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‘LIKE ZAUBERHULK’ OUT NOW!

fremdkunst — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:22:22 +0000

Exactly one year ago we released the free ‘Zauberschwein by candlelight’ EP by Fremdkunst. This was the first in a series called ‘Zauberschwein im krankenhaus’. After the release of part 2 ‘O sweet schwein of mine‘ in June, it’s time to bring the series to a closure with ‘Like Zauberhulk‘. ‘Like Zauberhulk’ is a 6-track EP and one more time DJ Mace and friends explore the outer-limits of the nihilistic Fremdkunst-universe.

DJ Mace, initiator of Fremdkunst, takes on ‘Like Zauberhulk’ care of most of the productions. Vindictiv produced the bone-shattering ‘Kees de Rauwe Bonk’. DJ Optimus produced the nerve-wrecking remix of ‘Elodie Sanson’. Special guests are saxophone magician Erwin Vann on ‘Das Abendland’ and key-player Freq on ‘Occupy Utopia’. The bonus-track ‘Lab & Live’ includes live-recordings of a performance by Fremdkunst in 2010 with DJ’s Mace, Optimus and Vindictiv, guitar-hero Shycop, Baba Sissoko (percussion, vocals) and trumpeter Eric Vloeimans. As usual, the magnificent Mister Adam created the artwork. Inspiration comes from the works of Charles Taylor (the Canadian), Drive, The Occupy Movement, A. Schopenhauer, D’Angelo, Nelson George, The Snail, Lars Svendsen, Skateboard Kings and Gustave Flaubert.

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Read more on Fremdkunst at www.fremdtunes.com.

FREMDKUNST NOVELTIES

fremdkunst — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:03:21 +0000

Hi again: it’s been a while, so we have some novelties for you!

First of all, OptiMace (DJ’s Mace & Optimus, two main caracters in Fremdkunst) just released ‘This music is not music’ on the great netlabel/community Kitchen Dip Recordings: go download the music for free at http://kitchendip.org/optimace-thismusicisnotmusic/!

Second: Fremdkunst released a remix on Black Hole Records for Dunugoz vs Tha Roofas. The orginal track is called ‘Anita’s theme’ and is remix in itself of a tune by Dutch singer Anita Meyer. Really? Yes, really. You stream the track right here: http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/1811888-02.htm

For more novelties concerning Fremdkunst and related recordlabel Fremdtunes: www.fremdtunes.com.

FREE TRACK – DAS ABENDLAND FT ERWIN VANN

fremdkunst — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:20:02 +0000

Another free brand new Fremdkunst track featuring saxophone virtuoso Erwin Vann on a downtempo hyperspacebeat, produced by DJ Mace. This track preludes ‘Zauberhulk’ which is part of the series ‘Zauberschwein im krankenhaus’ by Fremdkunst. Enjoy and make sure you stay up-to-date and receive more extra’s via our mailinglist.

O SWEET SCHWEIN OF MINE – OUT NOW!

fremdkunst — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:04:30 +0000

We are proud to present you a brand new Fremdkunst release! ‘

‘O sweet schwein of mine’ is another free download EP by Fremdkunst. This 6-track EP is part of ‘Zauberschwein im krankenhaus’, a series of EP’s on which DJ Mace, Optimus, Vindictiv and special guests (Nicolas Kummert & René Everts amongst others) are exploring the outer-limits of the nihilistic Fremdkunst-universe.

Direct downloadlink: http://fremdtunes.bandcamp.com/album/o-sweet-schwein-of-mine

‘O sweet schwein of mine’ is produced with the help of a variety of instruments like the Technics sl1200, Akai s2800, Fender Rhodes, Cubase, Ableton, Serato, Korg MS-50 & monotron, Roland Juno 106 & 6, Korg Poly-800, SP12, MPC, Yamaha Portasound, saxophone, effect-pedals and an old tape-recorder. Inspiration comes from the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sofia Coppola, Model 500, Daedelus, Doe Maar, Oddissee, Nite Jewel, Jay McInerney, D.A.F., Clifford Brown, Max Stirner, Mulatu Astatke, Tangerine Dream, Hans Otte, Wagon Christ, Thomas Mann, DJ Premier, Sabrina and Halbe Zijlstra.

You can download the first EP ‘Zauberschwein by candlelight’ right here: http://fremdtunes.bandcamp.com/album/zauberschwein-by-candlelight

FREMDKUNST UPDATE JUNE 17 2011

fremdkunst — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:40:01 +0000

Alotofnews concerning Fremdkunst: first of all…Fremdtunes – the series 2 (various artists EP ft Fremdkunst, Devastate, Optimus ft Prince Po, Jameszoo & Vindictiv) is out now on vinyl and as download! An absolute must-have for those who like beats, jazz, funk and electronics. Also, DJ Optimus will release his debut CD this monday: it’s called ‘Double Helix DNA’ and features different guest artists like El da Sensei, Prince Po, iET and Rasco.

Allthough we planned to perform as little as possible (so we could prepare new music and a new show), we couldn’t let this one go: Fremdkunst will perform at Onderstroom/Vlissingen with keyplayer Jeroen van Vliet (Gatecrash, Sikeda, Estafest) and saxophoneplayer Mete Erker (Estafest) on Thursday the 7th of July. We’ll probably have some live art ‘on the spot’ too, so…don’t miss this one! More ‘artstuff’: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen used Fremdkunst music on their Arttube for the exposition of ‘The one and the many’: http://arttube.boijmans.nl/nl/video/the-one-the-many-nl/.

To finish the post: here’s a preview of a track that will appear on ‘O sweet schwein of mine’: the follow up of ‘Zauberschwein im krankenhaus’. Enjoy!

FREMDTUNES – THE SERIES 2 – OUT SOON

fremdkunst — Thu, 05 May 2011 07:25:58 +0000

We’re very pleased to let you know that one of the Zauberschwein by candlelight tracks by Fremdkunst will appear on vinyl. Namely, the labelsampler Fremdtunes – the series 2 contains the track ‘This side of paradise’. This second edition of the Fremdtunes labelsampler series also contains music by DJ Optimus ft Prince Po (Organized Konfusion!), DJ Devastate ft Segerfalk, Jameszoo, Vindictiv and Boulaone. The digital release will be out on May 9th. The vinyl (with silckscreen printed cover and pressed in very limited numbers!) will be out on May 30. The record is available at http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=59366 for pre-orders.

The teaser is done by the always-electrifying Superelectric. Mister Adam, the indefatigable, did the great artwork.

Read more on this 6-track 12″ right here. Also, scratchedvinyl.com did a review. Read here!

OPTIMACE – USED FUTURE EP

fremdkunst — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:11:26 +0000

Fremdkunst related artists dj’s Mace and Optimus (together OptiMace) will release their EP ‘Used Future’ on April 18th on vinyl. The digital version of the début EP is out now! The EP is the result of an intensive cooperation between the two, using all types of equipment like vintage samplers & synthesizers, fx-pedals, turntables, ‘ordinary’ instruments and materials like stoves and brushes. OptiMace created a playful mixture of dusty, jazzy beats, electronics and soundscapes. The two, who also combine forces in label Fremdtunes, invited Belgium saxophone player Erwin Vann to add some mind-blowing brass to the tracks. The digital version comes with a bonus-track, Flash, featuring DJ Vindictiv. Rush Hour distributes the vinyl (out on 04/18/2011). The artwork is done by Klaas Verplancke and Mister Adam.

Order the digital release (mp3/wav) right here: Boomkat, Digital Tunes, DJ Tunes, iTunes, Juno…

THE COMPOSITIVE TWO REMIX EP

fremdkunst — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:23:49 +0000

Our Belgium friends The Compositive Two just released their brand new Compositive Thoughts Remix EP. It’s a great EP full of dubstep, funk, hiphop and electronics. Nice to know: Fremdkunst (production by DJ Mace & additional sounds and main cuts by DJ Vindictiv) did a remix too! Here’s what The Compositive Two have to say about it themselves: “At first we never intended to have our tracks remixed. But after 2 of the remixers involved in this project offered to rework a track of our “compositive thoughts” album, we decided to ask around for other producers who might be interested to do the same. The result is now available as a free download for you to enjoy ! Spread the word and thx for listening…”

Listen to the original tracks/album here: tctwo.bandcamp.com/album/compositive-thoughts

The remixers are:
40 WINKS: users.telenet.be/40winks/
THE COLOURS CHANGE: www.myspace.com/thecolourschange
FREMDKUNST: www.fremdkunst.com
KRSUR: soundcloud.com/krsur BIAZ: djbiaz.blogspot.com

And here you’ll find the remix EP:

FREMDKUNST LIVE

fremdkunst — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:13:08 +0000

Fremdkunst will perform one last time – tonight! – before we dive into a period of extended contemplation on the future and making new songs. So, make sure you’ll be at ‘t Beest (Goes, NL) on Friday 14th of January. We start at 22:00h. Special guest Nicolas Kummert (saxophone, Brussels, BE) will join us on stage! The next few months we will be finishing the Zauberschwein EP’s (number one you download here for free). Make sure you stay up-to-date at www.fremdtunes.com, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on twitter.

FREMDKUNST LIVE PERFORMING THIS WEEKEND

fremdkunst — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:15:59 +0000

Fremdkunst will be playing live, soon at theatre near you! January 8th we will be playing as Fremdkunst ‘pocket size’ with Erwin Vann on saxophone, during the first Fremdtunes labelnight – starting at 23.00h! Also performing are DJ’s Jameszoo & Coco Bryce and visual artists Mister Adam & Superelectric.

Fremdkunst will also perform on January 9th at Ekko, Utrecht, starting at 16.00h. DJ’s Mace, Optimus, Vindictiv and guitarist Shycop will be playing live.

Here can catch a soundbite of our gig in the summer of 2010 at Festival Mundial with Eric Vloeimans and Baba Sissoko. Enjoy!

Fremdkunst XL – Vlad Tepes (live at Festival Mundial 2010) by fremdtunes