Thursday 4 December 2008, 8pm
New Departures
A series of events that showcases new and international experimental sounds in an immersive and intimate atmosphere. New Departures explores sound art, drone music, electronic improvisation and underground film and visuals.
JASON KAHN
Jason Kahn is an American sound and visual artist based in Zurich. His output includes sound installation, performance and composition. Working with amplified percussion and analogue synthesiser, Kahn creates deep drones, sheets of static and harsh shards of sound.
LEE HANGJUN/HONG CHULKI - ‘Metaphysics of Sound’
UK premiere of ‘Metaphysics of Sound’, taken from the DVD release ‘Expanded Celluloid, Extended Phonograph’ on the Korean label 'Balloon & Needle'.
“I have been waiting for more than 20 years for those who create music and video just like Lee Hangjun and Hong Chulki.” - Otomo Yoshihide
NOS PHILLIPÉ
Combining claustrophobic dense drones and detailed layered textures, Nos Phillipé create a highly immersive and visceral sonic landscape.
“They create highly ambiguous and cavenous imaginary space in your mind using only electronics, turntable and prepared guitar” - The Sound Projector
