Tim Hecker
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Jetone |
| Born | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres |
Drone Microsound Ambient music |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels |
Mille Plateaux Alien8 Force Inc Staalplaat Fat Cat Kranky Paper Bag Records Software Recording Co. |
| Website | Official website |
Tim Hecker is an electronic musician and sound artist based in Montreal, Canada. Hecker previously recorded under the moniker Jetone, but has become better known internationally for his ambient recordings mainly released through Kranky Records under his own name.[1]
Background
Born in Vancouver, Hecker is the son of two art teachers who spent his formative years developing an interest in music. He moved to Montreal in 1998 to study at Concordia University and explore his artistic interests further.[2] After completing his studies, Hecker pursued a professional career outside music and worked as a political analyst for the Canadian Government.[3] After leaving his employment in 2006 he enrolled at McGill University to pursue a PhD with the subject area of urban noise which was submitted at the end of 2013.[4] He has also worked as a lecturer in sound culture the Art History and Communications department.[5] He is a producer of electronica and has performed internationally as a DJ (Jetone) and electronic musician.[2]
His early career was characterised by an interest in techno, expressed under the Jetone moniker. Disenchanted with this direction, Hecker began exploring more abstract notions of sound and collages, describing this process as 'very brutal, bloody, bone-crushing experiences'.[6] His current method of working involves the use of pipe organ sounds which are digitally processed and distorted. For the album Ravedeath, 1972, Hecker travelled to Iceland where together with Ben Frost, he recorded parts in a church. Live performances contain improvisations by processing organ sounds that are manipulated, with great fluctuations in volume.[6]
Hecker collaborated on a project with Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never) who 'had a couple days blocked out in [a] Brooklyn [studio], and Tim came down. There was a day of setup, and then we just rolled tape'.[7] This became Instrumental Tourist album where the two musicians improvised and experimented with different styles.[8]
In addition to touring with Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Sigur Rós and recording with the likes of Fly Pan Am, Hecker has also collaborated with Christof Migone, Martin Tétreault and Aidan Baker. He has also contributed remixes to other artists, including Isis.[2]
Discography
Tim Hecker
Albums
- Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again (2001)
- Radio Amor (2003)
- Mirages (2004)
- Harmony in Ultraviolet (2006)
- An Imaginary Country (2009)
- Ravedeath, 1972 (2011)
- Virgins (2013)
EPs & Other
- Trade Winds, White Noise (2002)
- My Love Is Rotten To The Core (2002)
- Radio Marti / Radio Havana (2004)
- Mort Aux Vaches (2005)
- Pareidolia (2006)
- Norberg (2007)
- Atlas (2007)
- Apondalifa (2010)
- Dropped Pianos (2011)
Collaborations
with Aidan Baker (Nadja)
- Fantasma Parastasie (2008)
with Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never)
- Instrumental Tourist (2012)
Jetone
Albums
- Autumnumonia (2000)
- Ultramarin (2001)
- Sundown (2006)
Art
Hecker occasionally makes sound installations and has collaborated with visual artists such as Stan Douglas[9] and Charles Stankievech.[10]
References
- ↑ "Bio". Sunblind.net. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Spin Interview 2013" Christopher R. Weingarten, 'Tim Hecker: Attack of the Drones', Spin Magazine; October 10, 2013
- ↑ "Guestlist on Pitchfork" 'Guest Lists: Tim Hecker', Pitchfork Media, October 27, 2006
- ↑ "McGill Daily" John Watson 'Bring the noise', The McGill Daily, April 5, 2011
- ↑ "Quietus Interview" Ryan Alexander Diduck 'Darkness More Than Anything: Tim Hecker Interviewed', The Quietus, March 21, 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Holly Dicker, 'Tim Hecker: Imaginary countries', Resident Advisor, January 27, 2012
- ↑ "Pitchfork interview with Lopatin and Hecker" Ian Cohen, 'Tim Hecker/Daniel Lopatin - The experimental electronic duo talk about their collaborative new album', Pitchfork, December 12, 2012
- ↑ "Instrumental Tourist review" Mark Richardson, 'Tim Hecker/Daniel Lopatin Instrumental Tourist review', Pitchfork, November 30, 2012
- ↑ "En/Of". Bottrop. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ↑ "LOVELAND". Retrieved 21 April 2012.
External links
Interviews
- Hampson, Simon. “Tim Hecker Interview.” Cyclic Defrost, 3 March 2007.
- Henderson, Lee. “Tim Hecker: Resisting the Technophilia.” Splendid eZine, 2003.
- Schepper, Ron. “An Interview with Tim Hecker.” Junkmedia, 27 September 2004.
- Nguyen, Mac. “Interview: Tim Hecker.” The Silent Ballet, 28 March 2010.
Further reading
- Bergmann, Brett. “Global Movement, Local Detail: The Music of Tim Hecker.” eContact! 11.2 — Figures canadiennes (2) / Canadian Figures (2) (July 2009). Montréal: CEC.
- Hecker, Tim. “Guest List Top 10.” Pitchfork. 27 October 2006.
- Richardson, Mark. “Tim Hecker: Harmony in Ultraviolet.” Pitchfork. CD Review. 16 October 2006.
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