD release with The Kremlin

2010-06-20T19:45:00.000-05:00

Newly released on Placenta Recordings is my split CD with Chicago harsh-noise group, The Kremlin. You can purchase the CD directly from Placenta Recordings.