Roots of Dungeon Synth, feat. Kadotus 609
The ASCEND 2LP compilation on NTS radio, explores the roots of dungeon synth, features early 1992 demos by Niko Skorpio as Kadotus 609.
Recollections
Becoming PARAFERAL
One morning near Kensington Market, Toronto, May 2014. Thanks to a persisting jetlag I wake up early again, around 6am. My hosts are obviously sound asleep. I grab my camera and notebook and go out for a long walk. The neighborhood is quiet, only birds seem to be awake. The rising sun paints the cityscape with a sweet mix of pink and orange. A raccoon crosses the street, obviously knowing they’re the one who…
Through the Pits of Time
Received this box today, from Germany, released by a tape label called Darkness Shall Rise. The box contains all survived recordings by my first ‘serious’ band, Thergothon, from 1991-1992. Recording-wise, there’s no surprises to those who’ve followed the vinyl reissues of the recent years, except for the fact they’ve been remastered for the tape format … Read more
Remembering Heikki Huhtanen aka Henry Zalkin
It’s a certain sign of aging when you find yourself repeatedly thinking about people and events from 20, 25 or even 30 years ago. And although 40+ years is no achievement by current standards, some people don’t get even that. The one person I’m thinking about in this case is Heikki Huhtanen, also known as … Read more
Grey Bloom XXI Anniversary Set
About 21 years ago, in August 1998, my debut album was released. In order to celebrate a little bit, in an almost private matter (I’m not a party person), a small edition called Grey Bloom XXI Anniversary Set was made, containing the original 12″LP from 1998 (my last copies), plus the tracks restored & remastered … Read more
The Spiral Nature of Time
Time has a spiral nature. Events follow one another, but not in strict linear fashion. Transverse threads pierce through the fabric and create connections, like shortcuts. Rewind back to May 1997. I was wrapping up my graphic design studies, about to move back to Turku, and most of all determined to focus on music … Read more
Helsinki Computer Orchestra @ Avanto Festival 2003
A surprise find on YouTube: Helsinki Computer Orchestra performs Shinji Kanki’s piece “PCM 0355+53” at Avanto Festival, Helsinki, November 2003. (Above photo from rehearsals, by NS.)