Comae
Comae
Genres: experimental, Avant-Garde, electro-acoustic, abstract, microsound
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About Comae
Formed in 1999 Comae is an on going electro-acoustic collaboration between Robert Hampson and Janek Schaefer, resulting from a shared interest in music/sound and architectural space/place. We are based in London, England. Robert Hampson is the founding member of both Main [1990-present] and the guitar band Loop [1984-1989]. His initial motivation was to strip away the 'iconic' representation of the guitar. Using acousmatic and electro-acousitc treatments bound with organic/elemental source material his sound design projects have focused on the inner realms of undiscovered places, be they real or imaginary. Janek Schaefer trained as an architect at the Royal College of Art, focusing on the relationship between sound and place. Since then he has become best known for exploring an imaginative approach to sound production and retrieval most notably with the invention of his ‘Tri-phonic’ and ‘Twin’ turntables and his exploration of experimental cutting techniques. He was selected as 'Sound Designer of the Year' by Creative Review magazine [London] in 1999, and awarded an ‘Honorary Mention at the ARS Electronica festival in 2001. Comae's hugely atmospheric work explores sound improvisation woven with abstracted elemental sources and vinyl deconstruction. Utilising electroacoustic and concrete composition, the primary function of the group is to construct and inhabit exploratory and exquisite sound environments within unconventional contexts. Taking their inspiration from science, deterioration and chance without a pre-set in sight their work is focused on stripping away and replacing the present.
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