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Biografie
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.[2] Hecker initially pursued a 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.[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]
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'.[6] This became Instrumental Tourist album where the two musicians improvised and experimented with different styles.[7]
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]
Art
Hecker occasionally makes sound installations and has collaborated with visual artists such as Stan Douglas[8] and Charles Stankievech.[9]
References
^ "Bio". Sunblind.net. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^ a b c "Spin Interview 2013" Christopher R. Weingarten 'Tim Hecker: Attack of the the Drones' ''Spin Magazine''; October 10 2013
^ "Guestlist" Guest Lists: Tim Hecker ''Pitchfork Media'' October 27, 2006
^ "McGill Daily" John Watson 'Bring the noise', The McGill Daily April 5th 2011
^ "Quietus Interview" Ryan Alexander Diduck 'Darkness More Than Anything: Tim Hecker Interviewed' The Quietus March 21st 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.
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.[2] Hecker initially pursued a 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.[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]
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'.[6] This became Instrumental Tourist album where the two musicians improvised and experimented with different styles.[7]
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]
Art
Hecker occasionally makes sound installations and has collaborated with visual artists such as Stan Douglas[8] and Charles Stankievech.[9]
References
^ "Bio". Sunblind.net. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
^ a b c "Spin Interview 2013" Christopher R. Weingarten 'Tim Hecker: Attack of the the Drones' ''Spin Magazine''; October 10 2013
^ "Guestlist" Guest Lists: Tim Hecker ''Pitchfork Media'' October 27, 2006
^ "McGill Daily" John Watson 'Bring the noise', The McGill Daily April 5th 2011
^ "Quietus Interview" Ryan Alexander Diduck 'Darkness More Than Anything: Tim Hecker Interviewed' The Quietus March 21st 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.