www.MetasaxDRUMthings.com

mburtner@virginia.edu Tel: 434-284-2710

Metasax&DRUMthings is Matthew Burtner (metasaxophones, polyrhythmicon,

computer and composer) and Morris Palter (percussion and computer). The duo

merges intense human/computer polyrhythms, and live signal processing

using sensor-based gestural technologies.

Metasax & DRUMthings

Metasax & DRUMthings 1607 M

ulberry Ave.

Charlottesville, V

A 22903

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Metasax & DRUMthings

From structured, experimental works to free improvisation with rhythmic signal processing machines, to ambient pulse-based sound art, Metasax&DRUMthings merges intense polyrhythms, dronal horns and sensor-based gestural technologies. Concerts present a high-energy, rhythmic show merging experimental, electronic, free jazz and punk influences.

“an intense human/computer amalgam”

Toronto Whole Note

“a show that will go down in history” Transworld Magazine

“an industry first … a great

performance to all those who managed to make it in.”

Frequency Journal

“original…action packed…amazing music.”

Future Snowboarder

About the Artists Matthew Burtner’s music and sound art is described by The Wire as “some of the most eerily effective electroacoustic music I’ve heard,” and 21st Century Music writes "There is a horror and beauty in this music that is most impressive." First prize winner of the Musica Nova International Electroacoustic Music Competition he received honors and awards from Bourges, Gaudeamus, Darmstadt, Prix d’Ete, Meet the Composer, ASCAP, Luigi Russolo, AMC, and Hultgren Biennial. He teaches composition and computer music at the University of Virginia where he is Associate Director of the VCCM Computer Music Center. Originally from Alaska, he studied philosophy, composition, saxophone and computer music at St. Johns College, Tulane University, Iannis Xenakis's UPIC-Studios, the Peabody Institute/Johns Hopkins and Stanford University/CCRMA. In 2005 and 2006 he was an Invited Researcher at IRCAM/Centre-George-Pompidou, Paris. More info at www.metasax.com

Born in Canada, Morris Palter was a founding member of the Juno nominated alternative rock band treble charger (RCA/BMG) from 1993 to 1996. Upon leaving the group, Morris moved the The Netherlands to study percussion at the Koninklijk Conservatorium, Den Haag, and then to California to pursue a Doctorate degree under renowned percussionist Steven Schick at the University of California, San Diego. He currently has endorsement contracts with Black Swamp Percussion products, Ayotte Drums, and Paiste Inc. He Has received degrees from the University of Toronto, the Koninklijk Conservatorium, Den Haag, and the University of California, San Diego, where he received his Doctorate of Musical Arts in 2005. More info at www.blackswamp.com/players/palter.html

Now booking Metasax&DRUMthings is always looking for exciting collaborators and innovative venues and festivals. Recent performances include The Stone in New York, APA Theater in San Diego, Evo in Seattle, The Music Gallery in Toronto, and l’OPA Bastille in Paris. Concerts are currently being booked for the 2008/2009 season.