Cymru Beats 2nd Summer Modular Synth Meet Details are In

Details for the upcoming event Saturday June 18 & Sunday June 19 are up at Cymru Beats here.

Along with all the gear to explore, there will be a screening of I Dream of Wires on the big screen, interviews, talks and performances.

"On Sunday at 11am (cinema 2) we are screening the seminal modular synthesiser cinema documentary ‘I dream of wires’. This is your chance to see it in a cinema in full digital cinema quality, surrounded by fellow electronic music lovers! Blue horizPWe will follow the film with a panel discussion with some notable modular evangelists, followed by social drinks and chat in the bar. To find out more and buy tickets for the movie, visit chapter.org

This year sees a meeting of minds for discussion, interviews, talks, performances and films. The event kicks off at lunchtime Saturday, with an afternoon to hang out, meet, look at and talk about modulars. This year we’ll start evening performances at 6pm, with some great names in the field,

such as Thighpaulsandra, Nick Batt of Sonicstate, Eden Gray – one of the rare women of Eurorack, Cardiff’s ‘Mute Group(s)’, VCOADSR from Brighton returns this year and John Biddulph (Jools Holland band) will experiment with saxophone and modular. We are also hoping to have a very special guest performer, stay tuned."

I Dream Of Wires Coming to VOD & Worldwide DVD Release - Berlin Screening with Morton Subotnick

I Dream of Wires is coming to video on demand via iTunes and Vimeo on Demand on August 10. The DVD will be released in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America on July 31st. To celebrate, there will be a screening in Berlin with a performance and Q&A session with Morton Subotnick.

"To celebrate the August VOD/DVD release of I DREAM OF WIRES, the definitive and acclaimed electronic music documentary about the rise, fall and rebirth of the modular synthesizer, MONODUO FILMS presents a very special screening and electronic music event in Berlin.

On Tuesday July 28, I DREAM OF WIRES will celebrate it’s release premiere in Berlin, followed by a live performance by the legendary Morton Subotnick. Taking place at Babylon Kino Berlin, Morton Subotnick, accompanied by his frequent collaborator, video artist Lillevan, presents FROM SILVER APPLES OF THE MOON TO A SKY OF CLOUDLESS SULFUR REVISITED: VI, marking Subotnick’s first live appearance in Germany since 2011.

Morton Subotnick’s contributions to electronic music cannot be overstated; as a founding member of the seminal San Francisco Tape Music Center, Subotnick played a key role in the conception and development of the influential Buchla modular synthesizer. Armed with his Buchla, Subotnick composed and recorded the landmark 1967 LP, SILVER APPLES OF THE MOON, widely regarded as a modern classic, and the first all-electronic music album to connect with popular music audiences. In 2010 SILVER APPLES was selected for the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. Long considered one of the essential milestones in electronic music, it continues to have great effect on later generations of artists.

Subotnick’s interview in I DREAM OF WIRES, alongside interviews with influential electronic musicians including Trent Reznor, Gary Numan, Carl Craig, James Holden and Vince Clarke, is pivotal in the film, and provides a revealing insight into this true electronic music visionary.

The film will be introduced by I DREAM OF WIRES' director Robert Fantinatto, who will also join Morton Subotnick for a post-screening Q&A. This July 28 event is more than just a celebration of the modular synthesizer; it’s a rare opportunity to learn and experience the historical roots of electronic music.

I Dream Of Wires is an independent documentary about the history, demise and resurgence of the modular synthesizer - exploring the dreams and obsessions of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this fascinating, esoteric electronic music machine. Over 100 inventors, musicians and enthusiasts are interviewed about their relationship with the modular synthesizer - for many, it’s an all-consuming passion.

Through tracing the history of the modular synthesizer, I Dream Of Wires also outlines the history of electronic music as a whole, from its very beginnings at the dawn of the electric age. The film provides a fascinating look at how technology has shaped the electronic music landscape. Today, the modular synthesizer is no longer an esoteric curiosity or even a mere music instrument - it is an essential tool for radical new sounds and a bona fide subculture.

Interviews include:
- Legendary electronic musicians: Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Morton Subotnick, Gary Numan, Vince Clarke (Erasure).
- Contemporary dance & electronica artists: Carl Craig, James Holden, Legowelt.
- Synthesizer manufacturers: Doepfer, Modcan, Make Noise.

Event Details
Babylon Kino
Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 30,
10178 Berlin
28.07.2015 | 8PM
20€ Presales
25€ At the Door
+10€ w/DVD

Tickets Available:
Yapsody: https://wires.yapsody.com
Babylon Kino: http://www.babylonberlin.de

RELEASE INFORMATION

VOD and DVD Release of I Dream of Wires in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America will start as follows:
* DVD available July 31 through Cargo Distribution / Amazon
* VOD available August 10 through ITunes and Vimeo on Demand

CLICK FOR MORE »

I Dream of Wires Coming to Switzerland's LUFF with Morton Subotnick

via IDOW

"New screening to announce: I DREAM OF WIRES' Switzerland premiere will take place on Oct.19 as part of LUFF (Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival). Morton Subotnick will be playing at the festival as well - let's hope he makes it to the screening!"

Note the image to the left is from Le Rommandie's page on the event where you'll find more info. The image is of cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy fame, who appears in the film. cEvin is also the man behind the Subconscious Communications eurorack modules.

Roger Linn, Tom Oberheim, & Dave Smith at Dolby screening of "I Dream of Wires"

via Keyboard Magazine.

"L to R: Roger Linn, Tom Oberheim, & Dave Smith at Dolby screening of "I Dream of Wires." #sfemf"

See the I Dream of Wires website for upcoming shows nearest your city.

Update: Don Buchla was there as well. Via IDOW on Facebook

"In addition to Linn, Oberheim, and Dave Smith, we've just been informed that this guy (!!!) was also in attendance at yesterday's "I DREAM OF WIRES" private screening event at Dolby in SF. Yes!
(EDIT: ok, I guess I shouldn't assume that everyone following IDOW knows who this is... it's Don Buchla!)"

I Dream of Wires w/ Modular Synthesizer Performance Coming to Seattle Sept 19 & Upcoming Screenings

"Modular synth duo performance by Kaori Suzuki (Magic Echo Music) & Chris Davis (Brain Fruit) after opening night screening. Modular video artist Nick Bartoletti will provide a visual accompaniment to the music.

A documentary about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer; exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. Featuring interviews with musicians, inventors and enthusiasts, including Trent Reznor, Gary Numan, Vince Clarke (Erasure), Morton Subotnick, Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle), Daniel Miller, Carl Craig, Flood, Cevin Key (Skinny Puppy), James Holden, Factory Floor, Legowelt, Clark, John Foxx and Bernie Krause, as well as manufacturers and modular industry leaders Doepfer, Modcan, and Make Noise."

Tickets here.

See the I Dream of Wires website for upcoming screenings in your city.

All Connected #5, AB Brussels, September 28th -Featuring IDOW Screening & Performances

via All Connected

"For this 5th edition we’ll have a screening of the IDOW documentary, 2 Belgian artists TTZ playing a Buchla / EMS set and Thomas Ankersmit giving a lecture and playing a piece on his Serge Modular synth.

More info here"

Note I initially had this event as part of the Bozar Electronic Arts Festival posted here. This is actualy a related but separate event.

New I Dream Of Wires 2014 Documentary Trailer - Official

I Dream Of Wires 2014 documentary Trailer - Official from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

"Waveshaper Media presents
a film by Robert Fantinatto and Jason Amm
I DREAM OF WIRES (2014)

I Dream Of Wires is an independent documentary about the history, demise and resurgence of the modular synthesizer, featuring interviews with modular musicians, inventors and enthusiasts, including Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Gary Numan, Vince Clarke (Erasure), Morton Subotnick, Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle), Daniel Miller, Carl Craig, Flood, Cevin Key (Skinny Puppy), James Holden, Factory Floor, Legowelt, Clark, John Foxx and Bernie Krause, as well as manufacturers and modular industry leaders Doepfer, Modcan, and Make Noise.

Although April 26 will be the world premiere of  I Dream Of Wires' 90 minute theatrical cut (at Moogfest), a 4-hour Special Edition cut of the film, I Dream Of Wires: Hardcore Edition, was released on DVD and BluRay in late-2013, and has already become an underground, grassroots sensation amongst electronic musicians and fans, with high profile reviews and coverage from the likes of NPR, Arte/Tracks, Pitchfork, The Wire, and FACTmag. Despite it's imposing 4-hour length and ultra-niche target market, the Hardcore Edition ("for the hardcore modular synth and electronic music fanatics") has proven an independent hit. Now, stripped of the Hardcore Edition's techy excesses, I Dream Of Wires' theatrical cut is set to bring the fascinating story of the modular synthesizer, a story driven by passionate and innovative people, to the masses.

I Dream of Wires begins with an historical primer, exploring the early development of modular synthesizers from pioneering companies Moog Music Inc. and Buchla and Associates, right through to the near-extinction of these instruments, brought on by the introduction of portable, digital synthesizers in the ’80s. From there, the rebirth of the modular synthesizer is retraced, leading into the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer. Along the way is some in-depth exploration of the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. What started out as a “vintage-revival scene” in the ’90s has grown into an underground phenomena with a growing market of modular obsessives craving ever more wild and innovative sounds and interfaces. Today, the modular synthesizer is no longer an esoteric curiosity or even a mere music instrument — it is an essential tool for radical new sounds and a bona fide subculture.

Additional credits:
Director: Robert Fantinatto
Producer: Jason Amm
Soundtrack: Solvent (OST via Suction Records)
Trailer: Kevan Byrne

"I Dream Of Wires shows how, in the same way that the instruments themselves are rewiring both performers' and listeners' expectations about electronic music, the community that has evolved around modular synths is changing the relationships between users, sellers, and makers…"
- The Wire magazine (UK)

"As far as documentaries go, this is a slick, polished production. The film looks great, and as one would hope and suspect, the audio is wonderful, with the score by Solvent setting the perfect mood throughout...."
- Film Threat (USA)

"…lingering close-up shots of analog synths aside (and there are a lot of these), perhaps what's most joyous about I Dream of Wires is that it profiles a subculture that has almost nothing to do with the music industry."
- The List Film (UK)

"I would highly recommend Robert Fantinatto's documentary film not only to anyone interested in modular analog synthesizers, but to anybody interested in sound and the electronic reproduction of audio in general. This film is so well made it should appeal to anyone curious about people who are obsessed with minutiae, weird sounds, and music that 97 percent of the planet would find annoying."
- Tape Op magazine (USA)

"With its excellent narration and top-notch interviews with pioneers and popularizers like Morton Subotnick, Gary Numan, and Trent Reznor, I Dream of Wires gives us a glimpse into the mind of electronically-minded musicians and their often revolutionary perspectives on music, technology, and human ingenuity.... If you’re curious about the wide world of synths but intimidated by the steep learning curve, check out this movie...."
- DigBoston weekly (USA)

"A recommended watch for those with any degree of interest in synths and synth music. 10/10 Excellence"
- Music Tech magazine (UK)

"…if synthesizers are your thing this documentary provides a huge amount of insight and should appeal in particular to musicians or engineers."
- HMV (UK)

"…this is as thorough a study of the unique appeal of modular synths as you’ll find."
- Attack Magazine (UK)

I Dream Of Wires
idreamofwires.org
vimeo.com/idreamofwires
twitter.com/IDOWdocumentary
facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary"

I Dream Of Wires' big screen premiere at Moogfest, today at noon!

via I Dream of Wires on Facebook

If anyone attends this, keep an eye out for the MATRIXSYNTH logo at the start of the film. :)

"I Dream Of Wires" Moogfest Theatrical Premiere Promo Video

Published on Apr 18, 2014 I Dream of Wires·13 videos

"I Dream Of Wires' premiere screening is at Moogfest on April 26, with a 2nd Moogfest screening April 27!

I Dream Of Wires is an independent documentary about the history, demise and resurgence of the modular synthesizer, featuring interviews with over 100 modular musicians, inventors and enthusiasts, including Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Gary Numan, Vince Clarke (Erasure), Morton Subotnick, Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle), Daniel Miller, Carl Craig, Flood, Cevin Key (Skinny Puppy), James Holden, Factory Floor, Legowelt, Clark, John Foxx and Bernie Krause, as well as manufacturers and modular industry leaders Doepfer, Modcan, and Make Noise.

Although April 26 will be the world premiere of I Dream Of Wires' 96 minute theatrical cut (at Moogfest), a 4-hour Special Edition cut of the film, I Dream Of Wires: Hardcore Edition, was released on DVD and BluRay in late-2013, and has already become an underground, grassroots sensation amongst electronic musicians and fans, with high profile reviews and coverage from the likes of NPR, Arte/Tracks, Pitchfork, The Wire, and FACTmag. Despite it's imposing 4-hour length and ultra-niche target market, the Hardcore Edition ("for the hardcore modular synth and electronic music fanatics") has proven an independent hit. Now, stripped of the Hardcore Edition's techy excesses, I Dream Of Wires' theatrical cut is set to bring the fascinating story of the modular synthesizer, a story driven by passionate and innovative people, to the masses. Additional screenings are being confirmed, with Chicago's CIMMfest and Boston's Together Festival on deck for theatrical stops for the film.

I Dream of Wires begins with an historical primer, exploring the early development of modular synthesizers from pioneering companies Moog Music Inc. and Buchla and Associates, right through to the near-extinction of these instruments, brought on by the introduction of portable, digital synthesizers in the '80s. From there, the rebirth of the modular synthesizer is retraced, leading into the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer. Along the way is some in-depth exploration of the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. What started out as a "vintage-revival scene" in the '90s has grown into an underground phenomena with a growing market of modular obsessives craving ever more wild and innovative sounds and interfaces. Today, the modular synthesizer is no longer an esoteric curiosity or even a mere music instrument — it is an essential tool for radical new sounds and a bona fide subculture.

I Dream Of Wires
http://idreamofwires.org
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires
http://twitter.com/IDOWdocumentary
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary

Music "King Vincent (Extended)" by Solvent.
Solvent's I Dream Of Wires soundtrack is released on Suction Records
"New Ways: music from the documentary I Dream Of Wires"
is avail on vinyl (2x12" + 7"), CD, and digitally via:
http://sciencewithsynthesizers.com/solvent-newways/"

IDOW Extended Interview #11 - Sean McBride (Xeno & Oaklander)

IDOW Extended Interview #11 - Sean McBride (Xeno & Oaklander) from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

"After an initial interview following his debut Toronto performance in 2011, I Dream Of Wires visited the Brooklyn NY studio of Sean McBride, for a first-hand look into his working methods. McBride has been releasing his unique brand of intricate synthwave music since the early 2000s, both as a solo artist under the name Martial Canterel, and as half of the Xeno and Oaklander duo. McBride has been an outspoken devotee of hardware analog synthesizers, and utilizes a vast collection of vintage drum machines, sequencers, and synths, ranging from basic the basic SH-101 to modular (Serge, Roland 100m) and semi-modular (Roland 100, Arp 2600) units; from a Prefixmag interview: "I liken the playing of these synths to a craft, the making of something with one's hands. Perhaps akin to the potter's wheel -- it is a fragile and vulnerable balance between hand and tool."

In recent years, McBride's live rig has shifted towards a contemporary, portable Eurorack-heavy modular system, better suited to his extensive international touring. Xeno and Oaklander is set to release a new album on Ghostly International, summer 2014.

http://xenoandoaklander.com
http://ghostly.com/artists/xeno-and-oaklander

http://martialcanterel.bandcamp.com

"I Dream Of Wires" is an independent documentary exploring the history, demise and resurgence of the ultimate electronic music machine, the modular synthesizer. The film premieres April 2014 at Moogfest, with theatrical screenings continuing throughout the year. A digital release is expected late-2014.

Also available now, on DVD and BluRay, is the 4-hour alternate/extended cut, "I Dream Of Wires: Hardcore Edition" -- available from our Science With Synthesizers website:
http://sciencewithsynthesizers.com

http://idreamofwires.org
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary

'Staircase' by Xeno & Oaklander.
Video c/o ESP T.V. (http://esptv.com)"

I Dream Of Wires 2014 Theatrical Release Poster.

via I Dream of Wires on Facebook

idreamofwires.org

Solvent "King Vincent" (IDOW soundtrack - official video)

Published on Apr 2, 2014 Jason Solvent·42 videos

"Solvent 'King Vincent'
Official video, by Hard Science.
hardscience.ca

"King Vincent" is taken from Solvent's "New Ways: music from the documentary I Dream Of Wires)" album, released Feb 11 2014, via Suction Records - suction026.
suctionrecords.com

CD/Digital and Deluxe Vinyl (2x12" LP + 7") avail to order via:
sciencewithsynthesizers.com/solvent-neww­ays

I Dream Of Wires
idreamofwires.org"

I Dream of Wires Coming to CIMMFest

via I Dream of Wires on Facebook

"We're pleased to announce I Dream Of Wires' second theatrical screening, Fri May 2 at Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMFest)! This screening is taking place just days after our international premiere at Moogfest. Director Robert Fantinatto and producer Jason Amm will be in attendance, with Robert presenting an introduction, followed by a Q&A after the screening.

We hope to see some of you there! More screening announcement, including EU/UK dates, TBA soon...."

I Dream of Wires Theatrical Cut & Q&A with Director Robert Fantinatto Coming to Moogfest

via I Dream of Wires on Facebook

"We're please to announce that 'I Dream Of Wires' (the as-yet-unseen 90min theatrical cut) will see it's international premiere at Moogfest 2014! Director Robert Fantinatto will be there to introduce the film and for a Q&A afterwards. We have many more theatrical screenings are in the works, too... stay tuned!"

http://www.moogfest.com

I Dream of Wires on NPR

I thought this was pretty cool. NPR has a post up on I Dream of Wires. You can find it here.

"Once you cross wires with a modular synthesizer, it's like your bloodstream turns into sine waves. The documentary I Dream of Wires looks at the technological and philosophical genesis of the instrument, all the way to its demise and subsequent resurgence. Make no mistake, this movie is for the fanatics — it clocks in at four hours (!) — but with a shorter theatrical release set for Moogfest in April, maybe it'll inspire a new generation of synth wizards."

The post also features a video for "Burn the Tables" off the soundrack by Solvent, featuring the LZX Video Synthesizer.

I DREAM OF WIRES All-Modular Soundtrack by Solvent Available for PRE-ORDER

via IDOW on Facebook

"I DREAM OF WIRES' all-modular soundtrack by Solvent is now available for PRE-ORDER in a variety of formats. Place your order by Jan31 and receive a 10% discount when you add the promo code SOLVENTPREORDER at check-out.

- 'New Ways' LP (suction025 cd/vinyl/digital)
- 'C for Comfort' EP (suction026 cassette/digital)

Release date is Feb11, and pre-orders are set to ship 1st week of Feb.

Red vinyl (2x12" LP + 7") edition of 'New Ways' is limited to 250 copies, of which approx 100 are already spoken for via IndieGoGo IDOW pre-orders. So there's about 150 of those available.

Released on Suction Records."



The first track is "Themogene (I Dream of Wires Theme)" as featured in the trailer:

"I Dream of Wires: Hardcore Edition" 2013 official trailer from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

Douglas J McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb) & Cyrus Rex Live

Published on Aug 21, 2013 MarineretTVM·659 videos

Some good synth spotting and synth talk in this one. Eurorack modular & Moog Voyager.

"TVMarineret en TV-station på Kanal Hovedstaden - tvmarineret.dk - youtube.com/MarineretTVM - vimeo.com/tvmarineret

Synth Talk with Douglas J McCarthy & Cyrus Rex and the whole concert from Hovedbiblioteket 12 june 2013."

Cyrus Rex is featured in I Dream of Wires.

via Connor 'Macleod' Eck on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

I Dream of Wires Hardcore Edition Now on Amazon

For anyone looking for a stocking stuffer, IDOW Hardcore Edition is now available on Amazon:

"I DREAM OF WIRES: HARDCORE EDITION is a companion to the forthcoming feature-length documentary, I DREAM OF WIRES. An alternate/extended cut, I Dream of Wires: Hardcore Edition is 4 hours in length, custom made for hardcore modular synthesizer and electronic music fanatics. This special, extended edition includes an exclusive, lengthy historical primer, exploring the early development of modular synthesizers from pioneering companies Moog Music Inc. and Buchla and Associates. From there, we find out what's happening now: the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. What started out as a "vintage-revival scene" in the '90s has grown into an underground phenomena with a growing market of modular obsessives craving ever more wild and innovative sounds and interfaces. Today, the modular synthesizer is no longer an esoteric curiosity or even a mere music instrument it is an essential tool for radical new sounds and a bona fide subculture. Interview subjects include musicians and producers Morton Subotnick, Bernie Krause, Gary Numan, Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle), Daniel Miller, Flood, Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Carl Craig, cEvin Key (Skinny Puppy), James Holden, Factory Floor, Legowelt, John Foxx and Vince Clarke,as well as manufacturers and modular industry leaders Doepfer, Modcan, Make Noise, Intellijel, Metasonix, Synthesis Technology/MOTM, Muffwiggler Mike and Andreas Schneider."

IDOW Extended Interview #10: Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini, NIN

IDOW Extended Interview #10: Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini, Nine Inch Nails from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

"I DREAM OF WIRES is an independent documentary exploring the history, demise and resurgence of the ultimate electronic music machine, the MODULAR SYNTHESIZER. A special edition, 4-hour extended cut is available to order now on DVD and BluRay from http://idreamofwires.org. The feature-length, theatrical cut is set to premiere spring 2014.

-- IDOW Extended Interview #10: Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini, Nine Inch Nails --

In January 2012, the I Dream of Wires team visited the Hollywood studio of Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor, for a joint interview with fellow NIN member, Alessandro Cortini. Through his continued interest and adoption of cutting-edge electronic instrumentation, Reznor's been witness to the evolution of the synthesizer, from the giant unobtainium of '70s modulars, to the digital "how's the piano sound?" ROMplers of the '80s, right through to the current dominance of computer-based plug-in synthesizers. In our interview, Reznor expresses his enthusiasm for the recent wave of boutique modular synthesizer manufacturers, for having "brought a lot of that magic back into the synth world, that got lost in the Korgs and the Yamahas and the Rolands…." Additionally, Reznor and Cortini offer insight into the influence of an instrument's physical presence, and how for both of them, the process of interacting with hardware plays a crucial role in the resulting sound.

http://www.nin.com

http://idreamofwires.org
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary"

I Dream of Wires is currently available  on Amazon.

I Dream of Wires Theatrical Release and Festival/Theatre Screening Requests

via I Dream of Wires on Facebook:

"We are now beginning to focus our attention on the theatrical release of 'I Dream Of Wires', which compacts our 4-hour 'Hardcore Edition' into a concise 85 minute documentary. We hope it will further with the job of introducing the story of modular synthesizers' history, demise and resurgence to the masses! Expect announcements soon for some of our initial screenings, beginning in April 2014, including screenings at some major electronic music festivals...

With that, I'd like to invite any serious festival/theater programmers to please get in touch with any screening requests, offers, or proposals, via email:
info [at] idreamofwires [dot] org"