MUSIC | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 7:30 PM (DOORS AT 6:30) | $27–$32
AMP Concerts is bringing Trey Gunn and David Forlano to FUSION | 708 on Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM).
Trey Gunn and David Forlano mark the start of a unique collaboration carved from the high desert of New Mexico with the release of their debut album together. Both artists bring a history of genre-bending musical explorations. Gunn is a long-established figure in the prog rock/improvisation scene, from his years with King Crimson to his ongoing collaborations around the world. Forlano melds free-improvisation, electronics and live sampling into their sound.
This performance is a special record release party with the audience in the round and a quadraphonic audio system encircling the entire room.
Chris Meyer's Alias Zone will open the evening with his latest work. Meyer contributes an important evolution to the language of cinematic, emotional, organic electronic music.
The whole event is framed in a unique video installation produced by John-Mark Collins. With the musicians positioned at the center of the room, the audience can experience both the surround sound and visual elements from multiple vantage points throughout the space.
Trey Gunn
A native Texan who resides in New Mexico, Gunn is known for the unusual 10-string touch guitar that he plays. From the blistering live recordings at the Royal Albert Hall in London with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp (Damage, Virgin Records) to ten years recording and touring with King Crimson—a group many contend as the most aggressively adventurous rock band of all time—Gunn is associated with a constant stream of cutting-edge projects.
In addition to the powerful performances and recordings of his groups Tu-Ner, KTU, 3Below, The Security Project and the multi-media Quodia, Gunn has toured and/or recorded with John Paul Jones, Brian Eno, Maynard J. Keenan's "Puscifer," Vernon Reid, Azam Ali, David Hykes of the Harmonic Choir and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.
When not on the road, Gunn continues his work scoring for TV/film, runs his own media label (7d Media) and coaches musicians in the creative process.
David Forlano
David Forlano is a multi-disciplinary performance and visual artist. His commissioned sound design supported dance and theater throughout the 90's in Philadelphia. He was often found teaming with percussionist Toshi Makihara on many performances as well as their own collaborations in free improvisation.
After relocating to Santa Fe in 2005 he took a 10-year break from all performance and sound work. David is currently renewing his passion for collaboration in performance and sound. He currently holds regular sessions in his studio with local musicians and performs in a variety of ensembles. David is one of the cofounders of sandboxmusic.org, a monthly series presenting new creative music to the Santa Fe area. The series is dedicated to providing a forum for music that utilizes creative new techniques, ranging from electronic, experimental acoustic, new jazz, modern classical, and more. The series features local musicians as well as touring artists.
Tickets cost $27 in advance, $32 day of show (including service charges). Tickets are available at AMPconcerts.org. They are also available by phone through Hold My Ticket at 505-886-1251.
Quality bar service provided by Safe House Distilling Co. and Teller Genuine Vodka.
