| May 6, 1999 |
The second annual Noisefest took place
at the Spark Gallery in downtown Syracuse, the first i,apparatus
venue without its own electricity. Generators were rented and the
last apparatus show went on undaunted. Virulent noise assaulted
and amused the crowd, as did several other quality bands like Bzzt!
and Pregnant Rat. The apparatus took the stage late, but brought the
hammer down with full force for their last show, putting the "Noise" to the "fest" and the "punctured"
to the "ear drum." Good lord and that's that. Many thanks to all
who supported us on our noisy journey. Even though we've dismembered,
you haven't heard the last of us.
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| March 8, 1999 |
One week later and we're still kicking
your ass. And mine. I have too big red cuts from this show, which was our
second at Metaphorestry. This time running the gamut from hold-your-ears
loud to typewriters and tin cans quiet. Some nice noise and some nice
switches from what you'd normally expect in an i, apparatus performance.
A good turnout and positive reactions from the crowd, but what did
you expect?
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| March 1, 1999 |
"The shit is the shit" and i, apparatus
is the shit. The apparatus' first performance at the
Metaphorestry gallery in downtown Syracuse garned the most favorable
reactions to date, along with the drunken quote above. Performing
for almost 5 hours, the boys hit their peak early and stayed there.
Drum backbone covered with disonant, disjointed guitar and keyboard
flesh. Sonic Youth? Sonic euphimism. You could probably hum it,
if you had a mind to.
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| November 14, 1998 |
On Saturday November 14th, i, apparatus
donated its wealth of talent to the first EMEO showcase
at Perc Place (the scene of the Old Joe Smiths incident).
The apparatus took a different track than usual, incorporating extensive
sampling, turntables, a drum machine and acres of feedback. Broadcasting
on top of the band was Syracuse's football team's homecoming game, adding
a delicious irony. The performance garnered favorable reactions from EMEO
members and civilians alike.
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| October 25, 1998 |
Though technically not an i, apparatus show,
this Noiseferatu gig did feature four members of the fabled band. Or at
least it was supposed to. Drummer Mike Leslie fell victim to social ills
and could not make the show, but special guest Paul filled in on bowed
guitar. The band took the stage decked out in plastic capes and fangs
and did their best to work through the negative vibes. The audience reaction was universally positive, although the
band's reaction swung the other way. Performing after Noiseferatu were
P.H.A.D., the Fiascoes and Dirt Electrica 147, all of whom put on a fine,
fine show, despite the lamentable lack of a crowd. But the No Core must
go on!
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| September 19, 1998 |
Nine crazy bands and five crazy hours
composed the back to school Noise show. Each band contributed a
different style to the violently bubbling cauldron. i, apparatus was
in fine form and several spectators commented that it was the best show
to date. Static, experimental animation and Russian cinema lit up the
walls (and members of the apparatus) and helped keep the crowd in a
daze. Every other band brewed their own brand of mischief. Foremost
amongst them were Rhythm Memory Function, Cock Robot, Ralph Whitmore and,
of course, Pregnant Rat, who managed to not break anything, except the
boundaries of good taste with a seven-eigths naked, fake blood covered
newly hatched rat-man. Fantastic.
Amazingly enough, I ended up sick the day after this performance, too
(see synopsis of the first annual Noise Fest, below).
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| April 30, 1998 |
The first annual Syracuse Noise Fest was
the showcase for the pinacle of apparatus performance. The first time
the full, five-piece apparatus
played live was far from a disappointment. An intoxicating mix of
ambient, electronic, jazz, carnival and myriad other styles was
conjured up by the apparatus. The pace ranged from crawl to stomp,
but never wandered from enthralling. Most notable among the other
bands was Pregnant Rat, whose frenzied set lit the crowd on fire
and punched a hole in the damn wall. Things got broken. P.H.A.D. was
a crowd favorite, with their short, yet still anthemic, songs. If you
missed it, or even if you didn't, be sure to mark your calendars for
the second annual Syracuse Noise Fest. Viva la bruit!
Noise poisoning? The day after the
fest, several members of participating bands have fallen ill. Will
this keep us from our appointed noise rounds? Nay, I say nay. Well,
maybe for a little while. Ugh.
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| March 28, 1998 |
What starts with a man in a straightjacket and ends with SU Public Safety? That's right,
the i, apparatus/Pregnant Rat show of March 28th. Despite problems with volume and equipment control,
the apparatus was able to pull off a solid set thanks to new special effects, outrageous costumes and a man (Zach) in a straightjacket.
The Pregnant Rat set was a spirited endevor, but was cut short by the Man (here a short, ugly woman).
Unfortunately, no riot ensued. A shout out to the boys in Pregnant Rat for being super-cool about everything. Definitely
check them out if you get the chance.
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| February 6, 1998 |
i, apparatus' inaugural gig was held in the Lawrinson penthouse on the Syracuse
University campus in Syracuse, NY on Friday, Feb. 6. After several arduous trips up the 21 flights, the
apparatus was set to function. Three static-filled televisors and one monitor filled with subversive imagery
kept the surprisingly large crowd in a deep, hynotic state. Until half the people left to see Kerosene 454.
A (somewhat low quality) video record was shot of the event and with luck pictures may be posted within some amount of time.
Audience reactions were mainly positive and the sound was so vigorous as to burst some capilaries
in my nose.
Glambient nosebleed!
I suffer for my art.
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