Event: Christopher Willits at The Independent, Sat, Sep 6 9:00p

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Christopher Willits is a multimedia artist – an electronic music and guitar pioneer, composer, producer, photographer, filmmaker and system designer. Named “the Picasso of sound†(Tokafi), Christopher uses his self-designed software tools to “paint with his guitar†(Pitchfork), creating “mesmerizing, intricate electronic soundscapes†(Nowness) and lush audiovisual performances of weaving patterns, texture, and harmony. Willits creates immersive experiences of overlapping sound and light. Working solo and in collaboration with the likes of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Matmos, Zach Hill (Hella/Death Grips), and Taylor Deupree, Christopher has released over 20 albums within the last decade. Willits is based in San Francisco and has a master’s degree in electronic music from Mills College.