Ricochet Gathering

Ricochet Gathering is a unique collaboration event for electronic music. This name applies to the event and also the group of musicians involved in the event, where a group of musicians and a usually small group fans gather at unique locations throughout the world. The event happens approximately once each calendar year. The first gathering occurred at the Okefenokee Swamp in April 2000. Each gathering event has a theme tied to the Berlin School of electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream.

Electronic Music and Beyond...

The type of music that is created at these event varies from old-style retro to new contemporary electronic music. Musicians and fans usually have to make an effort to reach the exotic locations. Once there, the setting and atmosphere allows fans and musicians to live in a communal setting for a few days to inspire/create/enjoy electronic music. All music created at each event is live, unrehearsed, and improvised - and captured in one take...

The music at and by the Ricochet Gathering is recorded and eventually published by the [http://www.ricochetdream.com Ricochet Dream] music label, which is dedicated to releasing music from this event and its associated musicians. Complete details about the Ricochet Gathering music and releases are cataloged in the Discogs music database.