The Benders Circuit
5 Episodes
The BENDERS CIRCUIT features performing artists who use customized electronics to create unique audio-visual experiences. Encompassing experimental electronic music, circuit bending, and audio-visual performances with customized equipment, this creatively subversive underground movement is a totally original scene. Directed by Angela Izzo and Eric A Zimmerman.
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29:08Episode 1The Benders Circuit - Part 1: The Scene
Episode 1
A documentary series on the electronic audiovisual performance scene. Season 1 - Episode 1 is an introduction to the LA scene and the artists making it happen. Features circuit bending, noise, and experimental artists Pulsating Cyst, Jeff Boynton, Banetoriko, Igor Amoklian, Electronic Half Hour,...
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The Benders Circuit - Part 2: Bent History
Episode 2
Features the history of the LA circuit bending and noise scene, with Igor Amokian, Andy Ben, Dr Rek, Jeff Boynton, Gerald Casale of Devo, Skyline Electric, univac, and more.
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The Benders Circuit - Part 3: Sounds of the Future
Episode 3
Features underground Celebrate Everything events from 2014 and 2015. with Kron, Joy Through Noise, Twin Braids, lo grey beam, Alex Pelly, and more.
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The Benders Circuit - Part 4: Make Some Noise
Episode 4
Episode 4 - Make Some Noise. What is it that attracts people to Noise? Includes a profile of LA noise venues (the) Handbag Factory, Coaxial Arts, featuring Telecaves, Rain Lucien Matheke aka Endometrium Cuntplow, Bob Bellarue, Elaine Carey aka Tonos, and more.
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The Benders Circuit - Part 5: Electronic Renegades
Episode 5
The modular scene keeps expanding with a renegade outdoor event, Modular on the Spot. Popup events operate on the edge without permits, putting shows at constant risk for police shut-downs. Featuring Rodent, Bana Hafar, Mike Dobler, Derrick Baseck, Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb, and more.
