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GRAMPUS
DEBUT ALBUM

"ILK ILK"

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Available on pfMENTUM
cover art by Kangmin Kim

GRAMPUS

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      GRAMPUS is an improvising, interface driven trio based in Los Angeles.
      Using the signal processing program Max/MSP both trumpet player Louis Lopez and trombone player Daniel Eaton create elaborate ways of modifying their acoustic instruments. In developing these new digital instruments, the search for integrating acoustic and processed sound through improvisation led them to the percussionist Michael Lockwood. Together they have developed a sound truly unique and varied that takes full advantage of pulse and augmented timbres. In their live performances they incorporate visuals that are controlled by their instruments in real time, creating a complete immersive environment. The members of GRAMPUS seek to constantly expand their musical vocabulary and explore new modes of creating.
      GRAMPUS has just released their debut album "ILK ILK" this February 2012. 




"Tidal Writhe"
GRAMPUS- Louis Lopez (trumpet, Max/MSP/jit), Daniel Eaton (trombone, max/MSP/jit), Michael Lockwood (percussion)

 
       Original work for 7 networked laptops/projectors, live processed animation, and trio.  Animations were provided by Gina Napolitan and  manipulated live with a custom video patch created with Jitter.  The drumset took on the role of the moon, manipulating the other performers as if they were the ocean.  All animation consisted of tide charts, navigation charts, and ocean maps.  Instruments were live processed in custom Max/Msp performance patches.

GRAMPUS live at "Drums Electronics and Loud"

     These performances are from a music series I produced in the Coffeehouse Theater at CalArts.

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