NERNES/SKAGEN
Ad undas
In 2006 Kjetil Nernes and Stian Skagen started collaborating, their aim was to bring Nernes’ noiserock band Årabrot further into the experimental Noise genre, looking for a unifying sonic expression between hard Melvins like riffing and Burzum wise structures, layered upon Skagen’s drones and electronic soundscapes. The result became an Årabrot [concept.virus] ABS.NEG EP.
As a side project, NERNES/SKAGEN started to develop and shape the sound of what was to come in future releases by the collaboration Årabrot [concept.virus]. Inspired by artists such as Glenn Branca, Tony Conrad and Pauline Oliveros, the song Ad undas took shape.
On the West-coast of Norway, Ad undas is referred to as a state beyond. Out of memory. Where the self is controlled by the drift of primal human behavior. Unpredictable. Logical paradoxes. And this is what NERNES/SKAGEN wants to pull in under their control, a sound phenomenon, rising from the depths of minds beyond. A glimpse into a world forgotten, or not yet discovered. A sacrifice in the cave of darkness. Reaching for truth outside logic.
Ad undas is a one take recording, in search of an authentic quality. Where the core riffing evolves with time and the introduction of sonic layers. From a long repetitive state, to a palpable feeling of composed music.
In between understanding structure, and the liberation from the rational. A sonic dualism. Challenging the sonic perception and time based compositions as it lingers and fades with memory.
What did I hear? A shape, a sonic hallucination.
Or the pure and raw sound of 8*12, 2*15, Sunn 300T and two Hiwatt 100, Fulltone OCD and a Buzzbox DOD. Digital feedback and processes from a programed environment, analogue filters and
synthesis.
We are touring the east coast of U.S.A 23. june till 7. July together with
The ultimate power electronic's duo "INSECTS WITH TITS".
TOUR PLAN
June:
23 - Richmond, VA @ Gallery5
24 - Washington, D.C. @ Velvet Lounge
25 - Baltimore, MD @ Scary Studio's w/ Ami Dang & HexSpeak
26 - Philadelphia, PA @ TBA
27 - New York City, NY @ TBA
28 - Lowell, MA @ 2008 Noise Axis Festival (Day 2)
29 - Montreal @ Cagibi w/ Wapstan, Midwifery and Gym Sweat.
30 - Toronto - @ Vintage Records & Tapes
July:
1 - Buffalo / Rochester, NY @
2 - Cleveland, OH @ Bela Dubby
3 - Chicago, IL @ TBA
4 - Lansing, MI @ 517noise
5 - Allentown, PA @ Muscle Beach
6 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield ArtWorks
7 - Charlottesvile @ TBA
NEO CONCEPTUAL MINIMALISM
For further contact :
Stian Skagen
Deichmansgate 9b
0178 Oslo
Norway
conceptvirus((((@))))gmail.com