Deep in the sea there is a creature that’s so terrible and fierce that even the most ruthless pirates find themselves shaking in their bootstraps at the thought of encountering this untamed beast. Most are aware of its existence and tend to avoid the KRAKEN like the plague. But there are a few brave pirateous souls that chose to seek out the Kraken and embrace his wickedness and use his powers for all types of unspeakable shenanigans. These brave seadogs are known collectively as the SPACE PIRATES and they have accomplished the impossible.
…they captured the Kraken!!
How did they accomplish this amazing feat? It was quite the adventure. They had to launch an armada of buccaneers backed by stacks of blasphemous bass and babes and travel deep into the underground. The plan was to DISORIENT the giant squid with pulsating lazers and party lights and offer a sacrifice to the sea. The chosen victim was forced to walk the plank and just as she was about to jump a vision appeared. A massive 100 foot woman rose from the depths of the sea to offer her own sacrifice. It was the Kraken and it was clearly hypnotized by the Space Pirates’ audacity and general disregard for any sort of rules of the sea. They were awarded posession of the squid and quickly attached him to their ship and rode off into the sunrise. But before the ceremony was done they were able to capture a snap shot of this monumental moment. And here it is! The Kraken and his sacred keeper.
Bodypainter: Matt Deifer
Photographer: Matt Deifer
Model: Heather Svek
Location: Bodypaint.Me Studio, Philly, PA
Date: May 7, 2014
The pirates were so honored and humbled by the experience that they spent months creating homage to the Kraken. They decided to fill a massive vessel with all sorts of treasures to celebrate his awesomeness. But this is not your typical celebration. It’s a rebirth. A rite of passage. They knew the Kraken was an ally but he has to be released!
So without further ado we present to you the official invitation to witness the celebration and liberation of the legendary Kraken. This Saturday!! At Underground Arts!
Space Pirates & Disorient present:
24,000 BEATS UNDER THE SEA: Release the Kraken
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/24kbuts-buy-tickets
A deep sea and outer space odyssey.
Costume dance party and fundraiser.
May 10, 2014
9:00PM – 3:00AM
21+ Only
Join us once again for a voyage into the deepest reaches of sea and space.
Prepare yourself for a journey of exploration as we seek out ancient treasures while battling godly creatures in a unique environment saturated with: custom art installations, interactive performances, sculptures, LED’s, lasers, black lights, and a sick-ass, Bass-pounding DJ line up.
Questing for the lavish treasures of Poseidon’s lair, we awaken to the distinctive blip of our sonar. Suddenly we find ourselves at greater depths than previously thought, the sound is louder, the lights brighter. What foul being has placed us in a dream state so long. We must show our mighty bass and shake off this groggy state- we must RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!!
Join the SPACE PIRATES and DISORIENT for a night to remember this Saturday, May 10th at UNDERGROUND ARTS in Philadelphia.
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3 ROOMS OF SOUND WITH DJ’S:
Reality Engine – (Sea to the Sun Recordings – NYC) – Pre-Release live A/V Set
soundcloud.com/realityengine
https://www.facebook.com/RealityEngineAV
www.realityengine.tv
divaDanielle – (Shade/Camp Charlie – LA)
soundcloud.com/divadanielle
http://www.facebook.com/Music4Unicorns
Mr. Jennings – (PLF, Glitch.FM – DC)
& Michael Nighttime – (PLF – Philly) – Tagteam Set
soundcloud.com/mrjennings
https://www.facebook.com/misterjennings
&
soundcloud.com/michaelnighttime/
https://www.facebook.com/michaelnighttime
Deep C – (Bangarang!, Space Pirates, Philly)
soundcloud.com/djdeepc1
EZ Almighty – (Disorient, Space Pirates – Philly)
soundcloud.com/ez-almighty
https://www.facebook.com/ezalmighty
Sequoia – (Mischief, Disorient – DC)
& EliXiR – (Disorient, Space Pirates – Philly) – Tagteam Set
soundcloud.com/sequoia
&
soundcloud.com/dj-elixir-3
https://www.facebook.com/DJMattElixir
B3AR – (Digital Native, Disorient – NYC)
soundcloud.com/b3ar-digital
https://www.facebook.com/B3AR.net
Captain Shaggy2K – (Disorient, Space Pirates – Philly)
soundcloud.com/dj-captain-shaggy2k
https://www.facebook.com/DJCaptainShaggy2k
Mighty Mike Saga & MC Overdub a.k.a. –
RELEASE THE KRAKEN
soundcloud.com/mightymikesaga
https://www.facebook.com/djmightymikesaga
&
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mc-overdub/375313385922398
STLTZ – (Space Pirates, Philly)
soundcloud.com/stltz
Whiskey T – (Echo, Space Pirates – Philly)
soundcloud.com/whiskeyt
Alex the Great – (Oddcake, Bangarang! – Philly)
soundcloud.com/alexthegreatofficial
Lucky – (Blackbird, Space Pirates – Philly)
soundcloud.com/luckyburns/
VISUALS:
Video Mapping by
VJ StingRay Bob – (Psy-Fi – Philly)
Additional Visuals by
VJ Static (Space Pirates / Mantis Garden / PEX – Philly)
VJ Spookyl (Space Pirates – Philly)
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PERFORMANCES:
Sharyn Giggles – Stilt Walking
Inky Mack – Live Painting
Tilt – Pole Dancing
Marlenah – Aerials
Diablo Dave – Diablo, Juggling Clubs
Cassandra Gould – Aerials
Michael Price – Aerials
Rachel the Red Tornado – Aerials
Body Painting by Matt Deifer of Bodypaint.Me
Lighting By Irwin Morris
Fashion/Wearables by Illuminode
http://www.illuminode.net/
Doktor Cairo’s Cabinet of Curiosities – Live Screenprinting (Bring Clothing to be Printed On or Take Off What You’re Wearing and He’ll Work on That Too)
Chair Massage by the JMZ massage Crew
Merchandise Table with all your favorite Disorient and Space Pirate Swag
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ART INSTALLATIONS:
Dubstar Art Bus – Shaggy, Zeut, Ivan, Space Pirates
Halo – The Eye, Lowroad, Phil
2012 DEX Art Car Pixelated Light Panels – Mads Rune Christensen & Irwin Morris
The Face of Poseidon – B Shyne & Eric Wagner
Disorient Infinity Sign – Kirill S., Fixx I. and Alex S.
Jaws of the Kraken – Stingray Bob & EliXiR
Dance Gibbet – Shaggy & Joe C
DarkStar – Lowroad
The Belly of the Beast Greeter Experience – Zeut Ryot, Alexa le Fay
Cuddle Shuttle Room – Kati-Kill, Evan Cairo
Tentacle Portal – Zeut Ryot
Light Cubes Squared – EliXiR
Angler Fish 3.0 – ToughGuy & Alysia Dynamik
CyberSquid 2.0 – Sprocket & Gumdrops
Bubble, Bubble, Bubble Tubes – ToughGuy
Dance Cage Double Wide – STLTZ
Negative Light Columns – B Shyne, STLTZ
Jellyfish 3.0 – Justin Z, Shaggy
Helm 2.0 – B Shyne, Shaggy, Ivan
Disorient Low Res Sign – The Eye, Adi, John Dingee
Fishing Nets 2.0 – Devan AKA Cabin Girl
Space Bamboo 2.0 – SinnaBunz, Zeut
Giant 24kbeats Post Apocalyptic Sign – Evan Cairo
Cuddle Shuttle Lamp Sculptures – Kati-Kill
SpaceShip Wall Panels – Evan Cairo, Kati-Kill
Black Light Cubes – EliXiR
Flying Fish – Delirium
Glowing Glyphs – STLTZ
Pyramid of Principals – Sinnabunz
Space Pirate Armory 3.0 by Devan Skylar, Edward Bates Carter, Captain Shaggy, Evan Cairo
Sound Pod 9000 DJ Booth by Edward Bates Carter
Laser Munitions by Devan Skylar, Evan Cairo, Carter Smith, and Spirate Community
Lazer Cannon by Carter Smith
Intergalactic Star Maps by Devan Skylar
Alien Head Plaques by Devan Skylar and Spirate Community
Shields & Spears by Devan Skylar and Spirate Community
DRESS:
Pirate, Aquatic, Sci-Fi, Snork, Tentacled, Atlantean, Amphibian, Robot, Greek, Merfolk, Siren, Poseidon, Nymphs, Amphitrite, Charybdis, Mariner, GlamTech, Pornj.
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Please RSVP and invite your friends to our Facebook event for more details and updates!
Tickets will be tiered. Different tiers allow those who are able to contribute at a higher level to do so, while allowing less expensive tiers available for others to contribute at lower levels. There are also a limited amount of tickets per tier. Lower tiers tend to have less tickets available. Once a tier sells out it is no longer available for purchase. Other than that, and the prices, there is no difference in tiers.
Volunteer for this event: http://tinyurl.com/24kbutsvolunteer
All art/performance inquires please complete the application here:
http://tinyurl.com/24kbuts-art-application
All general questions please contact: spacepiratescollective@gmail.com
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22,000 BEATS UNDER THE SEA (2012)
http://phillyinfocus.com/video/22000-beats-under-the-sea-why-we-dance-swim-go-to-space/
21,000 BEATS UNDER THE SEA (2011)
http://independentphilly.com/2011/05/21/21000-beats-under-the-sea-takes-partying-to-new-depths/
20,000 BEATS UNDER THE SEA (2010)
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=114582771896508&oid=408255625260
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24,000 BEATS UNDER THE SEA is a fundraiser for Disorient & Space Pirates, volunteer-run art collectives. All proceeds go towards art, youth programming, theme camps, and our armada of art cars. Space Pirates and Disorient function as an open community powered by participation and giving.
http://disorient.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/322673301114156/
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Disorient and Space Pirates have very few rules, but three require declaration and elaboration:
1. Respect personal boundaries.
2. Take responsibility for your own experience.
3. No whining.
The interplay of these three rules forms a social contract that makes our events safe places to explore your own boundaries while encouraging respect for each other. Talk to those around you about anything that makes you uncomfortable.
By attending our events, you agree to follow these rules. Violating these values could result in your permanent removal from community events.
For more tickets and other info visit the official event page! http://www.facebook.com/events/290758941080844