Well everybody, the time has come for me to bid you all adieu! I have decided to pass the baton on to our fabulous new (ish) VSO Federico (pictured.) NB: I would also like to point out that had Josef Muller also been working today, the ceremonious baton passing would’ve included him. Thank you to [...]
Despite the doom and gloom in my last post, this decade will be unique and exciting for music creators and fans alike. But if the web is the death nell for the conventional record business, whats the upside? Lets start with fans: To state the obvious, music fans drove labels and artists into the [...]
At the workshop on the weekend I gave a quick overview of writing music with the inbuilt instruments in Pro Tools. We didn’t really have time to explore the world of 3rd party software, so I thought I’d post a few resources for RTAS and VST plug-ins. These plug-ins are often cross-platform, mac or pc, [...]
WORKSHOP #2 Studio 1b. Wednesday March 29, 2011 5:30pm- 7:30pm. 5:30-5:50pm Warm Up: RHYMING GAME (freestyle) First- check out PITCHO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFYskempD5E&feature=related Check this Belgian-Congolese Rapper out. Hear the sounds and let it impact on your range n flow. Sound it out (using gibberish.) 2 lines/ 4 lines/ 8 lines Cipher… 5:50pm-7pm HIP HOP SHAKESPEARE (20min) [...]
RECIPES FOR RAPPERS WORKSHOP #3: Sunday April 3rd, 2011 2:30pm- 5:30pm. Studio 1b. 2:30-2:40pm WARM IN Watch film-clips: Akala (UK), Reggie Watts (US) & DEF Jam Poetry: Saul William (US), Taylor Mali (US) 2:40-3pm RHYTHM & RHYME GAME (freestyle) Beat tracks by Monk and Busty Beatz Stand in a circle and pass around the microphone. [...]
Recipes for Rappers involves exercises and techniques that introduce or re-introduce street poets to a diverse array of inputs/ inspiration and methodologies. Generally the writing of rhymes are a solo mission including hours in front of the computer or with pad in hand, these workshops will see up to 20 artists playing and experimenting with the form in one space.
Who: Candy B Where: Meeting Room 1B (Level 1 of the State Library of Queensland) Cost: Free Bookings: book.it@edgeqld.org.au It’s time to cook up some phat rhymes with The Edge’s tastiest Microphone Commander Candy B. Get along to learn how to mix, stir and butter-up your rhyme writing skills and develop your poetical palate. After [...]
Good news everybody, the ThreadTech: Fashion Meets Technology workshop series is back. We will be running the workshops in our new temporary home at the State Library of Queensland. Ever felt like your clothes could use a bit more pizzazz? Want to stand out from the crowd? Come along and participate in our ThreadTech workshop [...]
Drop seeds not bombs When: 2pm-3pm, December 18th, 2010 Who: Christian Duell Where: The Edge Cost: FREE Bookings: book.it@edgeqld.org.au Ever notice those ugly pockets of your neighbourhood that need some love? This is your chance to paint the town green one seed bomb at a time. With the help of Greening Australia’s Seed Bank we [...]
Ho ho!
This latest update brings with it a touch of festivity. If you haven’t already been smothered by Christmas cheer I’m here to remind you that the silly season is well and truly upon us. If, like me, you’re already a little overwhelmed (i.e. fed up…) with the constant commercial onslaught of buy! buy! buy! and [...]
So I’ve been here for a couple of weeks now and as I fight back the tears at the news of the demise of yet another of Brisbane’s great musical institutions I thought I would drop y’all a line. On the environmental sustainability front, the lifecycle assessment project that I’m working on and will eventually [...]
First shout out from Candy, our writing Catalyst
The first of our new catalysts wants to meet you…
The Edge is calling for Catalyst applications from professionals in writing, music/sound, digital visual arts and sustainability. Edge Catalysts are people working where creativity meets technology, pushing boundaries and generating ideas. Catalyst positions are paid, temporary, part-time roles for six months. During this time, Catalysts contribute to happenings at The Edge, running workshops and forums, [...]
