https://elgranmono.com.au EL GRAN MONO Thu, 10 Sep 2020 20:47:46 +0000 https://elgranmono.com.au en https://elgranmono.com.au/SOCIALES Thu, 10 Sep 2020 20:47:46 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/SOCIALES <img width="620" height="264" width_o="620" height_o="264" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2eeb7d20a3c324bdf969d9e70aed26568104f705afeae2630ab680b36d2b2087/Screen-Shot-2020-09-11-at-7.03.25-am.png" data-mid="82352240" border="0" data-scale="53" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/620/i/2eeb7d20a3c324bdf969d9e70aed26568104f705afeae2630ab680b36d2b2087/Screen-Shot-2020-09-11-at-7.03.25-am.png" /> TICKETS - EL GRAN MONO w/ MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA (THE FORUM)SHOP / TIENDA SOUND SYSTEMS OF MELBOURNE PODCAST: ALL EAR EPISODE 4 - THAT PICO SOUNDEL GRAN MONO - Full Website <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="82350725" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="82350726" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="82350724" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020 https://elgranmono.com.au/SOUND-SYSTEMS-OF-MELBOURNE Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:41:34 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/SOUND-SYSTEMS-OF-MELBOURNE SOUND SYSTEMS OF MELBOURNE In early 2020 we worked with Geelong-based illustrator Rick Chesshire to create our FIELD GUIDE TO THE SOUND SYSTEMS OF MELBOURNE, a limited edition print sold via our website. Based on the UK SOUND GUIDE and other similar sound system pictorials,&nbsp;this was the first ever attempt at cataloguing sound system culture in Australia. Melbourne is a city synonymous with the arts and below are some of the sound systems which contribute to the rich vibrancy of this culture.<img width="4032" height="2635" width_o="4032" height_o="2635" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cb970b354a8d194aaed9003664e342e1a6fb00f4791784056462b284da6665f1/Adrians-Wall-Sound-System-for-PA-of-the-Day.jpg" data-mid="81973708" border="0" data-scale="56" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cb970b354a8d194aaed9003664e342e1a6fb00f4791784056462b284da6665f1/Adrians-Wall-Sound-System-for-PA-of-the-Day.jpg" /> Adrians Wall Sound System“Melbourne’s Rootikal Warrior bringing you the best in roots, dub and steppers on a full roots sound system.” <img width="1303" height="869" width_o="1303" height_o="869" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a0d0018407f296932581d4edd00869c79342f52a166a0ac8ba4d220d2b92c794/DIY2.jpg" data-mid="81958348" border="0" data-scale="56" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a0d0018407f296932581d4edd00869c79342f52a166a0ac8ba4d220d2b92c794/DIY2.jpg" /> D.I.Y. HiFi“A Solar powered sound system [with uniquely] designed speakers providing an efficient, clear sound with maximum efficiency.”Phil B: Our name originally came from a discussion amongst ourselves about developing an off-grid, large, scalable PA. We are heavily into the “DIY” culture and the mindset of build it yourself, use recycled parts as much as possible and make it enviro friendly. The system was originally built over the winter 2011 and 2012. First gig was July 2012, with Richie A doing most of the engineering and wood construction in that period. The system and trailer have been modified over the years but is still the original trailer, wood and drivers. We drew inspiration from Tom Danley’s unity horn designs. We wanted speakers with the highest efficiency and power / weight ratio as we had a small trailer to fit it into and it would be running off Solar / battery power. The barn doors were an idea that has been floating around for years and again they were used to add efficiency and volume to the system. Currently we are at : 4 x Unity Hi-Mid boxes 1 x 1.4” RCF Compression driver 4 x 4” Celestion Mid drivers 2 x 10” Ande low mid drivers 4 x SS15 Tapped horn subs These are loaded with 4 x RCF L15P200AK drivers 2 x Keystone Tapped horn Subs These are loaded with 2 x B&amp;C SW115 18” Amps : 2 x C-Audio Pulse 2 x 650 1 x FFa 4 x 1.5 1 x FFa 6K 1 x Behringer iNuke 6000 Control : Behringer Xair XR18 digital mixer XTA DP6i – system crossover We still are the original trio who developed DiY HiFi – Phil B, Monkey Marc and Richie A. <img width="720" height="759" width_o="720" height_o="759" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4001e66e6300ddcb20381a850ea0bbdf8d8e2f80bed90a1d28a4518ae916e721/Echo2.jpg" data-mid="81958367" border="0" data-scale="54" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/720/i/4001e66e6300ddcb20381a850ea0bbdf8d8e2f80bed90a1d28a4518ae916e721/Echo2.jpg" /> Echo Chamber“Dub / Steppas / Jungle [sound system and] vinyl label.” <img width="5278" height="5278" width_o="5278" height_o="5278" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ed31b5c90d3e32d56bc2254a9ef3ff65a7874ff46958e4e3b59305039ffb562b/Profile.jpg" data-mid="81958143" border="0" data-scale="55" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ed31b5c90d3e32d56bc2254a9ef3ff65a7874ff46958e4e3b59305039ffb562b/Profile.jpg" /> El Gran Mono“The first picó sound system built outside Colombia. Prestamos nuestro respeto a los picó y picotero originales.”Tom Noonan: El Gran Mono is inspired by the original picó and picótero of the Caribbean coast of Colombia. In creating a picó here in Australia we wanted to pay tribute to these great sound systems, and also do what we could to move the culture further into the international spotlight. Having a gorilla or monkey as part of the El Gran Mono name was a direct influence of the Lee Scratch Perry LP Super Ape - as we knew we wanted the painting on our main speaker grille to be of a large animal towering over buildings in Melbourne. It was important that there was this connection between Colombia and Australia.&nbsp;Very early on we also knew that the name of our picó needed to mean something to non-Spanish speakers, and while ‘mono’ means ‘one’ in English it also means ‘monkey’ in Spanish. The phrase ‘El Gran’ is one which is synonymous with the picó sound system culture, and many of the classic picó in Colombia have this as part of their name. We owe a huge debt to Fabian Altahona Romera, our good friend in Barranquilla who first opened the door to picó culture and guided us during the development process to ensure that El Gran Mono remained as authentic as possible. Fabian is THE guy on the ground in Colombia when it comes to picó culture, and his continued generosity in offering up information and providing support has been a big part of El Gran Mono. In Melbourne, the proprietors are myself, Tom Noonan and Johnny el Pajaro, both of us also just two record collectors and DJs. Planning for El Gran Mono started in 2017, though the building really didn’t start until late in the summer at the start of 2018 in a workshop in Northcote. The early work on the speakers using un-ported boxes and the Jim-Mogule super-scoop design, plus some of the original framing was completed by Paul Glover. In the winter of 2018 we moved the picó to a new workshop in Greensborough, where Wes Old redesigned, reengineered and rebuilt the system. The artwork for our main speaker box was completed by the famous picó artist Master William Guiterrez of Barranquilla, and the lettering in the top boxes was designed by Wayne Smith and painted by Karl Stein. We’re hugely indebted in particular to Wes Old, as we were working off pictures and videos from our trips to Colombia, and also a series of sketches. That Wes was able to transform these ideas in a living, breathing, sound system true to the picó tradition is an extraordinary feat.
 Currently the main speaker box for El Gran Mono holds three 18” super-scoop subs, and four 12” low mid-range woofers set in unported boxes. The two top boxes hold eight 5” midrange woofers, six tweeters set in 4” horns, and four super-bullet tweeters in set in unported boxes. The maximise the quality of the sound of El Gran Mono we’ve set all components within acoustically rated boxes.
 The focus musically for the El Gran Mono sound is typically on an upbeat tropical tip - and heavy on African and Afro-Colombian records. Styles such as champeta, cumbia, zouk, soukous, rhumba, benga, afrobeat. The music of Capo Verde and West Africa, The Congo, Trinidad, Haiti, and of course the Caribbean coast of Colombia. <img width="599" height="597" width_o="599" height_o="597" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2da8291b701abea958797e490a420cba47ebba0a330c61fbdad7607af2b27fe4/Screen-Shot-2020-09-07-at-8.36.12-am.png" data-mid="81958693" border="0" data-scale="55" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/599/i/2da8291b701abea958797e490a420cba47ebba0a330c61fbdad7607af2b27fe4/Screen-Shot-2020-09-07-at-8.36.12-am.png" /> Exodus Hi-Fi“Sound system owner &amp; maker inna old fashion way.” <img width="1536" height="1536" width_o="1536" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f2e2d607bbedee1cf057aa0d2115696ae0c8b9e14d4a9dceb4ac3cd3f1d1664e/Goodys.jpg" data-mid="81958783" border="0" data-scale="56" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f2e2d607bbedee1cf057aa0d2115696ae0c8b9e14d4a9dceb4ac3cd3f1d1664e/Goodys.jpg" /> Goody’s HiFi“The Baddest.”Jack Walters: The inspiration for our sound system name came from Graham ''Goody" Goodall, a radio technician from Melbourne living in Jamaica who actually helped start the first ever non-government owned Jamaican radio station. We wanted a name that would resonate with us all being Melbourners playing Jamaican originated music and when I learnt of Graham it was perfect. The system was built by myself and my Dad in his garage down in my hometown of Rosebud in 2016-17. The initial 2 scoop build took about a year to complete as we built everything from the ground up and were learning as we went along with a buttload of advice from other sounds who had been building for years, most notably Adrians Wall Soundystem. The inspiration behind the scoop designs was from a soundsystem in Leicester called Sinai Sound whom I saw play at United Nations Of Dub festival in 2015 in the north of Wales. As soon as they dropped their bass I knew I had to have those scoops! We were both initially introduced to soundystem culture in Melbourne, seeing Heartical HiFi at the then named "Night Owl"with his regular dub club sessions as well as the Forward Ever sessions by Adrians Wall. Harrison actually took me to my first ever soundsytem session at The Night Owl. The inspiration for our sound comes mainly from the UK soundystem scene which we have both travelled over there for. I think highlights for me was seeing Channel One at Notting Hill carnival and for Harry seeing Iration Steppas for the first time in north london. When I got back from my second visit to the UK I couldn't think of doing anything except building my own soundsystem and here we are. We currently run four polar bear scoops with 18 inch drivers for sub bass frequencies, a G-sub double kickbin sided by two single kicks all of which loaded with 15 inch drivers for upper bass frequencies, a double midbox sided by two single midboxes all loaded with 12 inch drivers for mid range frequencies, as well as a top box containing three compression drivers for the high frequencies. Our music is primarily dub and reggae however we'll always keep people on their toes and throw in some other styles throughout our sessions. We also try to maintain an all inclusive vibe to our dances, always welcoming anyone from any race or creed to come join the Goodys party. Goodys HiFi are myself, Jack Walters as Selector/Operator, Harrison Kewley as Selector/Operator and Sarah Mahoney on bookings and management. <img width="960" height="720" width_o="960" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6f3b2bec3e47721e0d515bc27c7d45a5180207628ca5dea1b819ceb182280091/Heartical.jpg" data-mid="81959073" border="0" data-scale="55" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/960/i/6f3b2bec3e47721e0d515bc27c7d45a5180207628ca5dea1b819ceb182280091/Heartical.jpg" /> Heartical Hi-Powa “Melbourne's original heavyweight champion playing strictly reggae and dubwise with no compromise.“ <img width="2048" height="1536" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/59d61250476c7a006cb89db831d0086321e97fc16dab45da0fc840c57ec7fef0/Higher.jpg" data-mid="81959415" border="0" data-scale="54" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/59d61250476c7a006cb89db831d0086321e97fc16dab45da0fc840c57ec7fef0/Higher.jpg" /> Higher Region Sound System“Reggae sound system built to raise your consciousness love vibration.“ <img width="1440" height="1440" width_o="1440" height_o="1440" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7dcda1a8586a3af284fd9623dd0c76dfc883f728cdd081267738ee6cde9381f4/Housewives.jpg" data-mid="81959749" border="0" data-scale="54" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7dcda1a8586a3af284fd9623dd0c76dfc883f728cdd081267738ee6cde9381f4/Housewives.jpg" /> Housewife’s Choice “Melburn’s Original Fire Lady Sound. Formiddable female duo Miss Fee &amp; Bellyas are known for juggling up to the time riddims alongside foundation tunes and exclusive dubplates.” <img width="2040" height="1555" width_o="2040" height_o="1555" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b35b4c2b9a5408b58fb220c0358e3f6b3cf1eb653f85385804c38699b892d92f/MiniRIG.jpg" data-mid="81959882" border="0" data-scale="54" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b35b4c2b9a5408b58fb220c0358e3f6b3cf1eb653f85385804c38699b892d92f/MiniRIG.jpg" /> MiniRIG“Sound system established in Melbourne [in] 2006.” <img width="2048" height="1536" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d67db3fd5b0b0b839ff462877e46feee0945276c85f91058b48d9a2f4e4c5f31/Solidarity2.jpg" data-mid="81960585" border="0" data-scale="54" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d67db3fd5b0b0b839ff462877e46feee0945276c85f91058b48d9a2f4e4c5f31/Solidarity2.jpg" /> Solidarity Sound System“A roots and culture sound system committed to spreading the music and message of reggae!” <img width="1080" height="1060" width_o="1080" height_o="1060" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2ea5c1905e2b1dd63a36717d0bb9b5ebb1671309a549852e5d94eda75439461/Smallworld.jpg" data-mid="81961433" border="0" data-scale="53" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c2ea5c1905e2b1dd63a36717d0bb9b5ebb1671309a549852e5d94eda75439461/Smallworld.jpg" />Small World Sound System“Melbourne’s half size sound system. Light on power heavy on party vibes.”Mark Lee: Well, we’re a half size sound system, so we’re small. But I also like the idea that we all have a lot in common with each other. The world isn’t as big or as ‘different’ as some would have us believe. A perspective that encompasses a ‘small world’ ethos. Where we work together for the good of the community. A sound system in some way reflects the personalities and values of the people involved. I also wanted to create something that could go into spaces that aren’t normally associated with sound system, small bars, even cafes (albeit quite large cafes). Perhaps a farmers market, as mad as that might sound I reckon it would be a blast. And not out of place amongst Melbourne folk. Sound systems like Heartical have done a massive amount of work to grow the scene here. But I wondered if I could contribute in my own ‘small’ way. I built the speaker boxes at home about three years ago. The designs were from the internet and I scaled them down relative to the drivers. I didn’t get too technical as I’m no sound engineer. My mate Kev in Essex is a sound engineer, so I asked him a technical question quite early on in the process, then wished I hadn’t. I had no idea what he was banging on about, so I proceeded without caution. The components (amps, pre amp, siren, delay etc) were built by those with more knowledge and expertise. I’d like to point out that my approach to building a sound is the second-best approach in the world. The first best approach is to volunteer your time to a local sound system. While you lug heavy boxes you slowly learn how to string up, operate and build a sound. It’s like an unpaid apprenticeship. The inspiration for Small World came mostly from growing up in London. I was surrounded by Jamaican culture. In primary school I had black friends whose older brothers played loud reggae music at home; mostly roots I’d say. At the age of fourteen in 1982 I found myself in Frankies beaten up old escort. A Rasta known only as ‘B’ was in the front passenger seat and I was in the back with a mate called ‘Kieth.’ ‘Keith the thief’ was his more accurate moniker, though we only used that name behind his back. I should of been at school, but truanting was very fashionable back then. Frankie and B were talking about the riots in Toxteth, they were convinced the black community in our part of London were ready to join the rebellion. They’d had enough of the discrimination, the police brutality and lack of equal opportunity. Thatcher had forced black and working class communities into a corner, some had decided to fight back. B pulled a cassette out of his bag and put it on. Out of the small speakers came Sly and Robbies ‘Raiders of the lost dub’ album from 1980. I was transfixed listening to those tunes in the back of that motor. It was a revelation. The riots never eventuated in Belmont Circle, I think everyone went to the pub instead. Fast forward eight years and I found myself at a free benefit event in a park in South London. I was a goth at the time. There was a sound system in a marquee in the middle of the park. I still don’t know what sound it was, but that was the first time I’d felt the impact of a stack of sound system speakers. It was a wondrous and exciting moment. Being a goth I didn’t have the courage to go into the marquee, I’d have been ridiculed to death. Fast forward again to the noughties and I’m now in Melbourne. At Sydney Road street party I heard the familiar low frequency boom of a line of 18 inch subs. I followed the intoxicating bass and it led me to Heartical. Back then they set up in a great little space just off Dawson Street and it all came flooding back. It was like being ‘home’ again. That was the best sound event I’ve seen in Melbourne, though I’ve not seen many. Many urban Brits from the 70’s and 80’s grew up with sound system and reggae. I’ve always loved it, eventually the desire to build a small sound burst out of me. Small World is comprised of four 15-inch subs, four 12-inch mid bass, four 8-inch mid tops and four tweeters. A 500 watt amp for the subs, 300 watt amp for the mid bass, 300 watt amp for the mid tops, and a 500 watt amp for the tweeters. I have a sage 6U preamp, which is 5 way. So I can build another set of boxes in the future. Alex Sage is a top notch pre amp builder from Bristol in the UK. I’ve got a boss delay pedal. A Mr Law siren from Italy, which is the closest thing I’ve heard to the old NJD siren. Such a good tone on it. I’ve a reloop turntable that I don’t use because vinyl is too expensive. I do use the turntable at home for the cool ruler though. An Allen &amp; Heath midi controller that hooks up to a Mac laptop, for traktor DJ software. The Bristolian Edwin is always part of our Small World crew. He usually turns up after the boxes have been carried in, even though they’re small (just kidding). He’s good for playing tunes to sleeping drunks too. The drunks usually leave when I get on the controls. My mate John owes me one from doing his 50th birthday party so he’s in for life. I haven’t told him yet though. And a mention for Marcus from Tallawah Hi - Fi for being very encouraging and lining up the Bar 303 gig for us. To my daughter who’s part of my crew by blood. She plays her musical theatre vinyl on my sound. And my wife who puts up with the obsession and the sound in the kitchen for years. Small World started off playing reggae, digital stuff mostly. But have drifted recklessly into a genre I’ve loved since my 20’s, jungle. Imagine a phat jungle drop with a double shot latte, a corn, halloumi and zucchini fritter with a poached egg and goats cheese foam at 8 am on a Sunday morning. Perhaps even with a shocking hangover. Either that or with young children in tow. Brilliant idea no? The vibe is fun, but I’m also a rabid socialist, so any tune that has a go at the establishment is good. Myself and Edwin definitely don’t wish to take ourselves too seriously, but we are of course passionate about the music. I’ve become so immersed in jungle I’m making my own jungle tunes now. With varying degrees of success. Some are (bootleg-esque) remixes. Some are my own tunes. It’s a lot of fun though and nice to have some tunes you wouldn’t hear anywhere else but on Small World Sound System, the lightest sound around. <img width="2048" height="1536" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4bdeabac0b2214f3cb077d510e07fafbc6b778f0eb2e9ab5ac941467adb543df/SubYard.jpg" data-mid="81960867" border="0" data-scale="54" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4bdeabac0b2214f3cb077d510e07fafbc6b778f0eb2e9ab5ac941467adb543df/SubYard.jpg" /> Sub Yard Sound“SOUNDSYSTEM OUTTA MELBURN... CALLING ALL JUNGLISTS!!” <img width="1527" height="1660" width_o="1527" height_o="1660" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f0c93a2c437eea69a136924d0350679add56fead400e6d8a647632bfb2adffd4/Suntemple.jpg" data-mid="81961008" border="0" data-scale="54" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f0c93a2c437eea69a136924d0350679add56fead400e6d8a647632bfb2adffd4/Suntemple.jpg" /> SubTemple Sound System“Melbourne based DIY Hi-Fidelity Sound System.” <img width="1080" height="794" width_o="1080" height_o="794" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/684ac3ac5dc7fe2b846a2afddc95758a72e668f9036bc5ec98cf7d0a534fe062/System-Unknown.jpg" data-mid="81961549" border="0" data-scale="55" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/684ac3ac5dc7fe2b846a2afddc95758a72e668f9036bc5ec98cf7d0a534fe062/System-Unknown.jpg" /> System Unknown Sound“System Unknown is the first all Australian reggae heavyweight sound system. Bringing sounds, pressure and vibes to the dance since 2010.” <img width="1080" height="1068" width_o="1080" height_o="1068" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/65647073b9eb587104f82ab58c74d1f2c0c4381205ff96d2e56b334f9b3df298/Tallawah.jpg" data-mid="81961850" border="0" data-scale="53" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/65647073b9eb587104f82ab58c74d1f2c0c4381205ff96d2e56b334f9b3df298/Tallawah.jpg" /> Tallawah Hi-Fi“Specialising in Reggae &amp; Dubwise. Bass’d in Melburn.”&nbsp; <img width="280" height="373" width_o="280" height_o="373" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4b87a275c821419ec897389acec314db87d49932c60de1c103ab52520c330a5b/Tekno2.png" data-mid="81960604" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/280/i/4b87a275c821419ec897389acec314db87d49932c60de1c103ab52520c330a5b/Tekno2.png" /> Tekno Mulisha“Tekno Mulisha [sound system] pioneered by Melbourne's own DVS &amp; Syndrome as a platform for local producers to showcase our very own brand of tekno for punk.” <img width="1560" height="1170" width_o="1560" height_o="1170" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9d8ae172daefe97d4407c889ae3208988e12d37de3320f0a815979c32a504db2/Virus.jpg" data-mid="81962206" border="0" data-scale="46" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9d8ae172daefe97d4407c889ae3208988e12d37de3320f0a815979c32a504db2/Virus.jpg" /> Virus Sound System“The Virus Sound System crew originally come from the UK Free Party/Festival/Squat/Protest scene since 1987.“Virus Sound System, or VSS as they’re known in Melbourne, is made up of a crew of dedicated artists, collaborators and singularly robust characters whose creative stories span both decades and the globe. “As a teenager in Liverpool (UK) circa late 1970s, I was exposed to the Jamaican sound system culture in Toxteth L8. I watched old Rastas build speakers in their railway arches with determination and absolute love. When they got the stack out every Sunday arvo for a jerk chicken street BBQ, it was the healing of the nation right there. The whole community would be out in the street and be actively reclaiming or blocking the space... the police generally didn’t interfere in the daytime, but at night it was a different story.” Chris Virus Attending Jamaican ‘blues’ parties as a punk rocker inspired Chris to build his own system. The traveller scene in the UK, which at the time was intrinsically linked to a number of seminal activist and creative movements, also directly influenced the original VSS crew. “I’ve experienced first-hand the life of what was then termed ‘New Age Travellers’ in the UK from the mid 80s through to 1998 when I left for Australia. ‘Travellers’ is a generalist term for individuals and communities who lived an alternative lifestyle outside of the mainstream. Roaming and gathering in the UK, Ireland and Europe in trucks, campervans and even horse-drawn vehicles, these communities made a living as they went. At that time, they often travelled alongside activist and creative troupes such as Mutoid Waste Company, 2000DS, AutoCrow Show and SCREEEETCH Rock, Bedlam Sound System and Spiral Tribe (the list goes on). We also lived through and felt the takeover of early electronic, acid house and hardcore sounds over rock music – astonishing really!” Virus has been doing warehouse and bush parties in and round Melbourne since 1998, and of course the infamous weekly club night in Geddes Lane (1998- 2000) still has tales to tell. If you were there - you know what I mean. “We left Melbourne to travel and live in Europe in 2007 and wasn’t until our return in 2016 we made the decision to rebuild the Virus Sound System, but with our own slant. Let’s just say that if you’re passionate about what you do, you can’t keep an ol’ dog down”. The Mutoid Waste Company has continued to be a key influence for the art associated with VSS as the Virus crew continue a tradition of constructing controlled kinetic sculptures made from recycled materials. Most recently, VSS has collaborated with industrial sculptor, metal worker and engineer Murray Adams, fabricating a 2.8m bass bazooka speaker named "ROOZOOKA" with a second one on the way to accompany the VSS timber speaker boxes. “Currently, we have a traditional 4 way frequency split into 8 timber boxes with approx 20kw of sound. Additionally, we have 4Kw of sound in 4 floor subs and of course 2.5Kw of more sub coming from the two ROOZOOKAS!” VSS has an open and co-collaborative approach to musical programming, which means the sounds they play are across the board: expect a fusion of Jungle, Techno, Ragga, DubStep, old-school rave, Hip Hop, punk and more. Check out the new VSS webpage for more info. FOR ADDITIONS PLEASE CONTACT US: hola@elgranmono.com.au <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="81956376" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="81956377" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="81956375" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020 https://elgranmono.com.au/OUR-STORY-NUESTRA-HISTORIA Sun, 05 Jul 2020 05:19:48 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/OUR-STORY-NUESTRA-HISTORIA OUR STORY / NUESTRA HISTORIA <img width="7952" height="5304" width_o="7952" height_o="5304" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/570fa8a75adb9fc1c1a3fc6fef65345175b456b6a2cf9d91b759023ecae1bc2f/_DSC1096.JPG" data-mid="76507785" border="0" data-scale="84" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/570fa8a75adb9fc1c1a3fc6fef65345175b456b6a2cf9d91b759023ecae1bc2f/_DSC1096.JPG" /> ALL PHOTOGRAPHY TO BE CREDITED TO AARON PONNUDURAI &amp; MELISSA HILTON.We pay our respect to the original picó and picótero of the Caribbean coastal cities of Colombia. In the downtown neighbourhoods of the cities Barranquilla, Cartagena and Santa Marta, colourful hand-painted speaker boxes are lit up with strips of UV lights, decorated in animals, aeroplanes, dragons, revolutionary figures and other psychedelic scenes. These soundsystems are known as picó, and each has its own distinctive brand (such as “The Monster of Sound,” “The War Tank” or “The Great Wolf”) represented by these colourful drawings. This is the picó experience: a Latin American dance-meets-Jamaican sound system party, with DJs, live musicians, and devoted local businesses bringing it all together for a collective community celebration. The story of the picó in Colombia is however much more complex than this. Local governments want to outlaw these picó sound system parties (verbenas) with tough council by-laws as picó events are often held in poorer neighbourhoods, causing disruption. As a result, some of the regular music events are being jeopardised by overzealous police officers looking to enforce these laws, and the future events on the Colombian calendar that celebrate and value this culture, cannot be assured. El Gran Mono, or “The Great Ape” is the first authentic picó sound system to be built outside of Colombia. Its speaker depicts a large ape, standing over the iconic Flinders Street Station of Melbourne, providing a direct link between Australia and Colombia. In the tradition of the originators, El Gran Mono will seek to promote Colombian music and traditions internationally, plugging into Melbourne’s already strong sound system culture. It is a decent undertaking – the main speaker box artwork in excess of 2m x 2m, and the full stack is over 3.3m tall; large even for a picó by Colombian standards. The aim of this project is to promote the culture and music of the Colombian picó in Melbourne and more across the world. Through the recognition of the picó as a cultural icon with this Australian project and further international involvement, we hope that Colombia’s government will change their approach and preserve the culture into the future. Australian record collectors and DJs Tom Noonan and Johnny el Pajaro connected with internationally renowned picó expert Fabian Altahona Romero (the Patron Saint of&nbsp;picó sound systems) in Barranquilla to ensure El Gran Mono kept true to the authentic Colombian sound system style. The most well regarded picó artist William “El Maestro” Gutierrez of Barranquilla was brought in to design and paint the artwork of the large speaker box. Master William is celebrated in Colombia for painting the artwork of the country’s best-known picó sound systems since the 1970’s. The body of the picó began construction in Melbourne by Paul Glover in a Northcote workshop in March 2017, and was completed by master builder Wes Old of Local Spaces late 2018. The original design developed a unique acoustic approach which has allowed El Gran Mono to maintain aesthetic integrity and meet the acoustic requirements of modern audio. Original branding and logo design by Wayne Smith Design. Stenciling and artwork for the two top boxes completed by Karl Stehn of KDS Designs. Please join us in celebrating the sound of the picó, and the sound of Colombia.&nbsp; FOR FURTHER IMAGES OR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: hola@elgranmono.com.au <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="76507653" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="76507654" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="76507652" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020 https://elgranmono.com.au/MUSIC-MUSICA Tue, 26 May 2020 21:01:24 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/MUSIC-MUSICA MUSIC /&nbsp;MÚSICA We are incredibly privileged to be supported by some of Melbourne’s deepest record collectors, and to have them as picótero for EL GRAN MONO. Please enjoy these guest mixes from our EL GRAN MONO familia. <img width="2977" height="2976" width_o="2977" height_o="2976" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bf820768080874021ed4bfd115eff76569c41dd23a69cfdb4357653492c9acc8/Cass.jpg" data-mid="72546161" border="0" data-scale="46" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bf820768080874021ed4bfd115eff76569c41dd23a69cfdb4357653492c9acc8/Cass.jpg" /> CASSAWARRIOR -&nbsp;Picó y Picótero Mix <img width="876" height="960" width_o="876" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71d8da86c2e3fd0d164d08cbce471fafa45e6ea5daf73203f383872d5f9135b6/Jolie.jpg" data-mid="72544138" border="0" data-scale="46" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/876/i/71d8da86c2e3fd0d164d08cbce471fafa45e6ea5daf73203f383872d5f9135b6/Jolie.jpg" /> JOLIE DE VOGUE - El Gran Mono Picó Mix EL GRAN MONO recognises that community radio is a vital part of the rich and vibrant music culture of Melbourne, and we are a proud performer patron of both 106.7 PBS FM and 102.7 RRR FM. 106.7 PBS FM Emma Peel’s Switched On Mohair Slim’s Blue Juice102.7 RRR FM Chris Gill’s Get Down Systa BB’s The Good, The Dub &amp; The Global <img width="400" height="400" width_o="400" height_o="400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/78de7e19ffadc486b741e9918fff4e47165d228bf2bb336ad6b41d57fc895f5e/PBS.jpg" data-mid="73184277" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/78de7e19ffadc486b741e9918fff4e47165d228bf2bb336ad6b41d57fc895f5e/PBS.jpg" /> <img width="512" height="225" width_o="512" height_o="225" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/30326a4fee914d0f44a1c82557f51fafa8b52cd4884a43119782fb2d39d8cd4e/RRR.jpg" data-mid="73184275" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/512/i/30326a4fee914d0f44a1c82557f51fafa8b52cd4884a43119782fb2d39d8cd4e/RRR.jpg" /> EL GRAN MONO is also a proud member of MUSIC VICTORIA. <img width="225" height="225" width_o="225" height_o="225" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2e46cf55f808c9bfe76bcb0dd6584e45076bd2eac0a77bd598d2b455bd15f787/Music-Vic.png" data-mid="81967692" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/225/i/2e46cf55f808c9bfe76bcb0dd6584e45076bd2eac0a77bd598d2b455bd15f787/Music-Vic.png" /> <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="73326994" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="73326995" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="73326993" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020 https://elgranmono.com.au/CONTACT-CONTACTO Sat, 23 May 2020 22:45:43 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/CONTACT-CONTACTO CONTACT / CONTACTO <img width="1200" height="1338" width_o="1200" height_o="1338" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f27b83dddcf93e9d6b9cb00bd251029ce9addbfe06eeded3fac0c463d1f51411/IMG_20200130_162018_600-1.jpg" data-mid="72170646" border="0" data-scale="38" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f27b83dddcf93e9d6b9cb00bd251029ce9addbfe06eeded3fac0c463d1f51411/IMG_20200130_162018_600-1.jpg" />EL GRAN MONO is available for events, festivals, tours and exhibitions. Due to the weight and size of the full speaker stack (approximately 3.5m tall), there are some restrictions on the venues that might be suitable for EL GRAN MONO. Contact us to discuss any ideas you may have. FOR BOOKING ENQUIRIES OR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: +61 406 601 962 hola@elgranmono.com.au <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="73326962" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="73326963" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="73326961" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020 https://elgranmono.com.au/MEDIA-MEDIOS-DE-COMUNICACION Sat, 23 May 2020 22:44:49 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/MEDIA-MEDIOS-DE-COMUNICACION MEDIA /&nbsp;MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN <img width="7952" height="5304" width_o="7952" height_o="5304" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7d2d882c4108fd1d976b4c766849361fad3ec42686596b8c98d93018649853fb/_DSC1002.JPG" data-mid="72169830" border="0" data-scale="86" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7d2d882c4108fd1d976b4c766849361fad3ec42686596b8c98d93018649853fb/_DSC1002.JPG" /> A collection of media and press on EL GRAN MONO and picó sound system culture. DOCUMENTARIES Inside Colombia’s Technicolor Picó Soundsystem Culture A short film behind the scenes of Colombia's turbo-charged Caribbean-influenced picò sound system culture.&nbsp;Directed by OKOU Cavé and produced by SocietyFilms for The Vinyl Factory. Picó: El Documental (The Documentary) Essential, award winning Colombian documentary on the ‘Caribbean Music Machine’ from LaPost Estudio and Panoramika (English subtitles).&nbsp;PODCASTSAll Ears Episode 4: That Picó Sound! This episode looks at the distinct music and cultural diaspora that created picó, the power of music to connect people and bridge class divides, and Colombia’s increasing connection to Australia. Featuring interviews with EL GRAN MONO co-creators Tom Noonan, and Johnny El Pajaro. PRESS ABC News Australia - Pico Sound Systems Being Forced Abroad (September 2018) Some of the factors influencing local government opposition to picó culture in Colombia. Broadsheet - Verbena Picótera (December 2018) The launch of EL GRAN MONO at Whiteheart Bar in Melbourne, Australia.WEBSITES William “El Maestro”&nbsp;Gutierrez Focus by the Fukafra blog on the expert artist behind EL GRAN MONO and many of the greatest picó sound systems of Colombia. Fabian Altahona Romera’s Africolombia Fabian is a central figure in picó culture, and his Africolombia is an essential source of information. FOR FURTHER IMAGES OR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: hola@elgranmono.com.au <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="73326982" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="73326983" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="73326981" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020 https://elgranmono.com.au/TECHNICAL-TECNICA Sat, 23 May 2020 07:09:25 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/TECHNICAL-TECNICA TECHNICAL /&nbsp;TÉCNICA <img width="5184" height="3456" width_o="5184" height_o="3456" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e01b2c5034ceae5bd09c091d7068e0554e225c4325fc83bfead88278d67d092d/IMG_20190110_193322_421.jpg" data-mid="72168034" border="0" data-scale="66" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e01b2c5034ceae5bd09c091d7068e0554e225c4325fc83bfead88278d67d092d/IMG_20190110_193322_421.jpg" /> ‘EL GRAN’ BOX (Very-Highs)1800W x 400H x 500D 4x Earthquake Super-Bullet Tweeter 200w 8ohm Highs -&nbsp;Set within a single unported box 6x P.AUDIO BM-D450 MKII 1 INCH 60w BOLT-ON COMPRESSION DRIVERS (1.5kHz to 5kHz) set in 4” horns -&nbsp;Set within a single unported box ‘MONO’ BOX (High-Mids)2200W x 500H x 600D 8x 5'' 5MR450-NDY Midrange Neodymium&nbsp;Woofer&nbsp;8 Ohm Driver 450w RMS (160hz - 16KHz) - Set within a single unported box ‘ARTWORK’ BOX (Low-Mids) 2300W x 2200H x 1000D&nbsp; 4x P.AUDIO E12-300S MKII HIGH OUTPUT 300w RMS 12" LOW FREQUENCY WOOFER 300w (50 – 3.5KHz) – Set within two unported boxes with paired drivers Very-Lows3x RCF L18P300 - HIGH POWER 18" WOOFER 2,000w RMS (35 – 1,00Hz) – Set within three individual ‘Mogale’ super scooper boxes CROSSOVER Behringer Ultradrive Pro DCX2496 Subs - HPF ..&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 30hz&nbsp; Butterworth&nbsp; 48db Subs&nbsp; - LPF ..&nbsp; &nbsp; 100hz - Linkwitz-Riley 24db Low Mids HPF ..100hz - Linkwitz-Riley 24db Low Mids LPF....100hz - Linkwitz -Riley 24db High Mids HPF... 500hz - Linkwitz -Riley 24db High Mids LPF ...2khz - Linkwitz-Riley 24db Comp+ Bullet HPF....2khz - Linkwith -Riley Comp +Bullet LPF ... 20khz OUT FOR MORE TEHNICAL OR SITE ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US: hola@elgranmono.com.au <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="73327016" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="73327017" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="73327015" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020 https://elgranmono.com.au/SHOP-TIENDA Fri, 22 May 2020 08:27:17 +0000 EL GRAN MONO https://elgranmono.com.au/SHOP-TIENDA SHOP / TIENDA <img width="1440" height="1440" width_o="1440" height_o="1440" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6e6ac4cdb0961be12beb8c6eeb4f4e14e81caced5d8107292aa81fe229e81825/Enamel-Pin.jpg" data-mid="72103296" border="0" data-scale="50" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6e6ac4cdb0961be12beb8c6eeb4f4e14e81caced5d8107292aa81fe229e81825/Enamel-Pin.jpg" /> EL GRAN MONO - Picó Sound System Enamel Pin AUD $10 + shipping High quality soft-enamel pin&nbsp;(25mm x 10mm), metal finish with single pin and clasp at rear. Illustration by Rick Chesshire Art.<img width="2976" height="2976" width_o="2976" height_o="2976" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d5f87d4b677a93a3918c70611b29c06986015f10b7132b53be65fd020a9bd9d1/IMG_20200623_131149_497.jpg" data-mid="75391259" border="0" data-scale="50" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d5f87d4b677a93a3918c70611b29c06986015f10b7132b53be65fd020a9bd9d1/IMG_20200623_131149_497.jpg" />EL GRAN MONO Sticker SetAUD $10 (pack of four) + shippingSilkscreen printed using both fluorescent and CMYK inks, all stickers have been die-cut on a water-resistant PVC. Available as a pack of four in pink, green, orange, and teal.Original logo &amp; branding by Wayne Smith Design. <img width="2925" height="2921" width_o="2925" height_o="2921" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f9fdbf0d8615f3dea39bb2efeeb4fc5d6c69f17a3164a5d4eadaded8c7b844a0/IMG_20200809_120810.jpg" data-mid="79475543" border="0" data-scale="49" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f9fdbf0d8615f3dea39bb2efeeb4fc5d6c69f17a3164a5d4eadaded8c7b844a0/IMG_20200809_120810.jpg" />RECORD TOTE BAG AUD $25 + shipping Heavy duty AS Colour calico bag with three colour silkscreen print and sound system design by Mexican illustrator Maga Reyy. <img width="2736" height="2736" width_o="2736" height_o="2736" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f6d9f3b101e56707b976919965583482cc2970ddf044d83ec640e46c44ed34b4/IMG_20210219_085438.jpg" data-mid="99376476" border="0" data-scale="48" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f6d9f3b101e56707b976919965583482cc2970ddf044d83ec640e46c44ed34b4/IMG_20210219_085438.jpg" /> EGM FAMILIA UNISEX T-SHIRT (S, M, L, XL) AUD $30 + shipping Vintage style raised flock transfer on 100% cotton, 180GSM, crew neck AS Colour Paper Tee. Email for sizing and colour availability. <img width="2736" height="2736" width_o="2736" height_o="2736" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9b282114903d430fb42bc800dff4bc8697c756db56e3cb18bd2e28db2f266b45/IMG_20210219_085729.jpg" data-mid="99376480" border="0" data-scale="47" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9b282114903d430fb42bc800dff4bc8697c756db56e3cb18bd2e28db2f266b45/IMG_20210219_085729.jpg" /> EGM FAMILIA SCOOP NECK T-SHIRT (S, M, L)AUD $30 + shippingVintage style raised flock transfer on 100% modal, 140GSM, scoop neck AS Colour Note Tee.Email for sizing and colour availability. <img width="2976" height="3720" width_o="2976" height_o="3720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8356bdc52cecd6cd45fc7629d1117bde5ef368df9e89d7c216b5f6319e85884/IMG_20200605_151605_867.jpg" data-mid="73560264" border="0" data-scale="51" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8356bdc52cecd6cd45fc7629d1117bde5ef368df9e89d7c216b5f6319e85884/IMG_20200605_151605_867.jpg" />FIELD GUIDE TO THE SOUND SYSTEMS OF MELBOURNEAUD $30 per print + shippingPremium HP Indigo digital A3 print on cotton-textured, FSC-certified 280gsm Knight Vellum Digital-Indigo paper. Unnumbered, limited to 100 prints.Based on the UK SOUND GUIDE. Illustration by Rick Chessire Art. Printing by Press Print Digital in Melbourne. <img width="2848" height="3651" width_o="2848" height_o="3651" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2b5aff4176ed4bf9a2040078002e8969eb84ae5d847245599d83227cfde73e95/IMG_20200724_152139.jpg" data-mid="78214982" border="0" data-scale="49" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2b5aff4176ed4bf9a2040078002e8969eb84ae5d847245599d83227cfde73e95/IMG_20200724_152139.jpg" />SOUNDSYSTEM GIANTS: EL GRAN MONO x HEARTICAL HI-POWA AUD $20 per print + shipping Reprint of the iconic poster for this Melbourne show in November 2019. Three colour A3 riso-graph print on cotton textured, 225gsm off-white 100% recycled Envirocare paper. Design by Tegan Wotton. Printing by Pinch Press in Sydney. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE ON SHIPPING OR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER: hola@elgranmono.com.au <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" data-mid="73327002" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Facebook" data-caption="Facebook" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/e484635176e0e6dffec8a510cccc9c1f7a0278c2e52250982cf22c7b7fba5f6a/iconmonstr-facebook-4-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" data-mid="73327003" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="Instagram" data-caption="Instagram" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/de9531c6238e76605659713a71738c782a1f1e065e589879044db126618eeaed/iconmonstr-instagram-14-240.png" />&nbsp; <img width="240" height="240" width_o="240" height_o="240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" data-mid="73327001" border="0" data-scale="4" data-no-zoom data-icon-mode alt="YouTube" data-caption="YouTube" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/240/i/16e0e40ebceff2db7cbe18dd23988b4e499da32a195a2a52becd22142594fb2c/iconmonstr-youtube-9-240-1.png" /> © EL GRAN MONO 2020