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January 22, 2007

Kid Beyond

Modern acappella recordings sometimes get so tricked out that they're basically techno records, using the human voice as source material but winding up very far removed from a sound you could imagine a group performing on stage. Kid Beyond is notable for his ability to interact with multiple laptops and foot pedals galore to create live vocal trip hop music all by his lonesome, which is apparently something to see; meanwhile, his EP, Amplivate, is notable for being damnably musical and slick. It's four original tracks, followed by four remixes, and overall, it leaves you wanting more.

Kid Beyond - Wandering Star
Kid Beyond - Deep Inside

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Posted by Scotto at January 22, 2007 08:00 AM

Comments

yeah, i saw kid beyond opening for imogen heap... it was wicked sweet. he even did a couple songs with her.. adding vocal beats and effects to her loops

Posted by: sivarT at January 23, 2007 12:35 PM

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