[spectre] MUTEK_2003 - DETAILED PROGRAM

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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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