Artists Statement

INTERFACING SOUND CONCERT

Abflug Departure Lounge offers a ‘departure’ point from the mainstream of electronic music into an experimental unknown courtesy of live performers who create soundscapes which blur the line between music and art.

Abflug Departure Lounge offers live music and video served by three well-known and experienced Abflug artists. The aim of the lounge is to stimulate interaction between 1SEA participants and to entertain them during the symposium.

Abflug is a Helsinki-based electronic media Label dedicated to electronic music and video arts. The aural criteria for Abflug releases ranges from ambient to experimental to downtempo to deep tech no. Each Abflug release includes both an audio and a visual element. The two components, music and video, are complimentary but separate, and not necessarily by the same artist.

• Karri O. (Fi) started his career as an electronic musician and DJ in 1992. Since then he has performed at numerous clubs and parties in cities around the world. Over the past decade his love of techno and electronica has led him in many directions. including event promotion and vinyl vending.
• Antoine Verhaverbeke (Fr/Fi) started making music in the late 80’s and, at that time, played guitar in several bands. This background can be heard in the truly original experimental electronica that he produces now under the name Verhaverbeke Krzyzosiak. Antoine’s debut album was released on Abflug in spring 2003 and has since sold out.
• Samuli Alapuranen (Fi) is perhaps better known as acclaimed Finnish video artist and musician Samuli A. Samuli has produced numerous short films, which have been screened at film festivals around the world.
• Toane Carey (Ca/Fi)

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