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2006-10-5 NEW MUSIC OLEYUMI THOMAS |
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EVERY THURSDAY, 8PM -10PM NEW MUSIC SERIES OCTOBER 5, 2006 8PM Pushing Air, live looping solo acapella with Diana Thompson
8:45 Tin, Taps & Lap, Dr. Bob does a short between sets
9PM Oluyemi Thomas solo
Pushing
Air is a San Francisco-based, solo vocal, live-looping project blending
high-diva vocals, jazz-based improvisation, beatboxing and extended
vocal technique. Conservatory-trained and bebop-schooled vocalist Diana
Thompson writes and performs all parts, from vocalizing drums and bass
to singing lead vocals and harmonies. Borrowing techniques from scat
singing and extended vocal technique, Diana uses non-English words and
syllables to focus keenly on groove-making.
As a founding member of
the experimental voice and electronics ensemble Rex Brulée, Diana
worked heavily in improvisation, rhythm and extended vocal technique.
She also began exploring the creative possibilities of working purely
with voice and technology.Using digital looping, Diana sings each
part and layers them together live on stage. Each performance is mixed
with transitions between songs, emulating the continuous flow of a
DJ/Producer set.
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