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Random Noise Generation's
second event in Portland, was filmed by Renegade Rhythms. Our film editing is in progress!
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430 West Celebrates a Decade
With Tenth Anniversary Party and Special Releases
April 6, 2000
430 West Records
info@430west.com
DETROIT
Ten years ago, three brothers made a commitment to a vision. They sought a forum for musical expression, creative control and for the exploration of original concepts. They had experienced industry success with their first single on "I Believe" instantly charting 3,000 miles away from Detroit, but Octave One's vision was more rooted in behind the scenes content than fleeting success. They began from the basement of their parents' house 430 W. Eight Mile Rd, Detroit's infamous city/suburban border, with $500.00 and a dream. Thus, the legendary Detroit techno label, 430 West Records, was born.
Ten years later, the Burden brothers have expanded their label to include all five brothers Lawrence, Lenny, Lynell, Lance and Lorne, and a cast of extended family that reads like a whožs who of techno and Detroit culture. On Saturday, May 27, 2000, the Burdens will celebrate their successful family operation that has grown from the original three brothers to the international success that it is today. 430 West Records invites friends and fans to pause and join in on an evening of retrospect and futurism, celebrating a decade of musical excavation at the Charles Johansen Gallery, 1345 Division St. in Eastern Market.
A birthday party could not take place at more exciting time in Detroit. The party is planned to offset the first Detroit Electronic Music Festival taking place in the daytime that same weekend at Hart Plaza, and a number of other special label-oriented events. 430 West takes its place as an instrumental contributor to the Detroit techno scene and international dance music movement.
The ten year celebration is offset by a flurry of musical output. 2000 is a year packed with new releases: the first full-length Random Noise Generation album - Links in the Chain, the compact disc version of Rolandožs instant classic, "Jaguar," 12"s by Octave One, Wild Planet and Kaotic Spatial Rhythms, Džijitalžs mix cd on 430 Westžs sister label, Direct Beat and an upcoming Octave One album. 430 West shows no signs of slowing down production.
Random Noise Generation and DJ Lawrence Burden Bring Their Music to Portland
March 18, 2000
Renegade Rhythms presented 430 West recording artists Random Noise Generation, and Octave One records DJ Lawrence Burden to Portland, OR on Saturday, March 18 at Zoot Suite. DJ Knob and DJ Bliss kept the bar hopping till 11:30 when DJ Bliss started spinning ambient. He was encouraging the dancers to move to the main dance floor so that they would be dancing to Lawrence Burden.
The Fang, and DJ Michael warmed up the main dance floor, and partiers were pretty reved up by the time Lawrence Burden took over the decks. Lawrence Burden played an incredibly tight and sophiscated set. He often times was fading back and forth between records for minutes at a time on the new york style mixer. After a short intermission, Random Noise Generation presented a magical evening of live techno. Their stage was full of samplers that included Akai MPC2000's to make their music live. They took Portland on trip that will only be experienced twice in the U.S.A. this year. Afterwards, Dlyte closed out the show.
When Lawrence Burden started spinning, Alex and his trusty side kick started rolling film for us. They captured the entire DJ Lawrence Burden performance, and RNGs live performance on film. The editing for this event will soon be finished and the video will be published on our site.
written by Slappy
The Electric Entourage Tour Hits Portland with a Star Studded Line-up
August 21, 1999
Renegade Rhythms brought to Portland a line up full internationally reknown artists. Twonz started out the show with spectacular flair, as he warmed up the crowd for this special evening. Wild Planet then hit the stage with a live show wiht samplers and synthesizers as they let Portland know why they are touring with such exceptional company. As Wild Planet finished, Lawrence Burden hit the decks with his usually flair for energetic techno. And he whipped the crowd into a frenzy as Lenny Burden was preparing the stage for Random Noise Generation. They started the show with their usual sophisticated hard hitting techno. They wowed the crowd with sheets of sound that perplexed the most discerning listener. What words can we use to describe the magic that was created as RNG gave up center stage to Rolando. His set was exceptional, as the packed and exhausted dance floor was spurred on by his skill. This show was interesting because the crowd kept on growing all night long. Nobody would leave because the talent was too good. The Electronic Entourage Tour gave Portland an evening it would not forget. This party at the Zoot Suite marked Renegade Rhythms first event.
written by Slappy
