Chrism and Fenris
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Chrism and Fenris are an experimental
electronic
band from Perth
, Western Australia
.
approach to retro computing electronic music. Using rewired and custom programmed Commodore 64
's, a custom programmed Game Boy Advance
and other musical equipment, they create improvised chiptunes and gameboy music. Their music has been described as "immersive, engaging, hypnotic and unique." and "more hip-hop these days, with a few genuine rhythms amongst the Atari Teenage Riot endings."
In 2004 Chrism and Fenris was featured as part of the lineup at the Electrofringe Festival
in Newcastle, New South Wales, and the Straight Out Of Brisbane festival in Queensland.
In November 2005 they each provided a remix for the Superengine
debut EP, Triangulation.
Chrism and Fenris were nominated for the Best Live Electronic Act WAMi award
in 2005 and 2006.
Experimental music
Experimental music refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-20th century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage...
electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
band from Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
.
Biography
Forming in 2001, Chrism and Fenris are notable for their circuit bendingCircuit bending
Circuit bending is the creative customization of the circuits within electronic devices such as low voltage, battery-powered guitar effects, children's toys and small digital synthesizers to create new musical or visual instruments and sound generators....
approach to retro computing electronic music. Using rewired and custom programmed Commodore 64
Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by Commodore International in January 1982.Volume production started in the spring of 1982, with machines being released on to the market in August at a price of US$595...
's, a custom programmed Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
and other musical equipment, they create improvised chiptunes and gameboy music. Their music has been described as "immersive, engaging, hypnotic and unique." and "more hip-hop these days, with a few genuine rhythms amongst the Atari Teenage Riot endings."
In 2004 Chrism and Fenris was featured as part of the lineup at the Electrofringe Festival
Electrofringe
Electrofringe is a festival of digital, electronic and new media arts. Its focus is on emergent forms and techniques within media based arts practice and places a particular emphasis on encouraging young and emerging artists to interact with established artists...
in Newcastle, New South Wales, and the Straight Out Of Brisbane festival in Queensland.
In November 2005 they each provided a remix for the Superengine
Superengine
Superengine are an Indie/Pop band originating from Perth, Western Australia.-Formation:From the ashes of the Perth three/six piece 'Mister Tickle' was born Superengine....
debut EP, Triangulation.
Chrism and Fenris were nominated for the Best Live Electronic Act WAMi award
West Australian Music Industry Awards
The Western Australian Music Industry Awards are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc...
in 2005 and 2006.