Performance | TribalNeed | TEDxBerlinSalon

01 Aug 2024 (2 months ago)

TribalNeed, a live looping artist, performs using a unique approach that emphasizes analog instruments and a stripped-down setup.
He performs on the floor, drawing inspiration from ancient ceremonial practices, and uses a single delay pedal instead of a computer or dedicated looping machine.
TribalNeed's music is influenced by melodic techno and organic house, genres he discovered in Berlin 20 years ago.
He believes that live performance is about human connection and conveying emotions, which technology cannot fully replicate.
He uses a variety of analog instruments, including a didgeridoo, darabuka, and aimba, as well as toy instruments and kitchen tools.
He incorporates beatboxing, vocal effects, and a vintage Juno 106 synthesizer, which he received as a gift from his father.
TribalNeed emphasizes the power of analog instruments to create unique and expressive sounds, drawing inspiration from artists like Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, and Jean-Michel Jarre.
He believes that despite the advancements in technology, human connection and emotional expression remain essential in music.