ARTIST / PERFORMER
MUSIC
Vocal Improvisation // Percussion // Beatbox and Vocal Percussion // Singing // Overtone Singing
MOVEMENT
Dance Improvisation // Contemporary // Urban and Hip Hop // Juggling // Sports // Martial Arts
ACTING
Theatre Improvisation // Clown // Character Work // Host // MC // Modeling
PHOTOGRAPHY
Daily photography // Events
WRITING
Copywriting // Poetry // Inspirational
DESIGN
Design software // Drawing
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TECHNICAL RIDER:
Studio: Dynamic or Condenser mic (like Shure SM7B or Neumann TLM series)
Live (preference): PA system - Dynamic wireless handheld, with belt pack for personal in-ear monitors. If not possible, monitor on stage.
Gear used: Boss RC-505 Loop Station / Instruments
Rizumik finds ways to connect different artistic areas, through collaborations and different experiments. He usually lets himself go with the flow, allowing creativity to run free in the infinite universe of possibilities. Enjoy the audiovisual content of Rizumik`s website.
Improvisational tracks
www.soundcloud.com/rizumik
Photos and Videos
www.instagram.com/rizumik
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Full Rhythm (3D Beatbox)
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`Rhythm is about the compass of the Universe. Everything exists within a cycle. Beats of actions, timings of happenings, and melodies of sequences. Cadence. Life.`
- Rizumik, 2012.
Project developed in Barcelona, in 2009, by Rizumik and Tokyo O’Clock
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Teacher and Student
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Rizumik with Akim, a 6 year old that attended one of his CADENZA (Rhythmic improvisation) workshops in NYC. Fresh improvised beats!
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The Whole Time
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The Whole Time is a collective of artists based in NYC (Rizumik, Sofia Ribeiro, Nick Demeris), that explores improvised music in different contexts. This is their promo trailer with some of the best moments of 2016.
www.thewholetime.xyz – www.facebook.com/improvisedconcert
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Concrete A Cappella
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One of Rizumik’s A Cappella groups, Concrete, performed this `World News Polka` for ABC World News Now.
www.concretesings.com – www.facebook.com/concretesings
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FuseJam
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FuseJam, one of Rizumik’s projects, performing their first original mashup – Ginuwine`s `Pony`, Jason Derulo`s `Wiggle` and `Talk Dirty`, and Blackstreet`s `No Diggity`
www.facebook.com/fusejammusic
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One More Shot
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Rizumik was one of the actors for Petite Celine`s music video for `One More Shot` from the EP Young Soldier
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Grand Marnier
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Rizumik was the principal actor in this online SAG campaign for Grand Marnier, shot in Austin Texas in 2014. Directed by Arno Salters, Shot by Shawn Kim, Cut by Mark Paiva, Music & Sound by Massive Music NY, EP`d by Stephanie Walker Wells & Carlo Trulli at Spy Films. Agency – JWT Toronto, CD – Don Saynor, CW – Gord Yungblut, Producer – Shelby Spigelman
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Hugo Oliveira and Rizumik
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Improvisation between two friends – Rizumik (beatbox) and Hugo Oliveira (piano).
Recorded in Lisbon and edited by Paulo Calado, in December 2012
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Studio Session Emily Drennan
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Mashup of `You Oughta Know` by Alanis Morissette and `Forget You` by Cee Lo Green. Singers and Arrangement: Emily Drennan, Chris Dilley, Jarrett Johnson, Rene Ruiz and Rizumik. Video Recording by Greg Lopez. Video Editing by Daniel Robinson. Audio Recording, Engineering and Producing: M.P. Kuo, Jamey Ray and Emily Drennan (RoxSteady Music)
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Attempt to Communicate
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Improvised sketch from Rizumik and Mark Martin, in Zurich, in November 2012. At this time, these two performers were working together in the international production of The Voca People.
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Improvisation Thai Village
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Rizumik spontaneously decided to improvised with a traditional guitar player from Thailand. This video was recorded in April 2011 in the `Thai Village` at Siam Niramit, Bangkok
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Acoustic Glorious
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This was a project from many years ago, led by Iban Nikolai. Acoustic Glorious at Asvinenea (2010) – Iban Nikolai (didgeridoo), Rizumik (beatbox), Eneko Larrañaga (kora), Antonio Lizana (saxo soprano).
www.myspace.com/acousticglorious
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aCorda vocal project
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Concert from aCorda vocal project at Fábrica do Braço de Prata, in Lisbon (August 2009). This award winning project featured Sara Belo and Rizumik on vocals and theatrics. Recording and editing by Vitor Martinho, Hair and makeup by Pessoa Júnior, Sound by Nuno Martins
www.myspace.com/acordaproject
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Noise Trip
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Video based on clips made in one afternoon. All the rhythms are free association improvisations. Recorded and edited by António Faria, in 2007
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Beatbox and Didge
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Improvisation between friends at Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, in Lisbon (2015). Beatbox by Rizumik and multidrone didgeridoo by William Thoren (U.S.A.)
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Rizumik Trailer
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Rizumik trailer [2007-2015], edited by Francisco Costa. 3D work by Nebula Studios / Diffuse.
Full Rhythm (3D Beatbox)
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`Rhythm is about the compass of the Universe. Everything exists within a cycle. Beats of actions, timings of happenings, and melodies of sequences. Cadence. Life.`
- Rizumik, 2012.
Project developed in Barcelona, in 2009, by Rizumik and Tokyo O'Clock
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aCorda vocal project
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Concert at Malaposta Cultural Centre, in 2009. Picture by Vítor Martinho.
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Asus Live Sound Experience
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Part of ASUS’s poster for the Asus Live Sound Experience (Optimus Alive 2010 Music Festival), led by Rizumik. The performances were supposed to showcase the features of the new N-Series laptops. Beatbox and multimedia!
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pure.cushion
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One of my very first musical projects… Me and Rodrigo Eusébio played together for a long time, there was an interesting rhythmic connection there. This picture was taken in 2007, for our project pure.cushion.
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Às 3 Pancadas
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My first ‘battle championship’, in Barcelos (Porto), in 2010. There were 4 finalists, and the event was not decided in battles. Ended up as vice-champion.
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JFlo vs. Rizumik
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The 2011 vs. The 2012 champion. Interesting semi-final battle, at the 2012 American Beatbox Championship. Picture taken by Farbeon.
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2012 American Beatbox Champion
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Holding the official Championship trophy, after an exciting win. Picture taken by Farbeon.
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Morning News Pix 11
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Interview with Lisa Mateo for Pix 11 News [NYC] – American Beatbox Championship.
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Jam session Barcelona
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Picture taken by Emilie Fondanesche at Underground Club (2010). Rizumik is rhythmically leading a jam session with a cajón and lots of didgeridoos. Beatbox and didgeridoo has naturally been one the most explored connections throughout Rizumik’s career.
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Alcheringa music festival
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Rizumik caught by the camera at Alcheringa 2013 Festival, during his solo performance at the auditorium in Guwahati, India. Praise existence!
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Schools
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In 2010, Rizumik performed for a student’s association list, at Escola Secundária Jorge Peixinho, in Montijo (Portugal).
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The Get Down
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Rizumik is sometimes featured as the special guest of The Get Down, in NYC, with DJ Tasha Blank. Picture by David Cova (2016).
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Sofia Ribeiro Band
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Rizumik playing with Sofia Ribeiro and Juan Andrés Ospina at Cornelia Street Café, in one of Sofia Ribeiro’s concerts in NYC (2016).
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Rizumik Trio
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Rizumik heading his project Rizumik Trio (Portugal), with Tiago Francisquinho (didgeridoo) and Francisco Menezes (saxophone). Concert at GlobalFest, at Fábrica do Braço de Prata, Lisbon. Photo by Mad B Photography (2014).
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The Whole Time
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Moment from the very first improvised concert with The Whole Time, at The Shop – CAP 21, NYC. Special guest was Roberto Demo, from Italy (2016). www.thewholetime.xyz
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Urban Method
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End of Urban Method’s concert at Tiffin University’s ProMusic Festival. Picture by Kayla Nicole (2015).
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Radio-Hotel
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Rizumik performing at Radio-Hotel, with DJ Kamala (2015).
aCorda vocal project
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Concert at Malaposta Cultural Centre, in 2009. Picture by Vítor Martinho.