From Adam Huffman Sent Thu, Apr 16th 1998, 12:10
From Adam Huffman Sent Thu, Apr 16th 1998, 12:10
Taking place in Sheffield 23rd-25th April Sonic Acts (from Stockhausen to Squarepusher)(cert tbc) The Netherlands 1998 60 mins Frank Scheffer Using interviews, music fragments and archive footage, the film provides a picture of developments in electronic music seen in a historic perspective. The starting point is that the dividing line between serious electronic music and pop is fading and there is clearly a cross-over. The resulting documentary highlights the conflicts and connections between electronic music pioneers and the new generation and features Karlheinz Stockhausen, Pierre Henry, John Cage, Michael Waisvisz, Merzbow, Squarepusher and DJ Spooky talking about their vision and the relationship between art and technology. Thursday 23rd 8 - 11 pm - The Showroom Admission Free Lovebytes Launch Party Farmers Manual (Mego) & PITA (Peter Rehberg) Live with DJ Jean Shirts.