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MUTEK / Music, Sound and New Technologies - 4th Edition
Montreal, May 28 - June 1, 2003
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WELCOME TO MUTEK 2003!
Featuring over 70 artists from 15 countries, the festival returns with its most explosive program ever! For this fourth edition, MUTEK presents twelve unique programs of concerts and performances over five action-packed days and delirious nights. The diverse and daring programming delivers an expansive overview on electronic music in all its myriad forms - from aesthetically challenging to celebratory. Presented in three locations, MUTEK gathers proven artists as well as new discoveries for a program punctuated by rediscoveries and rarities that offer a perspective on the past and a glimpse into the future.
Highlights of the invigorating and challenging program are many:
- Renowned explorer of sonic textures THOMAS KOENER returns to Montréal accompanied by his mentor ASMUS TIETCHENS.
- SEÑOR COCONUT sees the return of ATOM HEART, this time with a full orchestra! This is Señor Coconut's first North American performance, and the final chance to experience their electro-latin interpretations of Kraftwerk classics that will be retired after this performance.
- A rare performance by Britain's COIL, the eminent cult group from the '80s industrial tradition who continue to experiment and innovate within the contemporary currents of electronic music.
- Influential and acclaimed artists POLE, RICHIE HAWTIN, MONOLAKE et T. RAUMSCHMIERE return with new material.
- MEGO, the impressive Austrian label, offers a revealing glimpse of new directions as represented by some of the hottest artists in the field of experimental electronic music - HECKER, KEVIN DRUMM and TUJIKO NURIKO have all received nominations for Prix Ars Electronica recently.
- Experimental approaches to the turntable as instrument, from the experimental hip hop of SIXTOO to the abstract deconstructions of MARTIN TETREAULT.
- The festival culminates in traditional celebratory and innovative style with a new genre of improvised concert by laptop super-group NAROD NIKI - a collective that gathers numerous important figures from the international micro house scene.
- And a wealth of surprises that will make connoisseurs drool, delight fans and titillate the curious.
To complement the performances, the MUTEK_INTERSECTION segment of the program offers a series of panels and workshops dealing with subjects and concerns particular to electronic music and of interest to all professionals in the field (complete details will be revealed on the MUTEK web site early May).
Over the years, MUTEK has established itself as an important event on the international scene and attracts more than 25% of its audience from outside of Montréal. We invite you to join us for this exploration of new territories found at the intersection of electronic music, sonic creation and digital culture.
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MUTEK 2003 - DETAILED PROGRAM
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
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EX-CENTRIS 1 / 8:30PM @ EX-CENTRIS / 15$ + tx
Plumbing the depths of experimentation, this program offers a profoundly serene and meditative journey through the power of sound and ambience as guided by two revered masters of sonic research.
CHRISTOF MIGONE (Montreal, CA)
CLINKER (Edmonton, CA)
KONTAKT DER JUNGLINGE (Germany)
(Thomas Koener & Asmus Tietchens)
*Presented in collaboration with PARACHUTE
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NOCTURNE 1 / 10:30PM @ MAIN / 20$ + tx
A dive into sonic textures, electronic dub and organic soundscapes for a sublime evening of sophisticated and compelling de/reconstructed rhythms and melodies.
TELEFON TEL AVIV (US)
POLE (Germany)
DEADBEAT (Montreal, CA)
*Presented in collaboration with CONVERGENCE
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THURSDAY, MAY 29
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EMERGENCE 1 / 5PM @ MAIN / Free
A meeting of multiplied intensities with artists who propose a dense and complex mix of musique concrete and accumulated 'noise' to create urban compositions that touch digital and actuelle genres.
- NO TYPE label showcase -
SAMILAND (Quebec, CA)
DIANE LABROSSE + A_DONTIGNY (Montreal, CA)
MORCEAUX_DE_MACHINES (Montreal, Quebec, CA)
COIN GUTTER (Vancouver, CA)
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EX-CENTRIS 2 / 8:30PM @ EX-CENTRIS / 15$ + tx
This program features rare and unique collaborations by artists who meet and work at the intersection and the integration of the digital audiovisual.
MYLENA BERGERON (Montreal, CA)
RECONNAISSANCE (Oren Ambarchi & Martin Ng - Autralia, Tina Frank - Austria)
TIM HECKER (Montreal, CA) vs 242 PILOTS (US, Poland, Norway)
*Presented in collaboration with e|i magazine
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NOCTURNE 2 / 10:30PM @ METROPOLIS / 25$ + tx
This is an unforgettable night that journeys into the dark visceral heart of the avant-garde for an intense and unpredictable electronic cabaret featuring the mythical Coil in their first North American performance.
COIL (UK)
PHILIPP QUEHENBERGER (Austria)
T. RAUMSCHMIERE (Germany)
*Presented in collaboration with VICE
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FRIDAY, MAY 30
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EMERGENCE 2 / 5PM @ MAIN / Free
A unique opportunity to discover the next wave of talent emerging out of Montreal, with aesthetic approaches that range from experimental hip hop to digital experimentation and sonic manipulations.
MONTAG (Montreal, CA)
OTOTO (Montreal, CA)
[SIC] (Montreal, CA)
PIERRE CRUBE (Montreal, CA)
SIXTOO - Diesel Powered Systems (Montreal, CA)
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METROPOLIS 1 / 9PM @ METROPOLIS / 30$ + tx
The much anticipated return of Richie Hawtin and his label to the roots of minimalism. Supplemented by a selection of strong new talents, this night combines the pleasures of dance with exploratory researches for a key moment of this year's festival.
JEREMY CAULFIELD (Toronto, CA)
- MINUS / PLUS 8 label showcase -
MAGDA (US)
MATTHEW DEAR aka FALSE/JABBERJAW (US)
RICHIE HAWTIN (Windsor, CA)
MIAU ANALYSIS - visualisations
*Presented by VIA RAIL CANADA, in collaboration with FLYER and CODA
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SATURDAY, MAY 31
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EXPERIENCE 1 / 3PM @ MAIN / 15$ + tx
Four masters of turntable deconstruction do brilliantly inspired and sonically surprising things with record players in homage to turntable pioneer Raymond Gervais.
PHILIP JECK (UK)
MARINA ROSENFELD (US)
MARTIN TETREAULT (Montreal, CA)
MARTIN NG (Australia)
THE MOLE (Montreal, CA)
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METROPOLIS 2 / 9PM @ METROPOLIS / 30$ + tx
This evening unites an explosive and extravagant cocktail of artists who like to wander off the beaten track. At the center of this exuberant night are Atom Heart and his 8 piece orchestra in their first North American appearance - Señor Coconut's final performance of his playful Latin explorations of Kraftwerk. MUTEK unplugs?
ALGORITHM (Toronto, CA)
COBBLESTONE JAZZ (Victoria, CA)
SENOR COCONUT AND HIS ORCHESTRA (Chile, Venezuela Germany, Denmark)
LUCIEN N LUCIANO (Switzerland - Chile)
*Presented in collaboration with ICI MONTREAL and MONTREAL MIRROR
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SUNDAY, JUNE 1
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EXPERIENCE 2 / 3PM @ MAIN / 20$ + tx
This program that allies sonic experimentation and a taste for risk finally brings to Montreal the Viennese label MEGO, renowned for spoiling avid enthusiasts of exploration. Digital disintegration, genre confusion and sonic surprises guaranteed!
CAL CRAWFORD (Montreal, CA)
- MEGO label showcase -
PITA (Austria)
HECKER (Germany)
KEVIN DRUMM (US)
TUJIKO NORIKO (Japan)
GENTLE BAKEMONO aka DAVID KRISTIAN (Montreal, CA)
*Presented in collaboration with GROOVES and CKUT
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FINALE / 9PM @ MAIN / 25$ + tx
True to tradition, MUTEK finishes forcefully. The night begins on a high note rich in texture and ambience before culminating in a massive throwdown by the secretive laptop "super group" Narod Niki who are set to incite a collective delirium. Truly a party for the people!
ROBIN JUDGE(Toronto, CA)
MONOLAKE (Germany)
MAMBOTUR (Chile, Venezuela )
NAROD NIKI - SPECIAL PROJECT (Germany, Chile, Switzerland, Canada, US, France)
*Presented in collaboration with XLR8R, TECHNIKART and ABLETON
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BOX OFFICE
Tickets are available online since April 15: WWW.MUTEK.CA
Ticket sales will start May 1st in the following locations:
HUB : 4040 St-Laurent Blvd., 514-845-8884
CD ESOTERIK 1841C St. Catherine W 514-937-5192
ATOM HEART 364B Sherbrooke St. E 514-843-8484
Tickets for Metropolis (May 29, 30 & 31) are also available through ADMISSION starting May 1st: WWW.ADMISSION.COM 1-514-528-2828
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LIVE THE FULL EXPERIENCE!
The MUTEK team has put together the following special packages, giving you a chance to enjoy MUTEK to the fullest:
- MUTEK_PASSPORT* (all concerts): $150 (+txs)
- WEEKEND PASS * (May 30, 31 & June 1): $80 (+txs)
*HURRY! Limited quantities available in limited quantities
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ACCOMODATION
FOR VISITORS from out of town, MUTEK has partnered with the Downtown Quality Hotel, conveniently located within walking distance of all festival venues.
RESERVE BEFORE MAY 1ST to get the special MUTEK rate. All details on this special offer can be found on WWW.MUTEK.CA
Don't wait - places are limited!
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AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The fourth edition of MUTEK is being made possible thanks to the help of a number of valuable partners, collaborators and sponsors.
MUTEK wishes to thank:
PRESENTING PARTNER : EX-CENTRIS
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS : Canada Council for the Arts * Ministère des Affaires municipales et de la Métropole * Emploi Québec * Conseil des Arts de Montréal * Department of Canadian Heritage * Musicaction * Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade * Tourisme Québec * Ville de Montréal * British Council * Goethe Institut Inter Nationes * Austrian Cultural Forum * Pro Helvetia
MEDIA PARTNERS : Ici Montréal / Montréal Mirror * XLR8R * Technikart * Flyer * Vice * CBC (Brave New Waves) * SRC (Navire Night) * Bande à part * Convergence * Coda * e|i * Grooves Magazine * CKUT * Parachute
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS : Applied Accoustics * Ableton * M-Audio
OFFICIAL TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR : Via Rail Canada
SPONSORS : Downtown Quality Hotel * AgenceCode * McAuslan Brewery * Guru * LL Lozeau * MIDEM * Mr Edgar * La Boîte de Comm
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MUTEK - 3530, St-Laurent Blvd, Montreal, suite 406, Qc, Canada, H2X 2V1
info@mutek.ca - www.mutek.ca
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