Ticket Giveaway: Tim Hecker at EMPAC 9/28
Ambient musician Tim Hecker was recently announced to be playing EMPAC on the 28th of September and lots of people are excited about it, including me!
From EMPAC’s copy:
Tim Hecker is a Canadian-based musician and sound artist. Since 1996, he has produced a range of audio works for Kranky, Alien8, Mille Plateaux, Room40, Force Inc., Staalplaat, and Fat Cat. His works have been described as “structured ambient, “tectonic color plates, and “cathedral electronic music. He has focused on exploring the intersection of noise, dissonance, and melody, fostering an approach to songcraft that is both physical and emotive. The New York Times has described his work as “foreboding, abstract pieces in which static and sub-bass rumbles open up around slow moving notes and chords, like fissures in the earth waiting to swallow them whole. His Harmony in Ultraviolet received critical acclaim, including being recognized by Pitchfork as a top recording of 2006. Radio Amor was also recognized as a key recording of 2003 by Wire Magazine. His work has included commissions for contemporary dance, sound-art installations, as well as various writings. He currently resides in Montreal.
If you are unfamiliar with Hecker but it seems like this might be your kinda thing, you can see reviews of Hecker’s work on Pitchfork, read up on him on his Wikipedia page, and check out some of his tunes on YouTube.
To enter, hit the jump and fill out the form! You’ll need to respond quickly if you win so don’t sleep on it. Good luck! And if you’re not the contest type, you can purchase your tickets through EMPAC.
