FRANK
Frank creates a unique soundscape in the transition from noise to music. He has arranged his improv set with hints of melodies, sporadic rhythms, and sound structures formed from a variety of analogue sound samples. These are integrated into the digital signals of a no-input mixer and various electronic devices. Frank also plays a resonator guitar, which was modified by Michael Danner. Driven by a motor, a coil, and a closed circuit, the strings are set into continuous vibration, generating an endless sustain. This leads to a radical change in both 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, @tintin_patrone, Ida Schuften Juhl @knackere_d, Mizuki Ishikawa @fun_k_son, @Zayse and @berenicellorens 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:
Duo – LLorens x Frank – Villa Kuriosum – May 6ᵗʰ
Berenice Llorens (AR) is a composer, guitar player, and experimental artist based in Berlin. Blending improvisation with organic and synthetic sonic narratives, she creates evolving sonic ecosystems. Through loops and delays, she transforms space into a live territory where sound material and emotions flow and mutate over time. Alongside her solo work, she actively engages in collaborative projects across sound, performance, and improvisation.
We are happy to play together with MOO17 as support for the wonderful REANIMATION ORCHESTRA.
Krachathon – Leipzig – May 10ᵗʰ
Poster Design by Momo @fusskoepfler
Looking forward to play a solo set at the Krachathon Festival – Leipzig. It’s great fun to play at a festival alongside 30+ other artists.
Jo – @glasambel will perform a set as well. So nice to be on a festival together.
Photo original by: M.Ludwigs, JAB Night XV
Frank and Zeynep Ayşe Hatipoğlu – Live
Frank, Cate Hops, Zustand D. – Live
April 2nd 2025 – Trio at the Hošek Contemporary.
Zustand D. (feedback clarinet), Cate Hops (electronics) & Frank (analog sound samples, modified resonator, electronics).
Frank and JD Zazie – Live
Duo wit JD Zazie
at JAB NIGHT #XV on March 22nd 2025.
thx a bunch to Dr. Nexus for inviting us.
picture by Bruital Events
JD ZAZIE
is an experimental DJ, avant-turntablist, sound artist and curator. Coming from a DJ and a radiophonic background JD Zazie has explored different approaches to real-time manipulation of fixed recorded sound. In her work she redefines DJ and electroacoustic activities. As a solo performer, in small groups, and in large ensembles, she works in an area which is constantly stretching the borders of what could be defined as DJ mixing, free improvisation and composed music.
JD Zazie is a member of Reanimation Orchestra, is part of Hiccup (w/ Marina Cyrino, Tony Elieh, Matthias Koole) and plays regularly solo and duo with Heidrun Schramm. She is the art director of the MuseRuole – women in experimental music festival, a member of the Burp Enterprise collective and broadcasts monthly on Colaboradio and on Reboot.fm.
Special thx to Mariana – @tropi_trinity for the video recording!
Frank and Mizuki Ishikawa – Live
Liebig12 – 1st March 2025.
This evening, our friends Seiji Morimoto (@seijimorimoto) and Andreas Voccia (@andreasvoccia) celebrated their record release with a performance as a duo.
Mizuki and I were very pleased to join as their special guests!
Improv Session Berenice and Frank
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
Frank and Tintin Patrone – Live
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
Frank Live at Nexus #10
*Poster designed by John-Patrick Hartnett
Frank live together with Dizzy Moon on cello among other great acts
Dizzy Moon, cello
Anna Clementi, voice
Uli Hohmann, persian percussion, self built string instruments & electronics
Tony Elieh, electric guitar
Lorena Izquierdo, voice action
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
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
Frank Live: Extremechill Pre-Warm up Concert at 12 Tónar Reykjavík. August 8ᵗʰ 2024
Frank Live: Fish Factory – Stöðvarfjörður, August 6ᵗʰ 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
– ICNISP @marina_cyrino, @matthiaskoole