Futuresonic co-presents the worldwide launch of the TENORI-ON by Toshio Iwai and Yamaha on 4th September at Vinyl Factory, below Phonica Records in London and by Robert Lippok , Secondo and Graham Massey on 5th September at Mint Lounge in Manchester .
TENORI-ON is a unique AV instrument – a cross between intuitive performance instrument and art object, a unique 16 x 16 LED button matrix performance controller with a stunning visual display. For musicians, visual artists & DJs it is a unique performance tool that enables them to create spectacular live & DJ audio-visual performances. The worldwide exclusive events will feature TENORI-ON performances from some of the finest talents in electronic music plus an introduction and discussion with the TENORI-ON’s inventor, Toshio Iwai .
Toshio Iwai ‘s TENORI-ON show at Futuresonic 2006 was an undisputed highlight of the festival, and the positive audience response in the UK led Yahama to stage the worldwide launch in London and Manchester . The TENORI-ON has been showcased and refined at major music events and media art festivals; Sonar ( Spain ), Futuresonic (UK), Ars Electronica ( Austria ), SIGGRAPH (USA) and Art Futura ( Spain ), with the first fully realised live show produced by Futuresonic in Manchester as a part of Futuresonic 2006.
TUESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 6pm-11pm
Vinyl Factory, London
Featuring: Robert Lippok ( Domino /To Rococo Rot)/ Toshio Iwai (Media Artist)/Secondo (Dreck Records)/Capracara (Soul Jazz)/Phonica Records /
WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 8pm-Midnight
Mint Lounge, Oldham Street , Manchester
Featuring: Robert Lippok ( Domino /To Rococo Rot)/ Toshio Iwai (Media Artist)/Secondo (Dreck Records)/ Graham Massey (808 State/Toolshed)
http://www.myspace.com/tenorion