ALTERED STATES: Govinda, Kaminanda, Templo

Govinda is the alter-ego of producer/composer Shane Madden. He began studying violin and composition at the age of eight and went on to study classical violin at the University of Texas where he fell in love with electronic music production. It was in Madden’s pursuit of his gypsy roots that opened his ears to music from around the world. From experiences learning violin with mysterious masters on his journeys across the globe and his passion for modern design and technology, the current sound of Govinda was born.

Govinda has played with Thievery Corporation, Tipper, Bassnectar, Shpongle, Cheb I Sabbah, STS9 and many more and been featured on over 25 compilations such as Buddha Bar II, Asian Travels II, and Nirvana Lounge selling a combined 400,000 copies. Govinda has played at numerous festivals throughout North America including Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Sea of Dreams, SXSW and more. Govinda's music has been on TV including stations like WB, MTV and Bravo as well as many independent films.

The Govinda live show immerses the audience with a textured atmosphere of exotic bass vibrations interwoven with cosmic visual projections, world class dancers and mesmerizing vocals- all to the magic of his live electronics and violin.

 

Kaminanda's ever-evolving sound is a playground of original Midtempo grooves, tribal rhythms, Psy-Dub, and bouncy four on the floor. Using a generous dose of musical instruments and applied music theory designed to take the listener/dancer on a journey traversing landscapes reflecting a myriad of diverse influences; Focusing more and more on hypnotic elements of House, Techno and Trance while remaining in the slower tempos. A kaleidoscope of warm melodies and twisting, winding compositions. With six albums in his repertoire, this organic spaceship of frequencies balances musicality and micro-detail to evoke a deeper experience.

 

Producer based out of Denver Colorado. In his music, you will hear all original compositions, found especially in his latest releases, which includes the 4 track EP's Sunrise vol. I, Sunrise vol. II, Walk With Me, and Life Cycles. In the last two years, Templo has played alongside some of the top experimental producers such as Shpongle, Ott, Kalya Scintilla, Random Rab, The Polish Ambassador, EOTO and Bluetech. Appearing at festivals such as Envision, Gem & Jam, Sonic Bloom, Once Upon A Festival and Arise Music Festival, Templo presents a unique live experience incorporating downtempo, trip-hop and dub elements, with deep melodic bass.