Ireneusz Socha
Encyclopedia
Ireneusz Socha. Drummer
, Composer
. Co-editor of DRUT (1985–1987) – one of Poland's first artzines. The mastermind behind Kirkut-Koncept (1986–1990) – a group performing original compositions bordering on rock song, cabaret
, ethnic music and experimental
. Took part in many other avantgarde Polish groups of the 1980s including: Przestrzenie (art songs), music theatre, Na Przyklad (group improvisation
) and Hiena (postindustrial). Collaborates with Jarosław Bester, Bolesław Błaszczyk, Marek Chołoniewski, Chris Cutler
, Piotr Czerny, Tomasz Duda, Joane Hétu, Tomasz Krakowiak
, Jacek Podsiadło, Raphael Roginski and Yuriy Yaremchuk. Translated into Polish Chris Cutler
's File Under Popular
(Zielona Sowa Publishing House, 1999). In 2000, founded Dembitzer Music. In 2004, started the Sefer Dembitz Polish translation project for JewishGen
. Wrote the script and the music for the short documentary titled "Nothing remains forever" (Society of Friends of the Land of Dębica
, 2004).
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, Composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. Co-editor of DRUT (1985–1987) – one of Poland's first artzines. The mastermind behind Kirkut-Koncept (1986–1990) – a group performing original compositions bordering on rock song, cabaret
Cabaret
Cabaret is a form, or place, of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue: a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting at tables watching the performance, as introduced by a master of ceremonies or...
, ethnic music and experimental
Experimental rock
Experimental rock or avant-garde rock is a type of music based on rock which experiments with the basic elements of the genre, or which pushes the boundaries of common composition and performance technique....
. Took part in many other avantgarde Polish groups of the 1980s including: Przestrzenie (art songs), music theatre, Na Przyklad (group improvisation
Improvisation
Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting, of making and creating, in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one's immediate environment and inner feelings. This can result in the invention of new thought patterns, new practices, new structures or symbols, and/or...
) and Hiena (postindustrial). Collaborates with Jarosław Bester, Bolesław Błaszczyk, Marek Chołoniewski, Chris Cutler
Chris Cutler
Chris Cutler is an English percussionist, composer, lyricist and music theorist. Best known for his work with English avant-rock group Henry Cow, Cutler was also a member and drummer of a number of other bands, including Art Bears, News from Babel, Pere Ubu and Gong/Mothergong...
, Piotr Czerny, Tomasz Duda, Joane Hétu, Tomasz Krakowiak
Tomasz Krakowiak
Tomasz Krakowiak percussionist, composer. During the last few years, Krakowiak has performed and recorded with artists such as Mike Hansen, John Oswald, Ireneusz Socha, Kaffe Matthews, Mike Snow, Alessandro Bosetti, Ute Völker, Phil Minton, Paul Dutton, John Butcher, Gert-Jan Prins, Pau Torres and...
, Jacek Podsiadło, Raphael Roginski and Yuriy Yaremchuk. Translated into Polish Chris Cutler
Chris Cutler
Chris Cutler is an English percussionist, composer, lyricist and music theorist. Best known for his work with English avant-rock group Henry Cow, Cutler was also a member and drummer of a number of other bands, including Art Bears, News from Babel, Pere Ubu and Gong/Mothergong...
's File Under Popular
File Under Popular
File Under Popular: Theoretical and Critical Writings on Music is a collection of seven essays on the political theory of popular music written by English percussionist, lyricist and music theorist, Chris Cutler. The essays were written between 1978 and 1983, four of them in response to requests...
(Zielona Sowa Publishing House, 1999). In 2000, founded Dembitzer Music. In 2004, started the Sefer Dembitz Polish translation project for JewishGen
JewishGen
JewishGen is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 as a resource for Jewish genealogy. In 2003, JewishGen became an affiliate of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in New York.It provides amateur and professional genealogists with the tools to research their...
. Wrote the script and the music for the short documentary titled "Nothing remains forever" (Society of Friends of the Land of Dębica
Debica
Dębica is a town in southeastern Poland with 46,693 inhabitants, as of 2 June 2009. It is the capital of Dębica County. Since 1999 it has been situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship; it had previously been in the Tarnów Voivodeship .-Area:...
, 2004).
Selected discography
- The Cracow Klezmer BandThe Cracow Klezmer BandThe Cracow Klezmer Band was a Polish quartet formed by accordionist and composer Jarosław Bester in 1997. Its sound was different from what most people consider to be klezmer — instead of danceable versions of traditional Yiddish songs, and free-form fantasies and laments, the Cracow Klezmer...
"Balan: Book of Angels Volume 5Balan: Book of Angels Volume 5- Track listing :# "Zuriel" - 4:18# "Suria" - 7:56# "Lirael" - 6:07# "Kadosh" - 2:43# "Haniel" - 5:02# "Jehoel" - 5:17# "Asbeel" - 5:05# "Aniel" - 3:48*Recorded at Studio 2002 in Krakow on February 13 and March 1, 2006- Personnel :* Jaroslaw Bester – bayan...
" (CD, TzadikTzadikTzadik/Zadik/Sadiq is a title given to personalities in Jewish tradition considered righteous, such as Biblical figures and later spiritual masters. The root of the word ṣadiq, is ṣ-d-q , which means "justice" or "righteousness", also the root of Tzedakah...
,2006) - Ireneusz Socha "Sztetlach" (CD, Dembitzer Music, 2005)
- Chris CutlerChris CutlerChris Cutler is an English percussionist, composer, lyricist and music theorist. Best known for his work with English avant-rock group Henry Cow, Cutler was also a member and drummer of a number of other bands, including Art Bears, News from Babel, Pere Ubu and Gong/Mothergong...
"Twice Around The Earth" (CD, ReRRecommended RecordsRecommended Records is a British independent record label and distribution network founded by Chris Cutler in March 1978. RēR features largely "Rock in Opposition" and related music, but it also distributes selected music released on other independent labels.In 1982 Cutler established November...
, 2005) - VA "Radio Swietlicki" (CD, Lampa i Iskra Boza, 2004)
- Najduchy "Porzadek : Chaos" (CD-R, Dembitzer Music, 2003)
- Ireneusz Socha/Tomasz Krakowiak "KITS" (CD-R, Dembitzer Music/Dobosz Records, 2002)
- VA "City Songs 3" (CD-R, Requiem Records, 2001)
- Ireneusz Socha/Barbara Socha/Joane Hétu/Marek Choloniewski/Boleslaw Blaszczyk "With/Without" (CD-R, Dembitzer Music, 2000)
- Ireneusz Socha/Piotr Czerny "Microaudioplays" (CD, Soror Mystica, 1998)
- Kirkut-Koncept/Na Przyklad/Przestrzenie "Nowe zycie" (MC, OBUH Records, 1996)
- Na Przyklad "Jazz zmartwychwstania" (MC, 1991)
- Kirkut-Koncept "Kamien na kamieniu" (MC, 1989)
- VA "Polish Road" (MC, Organic Tapes, 1989)
- VA "Proba orkiestry - FAMA '88" (MC, Radio Szczecin, 1988)
- Przestrzenie "Praca kolektywna" (MC, 1988)
- Kirkut-Koncept "Kirkut-Koncept" (MC, ARS, 1988)
- Kirkut-Koncept "Piknik na kirkucie" (MC, 1987)
- Kirkut-Koncept "Piesenki" (MC, Anti-Musik Der Landsh, 1986)