Guerilla Welfare
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Guerilla Welfare was an independent electronic music
duo from Edmonton
, Canada
. The duo produced music from processed acoustic and electric instruments with spoken word
and field recordings of acoustic "world" instruments and singing samples. The resulting sound was a pan-ethnic
and somewhat experimental sound. The principal members in Guerilla Welfare were Brian Schultze
and Curtis Ruptash, both of whom previously were members of Stony Plain Records
recording artists Subtle Hints. Guerilla Welfare was active between 1986 through to 1995, when Ruptash relocated to Chicago
.
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...
duo from Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Canada
Canada
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. The duo produced music from processed acoustic and electric instruments with spoken word
Spoken word
Spoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
and field recordings of acoustic "world" instruments and singing samples. The resulting sound was a pan-ethnic
Ethnic group
An ethnic group is a group of people whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, a common culture and/or an ideology that stresses common ancestry or endogamy...
and somewhat experimental sound. The principal members in Guerilla Welfare were Brian Schultze
Brian Schultze
Brian Schultze is a Canadian guitarist and recording artist residing in Edmonton. His best known recordings were Guerilla Welfare and Subtle Hints , both Canadian based bands.-Discography:...
and Curtis Ruptash, both of whom previously were members of Stony Plain Records
Stony Plain Records
Stony Plain Records is a major Canadian independent record label, which specializes in roots music genres such as country, folk and blues. The label was the recipient of a 2003 Western Canadian Music Award for "Independent Record Label/Distributor of the Year"....
recording artists Subtle Hints. Guerilla Welfare was active between 1986 through to 1995, when Ruptash relocated to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
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External links
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- Entry at Canadian Pop Encyclopedia