The November edition of #XTempoMusic happens tonight from 6-9pm! #FLiMA provides a full sound system (mains, monitors, mics) and a backline (drums, bass + guitar amp). Everyone is welcome to join in one of the 7-minute jams. Pick up a house instrument…or bring your own! Hosted by Michael George Gonzalez (#lonegonzo) from 6-9pm.
a FLIMA project. | http://flima.org
EXTEMPORANEOUS ____________________
1. Composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment.
2. Happening suddenly and often unexpectedly and usually without clearly known causes or relationships.
MUSIC__________________________________
1. The art of arranging sounds in time so as to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.
2. Vocal or instrumental sounds possessing a degree of melody, harmony, or rhythm.
xTEMPO MUSIC LAB ___________________
A completely “extemporaneous” jam session where musicians, improvisors, and writers gather in a space to compose immediately; Reacting off what they hear and the vibe of the room. No songs, forms, genres or other specific musical structures. Just a variety of instruments and minds converging. We encourage all types of musicians and instruments to join us. This is unique opportunity for a musical dialogue and discovery.
WHEN AND WHERE ___________________
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month as part of FLIMA Music Tuesdays 6-9:00pm every week at Twisted Rail Brewing in downtown Geneva, NY.
WHAT IS PROVIDED ___________________
FLIMA (and host musicians) provide a sound system with sound man. A drum kit and a bass amp will be provided. Dynamic vocal and instrument mics on boom stands. Acoustic instrument specific DI box with parametric equalizer. A 24-channel mixer with mono or stereo direct line inputs. Two stage monitors.
WHAT YOU BRING ______________________
Bring your instrument, voice, ears, and ideas. Outboard electronics (effect units, pedals, keys/synth, et cetera) and equipment that can plug directly into the mixer are welcome. Percussion items. Patch chords or instrument cables.
DO NOT BRING _________________________
Guitar Amps, Powered Speaks, or similar.
THE UNRULES __________________________
1. START
Each music experiment lasts 7 minutes. It’s kicked off by one musician then others join in at will.
2. STOP
When time is up all music stops no matter how good (or bad) it’s going. Then a different musician starts a new music experiement.
3. ROTATE (when there’s lots of players)
After 3 experiments each player rotates to another station or steps down to allow a new player to join in.
4. NO SONGS
Please resist the urge to play covers, original songs, or anything from memory. The goal is to create music 100% in the moment.
5. NO FORMS
Please avoid familiar formulas or song forms (12 bar blues). The goal is to react to what you hear and feel in the room.
6. TAKE RISKS
Try to experiment and explore beyond your comfort zone. Sing or play instrument you normally don’t. Try chords and scales you don’t use as much. Close your eyes.