SceneFour: Rhythms Transformed into Fine Art

Kathleen Coleman | 8/8/2023, 10:08 a.m.
SceneFour has unveiled more than forty collections, gaining particular recognition for its pioneering "rhythm-on-canvas" artworks. This innovative process involves drummers …

SceneFour has unveiled more than forty collections, gaining particular recognition for its pioneering "rhythm-on-canvas" artworks. This innovative process involves drummers generating abstract works in collaboration with SceneFour, translating their movements behind the drum kit onto the canvas. Cory Danziger, Co-Founder and Conceptual Artist of SceneFour, has worked alongside Artist Ravi Dosaj since 2004, exclusively dedicating themselves to crafting collaborative art with renowned musicians. Notably, SceneFour's recent artistic venture involves Shelia E, a distinguished percussionist honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Often dubbed the Queen of Percussion, Shelia E is part of the Escovedo Family, alongside her father Pete Escovedo and brother Peter Michael. Her impressive collaborations encompass luminaries like Prince, Marvin Gaye, George Duke, and Ringo Starr.

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Emagination with Shelia E.

The All-Star Band of Scene Four brings Shelia E's funky drumbeat paintings to life, capturing the vibrant essence of her distinctive style.

To date, rhythm-on-canvas releases encompass collaborations with a host of musical luminaries, including Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead), Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mike Mangini (Dream Theater), Will Calhoun (Living Colour), Jose Pasillas (Incubus), Mario Duplantier (Gojira), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Chris Adler, Cindy Blackman Santana (Santana), Sheila E., Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge), Rick Allen (Def Leppard), Frank Waddy (Parliament), Nick Menza (Megadeth), Steven Adler (Guns N' Roses), Dave Weckl, Terry Bozzio, Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver), Billy Cobham, Roy Ayers, Mikkey Dee (Motorhead), Chris Fehn (Slipknot), and Chad Sexton (311).

Expanding their rhythm-on-canvas concept, SceneFour has incorporated legendary guitarists into their creative process. Employing a specially designed glove, SceneFour collaborates with guitarists to craft visual masterpieces by translating the musicians' fretboard movements onto canvas. Collaborations with Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Page Hamilton (HELMET), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne), and Frank Gambale have all been unveiled.

Butterflies in the Garden

Butterflies in the Garden

SceneFour's collections frequently grace galleries across the United States and have even been showcased in international museums. Up until 2019, seven coffee table books have meticulously documented SceneFour's released collections.

Over its illustrious 15-year history, SceneFour has been a staunch supporter of various vital charitable organizations, including Crouse Health Foundation, Rosies Foundation, The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Camp Korey, The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, American Cancer Society, Child Advocacy Center of Philadelphia, Hope Reins of Raleigh, Red Cross, Silverlake Conservatory of Music, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Make Yourself Foundation, Musicians On Call, Art Garage, Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center, Wounded Warriors, and the Raven Drum Foundation.

Additionally, SceneFour has played a pivotal role in establishing two music-focused educational institutions: Funk University with Bootsy Collins and The Guitar Dojo with George Lynch. These online music programs have imparted valuable knowledge to thousands of musicians worldwide.