Guest funkshun Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 cellar : techsupport / funkshunSAT 23 APRIL 2005ten till dawn | 18+ with ID$10 membership fee : free yuengling for those over 21* last month's audio recording of echoplex :http://funkshun.us/audio/funkshun_events/rizumu/2005.03.19-echoplex-live_@_rizumu-philadelphia.mp3Gene Lefosse [Convolute / Counterbalance / Cocoon : NYC]If you remember Program 2 then you know what Gene (Gennaro) LeFosse is all about. Gene has been in the techno scene since techno first emerged in New York in the early 90’s. As program 2 he produced club anthems like “Dominatorâ€, “The Omen†and “Twisterâ€. At this time he was signed to Vortex Records and was a resident performer at Limelight (NYC), when Jeff Mills was a resident DJ. Gene remixed legendary groups like Yello, Orbital and Human Resource.In 1992 Gene was signed to major label Sire Records/Warner Bros. and released the album “Robotixâ€. The next few years Gene was busy working on all different types of electronic music. He also started DJing again. In 1998 his Djing picked up. He spent most of 1998 and 1999 spinning in Europe. He traveled to Love Parade in Germany, the Vision Party in the Swiss Alps and Techno Parade in France. His set is combination of funky grooves and tribal techno. He has spun along side Sven Vath, Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Adam Byer, Dave Clark, Misstress Barbara and Oliver Ho.In 2000 Gene started his own label, Convolute Recordings. His first three releases “Spank Meâ€, “Night Walker†and "Peyote which were all supported and played by Danny Tenaglia, Sven Vath and Jeff Mills.In 2001 Gene received a call from Sven Vath approving the release of Gene's remix of Strahlemann Sohne. He also has releases on Tension Records, and has released an E.P on Surgeon’s record label Counter Balance, UK, and an E.P on Laurent Ho’s UWE record labels.His music has been used for various licensing deals with MTV and other media projects. The most challenging project Gene has undertaken is the remix of Jennifer Lopez's song "Play" and Jamiroquai’s "You Give Me Something". Although Gene mainly produces techno, he is able to take "commercial" sounding tracks and give them his own flavor.Currently Gene is waiting on the vocal tracks from Tori Amos, for her next single release on Sony Music.Richard Hinge [Conrail / Hidden Adgenda : NJ] Richard Hinge: City Paper Writeup 2004-01-29Richard Hinge owner of Conrail Records has been part of the technomovent since the late 80's. Influenced by such bands as Skinny Puppyand Ministry, Conrail takes form on a darker note. He also hasreleases on Hidden Agenda NYC, Remains, and Disko B (Germany). In themid 90's Richard formed a live techno act named PRO-JECT along withAURA and later added member LOKI .Only a lucky few got a chance towittness PRO-JECT. It was later defunked after a short time so eachmember could pursue his own musical challenges. He has played at worldrenowned clubs such as Limelight, Paladium, Tunnel and UltraschallGermany. Busy at work, Richard has now set his sights on his lableConrail. On the never ending quest for the perfect techno 12" he planson future releases with NYC producers THE GENIE , DietrichSchoenemann and Function. Full Circle [Tech-Support : Philly]Nick Cosmo[Eye Dont Know : Philly]O-Dub [Tech-Support : Philly]Suburban Lab[Atari Safari : NJ / Mass]www.cocoon.netwww.funkshun.uswww.techsupport.cxwww.phillytechno.orgwww.hidden-agenda.comwww.dj-surgeon.com/counterbalance.htmlBar by KatelynnSmart Smoothies by Philmore CupsIncredible Edibles by JillLive visual mixing courtesy of Full CircleLive painting and quirky video by Diedra Kreiger of lucidglow.comEnviromental Installations by Thee Tantrik Party Elect. + FunkshunEAW Sound + Atmospheric Lighting by Eye Don't Know + Funkshunfunkshun info line : 215.389.7007Easy access from I-95 - Exit 25Allegheny Ave to 3237 Amber StHalcyon Gallery [ 3rd Floor ]four blocks east of Allegany Ave stop on Market/Frankford lineFollow link for detailed directions from all points - mass transit or autohttp://funkshun.us/funkshun_html/pages/events/directions/halcyon_directions.xhtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest funkshun Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 -- - + =Gene Lefosse Interview for soon to be released Philly Techno Zine #3:Q - Hi Gene, tell us about how you first got into electronic music, andwhat it was about the music during that time that pulled you into thescene.A- Electronic music has always been a huge inspiration to me, from earlyBrian Eno, Depeche Mode, and Kraftwork to the electronic sounds of GiorgioMoroder. It has always been my music of choice. So I'd say years of allthat influence made me want to become a part of the scene in my own way.______________________________________________________________________Q- Describe the atmosphere at Limelight (renamed Avalon in 2003), back inthe early '90s, when you were resident DJ alongside Jeff Mills. What hasyour involvement been with Limelight throughout the years?A-The atmosphere at Limelight ('90-'93) was probably the best ever in NYC.To this day I still tell people that Friday night (Future Shock) atLimelight was an amazing experience: 3000 + people every Friday night goingcrazy for Techno music! Plus it was all taking place in a church, which byitself can set an eerie atmosphere. Jeff Mills had a monthly residency,and I performed live as Program 2. The scene in NYC was something I'llnever forget.______________________________________________________________________Q- Tell us about your record label, its mission, and the challenges youface with it.A- My mission with Convolute began with a concept always to make somethingTwisted, a bit different from the norm—which is also how the name wascreated. My label has had so much support from so many DJs across theglobe: Sven Vath, Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, to Danny Tenaglia ... the listgoes on from house to techno DJs. Some of the challenges are actually thebig problems with free downloads and MP3s. Record sales have dwindled moreand more over the last three years. Hopefully the digital download can bein more secure and profitable place in the near future.______________________________________________________________________Q- Where do you draw your inspiration, and what is it you intend tocommunicate through your production and DJ sets?A- My inspiration comes from a number of different places. The biggest isprobably playing for a great crowd where you can play anything you want.When I come back from playing Europe is the best time to get back in thestudio. You can take all that inspiration and bring in out in yourproduction.______________________________________________________________________Q- What do you have in your studio, and what is your primary interfacetoday?A- My studio has a number of rack-mountable synths and older keyboards,that was how I started making music through the world of MIDI. These daysI am 100% computer-based, maybe turning on the older analogue stuff to makea sound, then bringing it up in the computer. My main Interface is AbletonLive 4.1 with Operator and a bunch of soft synths & plug-ins. I also useReason 3.0______________________________________________________________________Q- Where have you toured recently? Also highlight one particular evening.A- I just played in Spain and Switzerland, three really cool gigs. Thereare so many gigs that I can call amazing. But I'd have to say that playingon a truck at Love Parade for over one million people would have to be myhighlight.______________________________________________________________________Q-Can you describe your interpretation of the current underground in NewYork and what you would like to see different?A-The current underground in NY is very slim to none. I give the fewpromoters and organizers that still try a lot of credit. I don't know ifthe promotion is where it's lacking, or the people in general just don'tunderstand the music. Who knows? I would really like to see someone withthe heart and patience— but smart—try and build a scene small and work itfrom there. I know that sounds very hard, and it is, but someone can doit!______________________________________________________________________Q- What would you say to a Philadelphia reader who is deciding to come tothe event you are performing?A- If you're ready to get lose and wanna hear some records you never heardbefore ... Come down and get busy. 'Cause I plan on it!-- - + = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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