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ACT 1: THEY MEET R+TV was formed in 1999 while the two individuals worked together. It was accdentally discovered that each had a talent that the other needed to complete a mission: to make electronic hiphop. So after a couple nervous exchanges, demo's were layed down. These opening sessions became the first tracks off the record "retake the art". Reverb and The Verse is born 2001 Next, they began conquering the live show. This is now as it was back then, with Shane on drums and The Verse on vocals. To spice up the live show, guest vocalists were given a chance to contribute to tracks. A new idea takes form... "Retake The Art" self released 2001 DIY = harder than they thought! Balancing a day job with a night job is tough. Its tougher than one might think. Does one place opportunity above all else? Or is it better to wait and strike while the iron is hot? This is the question, indeed. R+TV continued to develop throughout changes in life, liberties, and the pursuits of happiness. This struggle brings changes in working methods and methods of working. |
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| The Verse | R&TV | REVERB |
| wrote lyrics, mastered vocal delivery | enslaving synthesizers, made music | |
| STEP 1: Creation | ||
| Shane makes 10 tracks | ||
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Sends to Jahi<------------------------ |
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| From these, only the excellent ones are chosen | Step 2: Collaboration | |
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lyrics written------------------------ |
Step 3: Delivery |
--------------->back to shane |
| Step 4: Repeat repeatedly! | ||
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accepts only 33.3% |
The above method tends to work for
these two creative fountains, one making, the other absorbing, then
re-working, then pitching it back and forth;
back and forth... back and forth...
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gives 100% |
| until pieces become finished finally, when they are moved most carefully into the KEEPER folder. | ||
| LIVE SHOWS HAPPEN | LIVE SHOWS HAPPEN | LIVE SHOWS HAPPEN |
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If you watch this process from above, you tend to see a pattern. When two creatives are allowed to put out when they are inspired, this works great. If you blink, you'll miss another collection of songs taking shape in the form of more diverse tracks. Collaborations are sought and through a great process of filtration, added to the ingredients. It proves to be a delicious mix. Amanda Ray breathes life into a couple tracks, including the title track from the next record... |
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| "Ravenous" self released 2003 | ||
| LIVE SHOWS HAPPEN | LIVE SHOWS HAPPEN | LIVE SHOWS HAPPEN |
| "Domino Theory" called one of Westwords best for 2005 | ((((( INSERT 2 YEAR BREAK HERE )))))))) |
e_lab, one(ton)gun, boyfriendgirlfriend |
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FUNK |
BROKE/FUNK |
BROKE |
| felt the rush and rapped about it |
After a much needed break to do side-projects and main projects and such, the two sides decide to rejoin forces, aligning against badly done music and uninspiring existing things in music. More collaborators are brought into the mix. Shane decides to break new ground by singing choruses, intended as demo's. These demo's become KEEPERS. |
"prettiest thing" found |
| "VERSATILE" self released 2008 | ||
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answers questions |
It was thought that instead of playing
normal shows in regular venues, why not try playing clubs that were not
your typical run of the mill live venues? Places like Shag Lounge, Below
Bar, benefits, Colorado School of Mines, and random house parties were
given a run. It worked, as Reverb And The Verse played to packed houses
every time.
"Its not always the music, but the passion that comes across." |
questions answers |
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what is _____? rap |
Rules needed to be broken:
what is music? what is hiphop? what is R&TV?? These challenges yield unpredictable results. Collaborations again vary from side to side and from top to bottom. Can you build a song around a talented and traditionally trained rock singer? If you hear FURIOUS with David Blalock you might think so. What about more casual "pop" songs. Can they exist in the R+TV world? Miss So+So thinks so. Another powerhouse is added to the soire in the form of Tisha Luna, who sings her heart out on WALK and EVEN DEEPER. Altogether 5 vocalists perform on this next collection. At 18 songs, it is the largest collection so far... |
what is _____? electro |
| DEPTH | CHARGES | |
| "D. E. P. T. H. C. H. A. R. G. E. S. " self released 2010 |