Janek Schaefer
Janek Schaefer
Person from United Kingdom
Genres: avant-garde, ambient, experimental, soundscape, electronic, Field Recording
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About Janek Schaefer
Janek was born in England to Polish and Canadian parents in 1970. While studying architecture at the Royal College of Art [RCA annual prize], he recorded the fragmented noises of a sound activated dictaphone travelling overnight through the Post Office. That work, titled 'Recorded Delivery' was made for the 'Self Storage' exhibition [Time Out critics choice] with one time postman Brian Eno and Artangel. Since then the multiple aspects of sound became his focus, resulting in many releases, installations, soundtracks for exhibitions, and concerts using his self built/invented record players with electroacoutisc collage. The 'Tri-phonic Turntable' is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the 'World's Most Versatile Record Player'. He has performed, lectured and exhibited widely throughout Europe [Sonar, Tate Modern, ICA], USA/Canada, [The Walker, XI, Mutek, Princeton], Japan, and Australia [Sydney Opera House]. The context of each idea is central to its development and resolution. His concerts and installations explore the spatial and architectural aspect that sound can evoke and the twisting of technology. Hybrid analogue and digital techniques are used to manipulate field recordings with live modified vinyl and found sound to create evocative and involving environments. His CD 'Above Buildings' was released on Fat Cat to considerable praise, [The Guardian CD of the week]. He plays in duos with Philip Jeck (Songs for Europe CD), Robert Hampson (Comae CD), and Stephan Mathieu (Hidden Name CD). Janek runs his own label "audiOh!Recordings" and web site audiOh.com as well as releasing work with Asphodel, Sub Rosa, Staalplaat, Hot Air, Sirr, Rhiz, Alluvial, DSP and Diskono. He currently works as a full time sound artist/sound designer/musician/visiting lecturer and composer from the audiOh! Room in London. Selected Awards: 'Jury Selection' at the Bourges 32nd International Competition of Electroacoustic Music & Sonic Art > 2005 'Award of Distinction' at Prix Ars Electronica music competition for 'Skate' [2nd out of 600] > 2004 'McKnight Composer in Residence' for the American Composers Forum, USA > 2002/3 'Honorary Mention' at the Prix Ars Electronica Music competition for 'Above Buildings' > 2001 'Sound Designer of the Year' Selected by Creative Review magazine's annual exhibition > 1999
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Janek Schaefer — Top 28 songs
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
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| Janek Schaefer | Reflection Waves | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Radio 104 FM | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Le Petit Theatre de Mercelis | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Spells | ||
| Janek Schaefer | To New York To Eugenie To Perth | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Untitled | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Boulevard Peripherique | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Beyond Zero Point | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Does | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Room 3 | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Sparkles into the Light of Night | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Eyes Close In Heaven | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Light Over Las Vegas | ||
| Janek Schaefer | The Ruined City | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Amazon Word Game (Beginning) | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Lithospheric Shifts | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Love Calls Us To The Things Of This World | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Room 1 | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Sheen | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Radio 102 FM | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Tree at the end of the world | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Construction Five | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Extended Play | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Half Submerged By Each | ||
| Janek Schaefer | In The Last Hour | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Room 5 | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Wash Bag Cut | ||
| Janek Schaefer | Extended Play |