Brandon Martinez (aka LAERZ) kicked-off Year 13 with a custom piece composed just for TEDxPortland.We could not do this without community support. With special thanks to the University of Oregon for their presenting partnership. The world-class stage production by For Good & Co. The incredible legacy bound Event Book provided by Premier Press. Lastly, the brand identity and creative digital craft provided by our Agency of Record - Thesis. All of our Partners and event history can be found at TEDxPortland.com. Known as LAERZ, Brandon Martinez is the pioneer of a new era in electronic music. Hailing from Los Angeles, LAERZ crafts mesmerizing compositions in real-time on stage using his voice, a synthesizer, a drum pad, and a loop station. His groundbreaking approach to live EDM performances has captivated audiences worldwide, earning him comparisons to the likes of Rufus Du Sol, Lane 8, and Elderbrook. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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