Frank

FRANK

Frank creates a unique soundscape in the transition from noise to music. In 2023, he has arranged his new improv set with hints of melodies, sporadic rhythms and sound structures formed by a variety of analogue sound samples. These are integrated into the digital signals of a no-input mixer. Another element is the Super Resonator. This is a resonator guitar modified by Michael Danner. Driven by a motor, the strings are set into permanent vibration and generate a endless sustain. This leads to a radical change in the sound and handling of the instrument.

@frank_noise

Collaborations with with the @pafgens, „Dizzy Moon“ @maryzblue, @beltership, ICNISP @marina_cyrino / @matthiaskoole, Rieko Okuda, @Zustand D., @Cate Hops, @tintin_patrone, Ida Schuften Juhl @knackere_d, Mizuki Ishikawa @fun_k_son and @Zayse have influenced his music with elements of DIY instruments, experimental arrangements, sound art and noise.

„Special thanks to my beloved wife Jo – @glasambel for her incredible archive of analogue sounds.“

Next Concerts:

LIEBIG12

I play a duo with Mizuki Ishikawa at:
Liebig12 – 1st March 2025.

Mizuki Ishikawa is an improviser and sound artist based in Berlin. By bringing everyday objects onto the stage through improvisation, she explores the boundaries between art and everyday life, questioning what can and cannot be considered a performance. Sound serves as her primary material, and she manipulates the acoustic environment using feedback from self-built electronic devices. Through improvisation, Mizuki aims to integrate the space, the audience, herself, and time into a cohesive experience.

@fun_k_son

This evening, our friends Seiji Morimoto (@seijimorimoto) and Andreas Voccia (@andreasvoccia) will celebrate their record release with a performance as a duo.

Mizuki and I are very pleased to join as their special guests!

I play a duo wit JD Zazie @jd_zazie
at JAB NIGHT #XV on March 22nd 2025.

thx a bunch to Dr. Nexus for inviting us.

Facebook Event

picture by Bruital Events

On April 2nd 2025 we will be playing with a trio at the Hošek Contemporary.

Zustand D. (feedback clarinet), Cate Hops (electronics) & Frank (analog sound samples, modified resonator, electronics).

@cate0hops | Zustand D. @_tau.ra

@hosekcontemporary | Facebook Event

I will be playing a duo with @Zayse at:
Richten25, April 3rd 2025.

I feel very honored to give a concert together with this wonderful cello player.

DIY

I have build myself a nasty little noise box. It’s great fun to play with it…

A small tin can with 3 piezo pickups, connected to a distortion and a delay effect device.

Makes a hell of a noise. Love it !

Improv Session Zayse and Frank

@zayse | zeynepaysehatipoglu.com

Frank and Tintin Patrone – Live

tintinpatrone.com | @tintin_patrone

We celebrated NYE 24/25 with TinTin at her residency at Kunstverein Global Forest, where we organized an evening of music featuring various concerts. Here’s the set TinTin and I performed together.

Improv Session Mizuki and Frank

Mizuki Ishikawa | @fun_k_son

Frank Live at Nexus #10

*Poster designed by John-Patrick Hartnett

@nexusberlin

„Nexus“ is a monthly series of experimental music, real-time sonic art, and intermedia performances, taking place in Cafe Kukumu in Moabit, curated by Francis Heery and Jung-Jae Kim.

Kukumu, Dec. 14th. 2024

– Dasom Baek (daegeum), Fumio Okura (violin), Jung-Jae Kim (saxophone)

– Frank (electronics, analogue samples, super resonator)

– Elo Masing (violin) & Ulrike Brand (cello)

Frank live together with Dizzy Moon on cello among other great acts

DISSIDENTS LXVI – hosted by: Lorena Izquierdo

Frank, analogue sound samples, electronics & modified resonator.
Dizzy Moon, cello

Werner Durand, saxophone, self built wind instruments &electronics
Anna Clementi, voice
Uli Hohmann, persian percussion, self built string instruments & electronics

Burkhard Beins, electronics
Tony Elieh, electric guitar
Lorena Izquierdo, voice action

PAS, Dez. 3rd 2024

2nd. Improv Session Dizzy Moon and Frank

dizzymoon.fr

Improv Session Zustand D. and Frank

@Zustand D.

Improv Session Cate Hops and Frank

@cate0hops

Frank Live at Playtronica

I was invited to play a short set Monday, Oct. 7th!

instagram.com/playtronicaberlin

Frank Live: @decentralizingdesire

Sept. 30th at Spandau Arcaden, underground floor next to Tschiboo

„a shopping mall
leaves nothing to desired
hours and hours
rushing past the doors
of dreams unimagined“

Frank Live: Richten25. Sept.28th 2024.

It was the first time that the new instrument, the Super Resonator saw the stage lights. (built by Michael Danner @dumpytart) It is still a work in progress to integrate this new instrument into my set. It’s great fun to work on it. There are still many possibilities to discover.

Other sets at this evening by: Dan Peter Sundland – e bass with Bari Kim – dance and Filippos Raskovic – piano

danpetersundland.com | barikim.blogspot.com | filipposraskovic.com

@richten25_space

Frank Live: Extremechill Pre-Warm up Concert at 12 Tónar Reykjavík. August 8th 2024

Here is the audio from our concert at 12 Tónar in Reykjaík.

I started this special concert with a 20 minute solo set. After the 20 minutes my friends Ida Schuften Juhl (knackered ) and Steinunn Eldflaug Harðardóttir (dj. flugvél og geimskip) joined in. – Ida Schuften Juhl | Steinunn Eldflaug Harðardóttir | Extreme Chill

Frank Live: Fish Factory – Stöðvarfjörður, August 8th 2024

Fish Factory – Creative Centre of Stöðvarfjörður

Improv Session Rieko Okuda and Frank

riekookuda.com

FULL SIXTY CIRCLES

Improv music stage debut. Live at Orange ’Ear.

Listen to the closing session. Played by all four musicians together live at Orange ‘Ear to celebrate Frank’s sixtieth birthday and his improv music stage debut.

– FRANK
– ICNISP
@marina_cyrino , @matthiaskoole
– JD ZAZIE
@jd_zazie

Frank Solo Recording

Improv Session Beltership and Frank

@beltership | soundcloud.com/beltership

Imorov Session, Marina Cyrino, Matthias Koole, Frank

– ICNISP @marina_cyrino, @matthiaskoole

Improv Session Dizzy Moon and Frank