Soundscapes #1: Orbital Decay
Saturday, February, 16, 2002. The premier of Soundscapes was on Saturday, February 16, 2002, at the City of Bethlehem's IceHouse. From spacey ambiences to Berlin School sequences, visiting progressive rock influences along the way, this inaugural event was an impressive debut concert for Orbital Decay. Providing computer generated images as well as virtuoso keyboard and guitar music, Orbital Decay put on a show the likes of which the Lehigh Valley has never seen or heard before. |
Orbital Decay at Soundscapes #1 Photo ©2002 Howard Moscovitz |
The Ministry of Inside Things at Soundscapes #2 Photo ©2002 Howard Moscovitz |
Soundscapes #2: The Ministry of Inside Things and Tom Shaw
The sophomore excursion of Soundscapes was on Saturday, June 22, 2002, at the City of Bethlehem's IceHouse. The Ministry of Inside Things, considered to be among the most innovative of EM bands today, did two sets of spacemusic that transported the crowd beyond Earthly boundaries. Tom Shaw provided beautiful ambient music in the lobby when the doors opened and during intermission while Chef Jeff provided a sumptuous dinner buffet upstairs. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #3: Orbital Decay and Tom Shaw
The third concert makes Soundscapes a real series. It was held on Saturday, February 22, 2003, at the City of Bethlehem's IceHouse. Orbital Decay, one of spacemusic's best kept secrets, did two sets of spacemusic that prove that this band's CDs should be in every spacemusic fan's collection. Tom Shaw and Moe Altamura provided beautiful ambient music in the lobby before the show. And during the intermission, Chef Jeff provided a sumptuous dinner buffet upstairs. |
Orbital Decay at Soundscapes #3 Photo ©2003 Howard Moscovitz |
(No photo available.) |
Soundscapes #4: vidnaObmana
For the fourth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, vidnaObmana performed Spore-influenced concert material for his newest fans, similar to what he played throughout his 2003 US tour. In addition, exclusively for the Soundscapes audience, vidnaObmana performed his familiar long-form, atmospheric soundscapes for which he is so well known. No other concert venue heard the full depth of vidnaObmana's musical talents during this US tour. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #5: Technicolor Travel Agency and Twyndyllyngs
For the fifth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, a new venue was finally found after seven years, allowing the concert series to resume operations. To set things in motion, local artists having international reputations were invited to play, Technicolor Travel Agency and Twyndyllyngs. |
Technicolor Travel Agency and Twyndyllyngs at Soundscapes #5 Banner ©2010 WDS Productions |
Richard Lainhart at Soundscapes #6 Banner ©2010 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #6: Richard Lainhart
For the sixth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, award-winning Richard Lainhart improvised soundtracks to some of his movies. He played two sets. The first set was played on a Haken Continuum controller and a Buchla 200e analog synthesizer. For the second set, Richard played guitar, processed through a laptop. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #7: Mikronesia
For the seventh installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, the Nazareth Center for the Arts again played host to SCS. This episode saw Philadelphia-based Mikronesia in action. |
Mikronesia at Soundscapes #7 Banner ©2010 WDS Productions |
Modulator ESP at Soundscapes #8 Banner ©2010 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #8: Modulator ESP
For the eighth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, UK-based Modulator ESP improvised two sets of music based on ambient, noise, and Berlin School styles. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #9: The Tangent Project
For the ninth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, the Nazareth Center for the Arts again played host to SCS. This episode featured The Tangent Project from the Philadelphia area. |
The Tangent Project at Soundscapes #9 Banner ©2010 WDS Productions |
Chuck van Zyl at Soundscapes #10 Banner ©2010 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #10: Chuck van Zyl
For the tenth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Chuck van Zyl came from Upper Darby and played two sets of music based in the Berlin School tradition with ambient flavors added in for good measure. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #11: Ombient
For the eleventh installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Ombient came from Trenton, New Jersey. |
Ombient at Soundscapes #11 Banner ©2011 WDS Productions |
Mark Jenkins at Soundscapes #12 Banner ©2011 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #12: Mark Jenkins
For the twelfth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Mark Jenkins came from the UK and played music for The iPad Album and Supernova, his latest planetarium show. All sounds came from two iPads and one borrowed synth. He could have performed without that synth, too! |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #13: Modulator ESP
Sunday, September 4, 2011. For the thirteenth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Modulator Experimental Synthesis Project, a.k.a. Jez Creek of Nottingham, England, returned to the Soundscapes Concert Series. He remains one of the more popular acts to have appeared at the SCS. |
Modulator ESP at Soundscapes #13 Banner ©2011 WDS Productions |
Dean De Benedictis/Vic Hennegan and Bernhard Wöstheinrich at Soundscapes #14 Banner ©2011 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #14: Dean De Benedictis/Vic Hennegan and Bernhard Wöstheinrich
For the fourteenth installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, there were two acts. Dean De Benedictis and Vic Hennegan came from California and Bernhard Wöstheinrich came from Germany. Both acts were making the rounds of the East Coast, playing concerts and on radio shows. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #15:
Mark Jenkins
Friday, March 23, 2012 For the 15th installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Mark Jenkins returned with another great show. |
Mark Jenkins at Soundscapes #15 Banner ©2012 WDS Productions |
Wave World at Soundscapes #16 Banner ©2012 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #16: Wave World
For the 16th installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Wave World brought their music and stunning animations to play before our intimate audience. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #17: BK&S
Friday, May 11, 2012. For the 17th installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Broekhuis, Keller and Schönwälder came all the way from Germany and Holland to play a string of east coast concerts. |
BK&S at Soundscapes #17 Banner ©2012 WDS Productions |
Wostheinrich and Motzer at Soundscapes #18 Banner ©2012 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #18: Wostheinrich and Motzer
For the 18th installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Bernhard Wöstheinrich returned to the USA to collaborate with Tim Motzer of Philadelphia. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #19:
Hunter & Harrison and Genetique
Sunday, December 2, 2012. For the 19th installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Genetique opened the show and Hunter and Harrison rounded out the eveing. |
Hunter & Harrison / Genetique at Soundscapes #19 Banner ©2012 WDS Productions |
Artist archive not yet available. Vic Hennegan at Soundscapes #20 Banner ©2013 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #20:
Vic Hennegan
Sunday, October 20, 2012. For the 20th installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Vic Hennegan came from California to play. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |
|
Soundscapes #21:
Bernhard Wöstheinrich
Sunday, October 18, 2015. For the 21st installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Bernhard was scheduled to play but the surprise was that Tim Motzer came up from Philadelphia and joined in the fun. What a treat. |
Bernhard Wöstheinrich at Soundscapes #21 Banner ©2015 WDS Productions |
Dave Luxton at Soundscapes #22 Banner ©2015 WDS Productions |
Soundscapes #22:
Dave Luxton
Sunday, October 25, 2015. For the 22nd installment of the Soundscapes Concert Series, Dave Luxton came from the west coast to play. |
| (6) Richard Lainhart | (7) Mikronesia | (8) Modulator ESP | (9) Tangent Project | (10) Chuck van Zyl | | (11) Ombient | (12) Mark Jenkins | (13) Modulator ESP | (14) De Benedictis-Hennegan & Wöstheinrich | (15) Mark Jenkins | | (16) Wave World | (17) BK&S | (18) Wöstheinrich and Motzer | (19) Hunter&Harrison and Genetique | (20) Vic Hennegan | | (21) Bernhard Wöstheinrich | (22) Dave Luxton | | Top | Bottom | |