© Willem Klijn
9 april 2017
| Naam | Chris David |
| Functie | 13 × DJ, 1 × live act |
| Geslacht | man |
| Herkomst | Nederland  |
| Genres | ambient, minimal, modular |
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Biografie
Rotterdam based synthesist Chris David a.k.a. OSC1899 is collecting and playing synthesizers since 2007. About 3 years ago he entered the modular synth scene and met mr. Noodlebar Mono-poly at one of the Noodlebar events. His first modular synth gig followed soon and he did a live performance for Noodlebar at BAR.
Uptil now OSC1899 has build up an interesting track record of live performances. To name a few: Freerotation, Electric Deluxe, Kuru Festival, LeGuessWho, Pitch Festival, Sines&Squares, STRP, Todaysart and Noodlefest. "A lot of live performances are held under the moniker of the Noodlebar Soundsystem. But I also performed live under my own signature."
Since late 2016 OSC1899 consists of two members; Chris David and Willemijn Ketting. Willemijn has a musical degree on arrangement and composition. Also she is deeply interested in synthesis and soundscaping.
The setup varies per event and depends on the location, timetable and vibe of the area where he is playing. "Mostly I use a Serge modular, TR808/909, EMS Synthi and some FX like the Roland Space/Chorus Echoes. Furthermore we are a great fan of the Rob Hordijk modular. Rob has done an excellent job building a modular synthesizer which is excellent designed, sounds very good and has a great understandable user interface." Not forget to mention that all live performances are fully improvised.
In addition doing live shows Chris is also running his own Youtube channel filled with videos of synth demo's, live performances and home/studio jam's. "I want to give my audience a view into my world of synths, modulars and live stage experiences."
In 2017 he will start to exploit the WORM studio in Rotterdam with buddy Mono-Poly. "We'll lend a big part of our collection of hardware synths and studiogear to the WORM studio so artists who will visit and play at the WORM have the ability to experiment and make music with rare (vintage) gear. For us it is a great pleasure and joy to share our equipment with other musicians!"
Uptil now OSC1899 has build up an interesting track record of live performances. To name a few: Freerotation, Electric Deluxe, Kuru Festival, LeGuessWho, Pitch Festival, Sines&Squares, STRP, Todaysart and Noodlefest. "A lot of live performances are held under the moniker of the Noodlebar Soundsystem. But I also performed live under my own signature."
Since late 2016 OSC1899 consists of two members; Chris David and Willemijn Ketting. Willemijn has a musical degree on arrangement and composition. Also she is deeply interested in synthesis and soundscaping.
The setup varies per event and depends on the location, timetable and vibe of the area where he is playing. "Mostly I use a Serge modular, TR808/909, EMS Synthi and some FX like the Roland Space/Chorus Echoes. Furthermore we are a great fan of the Rob Hordijk modular. Rob has done an excellent job building a modular synthesizer which is excellent designed, sounds very good and has a great understandable user interface." Not forget to mention that all live performances are fully improvised.
In addition doing live shows Chris is also running his own Youtube channel filled with videos of synth demo's, live performances and home/studio jam's. "I want to give my audience a view into my world of synths, modulars and live stage experiences."
In 2017 he will start to exploit the WORM studio in Rotterdam with buddy Mono-Poly. "We'll lend a big part of our collection of hardware synths and studiogear to the WORM studio so artists who will visit and play at the WORM have the ability to experiment and make music with rare (vintage) gear. For us it is a great pleasure and joy to share our equipment with other musicians!"
