Sound Liberation, an eclectic hip-hop/rock, chamber ensemble/band, was formed in 1996.
The band has gained exposure in the New York city area and has generated a loyal core
following playing such notable venues as Wetlands, Knitting Factory, Downtime,
New Music cafe, Cutting room and many other performing spaces.
In addition the band played at the Outreach jazz festival in Schwaz Austria in 2006 and 2007. The group performed in the 1997 Peekaboo Festival of New Music and Theater and has toured Newfoundland, Canada in April of ‘99.

Sound Liberation's musical philosophy, developed by band founder Gene
Pritsker, is based upon "ending the segregation of sound vibration (i.e.
musical Genres)". The group incorporates its philosophy by performing
songs that encompass a diverse range of musical genre contained within a
hip-hop/rock format. This enables one to hear elements from classical
music to Jazz to music of various cultures at a Sound Liberation show.

The members of Sound Liberation, include: Gene "Noizepunk" Pritsker
(composer, guitarist, rapper), Jen Lane (singer, flute), David "Criminal
Cello" Gotay (rapper, cellist), James "The Prophet" Gotay (rapper),
Greg "B-man" Baker (guitarist), Charles "Das Krooner" Coleman (singer),
Matt Fieldes (bassist), David Rosenblatt (drummer). Together, the
members incorporate their musical talents and knowledge to create a
unique experience at each performance.

REVIEWS 2001/02

"The cover of this demo shows the two rappers behind bars, heads
hanging down. Lighten up guys, I say, since as I peruse the liner notes,
I see words like "cello" and "flute" next to people's names. What?!? A
rap disc with cello and flute?!? Yo G, straight up. Perhaps it's
surprising because I've never really heard rap over classically infused
music, and I have to admit, it's pretty interesting. Sound Liberation
have been at it a few years now, and if this disc is any indication,
they seem to be in peak form. The juxtaposition of rapping over
classical or jazz with hip-hop beats opens doors to improvisation;
further, the band isn't saddled with a DJ scratching noise to muddy up
the mix. The only confusing thing here is why some A&R person hasn't
picked up on them yet"

--Bill Ribas - NY Rock Street Beat

" Wow, indie rap. Two verbose MCs cram in as many syllables as they can
between every measure of music. The music on "Loan Shark" includes
acoustic guitar and synth strings repeating a minor key figure. "Which
of the Days" is a nice pimp-jam with sweet beats and, uh, flute and
bass. Not sure how convincing the "I-had-it-hard" lyrics are but the
rhymes are good and the music is well produced. "No Truth" adds
classical piano and strings to the funky mix. The lyrical flows are
modern and intriguing. "Money" is this crew's response to Wu-Tang's
"C.R.E.A.M." "What Shall I Do" flows over a, um, disco music bed. Disco
ballad. Cool. "Rap Sense" has the fattest beat and wonders, "Can a MC
get a lap dance?" Very cool."

--Ian C. Stewart - AutoReverse

"The lyrics where a nice change with the intelligence and the smoothness
of the flow from the rappers."

-- Michael Allison, THE GLOBAL MUSE.COM

"Strange crew from NYC, eight deep, rhyme and sing over traditional
classical music. Symphonic strings, medieval harpsichords and
straightforward beats behind thug flows, R&B crooning and even opera.
Think Dre's "Been There, Done That," but more extreme."

-- Listen.com

" I am definitely feeling the whole element here. I hope every listener
can grasp what these musician's are offering every listener."

-- Ultravibe.com

"Gene's rap songs are clever, complex, and very interesting musically,
exactly what the market stuff is not."

-- Barry L. Cohen, The Music Connoisseur

"This self-produced demo shows talent. The instruments are well done.
And for this being a self-produced CD I am impressed at how clear
everything is and how well the mix is. Overall, this is a pretty good
CD. I would like to see where this group ends up in a year."

--Jade Kamden, Nefarious Magazine