Author Archives: Jan
Performance state
During performance, I enter a special mode of being; something I will refer to as ‘performance mode’. What is a mode, and what makes this mode different from other states? Entering the Performance State For me, the transition takes place … Continue reading
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STEIM / Sonology experiment – wild mangling
Experimental improvisation to explore my electro-acoustic setup of gesture controllers and sound manglers (M4L, Max, MiniBee) for live electro-acoustic improvisation. Whistling & humming at the kitchen table transformed into some wilder manipulated sounds; extensively pitch-shifting. No pre-recorded sounds. I think … Continue reading
STEIM / Sonology experiment – Pataphone, Theremin, Soprano Sax
Experimental improvisation to explore my electro-acoustic setup of gesture controllers and sound manglers (M4L, Max, MiniBee) for live electro-acoustic improvisation. Layering Pataphone, Theremin (focus not on tuning 😉 and Soprano Sax, I’m building the soundscape live and manipulate it (with … Continue reading
STEIM/Sonology experiment – Soprano improvisation
Experimental improvisation to explore my electro-acoustic setup of gesture controllers and sound manglers (M4L, Max, MiniBee) for live electro-acoustic improvisation. This is one of the first times I tried it with my soprano saxophone. Controlling- and playing modes here still … Continue reading
Research description
The goal of my research is to develop an intuitive control- and sound manipulation system for improvised electro-acoustic music performance My goal is to improve and expand certain aspects of my instrumental practices and live setup, making it a flexible … Continue reading
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Jan Klug, STEIM blog notes about Instrument Lab #3
I remember a day in spring. I sat on a bench at the Amstel near STEIM and noticed the pink wires coming out of the palm of my hand, running to a small device attached to its back, and felt … Continue reading
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Theremin performance in Grand Theatre.. Solo & with Knalpot!
In the Electro Acoustic Sessions festival at the Grand Theatre in Groningen (18 and 19 may), the theremin will be featured in a couple of performances. Which in itself is already great 😉 I’m particularly happy though that I’ll also … Continue reading
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The MusixMatchMoogMaxMSP ThereminKaraokeSystem
At MusicHackday Amsterdam on march 23 & 24 2012, I developed the MusixMatchMoogMaxMSP (aka MMMMM), the ThereminKaraokeSystem. This system allows the user to browse the MusixMatch library for lyrics & subtitles, and then “sings” them by theremin-controlled VoiceSynthesis. The perfect solution for those … Continue reading
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Upcoming concert;Â confusingly automated DIY strings vs electronically alienated wind instruments… Looking forward!
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Ausputzer playing!
People in Groningen these days have some chances to witness a live performance by AUSPUTZER, my [after 1 year still] new band, featuring Meindert Talma on voice / piano, Corneel Canters on drums and Fons Sluyter on double bass. As … Continue reading
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Air Ways in Oldenburg
A dance performance by Roni Haver & Guy Weizman (Club Guy & Roni) running at the Staatstheater in Oldenburg (Germany). “The almost erotic tension that lies in the search for the truth in science as in spirituality is the basis for … Continue reading
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Jan Klug solo, live at Sonorama
Finishing section of a 20min live solo performance at Sonorama in Arnhem, somewhere in 2002. Starts with Theremin (my old, self-built Paia Theremin) and ends with Pataphone. Back then, my setup contained electronics, but no laptop..
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LiteraTour
In the period from february till may 2010, I’ll be on tour through the Netherlands – not continuously, but regularly. I’ve performed together with writer Christine Otten quite a lot in the past few years. For this tour however, called … Continue reading
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Piazza Garibaldi Pataphone Concert
Piazza Garibaldi Pataphone Concert from Jan Klug on Vimeo. This small concert i performed when visiting Spoleto for the fucinaOFF festival 2008 ( fucinaoff.net ). Well, actually this is one of the clips that i made to use as a background video … Continue reading
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fucinaOFF festival 2008 finito
…with a spectacular party! More info on the festival: FucinaOFF
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Tagged test
bodyPONG by Jan Klug @Clash’07
bodyPONG by Jan Klug @Clash’07 festival from Jan Klug on Vimeo.
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Tagged interctive, proramming, video
Gedignag ’08 trailer
Noodle Names – Gedignag ’08 trailer from Jan Klug on Vimeo. Short trailer i made for the ‘gedignag’ poetry night at club Vera for the poetry marathon ’08 in Groningen, the Netherlands. Featuring Hanneke Jasper as the beautiful soup girl!! … Continue reading
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