Posted 8 months ago
Like Ms. Sherman, my creative process involves being alone, thinking, devising, mentally-sketching, tweaking, re-tweaking, re-thinking; sharing for feedback, and then re-tweaking some more. It’s emblematic of the contemporary, technology-enabled artist, in a way. Creative types have so many resources available: so many mediums to muck around in, so many visual sandboxes (like Adobe CSx–Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier); audio playgrounds … [Link]
Posted 10 months ago
April 10, 20117:00 pmto10:00 pm What really makes a music scene? You know–those certain reasons that make you put on a jacket and promptly head for the El or call a cab just to get there in time. That’s what Chicago Innovative Electronic Music (CIEM) and subVariant are asking via their Crowdsourced 1.0 event: What is it about electronic music that … [Link]
Posted 13 months ago
Liz Revision:“Ode To Sniffles” [DOWNLOAD] Actual paper toy to follow, once I reinstall Windows + Adobe CS5 on the work putie. 1. Altered Tensions “Slow in Ashes” The Answer to the Question You Forgot to Ask [Self] 2. Diarmo “Details” Robohustlin [subVariant] 3. s.t. “Emotions in a Box” Emotions in a Box [Monotonik] 4. Elijah B. Torn … [Link]
Posted 16 months ago
I put together a compilation of melodic IDM / deep techno called Robohustlin for my label, subVariant. I put out an open call for submissions in July and got an amazing collection of submissions. I decided to go with minimal techno / melodic IDM since that was submitted the most. Hope you enjoy! Chaircrusher’s “Crow Beat” and Milipede’s “30,000″ take … [Link]
Posted 16 months ago
Last Thursday was beset by technical difficulties, so I’m re-doing the virtual release party tonight. Watch the post on the subVariant page in case I need to switch back to Stickam again: Robohustlin Virtual Release Party subVariant latest free compilation, Robohustlin, is a curated collection of melodic IDM, ambient and glitch tracks from Chicago and beyond. Chaircrusher’s “Crow Beat” and … [Link]
Posted 16 months ago
I’ve put together an IDM compilation on my label, subVariant and I’ll be doing a virtual release party on Thursday. …Robohustlin, is a curated collection of melodic IDM, ambient and glitch tracks from Chicago and beyond… All thirteen tracks were chosen from an open call for songs in July-August of 2010, and represent the highest quality and most discernable sonic … [Link]
Posted 17 months ago
So, following up on the previous idea I had, recruiting Phylum Sinter, Praveen, and I (er, as Quantazelle) to do a rotating remix using the online Monome / Tenori-On / APC-40 / Launchpad (ie matrix / grid-based sequencing, etc) flash clone, Nudge, I invited m50 to play with me. Nudge is a very simple sequencer [...] Related posts: Round 2 of … [Link]
Posted 18 months ago
Here’s the .tsi file for the M-Audio X-Session Pro for Traktor Pro that I used on my latest mix: “The Consequences.” The photo shows how I set up the top knobs and the rest is pretty standard, with soft-takeovers on the faders and effect knob. The file is not backwards compatible for earlier versions of Traktor. Share with the … [Link]
Posted 18 months ago
swfobject.registerObject("ssg_~ "9.0.0", "http://www.lizrevision.com/wp~ Liz Revision “The Consequences” [DOWNLOAD] 1. Cristian Paduraru: “Where Do I Fit?” (Roby Mannarini Minimal Mix) 2. Kabale Und Liebe: “Childs Play” 3. UGLH & Federico Locchi: “Gulp” 4. Guido Schneider: “Albertino” 5. Alternative Reality: “Bleep!” (Paul Anthony & ZXX Remix) 6. Aurum Beats: “Square” (Electrohouse Beat Mix) 7. Dr. Kucho: “Do You Want To” … [Link]
Posted 22 months ago
Check out the new website for my music project, Quantazelle. It’s made using WordPress and the Skulls theme by Jake Setlack. Quantum Gazelle by quantazelle Here’s a new Quantazelle track, too called “Quantum Gazelle.” Enjoy! Share with the interwebs! No related posts. [Link]
Posted 22 months ago
swfobject.registerObject("ssg_~ "9.0.0", "http://www.lizrevision.com/wp~ Liz Revision “Neurotransmission” [DOWNLOAD] A conceptual DJ mix on the theme of love. 1. Bronnt Industries Kapital “Objects & Purpose (M.A.N.D.Y & Booka Shade Remix)” 2. Goldfrapp “Beautiful” 3. Tony Rohr “Afterburnt” 4. SCSI-9 “Sweets and Love” 5. Leon Somov “Without You” 6. Ulrich Schnauss “Blumenweise Neben Autobah” 7. Luomo “Tessio” 8. Williams “Poltergiest” 9. Larry Heard … [Link]
Posted 22 months ago
Here’s a great review of the Digital DJing Workshop where I did a presentation on Branding & Marketing yourself as a DJ. I’m glad people found it helpful and interesting. [English translation] Share with the interwebs! No related posts. No related posts. [Link]
Posted 23 months ago
[ March 12, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] 7-8pm – LIZ REVISION: DJ set & presentation on Marketing, Branding & PR for DJs 8-9pm – ORVILLE KLINE from MIW: Intro to Digital DJing 101 9-10pm – JOSH "DOC" HELTON from MIW: Advanced Traktor 10pm-2am – Live Performance by Legendary DJ — Loco Dice w/Martin Buttrich, Livo & Roby Friday, March 12, … [Link]
Posted 23 months ago
Check out this free performance of Moldover at Risque this Saturday! Known to 400,000 YouTube viewers as “The Godfather of Controllerism”, MOLDOVER has become the inspiration for a new generation of musicians interested in moving “beyond the decks.” Feb 18th, Chicago’s Ableton user group will feature Moldover for a special edition user group session. Famous for building, [...] Related posts: … [Link]
Posted 23 months ago
So, just a few short days before V-Day, Liz McLean Knight has found herself single and without a date planned. However, her loss could be your gain! Would you like to impress Miss Liz and be her Valentine this Sunday, Feb 14? Answer these questions and email it to vdaycontestant@lizrevision.com and see if she picks [...] Related posts: Cool stuff you … [Link]
Posted 24 months ago
// View Details This DJ mix from Liz Revision called Neurotransmission was created around the theme of love. All of the tracks, ranging from minimal techno to IDM & ambient aim to re-create the sensation of falling in love. The [...] Related posts: CDM:Happy Halloween: Exclusive Free Liz Revision Mix, Party in Chicago with Bitshifter Happy Halloween: Exclusive Free Liz … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
I’ll have a DJ mix played during the Dark Worlds show on Global Vortex Radio this Friday at 8pm in Chicago. Check it out at http://www.globalvortexradio.com. I’ll be in the Chat Room during the show, too, so you can talk to me or ask about the tracks. Hope to see you there! I’ve also got [...] Related posts: CDM:Happy Halloween: Exclusive … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
DOWNLOAD MP3: Liz Revision: “Long Don Piano” (58:45) 1. Koen Groeneveld: “Wake Turbulence” 2. Nudisco: “Prepare to Blast (Kanio Remix)” 3. Harry Axt: “Congo Budders” 4. Louderbach: “Frushtuck” 5. Benno Blome: “Corbera” 6. Adriano Dodici: “Kick the Bass” 7. Luca Angelli: “Reserved” 8. Junior Boys: “In the Morning (Alex Smoke Remix)” 9. The Field: “Morning” 10. Cari Lekebusch: “Shaded” 11. … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Happy Halloween: Exclusive Free Liz Revision Mix, Party in Chicago with Bitshifter Friend of the Site Liz McLean Knight aka Liz Revision aka Quantazelle of subVariant has put together a special, exclusive mix for CDM of 117-119 bpm musical goodness, excavated from the “_blippy” folder of sketches on her USB drive. Matt Moldover, who has been [...] Related posts: Moldover LIVE … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
[1] Just curious on on other girl electronic music producers so I did a compete graph. Not too bad I guess…although when Immy dropped her album she blew away the crowd. Go girl! Drop more nerdy /teched-out … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Alright, Mr. Henry Rollins…imma say you are generalizing here in regards to calling rave culture as all about drug culture and "ketamine & ecstasy." Sure, it's around in the scene and there are peeps that dig it but that's not THE reason why everyone congregates on a space and blisses out to techno, house, drum-n-bass, and all the sub-branches and … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Liz Revision: "Megahertz Mix" [1] 1. Gui Boratto: "No Turning Back" 2. Pantha du Prince" "Florac" 3. Trentmoller: "Always Something Better (Trentemoller Remix)" 4. Kollektiv Turmstrasse: "Holunderbaum (Mick Rubin Remix)" 5. Tony Rohr: "Afterburnt" 6. MSTKFT: "Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Remix)" 7. The Knife: "Heartbeats (Rex The Dog Mix)" 8. Oliver Hacke: Untitled (B2) 9. Williams: "Poltergeist" 10. LCD Sound System … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
[1] A few years back I modeled for iGo car sharing [2]. If you're not familiar, iGo is a non-profit car-sharing service, providing cars you rent on a half-hourly basis across the city. Gas & insurance is included, and there are lots of cars in the area. They were trying to let DJs and musicians know that cars are free … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Here is a funny mix I did that's released on "Pirate Party Submissions" [1] on subVariant. Liz Revision: "OK What the FUCK, Liz?" [2] [Pirate Party] was an invitation for local artists to hand in the work they wanted to share, for free, on the subVariant site, and be promoted and featured in the local press, music blogs, social networks … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
[1]Were you one of those kids who had a next door neighbor who had that sweet corvette PowerWheel and were too woefully poor to have one yourself? We were those kids, and we decided to do something about it….20 years later. We decided to modify and race PowerWheels, We do it for the glory, for the daring dreamy dream of … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
These cool, strechy Wristlings [1]TM by Liz Revision [2] aren't just adorable wrist-adornment, they are also helping out a good cause. A portion of the proceeds are donated to Expanding Your Horizons, a nonprofit that holds conferences to nurture girls' interest in science and math courses to encourage them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. $6. Available … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
It's time for another installment of Detox, your 4th Sunday getaway at LAVA [1], presented by droopzilla.com and subVariant [2]. For August, our guests are Renan (Soul Foundation), DJ Mani ( House of Godz [3]), and Liz Revision ( subVariant [4]), supported by resident DJ, Droopy. This month, we are also supporting markrunsforcancer.com [5]. Our friend, Mark, is raising money … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Avast, pirates! Bring a CD/ DVD of your art, music, videos, photos or anything cool you have the right to distribute on Saturday Aug. 15 5o Ai Lounge. It will be uploaded to subVariant.com where anyone can download it. Talking like a pirate not required. Arrr. These here DJs will be spinnin' some house & techno fer ye landlubbers. Johnny … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
This week we're delighted to present the versatile and delicious stylings of Liz Revision (aka Quantazelle)…We are excited are excited about it. And you should be too. http://www.myspace.com/lizrevision [1] As per usual, Dojo and The Abominable Twitch will be dropping some kind of warm gooey brunch at dinnertime sort of musical mashing… http://www.myspace.com/spacelasersw~ Live visual brain dancing provided by the … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
girls in electronic music | women producers | girl DJs | imogen heap v. ellen allien v. liz revision Just curious on on other girl electronic music producers so I did a compete graph. Not too bad I guess…although when Immy dropped her album she blew away the crowd. Go girl! Drop more nerdy /teched-out EM [...] Related posts: Dance Dance … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Alright, Mr. Henry Rollins…imma say you are generalizing here in regards to calling rave culture as all about drug culture and “ketamine & ecstasy.” Sure, it’s around in the scene and there are peeps that dig it but that’s not THE reason why everyone congregates on a space and blisses out to techno, house, drum-n-bass, [...] Related posts: Speaking in Code: … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Liz Revision: "Megahertz Mix" [1] 1. Gui Boratto: "No Turning Back" 2. Pantha du Prince" "Florac" 3. Trentmoller: "Always Something Better (Trentemoller Remix)" 4. Kollektiv Turmstrasse: "Holunderbaum (Mick Rubin Remix)" 5. Tony Rohr: "Afterburnt" 6. MSTKFT: "Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Remix)" 7. The Knife: "Heartbeats (Rex The Dog Mix)" 8. Oliver Hacke: Untitled (B2) 9. Williams: "Poltergeist" 10. LCD Sound System … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
[1] A few years back I modeled for iGo car sharing [2]. If you're not familiar, iGo is a non-profit car-sharing service, providing cars you rent on a half-hourly basis across the city. Gas & insurance is included, and there are lots of cars in the area. They were trying to let DJs and musicians know that cars are free … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
Here is a funny mix I did that's released on "Pirate Party Submissions" [1] on subVariant. Liz Revision: "OK What the FUCK, Liz?" [2] [Pirate Party] was an invitation for local artists to hand in the work they wanted to share, for free, on the subVariant site, and be promoted and featured in the local press, music blogs, social networks … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
[1]Were you one of those kids who had a next door neighbor who had that sweet corvette PowerWheel and were too woefully poor to have one yourself? We were those kids, and we decided to do something about it….20 years later. We decided to modify and race PowerWheels, We do it for the glory, for the daring dreamy dream of … [Link]
Posted 2 years ago
These cool, strechy Wristlings [1]TM by Liz Revision [2] aren't just adorable wrist-adornment, they are also helping out a good cause. A portion of the proceeds are donated to Expanding Your Horizons, a nonprofit that holds conferences to nurture girls' interest in science and math courses to encourage them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. $6. Available … [Link]
It's time for another installment of Detox, your 4th Sunday getaway at LAVA [1], presented by droopzilla.com and subVariant [2]. For August, our guests are Renan (Soul Foundation), DJ Mani ( House of Godz [3]), and Liz Revision ( subVariant [4]), supported by resident DJ, Droopy. This month, we are also supporting markrunsforcancer.com [5]. Our friend, Mark, is raising money … [Link]
Avast, pirates! Bring a CD/ DVD of your art, music, videos, photos or anything cool you have the right to distribute on Saturday Aug. 15 5o Ai Lounge. It will be uploaded to subVariant.com where anyone can download it. Talking like a pirate not required. Arrr. These here DJs will be spinnin' some house & techno fer ye landlubbers. Johnny … [Link]
This week we're delighted to present the versatile and delicious stylings of Liz Revision (aka Quantazelle)…We are excited are excited about it. And you should be too. http://www.myspace.com/lizrevision [1] As per usual, Dojo and The Abominable Twitch will be dropping some kind of warm gooey brunch at dinnertime sort of musical mashing… http://www.myspace.com/spacelasersw~ Live visual brain dancing provided by the … [Link]
Subvariant viral video of a very funny webcam dancer wearing a scarf and doing his best two step. You can dance if you want to, but leave your scarf alone. [Link]
[1] LOLkid. Also: Lawlkid. LOLkids are like Scene Kids except add 100 IQ points and subtract emo. (LOLkids=($humanIQ+100)-$emoFactor;~ LOLkids heart the intertronz and nerdery and are all about zar lawlz. 1. Is ok to LOL at yrself. In other words, don't take yourself too seriously. This involves having a formidable degree of self confidence and not taking things personally. However, … [Link]
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[1] Liz Revision: "March Mixness" [2] [220 VBR MP3] 1. Daniel Dreier: "Close the Door" [Sender Records] 2. BarBQ: "Barbi in Love (Solomun Remix)" [Buzzin Fly] 3. Noah Pred: "Get Cozy" [Thoughtless Music] 4. Spartaque: "Crush Dummy" [Speca] 5. Tiger Stripes: "Midnight Monkeys" [Get Physical] 6. Bianco (Geoff White): "Mai Mai" [Persistancebit] 7. Kiko: "One Fifteen" [Afulab] 8. Droid Behaviour: … [Link]
Here's a cool remix project I participated in for my friends The Heaven Seventies. My version of "The Coldest Day of the Year" [1] is a micro-sampled techno version. Enjoy! 1. In the Morning Light …the epic baroque version by Fyll Kyllynz 2. Coldest Day of the Year …buzzed yet grounded by Slava 3. Devotion …taking you back to my … [Link]
(and if you can't read that:) Hey, feel like forging Liz Revision notes and legal documents? Now you can with the Liz Revision font, called, surprisingly, “Liz Revision.” Awfully clever, I know. LizRevision.ttf [DOWNLOAD] And if you’d rather see your printing while you’re typing (I sure wouldn’t-my printing is goofy and I would surely give myself a headache), I’d recommend … [Link]
[1] [2] New City did a great feature on the subVariant relaunch party [3] with Insideout called "Spin Control: Coasting Once Again" [4]. It's also the #1 "Show to See Now." From the article: In 2008, Liz’s Ramp Chicago had a successful run of monthly techno events in the basement of Debonair Social Club. She decided that resurrecting the subVariant … [Link]
