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.

Collaborations with with the @pafgens, „Dizzy Moon“ @maryzblue, @beltership, ICNISP @marina_cyrino / @matthiaskoole,  Rieko Okuda, @Zustand D., @Cate Hops and Ida Schuften Juhl @knackere_d 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 Concert:

Frank will be playing with a trio at the Hošek Contemporary on April 2nd 2025. Zustand D. (feedback clarinet), Cate Hops (electronics) & Frank (analog sound samples, modified resonator, electronics).

Improv Session Mizuki and Frank

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

Improv Session Zustand D. and Frank

Improv Session Cate Hops and Frank

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.combarikim.blogspot.comfilipposraskovic.com

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 JuhlSteinunn Eldflaug HarðardóttirExtreme Chill

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

Improv Session Rieko Okuda and Frank

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

Improv Session Dizzy Moon and Frank

Drone Improv. – The Päfgens and Frank

Just a try out on the volca