I Am a Robot and Proud

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“Slick textures and oscillating harmonies…” – San Francisco Guardian

“…exquisite collection of intricate electro-pop chimes and microrythms.” – The Wire

“Effortlessly pretty instrumental electronic pop, sunny and almost whimsical… sincere and unpretentious.” – NOW Toronto

“The vibrancy that pours out of his hands are the result of careful study and preparation, a desire to fuse every instrument together into one great instrument capable of taking any influence and running with it…”– Brainwashed

Since 2001, Toronto-native indietronic darling Shaw-Han Liem, has been releasing some of the most beautifully organic ambient albums under his stage moniker I am Robot and Proud. Liem’s signature sound of meticulously arranged electropop melodies have earned him tours with bands such as The Constantines, Printed Circuit, Marumari, Ariel Pink, and The Unicorns. The 2008 release of Uphill City offers ten excellently-crafted electropop constructions– a flurry of microsounds, reliant on simple tones and rhythms, but grounded by well-defined song structures and deft control of dynamics. Though delicately composed, many of the tracks on Uphill City mount with bright blippy currents. The audio coloration of Liem’s works, always bright, uplifting, and styled with uptempo beats, also flow with real human sentiments and emotions with details lurking beneath its primary-color laden glossy surface. All arrangements are intricate while remaining instantly accessible to its listeners. Uphill City wins by way of the ease with which it carries its wide-eyed and exuberant musical personality. The arrangements and writing are always intelligent, but more than anything its merit and triumph lies in making a connection with its audience. The upcoming release of Uphill City Remixes & Collaborations (Darla) will feature all-new remixes including contribution from Shugo Tokumaru, Lullatone, and Oorutaichi.

Liem has been participant in the global launch of the collaboratively conceived Tenori-On electro pad by media designer Toshio Iwai and Yamaha. He is also currently lending himself to a collaborative role in the realm of independent video game music, working alongside creator of Everyday Shooter Jonathan Mak on an upcoming videogame, for which he will serve as both music composer and sound designer.

Website: http://www.robotandproud.com/  http://www.myspace.com/iamrobotandproud

Video: http://www.vimeo.com/5202860

April 22/ Basement, Busan 16,000W/ 18,000W

April 23/ Bar Guess, Daegu 10,000W/ 15,000W

April 24/ Live Club Ssam, Seoul 20,000W/ 25,000W

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“매끄러운 택스쳐와 전율하는 하모니..” – San Francisco Guardian

“섬세한 일렉트로 벨사운드와 마리크로 리듬의 아름다운 결합.”  – The Wire

“ 무심한 듯, 아기자기한 인스트루먼탈 일렉팝, 제기발랄한 순수, 진정성.” – NOW Toronto

“ 그의 손에서 쏟아져 나오는 전자음은 섬세한 노력과 준비의 산물, 어떠한 영향력도 그 안에 한데 녹이고 융합 시켜버리는 열정…” – Brainwashed

2001년 이래로, 토론토 출신 인디트로닉의 총아 Shaw-Han Liem은 I am Robot and Proud 이라는 이름아래 섬세하고 아름다운 앰비언트 앨범들은 내놓았다. 그는 시그너처 스타일인 기민하게 정돈된 일렉트로 멜로디로 인정받아 The Constantines, Printed Circuit, Marumari, Ariel Pink, and The Unicorns 과 같은 팀들과 함께 투어했다. 고르게 정제된 곡 구성에 기반했지만, 간결한 톤과 리듬에 곁들인 흩날리는 미니멀 사운드, 능수능란함과 다이내믹함으로. Uphill City의 많은 곡들이 유쾌한 전자음의 반복과 흐름으로 고조되는 방식이긴 하지만, 여전히 세련된 느낌이다.Liem의 음색은 언제나 눈부시고, 행복감을 주며, 업템포비트 스타일로서, 인간 내면에 숨어 본연의 색을 띄고있는 서정과 감정선을 따라 흘러, 모든 곡 구성은 리스너 들이충분히 공감할 수 있도록 해준다. Uphill City 의 전 트랙을 감상하면 안락함을 느끼는 동시에 생명력 넘치는 사운드로 놀라게 된다. 그의 곡들은 언제나 센스가 넘치고 스마트 하지만, 그보다 더 중요한 것은 리스너들 과의 교감일것이다. 곧 발매되는 Uphill City Remixes & Collaborations (Darla) 앨범에서는 Shugo Tokumaru, Lullatone, Oorutaichi가 참여한다.

Liem 은 미디어 디자이너인 Toshio Iwai 와 Yamaha 에서 주최한 글로벌런치 행사 Tenori-On 에 참여했으며, 또한 Everyday Shooter Jonathan Mak이라는 인디 비디오게임 뮤직의 제작자와 함께 음악가로서, 게임음악 제작자로도 협업 중이다.

Website: http://www.robotandproud.com/  http://www.myspace.com/iamrobotandproud

Video: http://www.vimeo.com/5202860

April 22/ Basement, Busan 16,000W/ 18,000W

April 23/ Bar Guess, Daegu 10,000W/ 15,000W

April 24/ Live Club Ssam, Seoul 20,000W/ 25,000W

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