Rick Walker, a Santa Cruz-based drummer, percussionist,
multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and looping artist, will perform
from 12 to 1:30pm on Wednesday during Gavilan College’s digital
media presentation Noh Loops in room 128.
Gilroy – Rick Walker, a Santa Cruz-based drummer, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and looping artist, will perform from 12 to 1:30pm on Wednesday during Gavilan College’s digital media presentation Noh Loops in room 128.
The performance will also include a demonstration of live video looping, video/film and garage band music from Gavilan students.
Looping is digital technology that allows musicians to create layer-upon-layer of rhythm or melody through live recordings. Through the technology musicians, such as Walker, can quickly change instruments, creating a one-man band.
During the recordings, Walker plays a variety of instruments and incorporates state-of-the-art digital processing and production techniques.
Walker is a founding member of the world beat movement and the international live looping movement. He has toured as a solo head-lining artist in 12 countries in the past two years including the Y2K5 International Live Looping festival, the largest event of it’s kind.
The event is free. Digital media encompasses art, music, performance, video and technology. Gavilan College offers degrees and certificates in digital media fields.
Digital media students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities to meet and work with industry professionals.
For a schedule of winter and spring classes, check out www.gavilan.edu.
Details about Walker: http://www.looppool.info/
