Revolution Void
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Revolution Void is an electronic jazz music project by Jonah Dempcy. Revolution Void's recordings have included collaborations with Lucas Pickford, Cochemea Gastelum , Michael Shrieve
, Seamus Blake and Matthew Garrison
. The music of Revolution Void has been released through the Creative Commons
.
The sound of Revolution Void has been described as an eclectic mix of genres that is difficult to classify, as in this review by Matt Borghi for Allmusic: "[The Revolution Void recording shows a] blend of sounds that defy genre specification, coming together and becoming quite cohesive. This is a very eclectic recording and one that certainly rewards the listener with a palette for new and intriguing sound."
Additionally, Cheshire Records is a netlabel run by Jonah out of Seattle, Washington, which focuses on nu-jazz, downtempo
and instrumental hiphop.
Michael Shrieve
Michael Shrieve is an American drummer, percussionist, and later, an electronic music composer. He is best known as the drummer in Carlos Santana's eponymous band, playing on their first eight albums from 1969 through 1974...
, Seamus Blake and Matthew Garrison
Matt Garrison
Matthew Garrison is an American jazz bassist, son of Jimmy Garrison.He is noted for playing his signature series Fodera bass and for having created and developed a pizzicato technique which uses four fingers...
. The music of Revolution Void has been released through the Creative Commons
Creative Commons
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several copyright-licenses known as Creative Commons...
.
The sound of Revolution Void has been described as an eclectic mix of genres that is difficult to classify, as in this review by Matt Borghi for Allmusic: "[The Revolution Void recording shows a] blend of sounds that defy genre specification, coming together and becoming quite cohesive. This is a very eclectic recording and one that certainly rewards the listener with a palette for new and intriguing sound."
Additionally, Cheshire Records is a netlabel run by Jonah out of Seattle, Washington, which focuses on nu-jazz, downtempo
Downtempo
Downtempo is a laid-back electronic music style similar to ambient music, but usually with a beat or groove unlike the beatless forms of Ambient music. The beat is sometimes made from loops that have a hypnotic feeling...
and instrumental hiphop.
Discography
- Viva la Revolucion EP (September 25, 1999)
- Like a Secret Dream (July 25, 2000)
- Increase the Dosage (April 4, 2004)
- Thread Soul (August 21, 2006)
- The Politics of Desire (June 24, 2008)
- Let 1,000 Flowers Bloom (July 15, 2011)