San Francisco-based Thomas Dimuzio is one of those unsung artistic figures whose influence and abilities have substantially outstripped his visibility. Composer, multi-instrumentalist, sound designer, experimental electronic musician, collaborator, and mastering engineer – Dimuzio has been busy doing his thing(s) since the late 1980’s, but is still only known to a small circle of electronic music enthusiasts. A true sonic alchemist who can seemingly create music events out of almost anything, Dimuzio’s listed sound sources on his various CDs include everything from “modified 10 speed bicycle” and “resonating water pipe” to short-wave radios, loops, feedback, and even normal instruments such as clarinet and trumpet. And while his wide range of musical interests make it impossible to pin a label on him, Dimuzio clearly has an insider’s knowledge of older experimental musical forms such as musique concrete and electroacoustic, as well as dark ambient, noise and post-techno styles. Dimuzio’s pioneering and innovative use of live sampling, synthesis, and signal processing fuel his live performances, which thrive on improvisation and the synergy of collaboration. He has collaborated with numerous artists and ensembles, such as Chris Cutler, Fred Frith, Dimmer, Negativland, Dan Burke/Illusion of Safety, David Lee Myers, Due Process, Matmos, Wobbly, 5uu’s, Mickey Hart, Paul Haslinger and others, and has toured North America and Europe as a solo act. Dimuzio’s critically acclaimed recordings have been released by RéR Megacorp, Asphodel, Seeland, RRRecords, Isounderscore, Odd Size, Sonoris, Melon Expander, and Gench. “His work has a narrative, filmic tug that will draw you into its dark corners, ears alert… brilliant and rarely less than entertaining.” (BBC)
