Transmission Arts Event
CRAP-TOPS VS. LAPTOPS
Jan. 20, 2006: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Monkey Town
58 N 3rd St. (btw Wythe & Kent)
Williamsburg, NY 11211
United States
718-384-1369
Admission: $8
Paper Rad, Treewave, E*Rock, Team Yacht, LoVid, Bit Shifter, and Nullsleep.
Rhizome presents computer-generated beats made with 8-bit and 32-bit technologies come
together in this evening of video and multimedia performance. Employing a
range of materials--be they hacked Atari consoles or more recent
software--the artists demonstrate a common interest in 'dirt style' and
bringing the obsolete to colorful and rhythmic life. Presenting opposing
ends of the hi-tech (laptops) to low-end (craptops) spectrum, the line-up will reveal how blurry the ratio of bits involved in sound production can become. Can you tell whether the sizzle of static or a chorus of 8-bit bleeps has been made with the Nintendo Gameboy you trashed or the G5 you covet? Join us on January 20th to test your ears and eyes.