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blend:er

mind warping sonic concoctions...

About Me


obscure creator/programmer of electronic music from the Philippines.experimental + electronica + ethereal + ambient + noise + soundscapes + etc. blend:er started in 1999 as "senses". adopted the name "blender" in 2002. blend:er in 2006. [email protected]
Blend:er (pronounced as blender) is an electronic music creator and a noise enthusiast who lives in Cavite, Philippines. He creates music that tries to stir the imagination. He started experimenting with audio acrobatics and technoid sonic landscapes in 1999. One of his tracks is also included in Mood Swing Theater Volume 1 (2004) released by Kittenwhip Compilation, a non-profit CD-R label based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He has also done collaboration /remix projects with other artists, including: Balalaika (2003) with Acid42, founder of QED Net label; Beg for Freedom Noise Ver. 1 (2003) with Drop, a hardcore punk band from Cavite; Myopia Ver. 2 (2004) with G.No, a Filipino ambient music artist based in Florida, USA; and Don't Take Your Life: Bless the Soul Mix (2005) with Eudoxia Vervain. He is affiliated with Electronica Manila Collective, a collective of Filipino electronic music creators and enthusiasts around the world. In February 17, 2004 he performed in an Electronica Manila Session held in Rock Radio Cafe Alabang. Those who heard his rare live set described his music as visually stimulating, cinematic, dramatic and odd. Blend:er is Cris Garcimo (a.k.a. Justin) on programming, analog synth, acoustic guitar, noise and pedal effects. He is currently finishing an EP entitled "Who Wants To Be a Robot?".
He is also affiliated with S.A.B.A.W. Sound Art Collective. S.A.B.A.W. is a non-profit sound art collective that is dedicated to promoting and releasing the best in avant-garde, experimental and noise music in the Philippines.
Contact: blender_musika[at]yahoo.com
blend:er supports the energy saving [r]evolution.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/3/2004
Band Members: blender - programming, synth, guitars, noise and effects; kit list - reason 2.5, acid pro 4, guitar tracks pro 2, roland sh 101, etc.

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Influences: jesus jones, orbital, sonic youth, massive attack, brian eno, robert fripp, peter thomas, bjork, led zeppelin, faith no more, anthrax, public enemy, new order, sugar hiccup, smashing pumpkins, weezer, insomnia, electronica manila collective, acid42, twilight zone, science fiction, films, visual arts, books, etc.

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Sounds Like: a shattered banana...
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Blend:er joined the energy saving [r]evolution!

Blend:er joined the energy saving [r]evolution! In support of the energy saving campaign, Blend:er will face an energy saving challenge  every week for the next seven weeks. The first challenge i...
Posted by blend:er on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:19:00 PST

blend:er with ugong gigs

e-flyers of gigs where blend:er performed as part of ugong. ...
Posted by blend:er on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:16:00 PST

blend:er (as part of of Motzkin Gangan Ensemble) at mag:net the fort

Motzkin Gangan Ensemble S.A.B.A.W. presents "Happy T-day"@ Mag:net The FortJuly 24, 2007Motzkin Gangan EnsembleTHE PERFORMERS: Blums Borres (electric guitar) Inconnu ictu (Alesis Airsynth) Lirio Salva...
Posted by blend:er on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:55:00 PST

4th SUVASA Art Happenings at Souk Cafe


Posted by blend:er on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:44:00 PST

blend:er at s.a.b.a.w. gig, mag:net katipunan

blend:er with elemento, ugong and blums borres (on video art)at s.a.b.a.w. experimental music night and arvie bartolome album launchingmag:net katipunanjune 23, 2007...
Posted by blend:er on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:43:00 PST

blend:er's new track - majesty of light

Majesty of LightCheck out the rough version of blend:er's new track entitled "Majesty of Light". Final version coming soon. That in all things God may be glorified. The new track is dedicated to...
Posted by blend:er on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:46:00 PST

S.A.B.A.W. Album Launching

S.A.B.A.W. Album Launching     S.A.B.A.W. Album LaunchingAn anthology of Noise, Electronic, and ExperimentalMusic 200622 July 2006 / Future Prospects / Cubao XS.A.B.A.W. is a non-profit sou...
Posted by blend:er on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:14:00 PST

Visit S.A.B.A.W. Website

Please check out the website of S.A.B.A.W. Visit:  http://www.sabaw.tk/  S.A.B.A.W. is a non-profit sound art collective that is dedicated to promoting and releasing the best in avant-garde...
Posted by blend:er on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:35:00 PST

i need water

  i need water.  i am dehydrated. i miss making music. i still have to wait until october. 
Posted by blend:er on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

learn..

Learning is painful. We have to learn upside down.
Posted by blend:er on Sun, 12 Feb 2006 05:21:00 PST