Bardd / Zelda / Beatbox = !?
Iawn everyone! Croeso! Welcome to another jam packed Mr Phormula update!
We’re kicking this update off with a new project called “Bardd“, “What’s Bardd?” I hear you say. Described as the “Latest creative output for North Wales HipHop Legends Martin Daws and Ed Holden/Mr Phormula“. Add supremely accomplished multi-instrumentalists Neil Yates (Trumpet / Bass) and Henry Horrell (Keyboards / Guitar) to the mix and Bardd’s lyricality becomes an expansive musical journey exploring Kalimba / Beatbox / Poetry / Jazz and beyond. Offically supported by the Arts Council of Wales and Pontio, you can expect big things from “Bardd” in 2018. The launch performance takes place in Pontio on June 30th, tickets available HERE .
Next up, Mr Phormula has always been an innovator with vocalism and technology, from live looping to mobile phone performances. The latest venture sees Phorm combining a retro gameboy advance with Zelda and a crazy setup of live looping and synths. This is the first video in a series of retro game / beatbox remixes. Check out the first video HERE
Next up we have fellow Manchester based beatboxer “Bass Ventura”, known for his innovative musicality and super low bass sounds, Bass Ventura is representing a new generation of beatboxers. Bass Ventura recently invited numerous beatboxers to create shoutout vids which can all be viewed on his channel HERE, Of course, Mr Phormula had to jump in by creating an exclusive composition titled “Lyrical Flamethrower” which can be viewed HERE. Keep your eyes peeled for “Bass Ventura“, you will be hearing a lot more from this individual as a solo artist and as a duo with fellow beatboxer “Renegade“.
Lastly, don’t forget to check Mr Phormula’s latest “Iphone Beatbox” video. Mr Phormula demonstrates how an Iphone can be transformed into a powerful looping device by combining a number of Apps, all the performance videos can be viewed HERE. That’s it for now folks, remember to check the “GIGS” section for upcoming shows and come back again soon for more updates. Bigup!! Parch!!