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Adultnapper May 15 @ Bazzaar w/ Michael Scott, Mike Bradley, Richard Evans l Atlanta
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"Adultnapper" is a shadowy figure drawn from the dark reaches of Francis Harris' imagination. Harris, a philosphy phD drop-out with punk rocker roots, hails from suburban Las Vegas but has called Brooklyn home for the past 9 years - a stretch in which he has gone from "hating dance music," to establishing himself as an underground DJ/Producer with a unique sound and a global audience.
In 2004, having achieved success as a DJ, Label Owner and Event Producer, Harris turned to the studio, intent on exploring new sonic territory, and adopting the Adultnapper moniker to represent his efforts. What emerged was a reaction against the skippy rhythms and repetetive loops that had dominated the electronic dance music landscape. Instead, Harris took a sophisticated, song]based approach, characterized by elaborate swung micro]rhythms, thick musical baselines, complex arrangements, haunting tonal melodies and brooding introspective atmospheres, and tastemakers took note. A steady stream of Adultnapper tracks have since appeared on some of the world's most esteemed labels; Steve Bug's Audiomatique, Frank Lorber's Nummer, Mr. C's Superfreq, Mule Electronic, Dirt Crew, etc. - and have been hotly tipped by elite DJs- Loco Dice, Danny Tenaglia, Craig Richards, Sven Vath, Laurent Garnier, Sasha, Monika Kruse, Steve Lawler, Danny Howells, etc. - thus firmly establishing Harris as one rare purveyor who steadfastly challenges the conventional wisdom and accepted shortcuts of post modern electronic music.
In 2007, seeking a platform on which to further develop the Adultnapper persona, Harris launched Ransom Note, a concept label with a cohesive narrative that unfolds with each release. Much like a graphic novel, using text, the "ransom note," and imagery, a series of drawings by performance artist John Stroud, the label's jackets will tell the story of this anti-hero who is part creative genius gone awry, part tortured dystopic philospher, part paranoid vigilante outlaw.
Still, it is when Harris himself is in control of a dancefloor that Adultnapper is truly brought to life. Relying primarily on the ancient art of mixing two records, Harrisf precision skills and thoughtful programming have earned him a reputation as DJ equal to his regard as producer- an uncommom distinction. On the decks, Harris intricately weaves divergent strains into a thick, pumping groove that subtly rises and falls, drawing the crowd ever deeper within his emotion-laden, melodic journey. Circo Loco at DC10, Ibiza, Cielo in NY, The End, Mulletover in London, Weekend in Berlin, Pawn Shop in Miami, Avalon in LA, are just a few of the world's discenring floors that have been graced by Adultnapper and been left clamoring for more.
Adultnapper May 15 @ Bazzaar with support from Michael Scott, Richard Evans, Mike Bradley
Where: Bazzaar
Who: Adultnapper, Michael Scott, Richard Evans, Mike Bradley
When: May 15
Cover: $5.00 |
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| Seppuku |
| Adultnapper in Atlanta is so win. I'll be here. |
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| mikebradley |
| quote: | Originally posted by Seppuku
Adultnapper in Atlanta is so win. I'll be here. |
Awesome!! Help us spread the word :toocool: |
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| Ted Promo |
| I'm not the biggest Adultnapper fan but I might come anyways. |
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| mikebradley |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ted Promo
I'm not the biggest Adultnapper fan but I might come anyways. |
Have you seen him DJ or are you not fan of his tracks? |
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| inferno |
| lookin forward to this one! one of a few artists I was disappointed to miss at Minitek :( did he play Sunday? I didn't catch anybody on Sunday, unfortunately. |
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| mikebradley |
| quote: | Originally posted by inferno
lookin forward to this one! one of a few artists I was disappointed to miss at Minitek :( did he play Sunday? I didn't catch anybody on Sunday, unfortunately. |
He did play Sunday. He tagged with Alexi Delano and one other. |
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| Ted Promo |
| quote: | Originally posted by mikebradley
Have you seen him DJ or are you not fan of his tracks? |
Not keen on most of his productions and I have heard a couple sets and none of them really did much for me either. |
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| mikebradley |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ted Promo
Not keen on most of his productions and I have heard a couple sets and none of them really did much for me either. |
You should really give him another shot especailly because it's an inexpensive show. The vibe is always great. He killed it in Miami for sure! |
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| iammesol |
Techno + Bazzaar + Diagnostik = win. 'nuff said.
Get twakt |
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