New DVD “Hearing Visions Live” is available online now!
July 8, 2010 by Telesma777
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The new TELESMA DVD “Hearing Visions: Live” is available now at all shows and online at www.filmbaby.com
The live DVD was filmed at the Solstice Gathering 2008, featuring live painting with Alex & Allyson Grey. We’re blessed to be creating this video collectively with the many talents of Jeremy Opio, Zack Morehouse, Frank Marchand, and Scott Tipton.
New Telesma Concert DVD is here! Release Event on June 19th
May 22, 2010 by Telesma777
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The new Telesma DVD “Hearing Visions Live” has just been released! The concert video was filmed at the very first visionary solstice gathering event in 2008 which featured visionary artists Alex Grey and Allyson Grey painting onstage with Telesma. The DVD will be available at all shows and online soon.
Join us on Sat. June 19th for our DVD release/screening event at the Senator Theatre. This event will be a visual extraviganza with VJs, performance artists, body painting with Divine Gypsy Designs, and featuring the premier of the Telesma concert video in 5.1 surround sound! Also, featuring music by DJ Neil Kurland and The Trifect, and more TBA. The event is also a fundraiser for the CoSM Art Sanctuary and The Senator Theatre, we’ll be donating 50% of proceeds to each of these organizations. $10 door. 8pm music begins! www.senator.com
Reviews of TELESMA at FaerieCon 2009
March 24, 2010 by Telesma777
Filed under Featured, Reviews, Show Reviews
Checkout these great reviews of TELESMA’s performance at FaerieCon 2009 in MD.
Thanks for the kind words! And amaazing photos of the show.
http://bensguitarwisdom.blogspot.com/2010/03/telesma.html
http://thepaintingqueen.blogspot.com/2010/03/telesma-channels-spirit.html
Visionary Solstice Gathering rescheduled for Feb 20th
November 22, 2009 by Telesma777
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Visionary Solstice Gathering has been rescheduled for Feb 20th
Please visit our SHOWS page and/or www.baltimoresolstice.com
- Saturday February 20th (Rescheduled Date)
- The Visionary Solstice Gathering - Live Art Event
SONAR BALTIMORE
Address: 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21202 / phone: 410-783-7888
Tickets: $30 / $50 VIP (includes 7pm early admission to Alex Grey’s spoken word and access to special side stage lounge with bar service during his painting)
Baltimore’s “Visionary Solstice Gathering” finally arrives after being posted due to the blizzard. The show features a special 2 hour live painting performance by world renowned artists, ALEX GREY and wife ALLYSON GREY to the trans-formative psychedelic rock music of TELESMA. Fans will be able to see the paintings as they unfold in person and simulcast on large projection screens. All three of the venues rooms will feature interactive visual performances from live body painting and hooping highlighted by a one of a kind ultra-violet performance art of ARCHEDREAM FOR HUMANKIND. The show assembles s line up of some of the most innovative acts in live music today in one venue for one incredible night!!
L I V E
Alex and Allyson Grey w/ TELESMA
A visionary artist recognized for his ground-breaking “Sacred Mirrors” collection and has been featured in projects by Tool, The Beastie Boys and Nirvana as well as gracing the covers of Newsweek, High Times, Shaman’s Drum, Shambhala Sun. TELESMA add a transcendental soundtrack to the Grey’s live painting performance creating an immersive experience of hypnotic rhythms and visual mastery…
THE FORT KNOX FIVE
A leading force in the international funk scene. This 5 member ensemble has taken over the world with its distinct interweaving of live instrumentation and funky electronic beats. They draw upon their rich musical heritage of funk, soul, punk and hip-hop for their inspiration. They have been asked to remix the works of Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, and Bob Marley, have been tagged by URB Magazine for its annual “Next 100” list and have performed on 5 continents, and in over 25 different countries.
SEE I
A DC based 9-piece funk, soul and reggae band featuring members of Thievery Corporation, All Mighty Senators, Fort Knox Five, Thunderball, Wailin’ Love, Soul Brazil and others
ARCHEDREAM FOR HUMANKIND
An international black light mask and dance theater company merging ancient ritual and magical storytelling with modern technology, www.adhk.org
Superstar DJ’s
ROB PAINE
LEE MAYJAHS
NEIL KURLAND (formerly DJ Knowledge)
DJ WHO with Percussion by Keith Meyer
LAZERBITCH (DJ SET)
UNCLE JESSE
SHAWN Q
ALIGNING MINDS
DENYS ENVY
FIGMENT
VIP Tickets
Provide special admission to the spoken word performance and artists talk on his recently released book Alex Grey “Art Psalms” as well as exclusive stage access with bar service during his performance.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Visionary Arts Museum
Brought to you by CWPR, ecosumo.com and Soul Mob Productions.
About Alex Grey:
Visionary artist Alex Grey was first recognized for his ground-breaking “Sacred Mirrors” collection which took 10 years to complete. This collection, featuring a unique series of 21 life sized paintings,” takes the viewer on a journey toward their own divine nature by examining, in detail, the body, mind, and spirit”. It was during this period that he developed his depictions of the human body that “x-ray” the multiple layers of reality, and reveal the interplay of anatomical and spiritual forces. Alex Grey has since received worldwide acclaim. In pop culture his timeless works have appeared in Tool’s “10,000 Days”, their “Lateralus” album and stage show, The Beastie Boys’ “Ill Communication” and Nirvana’s “In Utero”. Grey’s artwork has also appeared on the cover of Sub Rosa, Newsweek, High Times, Shaman’s Drum, Shambhala Sun, Juxtapoz, Vision,
TELESMA:VISIONS ~ Visionary Art Series ~ Winter 2009
October 22, 2009 by Telesma777
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Greetings Telesma family!
Featuring live painting by Alex & Allyson Grey
Music by Telesma, Incus, Club d’elf, Psylab
8pm-2am
18+
www.cosm.org
Array yourself in your most beautiful faerie finery, don your wings, gather your friends and family and cross the threshold! Once inside, you will find the largest gathering of faerie artists and authors in the world who look forward to meeting you, amazing, magical apparel, beautiful jewelry, mysterious masks, handmade crafts, fashion shows, performers, musicians, storytellers, exhibitions, panel and workshops.
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245 Shawan Road Hunt Valley, MD
Saturday Nov. 14th
Lost Symbols @ The Wind Up Space (Baltimore, MD)
“One People, One Planet, Hon! Hidden Meanings of Common Symbols”
Decoding the reverse of America’s Great Seal as a symbol for the God within and the connection to higher consciousness has been the life work of Hieronimus. (He first contacted the State Department about that mysterious eye and pyramid on the one dollar bill in 1968!) Thanks to the best-selling ability of Dan Brown, tens of millions of readers are now being introduced to Hieronimus’s work in the form of Brown’s new novel, The Lost Symbol. On November 14th, Baltimore music fans and art lovers will hear a personal explanation of how our nation’s most common symbols ultimately point to the same thing: unity, balance, and attaining a state of higher consciousness. Learn how to decipher symbols for yourself. Next door in the large warehouse space there is also the opportunity for attendees to paint their own symbolic artwork. After his presentation, Dr. Hieronimus and assistants will create symbolic mural to the transformative music of TELESMA Selections of Hieronimus’s 40 years of symbolic art will be on display at The Windup Space from November 1 through December 31, 2009. Also on display will be selections from the rock and roll celebrity photographs of Stuart Zolotorow. From Brooks Robinson to Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Willie Nelson, Zolotorow has photographed and published some of the legends of popular music and sports. Cultural heroes and mythology are essential to the health of stable society, and Zolotorow’s photos of our contemporary heroes remind us all to aim for the stars and that our purpose in life is to change the world. Afterward, Neil Kurlander (Soul Mob Productions DJ) will bless the decks till 2am. Sponsored in part by the Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella, Inc. and Umbrella Radio http://www.umbrellaradio.org and Joe Squared Pizza. More info: 410-356-6216 info@21stcenturyradio.com Tickets: |
Album Review of “O(h)M”
May 5, 2009 by Telesma777
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“…Refusing to conform to anybody’s pre-manufactured idea of how music should be structured or the elements it should contain, Telesma literally dances to the beat of their own drum.”
Didgeridoo, kubing, and dumbek, an aboriginal wind instrument, a mouth harp from the Philippines, and a Middle Eastern drum used for Arabic music respectively, mix it up with the electronics of the Theremin, guitar synth, sampler, programming, frequently disembodied vocals, and an electronic percussive device invented by guitarist Chris Mandra called the manDrum.
Their multi-genre-ational sound drawls from influences such as, but not limited to, prog rock, trance, pop, psychedelic ambient, world, funk, and experimental, O(h)M‘ moves from otherworldly to rock, aboriginal to Middle Eastern, and tribal to electronic, in an often mesmerizing, sometimes epic soundscape full of richly textured musical shapes and sonic constitution.
With an adventurous mix and a grand production, O(h)M is awash in sweeping waves of atmosphere. From the grandiose sound of Chapel Perilous, with its thunderous pounding, to the airy psychedelic’s of Synesthesia and the title track, which seem to just waft from the speakers, Telesma presents a colliding collage of sound that at times threatens to overwhelm you, but never does. Pounding percussion gives way to softer subtler passages, and Telesma crafts a nice balance between intense and delicate.
O(h)M is music without boundaries. From ancient instrumentation to modern-day technologies, Telesma embraces each with equal aplomb and presents them in bold fashion. If you’re looking for something that’s totally different, then you really have to look no farther than O(h)M. It’s a sensory experience that flows from your speakers in torrents of brightly colored sound and unlimited imagination. When was the last time you heard that?
Buy Telesma’s ”mesmerizing” studio album “O(h)M” online here:
http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=telesma
http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000004808
Review of Telesma Equinox 2009
May 5, 2009 by Telesma777
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This is psychedelic rock like it hasn’t been seen in ages. Combining traditional tribal instruments with new-age electronic sounds, this music is an unstoppable force. Listening to the high-pitched screaming of the guitar is like the longest orgasm you’ve ever had, and it comes in a thousand different melodies. They played a number of songs from their 2007 album, O(h)M, as well as a handful of jams and unreleased goodies. There are the faster-paced sounds of “Penumbra,” heavy with drums and bass. “Amor Fati” is great funkadelic rock, wrought with the sounds of a mouth harp, and ethereal chanting. They go from chanting to singing; tribal drums to acid-trip guitar and an electric upright bass. The absolute eclecticism of their music is made apparent on all fronts: whether live or recorded, they span genres…”
http://www.senbaltimore.com/music/live/nox-telesma.shtml
Robbie Whelan of the Baltimore City Paper wrote:
“Dozens of acts, from David Byrne to Angelique Kidjo to Paul Simon, have treaded the same waters, but what sets Telesma apart is that the dialogue between its members disparate influences doesnt feel forced. Their approach is based on a feeling, an optimistic hunch, that everyone in the world is somehow connected, and that we can all benefit from that connection. … Its based on the idea that indigenous tribal culturesfrom Aborigines to Masai tribesmen to Arabian emirs can be forced into an intelligent dialogue that goes deeper than the fact that such musics can sound good when played together.”
Read the full article here:
http://www.citypaper.com/music/review.asp?rid=8307
Welcome to the Official Telesma website!
April 22, 2009 by Telesma777
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We’re excited to launch the new Telesma website!
Here is where you can “taste the color of sound” and immerse yourself in the music, video and world of Telesma.
Help us spread the word about the new site, the new album, and our music.
Sign up on the email list to get updates!
~peace~
Telesma
New Album ~ “Hearing Visions: Live”
April 22, 2009 by Telesma777
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The new live album is now available! “Hearing Visions: Live” was recorded on Dec 20, 2008 at Sonar in Baltimore, during the “Winter Solstice Visionary Gathering”. This very special night featured renowned visionary artists Allyson & Alex Grey painting onstage with Telesma during their 2hr set. The album features new songs, improvisations, and songs from our “O(h)M” album. Album art by Jeremy Opio.
Get your copy at shows or it’s available for download here:
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Upcoming Releases
April 22, 2009 by Telesma777
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Telesma is planning to follow up the new album “Hearing visions: Live” with a full length DVD video of the same show in 5.1 suround sound later this year!! You can check out a live clip of Telesma performing the “Spectacles” improv (track 7 from the new album) as it happened that night on the top of our video page. The DVD will also include new songs from the show that are not on the album. Stay tuned for more details. Also Telesma is planning to get back in the studio this winter for another full length studio album to be released next spring. Thanks to all our wonderful fans who have supported us over the years and continue to make all our creative endevours possible.