| Profile: Ombient | |
Ombient is but one facet of multi-instrumentalist Mike Hunter. As well as exploring his more ethereal side by producing the weekly radio program Music with Space for WPRB Princeton, in his live concert performances Hunter creates a variety of original Ambient/Spacemusic soundscapes. Using a Warr Touch Guitar (a metal stringed guitar-like instrument designed for two-handed playing and extended sound generation) his live loop music spans the Space, Ambient, Experimental and New Age genres. Well-versed in the latest computer technology and software Hunter may just as easily utilize a laptop, iPad or iPhone in generating a fascinating range of sounds and forms. Hunter is also a collector of vintage and modern, retro synthesizers, sequencers and effects. Possessed by a unique atmospheric sensitivity he explores the sonic territory of the 1970s Berlin-School.
Under the name Ombient, Mike Hunter has in the past performed live solo on WPRB's Nocturnal Transmissions, Music with Space, at PEMAF, NJFEA and as part of The Gatherings Concert Series. His solo live in-studio on-air radio concerts for STAR'S END also included sounds made with traditional electric guitar and touch guitar as well as software, digital and anaolgue synthesizers. Ombient has performed live in-studio on-air radio concerts for STAR'S END on several occasions, as well as at the WXPN/STAR'S END Members 2011 Spacemusic Concert on 5 June 2011 and the Back in Time all-night live broadcast of 11.03.12. | |
 
Ombient live on STAR'S END 02.15.09 02.15.09 On-Air Concert Photos by Jeff Towne .
Ombient live on STAR'S END 03.21.10 .
Ombient live on STAR'S END 05.01.11 .
Ombient live on STAR'S END 03.11.12
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Ombient live on STAR'S END 11.03.13 - Back in Time all-night live broadcast
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Ombient and Chuck van Zyl live on STAR'S END 11.10.13 .
Ombient and Chuck van Zyl live on STAR'S END 05.10.15 (Photos by Ken Anderson)
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Ombient + Chuck van Zyl - live on STAR'S END 05.10.15 (excerpt) .
Ombient and Chuck van Zyl live on STAR'S END 12.27.15 (Photos by Rich S.) .
Ombient and Chuck van Zyl - live on STAR'S END 12.27.15 (excerpt)
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