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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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Bytes From Around the Internet
November 16, 2000
After reviewing 110 sites that mention the Burden Brothers, I discovered that they have been a major influence in a number of different artists around the world. Unfortunately, everybody talks about how they have been influenced by Lawrence and Lenny Burden, but the articles about them are scarce. This article is a compiled list of quotes I found around the internet.
Keith "K1" Tucker DJ Profile
AUX-88 wrote a lot of new tracks with a brand new vibe. The futuristic blend of Electro, Bass, and Trance, that they call Techno Bass. In 1992 the first single, "Technology," transmitted by Direct Beat / 430 West records, immediately over took the Detroit club scene. "When we heard the tune, we knew the guys had made it in Detroit, for Detroit, so that's where we released it, DETROIT," exclaimed Lawrence Burden of 430 West Records. Burden explained that 430 West had no intention of selling Techno Bass anywhere else except the U.S., but Hardwax (the only underground store in Berlin, Germany got wind of it, and demanded we sell it to them. After that, the world just caught on to Detroit's form of Techno. After the first successful single, AUX-88 produced their monumental double EP "Bass Magnetic."While creating a new identity on the Techno scene, AUX-88 brought about new feelings among other Techno artist. This was demonstrated through a truly historical event brought about through Juan Atkins of Metroplex Records. Tucker (K1), Tommy Hamilton (Tom Tom), and Mike Banks (Mad Mike), were approached by Juan Atkins to help organize and perform Atkins first ever live performance as Model 500, on October 13, 1995. That was Metroplex Records 10th anniversary celebration. This live performance was performed in downtown Detroit and was a huge success. This historical event brought Press and Guess from as far away as Austria to see Model 500 perform " Clear ", " No UFO's, " and "Technicolor, " to a standing room only crown of on lookers.
source : Intuit Solar - written by Ms. Wanda S. Dixon.
Alive & Well & Underground
Finally, down at the old-folks home, we're sat around the gramophone listening to some nice new techno by the brothers Burden, collectively known as Octave One. Mmmm, gorgeous strings on 'Burujha'...and the title track, 'Art and Soul', is pretty funky...(heads nodding, toes tapping)...they just don't make 'em like this anymore...these days it's all boom-boom-boom without the art or soul...why is everything so shallow?...bangin' minus brains...that's what the kids want, I suppose...yes, it's intelligent, it's from Detroit, and we're jolly well having it...
source : Tangents - written by Rob Lo Fidelity.
DETROIT - Techno II (West)
You've guessed it! More Detroit techno...4 different tracks from 4 different acts. Octave One's 'Eniac' complete with soothing strings is the grooviest and opens things up, to be follwed by Lawrence Burden's atmospheric acid on 'Cosmic Surf'. Unknown Force workout with hard hitting abrasive beats and rumbling toms on 'Exposure', before the final track 'Memories of You', a down tempo track with lazy piano and flute, which adds a melancholy mood. Each tack is unique in vibes, but combine and show the varying styles which make the sound which is Detroit.
source : Fused - quoted from the May Techno Archive.
UR Again
It was Laurence Burden of 430 West on the decks 12;00 - 02:00. followed by rolando.
> RAD people say Lawrence Burden played at 69.
This makes sense really as their biggest tune of '98 was that collaboration project. side 1 - Aztlan - mad mike & rolando side 2 - Daystar Rising - Octave 1
> Dunno about UR in London but 'Daystar Rising' got a play at 69; I'm pretty sure the flip never though.
the idea being you bought two copies and mixed both tunes together.
> Yeah, tried this once with a borrowed copy, had it sounding good for a bit before it drifted badly. Must remember to try again cos it sounded quite nice.
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RAD people say Lawrence Burden played at 69.
> excuse my ignorance but am I right to assume RAD 69 was the UR gig in Scotland?
There is an interview with him (LB) in the recent issue of Magic Feet. Appears he is the only 430 West person who regularly plays out. I'm surprised more of the Detroit crews don't DJ really. Not sure if it's because they are producers and don't get much practise or because the standard here is too high?? Colin Dale was o.k. down cloud 9 but it wasn't what I'd expected. Only 2 Detroit guys on the bill. Odd.
No one out there went to the 'extra' event at the Complex last Friday after all then??
> side 1 - Aztlan - mad mike & rolando
> side 2 - Daystar Rising - Octave 1
> the idea being you bought two copies and mixed both tunes together.
You'd a thought they would have practised this for the changeover eh??
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> That's the one. RAD is the Rub-a-Dub collective who run the RAD shop and Club 69 who hosted UR last Sunday. Occasionally RAD let you know in advance who's appearing but more often than not you take your chances. So you turn up of a night to find Lawrence Burden may be on the decks. The residents Martin & Wilba range from mince to brammer, but you can guarantee at least a few cool tunes.
RAD announced the appearance of UR:
It is at this point worth a slight mention, perhaps that we are expecting a visit from a certain 'UR' assault squad, primarily the Interstellar Fugitives. They will be on a 'live' mission to a wee hole in the grun near you soon. [...] The Fugitives will also be appearing in the new RAD record store during the day for anyone that wants their favourite 'UR' record signed, or just want to say "Well done big man, that hingmy wan you done was awright by the way".source : E-Groups : UK Dance.
Keith "K1" Tucker Interview
I think Lenny and Lawrence Burden are great guys. they put our material out when everyone else was following the break beat, house, techno scene. They saw what everyone else had forgotten about, they gave us and others at least a listen.
source : D2B - interview quoted from EAR.
edited by Slappy
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 who's 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 Rolando's instant classic, "Jaguar," 12"s by Octave One, Wild Planet and Kaotic Spatial Rhythms, D'ijital's mix cd on 430 West's 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
Flyer - front | back
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
