The Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS) is an Australian independent non-profit arts organization founded by sound artists Robin Fox and Byron J Scullin in 2016. MESS features a collection of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments which are available to use.[1]
| Abbreviation | MESS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2016 |
| Founder | Robin Fox and Byron J Scullin |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
| Location |
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| Website | MESS |
The instruments in their collection are on loan from local musicians, including major contributions from Tony Osmond and Goyte.[2][3][4] Due to the size of the collection, only a third can be displayed at one time, so are rotated regularly.[1]
Access to MESS is provided through an annual membership, allowing members to book out instruments and play them or record with them in the space.[4][1] Notable international musicians who have visited include Legowelt,[5] Clark,[6] and David Chesworth who was their artist in residence in 2017.[7]
MESS have also displayed their collection in exhibitions and public performances, which has included partnerships with Red Bull, Google, and the Grainger Museum.[8][9][10]
On 27 March 2021, MESS Synthesiser Orchestra performed at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne. The orchestra featured 40 synthesizers spanning from the 1960s to the present day.[11][12]
References
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- ^ "Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS) · Synthesizers: sound of the future · Grainger Museum Online". omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "To switch off from work, this banker switches on a synthesiser". Australian Financial Review. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ a b "Synths and sensibility: The story behind Melbourne's MESS". Red Bull. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "LEGOWELT OFFICIAL WEBSITE". legowelt.org. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "Inside the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "David Chesworth during his Artist-in-residency at Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, 2017 · Grainger Museum Online". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "Melbourne Recital Centre is bringing three electronic pioneers to the stage for 'Synthesis'". Beat Magazine. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "Google have launched a massive interactive electronic music exhibition". Mixdown Magazine. 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ Dwyer, Michael (2018-04-17). "Hipsters rejoice as synthesisers recapture the forgotten sounds of the future". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "Synth orchestra coming to The Bowl". ABC Radio. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Mess at the Bowl". Broadsheet. Retrieved 2021-12-26.