2008 BELPOP DOCUMENTARY SUBTITLED IN ENGLISH
EMISSION SPECIALE FRONT 242 / UNDERVIEWER
JEUX DE MASSACRE questions the relation between the reality of death and the death of reality.
Through different means of expression, Pascal Bernier (visual artist), Harun Farocki (film director) and Patrick Codenys (musician), take a critical view of the strategy of mass violence in our society. A virtual and cosmetic violence entering into the military field.
Far from any morality, but without falling into cynicism, the exhibition JEUX DE MASSACRE deconstructs this contradiction by assemblages, collages and soundscapes.
The work of the three artists confronts the visitor with an ambiguous sentiment of fascination and repulsion and questions the limits of tolerance and intolerance, the factual and the virtual, in what is our symbolic relation to death and violence.
Interview
MAC's- Musée des Arts Contemporains de la Communauté française de Belgique
Site du Grand Hornu
Rue Sainte-Louise 82
Boussu (Hornu)
Until June 30. 2009 – Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Tel: + 32 (0)65 65 21 21
GPS Position: N 50° 26' 05.94" – E 03° 50' 15.32"
Through different means of expression, Pascal Bernier (visual artist), Harun Farocki (film director) and Patrick Codenys (musician), take a critical view of the strategy of mass violence in our society. A virtual and cosmetic violence entering into the military field.
Far from any morality, but without falling into cynicism, the exhibition JEUX DE MASSACRE deconstructs this contradiction by assemblages, collages and soundscapes.
The work of the three artists confronts the visitor with an ambiguous sentiment of fascination and repulsion and questions the limits of tolerance and intolerance, the factual and the virtual, in what is our symbolic relation to death and violence.
Interview
MAC's- Musée des Arts Contemporains de la Communauté française de Belgique
Site du Grand Hornu
Rue Sainte-Louise 82
Boussu (Hornu)
Until June 30. 2009 – Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Tel: + 32 (0)65 65 21 21
GPS Position: N 50° 26' 05.94" – E 03° 50' 15.32"
THE FUCKINGFUCKSThe confrontational performances by visual artist Kendell Geers, performer Ilse Ghekiere and Patrick Codenys.
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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT DOCUMENTARYnews update 27/03/2017 19:48:51
Date:April 1. 2017
Location: USA_Chicago_The Vic Theatre_3145 N. Sheffield
Website
Tickets
A Special Wax Trax! Event with Artists, Staff and Family Discussing the History of the Chicago Store, Label, and Music Presented in the Upcoming Wax Trax! Documentary
Session I:
Documentary Test Screening: 2:30p
Panel Session and Q&A: 4:30p
Panel includes: Jello Biafra (LARD), Groovie Mann (TKK), Buzz McCoy (TKK), Steve Knutson (Wax Trax Denver), Andy Wombwell (Wax Trax), Larry Crandus (Wax Trax), Julia Nash (Wax Trax)
Session II:
Documentary Test Screening: 8:30p
Panel Session and Q&A: 10:30p
Panel includes: Richard 23 (Front 242), Patrick Codenys (Front 242), Paul Barker (Lead Into Gold), Chris Connelly (X-Revolting Cocks), Sean Joyce (Wax Trax)
Date:April 1. 2017
Location: USA_Chicago_The Vic Theatre_3145 N. Sheffield
Website
Tickets
A Special Wax Trax! Event with Artists, Staff and Family Discussing the History of the Chicago Store, Label, and Music Presented in the Upcoming Wax Trax! Documentary
Session I:
Documentary Test Screening: 2:30p
Panel Session and Q&A: 4:30p
Panel includes: Jello Biafra (LARD), Groovie Mann (TKK), Buzz McCoy (TKK), Steve Knutson (Wax Trax Denver), Andy Wombwell (Wax Trax), Larry Crandus (Wax Trax), Julia Nash (Wax Trax)
Session II:
Documentary Test Screening: 8:30p
Panel Session and Q&A: 10:30p
Panel includes: Richard 23 (Front 242), Patrick Codenys (Front 242), Paul Barker (Lead Into Gold), Chris Connelly (X-Revolting Cocks), Sean Joyce (Wax Trax)
Front 242 and Transmission 242 wish you lots of happiness in 2017. May the 242 force remain strong.
As 2016 comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank you for your devotion throughout the year and for your continued support during the last years.
UNDERVIEWER
In the late 1979s, before joining FRONT 242 in 1981, Patrick Codenys and Jean-Luc De Meyer worked together as a collaborative duo called UNDERVIEWER, using a bass, synthesizers, rhythm boxes and a tape recorder.
Back then, although machines had their technical limitations and heavy constraints, the duo definitely enjoyed the total freedom of tone and inspiration. From destructured experimental tracks to more melodic and structured songs, UNDERVIEWER focused their creative approach on minimalistic arrangements.
Recently, UNDERVIEWER recovered a dozen of tracks from their early 4-track tape recordings and decided to finally release the very first UNDERVIEWER album. Some of the tracks were meticulously recreated reusing the same vintage machines.
The album WONDERS & MONSTERS brilliantly renders the force and the timeless and melodic duality of a music which fits everywhere and at any time. The poisonous charm and poppy catchiness of the fourteen songs are to be discovered on CD as from December 16. 2016 and on vinyl as from January 27. 2017 (SOLD OUT in the meantime).
Available in our online shop
WΛVES #108 - INTERVIEW by PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 4/9/16 - FRENCH
WΛVES #108 - INTERVIEW by PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 4/9/16 - ENGLISH
REFLECTIONS OF DARKNESS MUSIC MAGAZINE - INTERVIEW by PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 6/9/16
MUSICZINE - INTERVIEW PAR PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 8/9/16
In the late 1979s, before joining FRONT 242 in 1981, Patrick Codenys and Jean-Luc De Meyer worked together as a collaborative duo called UNDERVIEWER, using a bass, synthesizers, rhythm boxes and a tape recorder.
Back then, although machines had their technical limitations and heavy constraints, the duo definitely enjoyed the total freedom of tone and inspiration. From destructured experimental tracks to more melodic and structured songs, UNDERVIEWER focused their creative approach on minimalistic arrangements.
Recently, UNDERVIEWER recovered a dozen of tracks from their early 4-track tape recordings and decided to finally release the very first UNDERVIEWER album. Some of the tracks were meticulously recreated reusing the same vintage machines.
The album WONDERS & MONSTERS brilliantly renders the force and the timeless and melodic duality of a music which fits everywhere and at any time. The poisonous charm and poppy catchiness of the fourteen songs are to be discovered on CD as from December 16. 2016 and on vinyl as from January 27. 2017 (SOLD OUT in the meantime).
Available in our online shop
WΛVES #108 - INTERVIEW by PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 4/9/16 - FRENCH
WΛVES #108 - INTERVIEW by PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 4/9/16 - ENGLISH
REFLECTIONS OF DARKNESS MUSIC MAGAZINE - INTERVIEW by PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 6/9/16
MUSICZINE - INTERVIEW PAR PHIL BLACKMARQUIS - 8/9/16
RECOVERY >FOR YOU<
With the help of 32 bands of the Alfa Matrix stall, the label releases RECOVERY>FOR YOU< an exclusive tribute to FRONT 242’s impressive music repertoire from “Geography” to “Pulse”.
Besides solid remakes by other pure EBM bands like ARMAGEDDON DILDOS, PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE, ELM, KANT KINO or yet AD:KEY, the double CD also features the harsher dark elektro bands such as ALIEN VAMPIRES, CIRCUITO CERRADO vs. C-LEKKTOR, VENAL FLESH, ACYLUM, AVARICE IN AUDIO and TOTEM OBSCURA revisiting FRONT 242 tracks. Other female fronted acts like HELALYN FLOWERS and SIN.SIN both bring more tortured electric moments just like Norway’s ESSENCE OF MIND. You’ll also get the minimal percolating bleeps of electronic acts like METROLAND, NÖVÖ or yet ELEKTROKLÄNGE to the more upbeat industrial techno dance tunes of KOMOR KOMMANDO, AYRIA, IMPLANT, NEIKKA RPM, XMH, AESTHETISCHE or yet the dance pop of Honk-Kong duo COSMIC ARMCHAIR. Besides lush noir synth pop reworks by TECHNOIR, DIFFUZION, REGENERATOR and IMJUDAS (the impressive new project of Maxx from HELALYN FLOWERS), and icy modern elektro covers by THE PSYCHIC FORCE and other LLUMEN, while SAR INDUSTRY and SCHWARZBLUT add a more gothic oriented touch to the compilation.
As from December 16. 2016, you will be able to experience a new sonic and emotional dimension to these FRONT 242 classic tunes including amongst others “Headhunter”, “Happiness”, “Lovely Day”, “U-men”, “Commando Mix”, “Masterhit”, “No Shuffle”, “Tragedy for You”, “Take One”, “Funkhadafi”, “Moldavia”, “Operating Tracks”, “Don’t Crash”, “Body To Body”, “Welcome To Paradise”, and many more!
With the help of 32 bands of the Alfa Matrix stall, the label releases RECOVERY>FOR YOU< an exclusive tribute to FRONT 242’s impressive music repertoire from “Geography” to “Pulse”.
Besides solid remakes by other pure EBM bands like ARMAGEDDON DILDOS, PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE, ELM, KANT KINO or yet AD:KEY, the double CD also features the harsher dark elektro bands such as ALIEN VAMPIRES, CIRCUITO CERRADO vs. C-LEKKTOR, VENAL FLESH, ACYLUM, AVARICE IN AUDIO and TOTEM OBSCURA revisiting FRONT 242 tracks. Other female fronted acts like HELALYN FLOWERS and SIN.SIN both bring more tortured electric moments just like Norway’s ESSENCE OF MIND. You’ll also get the minimal percolating bleeps of electronic acts like METROLAND, NÖVÖ or yet ELEKTROKLÄNGE to the more upbeat industrial techno dance tunes of KOMOR KOMMANDO, AYRIA, IMPLANT, NEIKKA RPM, XMH, AESTHETISCHE or yet the dance pop of Honk-Kong duo COSMIC ARMCHAIR. Besides lush noir synth pop reworks by TECHNOIR, DIFFUZION, REGENERATOR and IMJUDAS (the impressive new project of Maxx from HELALYN FLOWERS), and icy modern elektro covers by THE PSYCHIC FORCE and other LLUMEN, while SAR INDUSTRY and SCHWARZBLUT add a more gothic oriented touch to the compilation.
As from December 16. 2016, you will be able to experience a new sonic and emotional dimension to these FRONT 242 classic tunes including amongst others “Headhunter”, “Happiness”, “Lovely Day”, “U-men”, “Commando Mix”, “Masterhit”, “No Shuffle”, “Tragedy for You”, “Take One”, “Funkhadafi”, “Moldavia”, “Operating Tracks”, “Don’t Crash”, “Body To Body”, “Welcome To Paradise”, and many more!
RELEASE NEWS DANIEL.B. PROTHESE
Daniel B. is releasing the first full-length album of his solo project DANIEL.B. PROTHESE that he actually started before being known with FRONT 242.
For this release project, DANIEL.B. PROTHESE stands for minimal noise and randomly or lfo's generated rhythmic electronic sound manipulations.
"The project started as noise for personal pleasure”, Daniel B. says. This release is a collection of tracks shaped and mixed between approximately 1995 and 2010. "The recording process was one of voluntary limits, no use of midi, only analogue (some really old) sound generating equipment and sequencer, no more than 8 recorded tracks and a few digitally mistreated drum sounds were also used, that’s all!” Daniel B. explains.
Vintage sound machines lovers will recognise noise bleeps generated by the following studio equipment all making a part of Daniel B.’s personal collection: formant modular, system 101-102, system 100M, roland se 505, boss rvb 100, moog voyager anniversary #614, electro harmonix sequencer drum, yamaha 40m #Z699, mfb synth II, Sherman filter model 1 # 909, arp odyssey…
“ÜBERLASTUNG” is released as a deluxe box-set titled “AIIHB0A0” and is strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide. The box comprises 2 vinyls (the “Spannung” clear orange colour 12” LP and the “Unterbrechung” clear green colour 7” vinyl) both featuring exclusive material, plus a digi-sleeve double-CD. Music collectors will also notice that Wool-E is also issuing simultaneously a tape MfMTV3 "2006-2010 " limited to only 111 copies.
The music on the CD’s and the vinyls are very complementary and quite different, aptly chosen to best match with the specific playback conditions offered by each medium.
Each new release-project by DANIEL.B. PROTHESE will be approached in a totally different way, so to expect the unexpected without any particular focus on one specific sound style in the future.
Available in our online shop soon.
Daniel B. is releasing the first full-length album of his solo project DANIEL.B. PROTHESE that he actually started before being known with FRONT 242.
For this release project, DANIEL.B. PROTHESE stands for minimal noise and randomly or lfo's generated rhythmic electronic sound manipulations.
"The project started as noise for personal pleasure”, Daniel B. says. This release is a collection of tracks shaped and mixed between approximately 1995 and 2010. "The recording process was one of voluntary limits, no use of midi, only analogue (some really old) sound generating equipment and sequencer, no more than 8 recorded tracks and a few digitally mistreated drum sounds were also used, that’s all!” Daniel B. explains.
Vintage sound machines lovers will recognise noise bleeps generated by the following studio equipment all making a part of Daniel B.’s personal collection: formant modular, system 101-102, system 100M, roland se 505, boss rvb 100, moog voyager anniversary #614, electro harmonix sequencer drum, yamaha 40m #Z699, mfb synth II, Sherman filter model 1 # 909, arp odyssey…
“ÜBERLASTUNG” is released as a deluxe box-set titled “AIIHB0A0” and is strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide. The box comprises 2 vinyls (the “Spannung” clear orange colour 12” LP and the “Unterbrechung” clear green colour 7” vinyl) both featuring exclusive material, plus a digi-sleeve double-CD. Music collectors will also notice that Wool-E is also issuing simultaneously a tape MfMTV3 "2006-2010 " limited to only 111 copies.
The music on the CD’s and the vinyls are very complementary and quite different, aptly chosen to best match with the specific playback conditions offered by each medium.
Each new release-project by DANIEL.B. PROTHESE will be approached in a totally different way, so to expect the unexpected without any particular focus on one specific sound style in the future.
Available in our online shop soon.
RE-RELEASES 35th ANNIVERSARYnews update 19/06/2016 22:38:15
To celebrate 35 years of FRONT 242, the band joined forces with ALFA MATRIX to re-release some 242 albums. The remastered versions showcase FRONT 242’s innovative and unmatched sound in the best audio quality made possible by today's audio technology.
The first to be issued is the band's last studio album "PULSE"which was originally released in 2003 and now comes as a double-CD with the mini-album “STILL & RAW” as second disc.
Back in 2003, this album took fans by surprise, breaking 10 long years of studio silence (besides some side-projects and other live recordings), revealing something new, different and once again absolutely ear-challenging, offering an inspiring look to the future of electronic music. Taking things further and pushing the limits of their machines, FRONT 242 showed that it was time to move on and that repeating their famous 80’s sound would have been unoriginal and in full contradiction with the band’s adventurous core spirit.
“PULSE” was another work of pioneering electronic mastery on which creativity was genuinely abound. A sophisticated album on which the band manipulated its instruments with unmatched dexterity, implementing synths and breakbeats in a quite unique and unpredictable way and bringing unmatched dark and passionate vocals in more subtle and melodic ranges.
We are bringing you the Filtered Pulse Deluxe Anniversary Limited Box. Check our store section.
The second re-release is the rerecorded & remastered 2004 edition of FRONT 242's debut album “GEOGRAPHY”, now available via TRANSMISSION 242.
The third re-release is “NO COMMENT and "POLITICS OF PRESSURE” in a fully remastered version by Daniel B. and available via our web shop..
“NO COMMENT and "POLITICS OF PRESSURE” were originally released in 1984 and 1985, at a moment when FRONT 242reached its full line-up and really started attracting true cult-following. They had become the leaders of the newly born “electronic body music” movement in reference to their high-tech and hard edged electronic punk dance music.
Songs like the new hits ”No Shuffle”, “Commando Mix” or ”Funkhadafi" definitely created their reputation as the leaders of cutting edge of the experimental industrial dance scene, combining political sound samples, heavy sequencing and aggressive electro beats. Just like Jean-Luc De Meyer once said: "We don't want to say anything to the people. We just take samples from the world around us, the news, television, movies, the street...We act as a reflection of what's happening and what's interesting in the world."… FRONT 242’s music was never created as a way to convey a message, but rather serve as an artistic observation of things around all of us!
Since day one, FRONT 242 have always been employing the use of the most current technology available to keep the music fresh, groundbreaking and up to date, non-stop pushing their sound to its logical extreme. The unique cold and synthetic brand of electronic dance music displayed on “NO COMMENT and "POLITICS OF PRESSURE” instantly became the band’s signature sound for the following decades…
It’s a true pleasure for the ears rediscovering these classic tunes in their fully remastered versions, reminding us how this second album firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.
To celebrate 35 years of FRONT 242, the band joined forces with ALFA MATRIX to re-release some 242 albums. The remastered versions showcase FRONT 242’s innovative and unmatched sound in the best audio quality made possible by today's audio technology.
The first to be issued is the band's last studio album "PULSE"which was originally released in 2003 and now comes as a double-CD with the mini-album “STILL & RAW” as second disc.
Back in 2003, this album took fans by surprise, breaking 10 long years of studio silence (besides some side-projects and other live recordings), revealing something new, different and once again absolutely ear-challenging, offering an inspiring look to the future of electronic music. Taking things further and pushing the limits of their machines, FRONT 242 showed that it was time to move on and that repeating their famous 80’s sound would have been unoriginal and in full contradiction with the band’s adventurous core spirit.
“PULSE” was another work of pioneering electronic mastery on which creativity was genuinely abound. A sophisticated album on which the band manipulated its instruments with unmatched dexterity, implementing synths and breakbeats in a quite unique and unpredictable way and bringing unmatched dark and passionate vocals in more subtle and melodic ranges.
We are bringing you the Filtered Pulse Deluxe Anniversary Limited Box. Check our store section.
The second re-release is the rerecorded & remastered 2004 edition of FRONT 242's debut album “GEOGRAPHY”, now available via TRANSMISSION 242.
The third re-release is “NO COMMENT and "POLITICS OF PRESSURE” in a fully remastered version by Daniel B. and available via our web shop..
“NO COMMENT and "POLITICS OF PRESSURE” were originally released in 1984 and 1985, at a moment when FRONT 242reached its full line-up and really started attracting true cult-following. They had become the leaders of the newly born “electronic body music” movement in reference to their high-tech and hard edged electronic punk dance music.
Songs like the new hits ”No Shuffle”, “Commando Mix” or ”Funkhadafi" definitely created their reputation as the leaders of cutting edge of the experimental industrial dance scene, combining political sound samples, heavy sequencing and aggressive electro beats. Just like Jean-Luc De Meyer once said: "We don't want to say anything to the people. We just take samples from the world around us, the news, television, movies, the street...We act as a reflection of what's happening and what's interesting in the world."… FRONT 242’s music was never created as a way to convey a message, but rather serve as an artistic observation of things around all of us!
Since day one, FRONT 242 have always been employing the use of the most current technology available to keep the music fresh, groundbreaking and up to date, non-stop pushing their sound to its logical extreme. The unique cold and synthetic brand of electronic dance music displayed on “NO COMMENT and "POLITICS OF PRESSURE” instantly became the band’s signature sound for the following decades…
It’s a true pleasure for the ears rediscovering these classic tunes in their fully remastered versions, reminding us how this second album firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.
THE COCKSnews update 10/07/2016 19:09:59
The COCKS (EX-REVOLTING COCKS members) have reformed for a very limited string of U.S. dates to perform on the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut album "BIG SEXY LAND".
The COCKS are Richard 23, Luc Van Acker, Chris Connelly and Paul Barker. Barker played bass, keyboards and did programming for Revolting Cocks between 1987 and 1993.
They will be playing the first album as well as many of the hits of the REVOLTING COCKS' discography.
This is a rare and limited experience so don't miss out!
DATES
September 16 New York @ Stimulate
September 17 Houston @ Numbers
September 18 San Francisco @ DNA LOUNGE
September 20 Tampa @ THE ORPHEUM
September 21 Baltimore @ OTTOBAR
September 24 Chicago @ METRO/CWV
Crack Nation
Interview
Article
The COCKS (EX-REVOLTING COCKS members) have reformed for a very limited string of U.S. dates to perform on the 30th anniversary of the release of their debut album "BIG SEXY LAND".
The COCKS are Richard 23, Luc Van Acker, Chris Connelly and Paul Barker. Barker played bass, keyboards and did programming for Revolting Cocks between 1987 and 1993.
They will be playing the first album as well as many of the hits of the REVOLTING COCKS' discography.
This is a rare and limited experience so don't miss out!
DATES
September 16 New York @ Stimulate
September 17 Houston @ Numbers
September 18 San Francisco @ DNA LOUNGE
September 20 Tampa @ THE ORPHEUM
September 21 Baltimore @ OTTOBAR
September 24 Chicago @ METRO/CWV
Crack Nation
Interview
Article
COCKSURE. TVMALSV.news update 6/07/2014 17:26:18
First new Wax Trax! release in almost twenty years: Cocksure's "TKO Mindfuck" featuring Richard 23 out now!
Vinyl
mp3
Order here
First new Wax Trax! release in almost twenty years: Cocksure's "TKO Mindfuck" featuring Richard 23 out now!
Vinyl
mp3
Order here
RENCONTRE AVEC JEAN-LUC DE MEYERnews update 10/03/2014 18:20:05
Rencontre avec Jean-Luc De Meyer: musique électronique, poésie, science-fiction et contraintes formelles.
Date: 21 mars 2014 - 18h30
Lieu: PointCulture_Rue Royale 145_Bruxelles_Belgique
Info
Date: 22 mars 2014 - 15h30
Lieu: PointCulture_Rue de l'Official 1-5_Liège_Belgique
Info
PointCulture
Rencontre avec Jean-Luc De Meyer: musique électronique, poésie, science-fiction et contraintes formelles.
Date: 21 mars 2014 - 18h30
Lieu: PointCulture_Rue Royale 145_Bruxelles_Belgique
Info
Date: 22 mars 2014 - 15h30
Lieu: PointCulture_Rue de l'Official 1-5_Liège_Belgique
Info
PointCulture
ZuluBash by Dave i.d. remixed by Patrick Codenysnews update 16/02/2014 19:26:26
ZuluBash by Dave i.d._Original track
ZuluBash by Dave i.d._Remixed track by Patrick Codenys
Remix
ZuluBash by Dave i.d._Original track
ZuluBash by Dave i.d._Remixed track by Patrick Codenys
Remix
FRONT 242 AND TRANSMISSION 242 WISH YOU A BEAUTIFUL NEW JOURNEY!
HAPPY 2013!
HAPPY 2013!
NOTHING BUT NOISEnews update 15/04/2012 23:30:21
20 years in the making, Nothing But Noise, the trio led by Front 242 mastermind Daniel B and featuring original Front 242 member Dirk Bergen and Erwin Jadot, finally release their debut album ‘Not Bleeding Red’ on UK independent Future Noise Music.
Borne from a deep love of analogue synthesizers and inspired by the likes of Manuel Gottching, Tangerine Dream’s early albums and Bowie’s Berlin period, ‘Not Bleeding Red’ is an album that fully deserves its place in the long and distinguished history of European synth acts.
Created in Daniel B’s studio the album features an array of rare and vintage analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Voyager, Prophet8, Juno 106 and Arp Odyssey. No nostalgia fest though, the album also explores the possibilities afforded by today’s new breed of analogue synthesizers. It’s lineage might be clear but this is an album that looks forward, respectful of the past but not in its thrall.
‘Not Bleeding Red’ is an expansive affair, an album in love with sound itself and tracks such as the elegiac nearly 19 minute long ‘CK’ are given time to evolve and develop in stately fashion, unfolding like some grand cosmic ballet.
Uncompromising and haunting, this is an album that conjures up vast vistas of space, both cold and beautiful at the same time.
Having honed the Nothing But Noise sound over the course of two decades and a series of critically acclaimed live performances, ‘Not Bleeding Red’ is the culmination of a lifetime’s obsession with synthesized sound and a timeless example of how raw circuit boards can produce something stunningly beautiful.
A fully realised concept ‘Not Bleeding Red’ arrives in sumptuous packaging, complete with accompanying iPad screens and desktop wallpapers, all designed and produced by Daniel B himself. The album will be released digitally, on double vinyl and in a 2CD edition.
Check out the shop section. The 2CD edition as well as the exclusive red edition of the double vinyl are yet available!
Don't miss out on NBN!
20 years in the making, Nothing But Noise, the trio led by Front 242 mastermind Daniel B and featuring original Front 242 member Dirk Bergen and Erwin Jadot, finally release their debut album ‘Not Bleeding Red’ on UK independent Future Noise Music.
Borne from a deep love of analogue synthesizers and inspired by the likes of Manuel Gottching, Tangerine Dream’s early albums and Bowie’s Berlin period, ‘Not Bleeding Red’ is an album that fully deserves its place in the long and distinguished history of European synth acts.
Created in Daniel B’s studio the album features an array of rare and vintage analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Voyager, Prophet8, Juno 106 and Arp Odyssey. No nostalgia fest though, the album also explores the possibilities afforded by today’s new breed of analogue synthesizers. It’s lineage might be clear but this is an album that looks forward, respectful of the past but not in its thrall.
‘Not Bleeding Red’ is an expansive affair, an album in love with sound itself and tracks such as the elegiac nearly 19 minute long ‘CK’ are given time to evolve and develop in stately fashion, unfolding like some grand cosmic ballet.
Uncompromising and haunting, this is an album that conjures up vast vistas of space, both cold and beautiful at the same time.
Having honed the Nothing But Noise sound over the course of two decades and a series of critically acclaimed live performances, ‘Not Bleeding Red’ is the culmination of a lifetime’s obsession with synthesized sound and a timeless example of how raw circuit boards can produce something stunningly beautiful.
A fully realised concept ‘Not Bleeding Red’ arrives in sumptuous packaging, complete with accompanying iPad screens and desktop wallpapers, all designed and produced by Daniel B himself. The album will be released digitally, on double vinyl and in a 2CD edition.
Check out the shop section. The 2CD edition as well as the exclusive red edition of the double vinyl are yet available!
Don't miss out on NBN!
HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEMnews update 28/11/2011 23:14:44
Front 242 were to perform in Houston at Numbers but due to the untrustworthiness of the promoter, the band has to cancel the show. After several attempts to contact the promoter, the band never received a reply. Front 242 regret that the Houston concert has to be cancelled. Fans with tickets for the 242 show should get a refund... but we have no power to guarantee this. A special thanks goes to the numerous fans for their tip-offs! It's much appreciated.
Front 242 were to perform in Houston at Numbers but due to the untrustworthiness of the promoter, the band has to cancel the show. After several attempts to contact the promoter, the band never received a reply. Front 242 regret that the Houston concert has to be cancelled. Fans with tickets for the 242 show should get a refund... but we have no power to guarantee this. A special thanks goes to the numerous fans for their tip-offs! It's much appreciated.
HAPPY HOLIDAYSnews update 1/01/2012
Thanks to all of our devoted fans for continuing to support the band. May the music be with you now and forever!
Thanks to all of our devoted fans for continuing to support the band. May the music be with you now and forever!
WORKSHOP - JULY 28 & 29. 2011news update 18/07/2011 23:37:26
Patrick Codenys (Front242) and DJ Eric Powa (www.djlabcenter.be) will present a Workshop about electronic music - developing the computer approach, formats, softwares and some practical production features. From the basics to more specialized themes, this Workshop is free of charge and will take place at the Ganshoren Cultural Centrum, Pl. Guido Gezelle 26, Brussels 1083 Ganshoren on 28 and 29th of July.
If you are interested, places are available. Inscriptions: Nathalie Vander Stucken
By phone: + 32 2 420 37 27 between 9 am and 4 pm
By email: [email protected]
Patrick Codenys (Front242) and DJ Eric Powa (www.djlabcenter.be) will present a Workshop about electronic music - developing the computer approach, formats, softwares and some practical production features. From the basics to more specialized themes, this Workshop is free of charge and will take place at the Ganshoren Cultural Centrum, Pl. Guido Gezelle 26, Brussels 1083 Ganshoren on 28 and 29th of July.
If you are interested, places are available. Inscriptions: Nathalie Vander Stucken
By phone: + 32 2 420 37 27 between 9 am and 4 pm
By email: [email protected]
RED SNIPERnews update 3/07/2011 21:39:24
Red Sniper is an underground performance art group based in Brussels that began as an inter-disciplinary project for controversial visual artist Kendell Geers and Patrick Codenys of Front 242. Working from the strength of their individual discipline and knowledge base to construct,deconstruct and reconstruct images and sounds. The moving image is edited sonically, the image then re-edited visually to fit the sound and finally the sounds are then deconstructed visually.The process is not unlike a game of chess or even a duel where neither the image nor the sound enjoys any particular precedence as both are open to play and can be abused by either player. The performance "Prototype" at the Centre Pompidou in Paris was the group’s first public appearance in 2003. The piece oscillates between television white noise, excerpts from the artists own work and body music. In part very beautiful and musical and in part an unrelenting assault on the senses and in part visual poetry.The visual and the sonic compete for the viewers attention in a battle of the media.
Date: July 7. 2011 - 21:00 CET
Location: CAFE CENTRAL_BRUSSELS_BELGIUM
Website
Red Sniper is an underground performance art group based in Brussels that began as an inter-disciplinary project for controversial visual artist Kendell Geers and Patrick Codenys of Front 242. Working from the strength of their individual discipline and knowledge base to construct,deconstruct and reconstruct images and sounds. The moving image is edited sonically, the image then re-edited visually to fit the sound and finally the sounds are then deconstructed visually.The process is not unlike a game of chess or even a duel where neither the image nor the sound enjoys any particular precedence as both are open to play and can be abused by either player. The performance "Prototype" at the Centre Pompidou in Paris was the group’s first public appearance in 2003. The piece oscillates between television white noise, excerpts from the artists own work and body music. In part very beautiful and musical and in part an unrelenting assault on the senses and in part visual poetry.The visual and the sonic compete for the viewers attention in a battle of the media.
Date: July 7. 2011 - 21:00 CET
Location: CAFE CENTRAL_BRUSSELS_BELGIUM
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SYNTHIEPOPnews update 18/11/2010 12:12:07
Dirk Horst, born in 1971, is committed to Synthpop, with a penchant for soul, rock and old German Schlager. Dirk Horst composes and writes for his musical project Theriak and in parallel he writes poems and stories. He contributed some tracks for Depeche Mode tribute samplers, produces remixes for other bands and has been closely involved with the Synthpop scene in Germany over the last two decades.
The simple fact that there was no book about Synthpop brought him to write one.
At first glance, Synthpop seams to be cold and untouchable. But it is not; Synthpop is warm and full of emotions.
The book, "Synthiepop – die gefühlvolle Kälte – Geschichten des Synthiepop", tells the exciting history of Synthpop, written by protagonists like Human League, Kraftwerk, New Order or Depeche Mode.
It starts in the late 70s until today, going from new wave to EBM and from dark wave to future pop. Always exciting and informative writing, interspersed with anecdotes and experiences of the author.
The book also features over sixty short biographies of the most important bands, technical backgrounds, etc.
SYNTHIEPOP is a comprehensive reference book (available in German only) for anyone who is interested in the electronic music scene.
Website
Dirk Horst, born in 1971, is committed to Synthpop, with a penchant for soul, rock and old German Schlager. Dirk Horst composes and writes for his musical project Theriak and in parallel he writes poems and stories. He contributed some tracks for Depeche Mode tribute samplers, produces remixes for other bands and has been closely involved with the Synthpop scene in Germany over the last two decades.
The simple fact that there was no book about Synthpop brought him to write one.
At first glance, Synthpop seams to be cold and untouchable. But it is not; Synthpop is warm and full of emotions.
The book, "Synthiepop – die gefühlvolle Kälte – Geschichten des Synthiepop", tells the exciting history of Synthpop, written by protagonists like Human League, Kraftwerk, New Order or Depeche Mode.
It starts in the late 70s until today, going from new wave to EBM and from dark wave to future pop. Always exciting and informative writing, interspersed with anecdotes and experiences of the author.
The book also features over sixty short biographies of the most important bands, technical backgrounds, etc.
SYNTHIEPOP is a comprehensive reference book (available in German only) for anyone who is interested in the electronic music scene.
Website
FRONT 242 STRIKE BACK WITH MOMENTS IN BUDAPESTnews update 12/03/2010 17:39:45SPECIAL NEWS FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE
TRANSMISSION 242 is proud to announce the release of a new live DVD footage MOMENTS IN BUDAPEST. Caught at the end of the 2008 Vintage tour, MOMENTS IN BUDAPEST brings an exceptional performance in an exceptional setting, the Sportmax 2, Budapest.
It was time to make another DVD. It had been a while and the band had some good material. FRONT 242 rolled film on their first appearance ever in Hungary since their ascent in 1981. With a ferocious energy the band is known for, they bring you a brilliant set of their re-designed sounds.
The Hungarian crowd was great, the sound was perfect, the band had a blast. We hope you get a kick out of this.
The 81-minutes live footage features all time classics Happiness, Religion, Take One, Moldavia, Funkahdafi, Together, Welcome To Paradise, Commando Mix, Loud, Don’t Crash, No Shuffle, Masterhit, Triple X Girlfriend, Lovely Day, Im Rhythmus Bleiben, Headhunter, Circling Overland, Punish Your Machine and also includes an interview and a gallery of photos.
Since the DVD is a limited edition with release date April 30. 2010, we give you the chance to pre-order your copy.
Check out the sections 242 DVD and 242 T-SHIRTS in the online TRANSMISSION 242 SHOP!
The brand new and exclusive Package deal T-shirt won’t be available separately!
The 100 first pre-order buyers will receive some TRANSMISSION 242 extras….to discover….
Thanks to all of you for showing up and for your continued support.
TRANSMISSION 242 is proud to announce the release of a new live DVD footage MOMENTS IN BUDAPEST. Caught at the end of the 2008 Vintage tour, MOMENTS IN BUDAPEST brings an exceptional performance in an exceptional setting, the Sportmax 2, Budapest.
It was time to make another DVD. It had been a while and the band had some good material. FRONT 242 rolled film on their first appearance ever in Hungary since their ascent in 1981. With a ferocious energy the band is known for, they bring you a brilliant set of their re-designed sounds.
The Hungarian crowd was great, the sound was perfect, the band had a blast. We hope you get a kick out of this.
The 81-minutes live footage features all time classics Happiness, Religion, Take One, Moldavia, Funkahdafi, Together, Welcome To Paradise, Commando Mix, Loud, Don’t Crash, No Shuffle, Masterhit, Triple X Girlfriend, Lovely Day, Im Rhythmus Bleiben, Headhunter, Circling Overland, Punish Your Machine and also includes an interview and a gallery of photos.
Since the DVD is a limited edition with release date April 30. 2010, we give you the chance to pre-order your copy.
Check out the sections 242 DVD and 242 T-SHIRTS in the online TRANSMISSION 242 SHOP!
The brand new and exclusive Package deal T-shirt won’t be available separately!
The 100 first pre-order buyers will receive some TRANSMISSION 242 extras….to discover….
Thanks to all of you for showing up and for your continued support.
JEUX DE MASSACRE - GEOMETRY FOR THE EARSnews update 29/03/2009 19:29:29JEUX DE MASSACRE questions the relation between the reality of death and the death of reality.
Through different means of expression, Pascal Bernier (visual artist), Harun Farocki (film director) and Patrick Codenys(musician), take a critical view of the strategy of mass violence in our society. A virtual and cosmetic violence entering into the military field.
Far from any morality, but without falling into cynicism, the exhibition JEUX DE MASSACRE deconstructs this contradiction by assemblages, collages and soundscapes.
The work of the three artists confronts the visitor with an ambiguous sentiment of fascination and repulsion and questions the limits of tolerance and intolerance, the factual and the virtual, in what is our symbolic relation to death and violence.
GEOMETRY FOR THE EARS challenges the confrontation of the silence of the old industrial site of Grand Hornu with oscillations, frequencies and musical pieces.
The arena of this monumental space will be the fascinating setup for Art & Strategy’s (Patrick Codenys and Daniel B.) sculptural sound performance in 8.1. surround.
Through different means of expression, Pascal Bernier (visual artist), Harun Farocki (film director) and Patrick Codenys(musician), take a critical view of the strategy of mass violence in our society. A virtual and cosmetic violence entering into the military field.
Far from any morality, but without falling into cynicism, the exhibition JEUX DE MASSACRE deconstructs this contradiction by assemblages, collages and soundscapes.
The work of the three artists confronts the visitor with an ambiguous sentiment of fascination and repulsion and questions the limits of tolerance and intolerance, the factual and the virtual, in what is our symbolic relation to death and violence.
GEOMETRY FOR THE EARS challenges the confrontation of the silence of the old industrial site of Grand Hornu with oscillations, frequencies and musical pieces.
The arena of this monumental space will be the fascinating setup for Art & Strategy’s (Patrick Codenys and Daniel B.) sculptural sound performance in 8.1. surround.
LOUDER! BACKSTAGE WITH...FRONT 242news update 30/09/2008 17:19:59The Bulletin_18. September 2008_PM Doutreligne
Take out your ear plugs and crank up the volume. As of this week, we get down and dirty with bands, giving you the lowdown on the latest gossip, interviews and reviews from the rockin’ music world
It’s no exaggeration to list Front 242 in a line of electro pioneers which includes Kraftwerk, Cabaret Voltaire and Chris & Cosey. Dressed in quasi-military attire, wearing shades and – lest we forget the music – mixing electronic drums with suffocating bass lines and bleak lyrics, Front 242 left most early-Eighties critics baffled; interviews and promo shoots were scarce – who were these scary, unconventional Belgians? If Depeche Mode and Human League were by now the poster boys for ‘accessible’ electronic music, Front 242 certainly weren’t making life easy for themselves with their singular attitude or song titles like Commando Mix or Special Forces. Yet the band quickly acquired a cult following, first in Europe, then in America where they signed a deal with Chicago’s seminal Wax Trax! label. And while lazy hacks were still debating the group’s image, their single Take One became a hit in Detroit’s black and gay clubs! 1984’s No Comment album saw Front 242 become the frontrunners of a new genre now universally known as electronic body music. With each release, the band developed a more physical sound and gained more high-profile admirers. Bands such as Ministry and Nine Inch Nails as well as techno pioneer Frankie Knuckles were committed fans, as was photographer Anton Corbijn, who directed videos for the band’s two most successful singles, 1988’s Headhunter and 1990’s Tragedy For You. While their self-produced studio work was praised by many, their concerts took it one step further, throwing striking visuals and live mixing into the equation. Small wonder, then, that it was the lure of reworking their songs in a live setting that ended the band’s mid-Nineties hiatus. “Playing live has put us back on track,” says keyboard player Patrick Codenys, “it has a therapeutic element which allows us to rediscover ourselves.” Moments..., Front 242’s brand new ‘live greatest hits’ album, is certainly a case in point. Recorded at various venues in 2006 and 2007, it shows the band (augmented by live drummer Tim Kroker) at the top of their game, with vocalists Jean-Luc De Meyer and Richard 23 at their most ferocious. From U-Men to Moldavia, from Welcome To Paradise to Im Rhythmus Bleiben, this collection demonstrates not only the sheer brilliance of what is arguably Belgium’s most influential band ever, but also their ability to adapt to different audiences, from Belgian festivals to sold-out Spanish clubs. As Codenys explains, “Spanish crowds are already dancing before we’ve hit the first note, while in northern Europe people are more analytical about our music. It has always been one of Belgium’s strengths to channel many different currents and come up with a melting-pot.” Amen to that.
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Take out your ear plugs and crank up the volume. As of this week, we get down and dirty with bands, giving you the lowdown on the latest gossip, interviews and reviews from the rockin’ music world
It’s no exaggeration to list Front 242 in a line of electro pioneers which includes Kraftwerk, Cabaret Voltaire and Chris & Cosey. Dressed in quasi-military attire, wearing shades and – lest we forget the music – mixing electronic drums with suffocating bass lines and bleak lyrics, Front 242 left most early-Eighties critics baffled; interviews and promo shoots were scarce – who were these scary, unconventional Belgians? If Depeche Mode and Human League were by now the poster boys for ‘accessible’ electronic music, Front 242 certainly weren’t making life easy for themselves with their singular attitude or song titles like Commando Mix or Special Forces. Yet the band quickly acquired a cult following, first in Europe, then in America where they signed a deal with Chicago’s seminal Wax Trax! label. And while lazy hacks were still debating the group’s image, their single Take One became a hit in Detroit’s black and gay clubs! 1984’s No Comment album saw Front 242 become the frontrunners of a new genre now universally known as electronic body music. With each release, the band developed a more physical sound and gained more high-profile admirers. Bands such as Ministry and Nine Inch Nails as well as techno pioneer Frankie Knuckles were committed fans, as was photographer Anton Corbijn, who directed videos for the band’s two most successful singles, 1988’s Headhunter and 1990’s Tragedy For You. While their self-produced studio work was praised by many, their concerts took it one step further, throwing striking visuals and live mixing into the equation. Small wonder, then, that it was the lure of reworking their songs in a live setting that ended the band’s mid-Nineties hiatus. “Playing live has put us back on track,” says keyboard player Patrick Codenys, “it has a therapeutic element which allows us to rediscover ourselves.” Moments..., Front 242’s brand new ‘live greatest hits’ album, is certainly a case in point. Recorded at various venues in 2006 and 2007, it shows the band (augmented by live drummer Tim Kroker) at the top of their game, with vocalists Jean-Luc De Meyer and Richard 23 at their most ferocious. From U-Men to Moldavia, from Welcome To Paradise to Im Rhythmus Bleiben, this collection demonstrates not only the sheer brilliance of what is arguably Belgium’s most influential band ever, but also their ability to adapt to different audiences, from Belgian festivals to sold-out Spanish clubs. As Codenys explains, “Spanish crowds are already dancing before we’ve hit the first note, while in northern Europe people are more analytical about our music. It has always been one of Belgium’s strengths to channel many different currents and come up with a melting-pot.” Amen to that.
Website
THEY'RE COMING DOWN FOR YOU WITH MOMENTSnews update 4/07/2008 2:42:00In the past 20 years, the use of computers has drastically transformed music production; in this way, creation is totally integrated thanks to user-friendly technology.
FRONT 242 come from a different era, when working with electronic music was difficult. The machines were hostile and humans needed to interact strongly with synthesizers to master their art. Music required discipline.
After years of digital “über alles”, analogue synthesizers and technology have made a comeback. Aware of a time where research and sound design was important, new brands have emerged and some older synthesizer brands refined the analogue technology on contemporary synthesizers, with modern components and a sophisticated sound.
FRONT 242 decided to re-load their old analogue sequences into this new generation of synthesizers. They carefully re-designed all the sounds to match the spirit of their time.
The result was shown during a worldwide “Vintage Tour” that is still running today.
To satisfy the fans insatiable hunger for live thrills and the curiosity of numerous listeners who are interested in the early electronic music atmosphere; FRONT 242 release an exceptional “Live” recording encompassing the very best of their compositions.
Grasp the exclusive chance to relive these “Moments…” or to pretend if you’ve never had the opportunity to live the “Moments…” and check out the sections “242 Collections” and "242 T-shirts" in the online Transmission 242 shop!
A brand new and exclusive Vintage “Kommando” Remix T-shirt is available separately or in a package deal offer. Check out the section “242 T-shirts”.
The 100 first package deal buyers will receive a unique most wanted 242-membership card, valid FOREVER….
As from the 101st buyer other goodies for free.
“Moments…” will not be available in regular retail shops at the time of e-release.
More release news soon….
In the meantime, spread the word and enjoy “Moments…” with us for your very own private collection!
FRONT 242 come from a different era, when working with electronic music was difficult. The machines were hostile and humans needed to interact strongly with synthesizers to master their art. Music required discipline.
After years of digital “über alles”, analogue synthesizers and technology have made a comeback. Aware of a time where research and sound design was important, new brands have emerged and some older synthesizer brands refined the analogue technology on contemporary synthesizers, with modern components and a sophisticated sound.
FRONT 242 decided to re-load their old analogue sequences into this new generation of synthesizers. They carefully re-designed all the sounds to match the spirit of their time.
The result was shown during a worldwide “Vintage Tour” that is still running today.
To satisfy the fans insatiable hunger for live thrills and the curiosity of numerous listeners who are interested in the early electronic music atmosphere; FRONT 242 release an exceptional “Live” recording encompassing the very best of their compositions.
Grasp the exclusive chance to relive these “Moments…” or to pretend if you’ve never had the opportunity to live the “Moments…” and check out the sections “242 Collections” and "242 T-shirts" in the online Transmission 242 shop!
A brand new and exclusive Vintage “Kommando” Remix T-shirt is available separately or in a package deal offer. Check out the section “242 T-shirts”.
The 100 first package deal buyers will receive a unique most wanted 242-membership card, valid FOREVER….
As from the 101st buyer other goodies for free.
“Moments…” will not be available in regular retail shops at the time of e-release.
More release news soon….
In the meantime, spread the word and enjoy “Moments…” with us for your very own private collection!
TRAVAILLEUR EN TRANCEnews update 22/06/2008 20:16:58Daniel B. did a high-end dynamic mastering and remix work for the new album "Cobra Coded Escalation" by the German "Neo-EBM" act Travailleur En Trance (TET). Latest new CD and first CD for sale now in our shop.
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Check them out:
Website
Myspace
Record company
TOUS CONTRAINTS, TOME Inews update 20/03/2008 21:07:04"Tous Contraints, tome I : réécritures oulipiennes de textes célèbres" est le premier recueil poétique format bookleg de la main de Jean-Luc De Meyer.
Derrière le titre un rien alambiqué se cachent une trentaine de lipogrammes - ou textes à contraintes - dans lesquels l’auteur, à l’instar de nombreux oulipiens, se prive volontairement de certaines lettres (souvent le « e ») pour réécrire à sa facétieuse manière des textes illustres de la langue française tels que des fables de la Fontaine, du Baudelaire, du Rimbaud, du Corneille, des extraits de la Bible et même du Brassens.
Le bookleg est disponible à la vente dans toutes les bonnes librairies de Belgique qui diffusent Maelström (Tropismes, Filigranes, Yeux Gourmands…), ou via le site web de Maelström - Editions en réévolution. Maelström fait partie du réseau de RéÉvolution Poétique!
Maëlstrom
Derrière le titre un rien alambiqué se cachent une trentaine de lipogrammes - ou textes à contraintes - dans lesquels l’auteur, à l’instar de nombreux oulipiens, se prive volontairement de certaines lettres (souvent le « e ») pour réécrire à sa facétieuse manière des textes illustres de la langue française tels que des fables de la Fontaine, du Baudelaire, du Rimbaud, du Corneille, des extraits de la Bible et même du Brassens.
Le bookleg est disponible à la vente dans toutes les bonnes librairies de Belgique qui diffusent Maelström (Tropismes, Filigranes, Yeux Gourmands…), ou via le site web de Maelström - Editions en réévolution. Maelström fait partie du réseau de RéÉvolution Poétique!
Maëlstrom