David Bernabo/Assembly - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Sort Of Records has released four of my records and they can be downloaded and previewed below:
VIDEO: See Keith Tassick's video my new song Ivtto (forthcoming record) over on his blog: Keith Tassick. This video was created for the Film Kitchen video contest hosted by Pittsburgh Filmmakers.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Solo/Assembly:I have four solo records out on Sort Of Records, one of those on the Sort Of imprint Abstract On Black. The records span a range of styles, but mainly rely on pop structures and the bending and twisting of those structures. Fall 2008 will see the new DB + Assembly record featuring many folks including Owl Barns, Will Dyar, Julie Sokolow, Jessica Fenlon, Ben Harris, and many many more.
Bernabo/Masterman: We are a duo without a formal name playing improvisations for baritone saxophone and electric guitar, possibly also for voice and kracklebox. Two great shows coming up.
DBL D: This group consists of Josh Beyer, Owl Barns, and myself creating noise-filled improvisations. The name was originally Double Derek and was supposed to be a vehicle to ape Derek Bailey ideas in duo form. Our first record "Initiation of the Pulse" is now ready to be listened to. Released on Unicorn Mountain Records!
Daryl Fleming's Bloodhound and Blockhouse Band: Comprised of the amazing Daryl Leroi Fleming, violinist Megan Williams, upright bassist Justin Brown, and yours truly on piano, we have a record coming out in April 08 on Sort Of Records. The record is a great batch of Daryl's songs, recorded without overdubs, this past fall. Very intimate.
Abstract On Black: Abstract on Black is a new imprint of Sort Of Records focusing on improvised music, modern composition, electronic music, and other types of far reaching sounds. The already-mentioned Graphic Scores was the first release. It will be followed by Friction Brothers (Lonberg-Holm, Zerang, Corrigan), and then local composers Alia Musica. Fall 2008 will see records by John Berndt and a duo record by Jack Wright and Alban Bailly.
PAST PROJECTS
Vale and Year: Formed by Greg Cislon and I in early 2003, we have released five albums and three eps of songs and improvisations. Over the years, the band has included Corey Layman, Eli Kasan, Jim Wilson, members of EQ, Kelly Jones, many album guests, and currently Josh Beyer on bass. A new record, I Can Remember At Her should be released in the new year.
Woodlab: The Woodlab series lasted 6 months and produced 5 amazing compilations of mostly regional music. The series will continue in once-in-a-while shows and possibly an annual festival.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/22/2006
Band Website: davidbernabo.com
Band Members: David Bernabo with Assembly: Owl Barns, Daniel Newman, Chris James, Brandon Masterman, and on record, Will Dyar, Clarence Grant, Julie Sokolow, Jairan Sedeghi, Josh Beyer, Raymond Morin, Jessica Fenlon, Ben Harris, Lars and Scott
Influences: Recent Listening: Sparks - Indiscreet, Sparks - Propaganda, Thomas Demenga - Chonguri, Anthony Braxton - Ghost Trance

Current Reads: Kropotkin - The Conquest of Bread, Susan Howe - Frame Structures, Kempton - Provo: Amsterdam's Anarchist Revolt
Record Label: Sort Of Records, Abstract On Black
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Assembly Concert Review on digging pitt blog

Jessica Fenlon wrote a very cool concert review of the Variety Variety Variety concert that we performed in last night. The show also featured comedy, drag, vendors, and a dance party. Ch...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:41:00 PST

Bernabo on Youtube: Live at AIR

Ryan from Dynamo Sound posted a quick clip of my performance at the Dynamo Sound Compilation release show this past Tuesday. Check it here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=rmLnTrw9LEc and then pick u...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:20:00 PST

WEEK OF WONDERFUL PGH EVENTS!!!

Heya, Thanks for reading this e-mail. I have 4 events that I'm part of in some way happening this week. Here goes... TUESDAY JUNE 10 @ MELWOOD SCREENING ROOM FILM KITCHEN ANNUAL ...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:28:00 PST

WEEK OF WONDERFUL PGH EVENTS!!!

New Artwork and Comic published in New Yinzer Spring Issue!

The New Yinzer published a new comic and four new graphic scores in their Spring Issue. It is online so please feel free to check it out!!! Also, lots of other content, poems, artwork. www...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Sat, 31 May 2008 08:54:00 PST

Alia Musica Review!

Found here: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08096/870626-388.stm A work in progress: Composers-led group Alia Musica Pittsburgh shows promise Saturday, April 05, 2008 By Andrew Druckenbr...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:55:00 PST

New Press Mentions and Review

Got some press on Graphic Scores, REM Tribute night with the Return of Assembly, and Sort Of Records upcoming insanity!!!! MARCH 20, 2008 R.E.M. Tribute Night at BrilloboxBY AARON JENTZEN Local "tribu...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:13:00 PST

Saku Saku Animal Panic

Saku Saku Animal Panic hits Japan on March 25, with a US street date to be determined later. Saku Saku Animal Panic or Critters Round-Up is one of nine games set for the Nintendo Wii Ware ...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:05:00 PST

Abstract On Black to release two records this spring

As some of you know, I curate the Abstract On Black label. It is an imprint of Pittsburgh-by-way-of-Boston based Sort Of Records. This coming spring we will release two great records, one ...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:33:00 PST

Breakdown of Holiday XMas Preview

I was requested to publish a breakdown of the clips that make up my holiday preview track. So, here goes. The track opens with the intro to "Out There," a two and a half minute rock song that fe...
Posted by David Bernabo/Assembly on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:37:00 PST