Pan(a)sonic

Phlegmscope · 06.08.2006, 10:41 AM

They are an experimental electronic music group who started as Panasonic (not only copying the name but the typeface too), but later due to legal reasons changed their name to Pan Sonic.

I've only heard three of their albums and what they all have in common is a minimalistic soundscape, kind of like the sound of tinnitus with pulsating, glitchy beats. All I've heard is generally rather quiet and monotonous stuff, but for example the ending of the album ”Aaltopiiri” sounds like a thousand circular saws or power drills scratching metal. It's ear shattering.

The one thing I'd eagerly want to hear is their magnum opus, allegedly, called ”Kesto (234.48:4)”, which is a release containing four CDs and is over 234 minutes long. Currently I can't afford it.

I started digging them this spring, so I'm just curious if there's anyone else who has heard them.

porkmarras · 06.08.2006, 10:45 AM

Yep,i know them.I'll upload a track they did with Alan Vega a few years ago when i get more time.

sonicl · 06.08.2006, 10:49 AM

I've seen them twice, once supporting Swans at their last-ever show and once supporting Kim Gordon and Co. The first time seemed like just horrible harsh noise and they did my head in, the second time it was tons more palatable.

toxic johnny · 06.08.2006, 10:50 AM

The Pan Sonic/Alan Vega collaboration album is fantastic... definitely one of the best things that either of them have ever done [if that makes any sense]

porkmarras · 06.08.2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by toxic johnny

The Pan Sonic/Alan Vega collaboration album is fantastic... definitely one of the best things that either of them have ever done [if that makes any sense]

Hey toxic johnny!I hope you enjoy the show.

porkmarras · 06.08.2006, 10:59 AM

I remember their installation at the legendary 'Sonic Boom' exhibition on the South Bank.That was a stroke of genius.

toxic johnny · 06.08.2006, 11:00 AM

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Hey toxic johnny!I hope you enjoy the show.

Yes many thanks to you kind sir for the freebies... I'm looking forward to it.
I will report back to mission control with my verdict.

porkmarras · 06.08.2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by toxic johnny

Yes many thanks to you kind sir for the freebies... I'm looking forward to it.
=I will report back to mission control with my verdict

Cool.Sorry about me being on the run.It's nearly the end of the week and because of the nice weather i get busier and busier.The telephone has been doing my head in today!

toxic johnny · 06.08.2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by porkmarras

Cool.Sorry about me being on the run.It's nearly the end of the week and because of the nice weather i get busier and busier.The telephone has been doing my head in today!

No problem... I really enjoyed my walk to and from the NT. summer has finally hit London!.

btw did you see Pan Sonic play on the roof of the Queen Elizabeth Hall with FM Einheit in 1999 or 2000? [I forget when exactly]

Phlegmscope · 06.08.2006, 11:14 AM

I read that "the duo performed a gig in London's East End from an armoured car using a 5000 watt sound system similar to the type used by the police to disorient rioters."

Did anyone of you see this?

porkmarras · 06.08.2006, 11:14 AM

No but i have heard of that gig though.And do you remember when Labradford played on the same roof?Was it not a whole series of gigs that they had on it?

Inhuman · 06.08.2006, 11:22 AM

Some guy once showed me a song called "Panasonic Youth". It was a really shitty song though.

toxic johnny · 06.08.2006, 11:32 AM

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No but i have heard of that gig though.And do you remember when Labradford played on the same roof?Was it not a whole series of gigs that they had on it?

Yeah it was a mini Meltdown organised by Mute's Daniel Miller... I saw the whole thing and there were some great bands playing including Faust and Kriedler.

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Originally Posted by Phlegmscope

I read that "the duo performed a gig in London's East End from an armoured car using a 5000 watt sound system similar to the type used by the police to disorient rioters."

Did anyone of you see this?

Wasn't around for that one... which is a shame.

porkmarras · 06.08.2006, 11:35 AM

Kriedler ah!I need to go and listen to them a bit more.

toxic johnny · 06.08.2006, 11:40 AM

I haven't listened to them in a long time... maybe I'll dig some of their stuff out again.

06.08.2006, 10:41 AM	#1
Phlegmscope expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 1,246	They are an experimental electronic music group who started as Panasonic (not only copying the name but the typeface too), but later due to legal reasons changed their name to Pan Sonic. I've only heard three of their albums and what they all have in common is a minimalistic soundscape, kind of like the sound of tinnitus with pulsating, glitchy beats. All I've heard is generally rather quiet and monotonous stuff, but for example the ending of the album ”Aaltopiiri” sounds like a thousand circular saws or power drills scratching metal. It's ear shattering. The one thing I'd eagerly want to hear is their magnum opus, allegedly, called ”Kesto (234.48:4)”, which is a release containing four CDs and is over 234 minutes long. Currently I can't afford it. I started digging them this spring, so I'm just curious if there's anyone else who has heard them.
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06.08.2006, 10:45 AM	#2
porkmarras invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London - UK Posts: 14,313	Yep,i know them.I'll upload a track they did with Alan Vega a few years ago when i get more time. __________________
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06.08.2006, 10:49 AM	#3
sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	I've seen them twice, once supporting Swans at their last-ever show and once supporting Kim Gordon and Co. The first time seemed like just horrible harsh noise and they did my head in, the second time it was tons more palatable.
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06.08.2006, 10:50 AM	#4
toxic johnny expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,657	The Pan Sonic/Alan Vega collaboration album is fantastic... definitely one of the best things that either of them have ever done [if that makes any sense] __________________ Built Toxic J Tough Optic Disc
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06.08.2006, 10:59 AM	#6
porkmarras invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London - UK Posts: 14,313	I remember their installation at the legendary 'Sonic Boom' exhibition on the South Bank.That was a stroke of genius. __________________
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06.08.2006, 11:14 AM	#10
Phlegmscope expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 1,246	I read that "the duo performed a gig in London's East End from an armoured car using a 5000 watt sound system similar to the type used by the police to disorient rioters." Did anyone of you see this?
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06.08.2006, 11:22 AM	#12
Inhuman invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 5,807	Some guy once showed me a song called "Panasonic Youth". It was a really shitty song though. __________________ Inhuman no longer dwells on here. http://about.me/robinbastien
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06.08.2006, 11:35 AM	#14
porkmarras invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London - UK Posts: 14,313	Kriedler ah!I need to go and listen to them a bit more. __________________
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06.08.2006, 11:40 AM	#15
toxic johnny expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,657	I haven't listened to them in a long time... maybe I'll dig some of their stuff out again. __________________ Built Toxic J Tough Optic Disc
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