2bitpie.net - Fluke into 2010

Although I am in the midst of many technical upgrades at the moment, having switched over all my systems to Ubuntu Linux, I have found some time to modify the blogging software (which runs on Microsoft ASP.NET, so I have to use Mono to develop it in my new environment) to allow me to update the 2 Bit Pie discography page.

The new page features a far nicer layout for the information along with lots of JavaScript based goodness.




Some features:

• Click on a release title to find somewhere to buy it
• Click on a song title to see a tracklist
• Samples for every track produced by 2 Bit Pie
• Covers for almost every release
• Click on a remixers name to find out more about remix credits

This is in no way meant to compete with Marcolphus' Fluke Discography which provides, at the moment, a far wider selection. The version here is more interactive. His is a fantastic text-based resource.

It is my intention to gradually expand the interactive discography to cover every Fluke release, but this is a lengthy process, so don't hold your breath!

This has only, so far, been tested in Firefox. If anyone finds bugs, please feel free to comment below.

Check it out: The 2 Bit Pie discography.

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A quick update from the ditto Facebook group!

We are delighted to announce that Jon Fugler & Mike Bryant (2BIT / Fluke) are confirmed to perform live at ditto on May 16th with an exciting collaboration with the internationally respected agency Kessels Kramer.

The guys are interpreting one of the most defining moments in electronic music: ImpLOG's Holland Tunnel Dive. This will be a very special moment as one of dance music's most regarded producers, and Kessel Kramer one the most respected creative agencies bring their own magic to one of the most important and influential pieces of electronic music. The boys have chatted through with Don who has given the project his blessing & full support.

Please spread the word - for more information and to catch the broadcast visit www.ditto.tv

ImpLOG ? Holland Tunnel Dive
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ImpLOG was a ?No Wave? band from New York featuring Don Christensen and Jody Harris (guitarist for James Chance and the Contortions), both of who would form the Raybeats shortly thereafter. ImpLOG released two singles in 1980. The first was a track called ?Breakfast? with ?She Creatures? as a B-Side and the second was ?Holland Tunnel Dive? backed by ?On B-Way?. Both are extremely rare.

?Holland Tunnel Dive? is a devastating listen. The pulsating grooves and nihilistic lyrics couple to create a nightmarish New York wasteland where the only escape is ?to take a Holland Tunnel Dive.? Jazz aficionado Harris lightens the mood a bit toward the end with a saxophone solo, but that moment of hope proves to be fleeting, and an industrial drill, which curiously serves as the song?s chorus, soon eviscerates it. It's a brutal listen, but one well worth the damage to your speakers and hearing.

Leaving for the other side. . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHlfuv422Bw

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Dear all,

The way that this site provides value to the fan community of Fluke, 2 Bit Pie, Syntax and others is through a unique blend of content. We have amassed the largest collection of Fluke live sets on the web. We've managed to collect videos of Fluke performing live that we never thought it possible to obtain. We also have a collection of unofficial, fan-based Fluke remixes, largely thanks to the ongoing work of "Justin Credible"; the super-hero alias, for a super-hero guy.

We'd now like to extend a request for anybody hiding in the woodwork with additional material to step forward. Do you have a live set that you are keeping to yourself? Are you hoarding videos that any fan would die to see? Are you a talented remixer who can make something new and special from an original Fluke/2 Bit Pie track? Help your fellow (wo)man and give a gift to the site.

To persuade those in doubt, there will be some incentives.

Anyone who submits:

• a new live set
• a new video
• an original remix (NOT a mix compilation: these verge too close on the copyright front
• anything else of significant Fluke interest

will be entered into a competition, ending on the 26th of May 2009, to win a copy of Fluke's Hang Tough 12 inch vinyl single. The winning entry will be selected by my solely subjective criteria!

One final word. Please remember that I am not a lawyer. I am, in fact, a student. I cannot afford any copyright problems, so anything submitted must NOT be copyrighted. It must NOT affect the band's ability to make money from their music. If I receive material that is blatant infringement, then I won't be able to post it.

The prize isn't massive but, again, this site makes no money. In fact, it makes a loss. Regardless, I hope that this small incentive persuades people to submit some new material.

Send me an email: martin@2bitpie.net

Martin

comment from chris
Unfortunately I have nothing to send as I live in the arsehole of the world. But this site has kept me connected to some sanity. Cheers for providing me with this and Justin Credible, great f'ing work dude, keep them coming!!

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So now there are some more details on how to get hold of tickets for the ditto gig!

You need to go to the ditto website and go to the link that says "join ditto". Fill in your details and you will receive an email that carries the following:

The event will be broadcast live from the Roundhouse over the Internet to a global on-line audience. To access the broadcast you will need your e-ticket, which we will publish closer to the broadcast date.

When you register you are automatically entered into our prize draw for two lucky people and a friend to be invited to the live performance at the venue. Spread the word and invite your friends to register at http://www.ditto.tv The more folk who register the more chances you have to win?

Signing up also gives you the opportunity to download the Yuki track that was previously mentioned.

So there you have it!

If you end up being the lucky winner, send an email to martin@2bitpie.net and we can meet up at the gig. I will be joined on the night by 2bitpie.net's resident remixer Justin Credible and we hope to put out some updates on the night itself. Twitter anybody?

A full line-up is also now available on the Roundhouse website:

With international musicians influenced by dance, electronica and sonic landscapes composing, contributing and performing new works:

Sander Kleienberg (Holland), Rolando Rocha, Fluke / 2BIT, John Hendicott, Bruno Dias, Mieko Shimizu and Mike Wilson (Oil Productions). Including a piece created by Richard Norris (Beyond The Wizards Sleeve). With rare and privileged access to the Daphne Oram archive.

Newly created film and animation is being contributed by leading film and visual artists among whom are Phillip Long (Nagual Creations), Barry Gibb (filmmaker of C4 acclaimed Routes series), Flawless Media, Swedish filmmaker Andreas Pousette, and producers Alex Lavery & Simon Rose (Pitch & Sync) and independent film makers Higher Ground, Legend United, Fullfat Films, SmallMediaLarge, Mike London, Martin Bootger, Adam Dawe and Daren Cox with more artists and contributors being confirmed.

There is a special interpretation and performance by the St. Paul?s Boys Choir scored by legendary classical music producer Chris Craker (Equilibrium). International dancer Clara Barbera, of the Rambert Dance Company has choreographed and will perform a new piece of work inspired by Love. Finally new talent from The Roundhouse are composing and producing two new pieces of work especially for the event. On the day of the event international artist Ellie Noble (Orchid House) will be exhibiting a new ditto inspired installation.

Which makes what was hitherto unsourced speculation now a true reality. Get going for your e/real- tickets!

comment from Justin Credible
Yeah, Roundhouse - we are coming :-)

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Above you can view the latest viral trailer for the ditto.tv event that was covered previously. As an added incentive, the backing track for the video is a sample from the fortcoming Yuki production entitled "Key Lime Heart", so in addition to finding out a little bit more about the Roundhouse event, you can get a preview of this new 2-Bit-related work.

Enjoy!

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I have very exciting news for any Fluke fan.

2 Bit Pie will be undertaking an extremely limited, very special live performance at the ditto event; Camden Roundhouse; London.

No joke.

Now, before you all rush to buy tickets, please read this carefully:

Tickets are not for sale. This is a not-for-profit, extremely limited gig.

However, that does not mean that you can't see it. So, now you're hungry. How can you be involved?

There is potential for a ticket lottery.
The event will also be streamed live.

First of all, you need to be checking the ditto.tv website furiously. Here you can learn all about the project, its artistic aims and how it will all come together. You can also find out how it is centralised with the Short Circuit festival, other events of which you might also be interested in.

Secondly, you need to join the ditto.tv Facebook group. This group contains info on the collaboration process.

There is no further info on how tickets will be made available, but most importantly, you must be in the Facebook group and you must visit the website religiously. Just remember: You've gotta be in it to win it....

The live stream will take place on the day of the gig itself. However, the whole show will be broadcast once only (via ditto.tv). No repeats. No DVDs. This is a one time shared experience.

If events like this are to become more prevalant, anyone with an interest must spread the word far and wide. Tell the world. Tell the internet forums. Tell your friends.

Tell everyone: Fluke, 2 Bit Pie and electronic music is live

in 2009.

comment from Tim
I demand that you make a recording of this gig! :D

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I know that there has not been any news for some time on here. All I can say for now is: it's coming. It really is. Keep your eyes peeled.

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