Data Séance is the 7th album by audio/visual duo Zebbler Encanti Experience (ZEE). This album represents the A/V duo’s descent into their most ambitious material to date: exposing the hidden depths of deconstructed glitch-bass music that can only be conjured through an algorithmic communion with data.
To produce the sounds of Data Séance, Encanti captured the likeness of ZEE in several neural networks, trained to generate infinite variations of ZEE music. Some neural networks were trained “wrong” on purpose to generate colorful variations, and some sounds were fed back into other neural networks. All told, over 20
hours of neural audio was generated to be sampled for this record, in what might become known as perhaps one of the earliest examples of a bass music producer using custom AI to create a sonic mirror.
ZEE’s approach to using AI-generated media celebrates the artifacts of the medium, drawing upon the obscure glitches and uncanny ghosts in the hallucinations to reveal hidden structures in the data and processes themselves, while blurring the lines between what is and is not real. Through this practice, Data Séance aspires to summon apparitions from a space that lies beyond the algorithms, drawing into question the very nature of perception in the face of openly artificial realities.
Zebbler Encanti Experience, commonly referred to as ZEE, represents the synergetic amalgamation of two ingenious talents - Peter 'Zebbler' Berdovsky and Ben 'Encanti' Cantil. This dynamic duo has managed to transcend the boundaries of art, music, and technology to craft multisensory experiences that captivate and inspire.
Since their debut album Psychic Projections in 2012, ZEE has released music on Gravitas Recordings and Wakaan Records, while collaborating with seminal artists such as Mr. Bill, Of The Trees, and Woulg. During the pandemic, the duo released their first fully audio-visual LP Syncorswim, which was a departure from their usual heavy sound. ZEE is on track to release their next bass music album Data Séance in 2024, featuring heavily glitched audio/visual elements that are manipulated through AI technologies.
Zebbler is a visionary video artist and VJ who transforms live shows and installations into immersive psychedelic experiences. He is the founder of Zebbler Studios and the creator of the Shpongletron, a 3-D video mapped stage that helped revolutionize the concert industry. Zebbler is also a professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches live video performance courses. He is renowned for his work on designing stages for Envision Festival in Costa Rica, one of the most eco-friendly and socially conscious festivals in the world, and for collaborating with DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker convention, where he showcases his company’s video mapped and interactive sculptures.
Encanti is a maestro of the sonic realms. His sound seamlessly melds diverse genres, from global bass rhythms to intricate glitch-hop, presenting a dynamic aural journey that both challenges and captivates the listener. However, beyond the beats and tempos, what sets Encanti apart is his deep-seated knowledge of the science behind the sound. Renowned globally as an electronic music production educator, Encanti's expertise has illuminated the paths for numerous budding producers. Additionally, his innovative spirit is evident as the co-founder of DataMind Audio, a trailblazing company specializing in AI-powered audio plugins.
Together, as ZEE, the duo has embarked on a journey to weave a tapestry of sight and sound. They create electrifying performances that blur the line between the audience and performer, the real and the digital.
Their audio-visual shows are not merely concerts; they're portals into alternate dimensions of creativity and imagination.
Beyond their performance, ZEE is dedicated to fostering the next generation of artists. They conduct workshops, tutorials, and masterclasses, sharing their profound knowledge in music production, visual arts, and the intersection of the two.
As the official record label of melodic dubstep leader Seven Lions, Ophelia Records is a label that promotes independent dance music across a wide range of genres. In just five years, Ophelia has become one of the hottest labels in electronic music thanks to its tight-knit community and ability to connect fans of melodic bass, dubstep, trance, psytrance, drum & bass, house and beyond. With over 200 catalog releases from acts such as SLANDER, Excision, Kill The Noise, MitiS, Jason Ross, NGHTMRE, Wooli, Trivecta, Blastoyz, Crystal Skies and Last Heroes, Ophelia has multiple #1 iTunes dance records and has been supported on the covers of mint and danceXL with additional playlisting on New Music Friday, Dance Rising, Bass Arcade and SiriusXM BPM. The label has also sold out showcases at Echostage, Avant Gardner and Red Rocks, as well as hosted festival stage takeovers at Electric Zoo, Miami Music Week, Nocturnal Wonderland and more.
