Rudy Trouvé
Encyclopedia
Rudy Trouvé is a Belgian
music
ian from Antwerp.
In the early nineties he founded the Heavenhotel record label
and released dozens of records since. Between 1993 and 1995 he was part of Deus, quitting the band in favour of focusing on his own solo career, exploring obscure
music groups and temporary collaborations
.
Since 1995, he scored most success with Kiss My Jazz
and Dead Man Ray
, and recorded a split album with Lou Barlow
on the Sub Rosa
label.
Rudy Trouvé is regarded highly as an improvisor; in jam sessions and experimental concerts he has shared the stage with Mauro Pawlowski
, Zeitkratzer Ensemble (Germany
), Marc Ribot
(USA), Pierre Bastien
, Pierre Berthet, members of DAAU
, Zita Swoon
,...
As a former student at St-Lukas in Ghent
, Rudy Trouvé is also famous for his artwork; figurative paintings and blow-ups which can be found on the record sleeves of most of his self-produced records.
In Coffee We Trust, 1996, Knitting Factory
In the Lost Souls Convention, 1997, Heaven Hotel
In a Service Station, 1999, Heaven Hotel
Belgium
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music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
ian from Antwerp.
In the early nineties he founded the Heavenhotel record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
and released dozens of records since. Between 1993 and 1995 he was part of Deus, quitting the band in favour of focusing on his own solo career, exploring obscure
Obscure
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music groups and temporary collaborations
Collaborations
Collaborations may refer to:*Collaborations , a 2002 album by KJ-52*Collaborations , a 2005 album by Sinéad O'Connor*Collaborations , a 2007 album by Jill Scott...
.
Since 1995, he scored most success with Kiss My Jazz
Kiss My Jazz
Kiss My Jazz is a group of musicians based in Antwerp, Belgium. Their music is a lo-fi mix of jazz, rock and experimental music. Members of the group include former member of dEUS Rudy Trouvé:-Albums:* In Docs Place Friday Evening, 1996, Knitting Factory...
and Dead Man Ray
Dead Man Ray
Dead Man Ray is a Belgian cult rock band, originating from Berchem near Antwerp. Among its members are Daan Stuyven, Rudy Trouvé , Elko Blijweerdt, Wouter Van Belle and Herman Houbrechts, who was later replaced by drummer Karel De Backer. Their debut Berchem was released in 1998 including the...
, and recorded a split album with Lou Barlow
Lou Barlow
Louis Knox Barlow is an American alternative rock musician and songwriter. A founding member of the groups Deep Wound, Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion. Barlow is credited with helping to pioneer the lo-fi style of rock music in the late 1980s and early 1990s...
on the Sub Rosa
Sub Rosa
The Latin phrase sub rosa means "under the rose" and is used in English to denote secrecy or confidentiality, similar to the Chatham House Rule....
label.
Rudy Trouvé is regarded highly as an improvisor; in jam sessions and experimental concerts he has shared the stage with Mauro Pawlowski
Mauro Pawlowski
Mauro Antonio Pawlowski is one of the key figures in the Belgian contemporary music scene. He was born in Koersel and is of Italian and Polish descent....
, Zeitkratzer Ensemble (Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
), Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot born May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer.His own work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, and composer John Zorn.-Biography:Ribot was...
(USA), Pierre Bastien
Pierre Bastien
Pierre Bastien is a French musician, composer, and experimental musical instrument builder. He began building mechanical-based musical instruments at an early age, using items such as metronomes, cymbals, and pulleys. In 1977 he began collaborating with Pascal Comelade and composing music for...
, Pierre Berthet, members of DAAU
DAAU
DAAU is a music group from Antwerp, Belgium. The band was founded in 1992 and borrowed its name from the novel Der Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse....
, Zita Swoon
Zita Swoon
Zita Swoon is a Belgian indie rock group. They entered the music scene of Antwerp in 1993, still under the name A Beatband with the EP "Jintro Travels The Word In A Skirt". The group is typical of the music scene in Antwerp, with members playing in numerous other groups. Best known member is singer...
,...
As a former student at St-Lukas in Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
, Rudy Trouvé is also famous for his artwork; figurative paintings and blow-ups which can be found on the record sleeves of most of his self-produced records.
See also
In Docs Place Friday Evening, 1996, Knitting FactoryIn Coffee We Trust, 1996, Knitting Factory
In the Lost Souls Convention, 1997, Heaven Hotel
In a Service Station, 1999, Heaven Hotel
Selected discography
- Rudy Trouvé / Lou BarlowLou BarlowLouis Knox Barlow is an American alternative rock musician and songwriter. A founding member of the groups Deep Wound, Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion. Barlow is credited with helping to pioneer the lo-fi style of rock music in the late 1980s and early 1990s...
- Subsonic 6 (Split album, 2000) - Rudy Trouvé - Une Chanson (EP, 2002)
- Rudy Trouvé - 1999 - 2002 aka Rather quiet songs (2002)
- Rudy Trouvé - Cartoon Moon (EP, 2002)
- The Rudy Trouvé Sextet - 2002 - 2003 aka In an introvert but danceable mood (2004)
- The Rudy Trouvé Sextet - Tu Sais aka The French EP (EP 2004 ltd. 100 copies)
- Rudy and The Unforgettable Wally's - We met on an airport and went through tape (CDR 2007)
- The Rudy Trouvé Septet - Songs and Stuff Recorded Between 2003 and 2007 Part One (2007)
- The Rudy Trouvé Septer - Songs and Stuff Recorded Between 2003 and 2007 Part Two (2009)
- The Rudy Trouvé Septet - Allright (EP, 2009)
- The Rudy Trouvé Septet - 2007 - 2009 (2009)
Band history
- Dead Man RayDead Man RayDead Man Ray is a Belgian cult rock band, originating from Berchem near Antwerp. Among its members are Daan Stuyven, Rudy Trouvé , Elko Blijweerdt, Wouter Van Belle and Herman Houbrechts, who was later replaced by drummer Karel De Backer. Their debut Berchem was released in 1998 including the...
- Deus
- Gore SlutGore SlutGore Slut were lo-fi indie rock band form Antwerp, Belgium. Their line-up consisted of Rudy Trouvé , Thomas Noppe , Dirk Belmans and Jacki Billet ....
- Kiss My JazzKiss My JazzKiss My Jazz is a group of musicians based in Antwerp, Belgium. Their music is a lo-fi mix of jazz, rock and experimental music. Members of the group include former member of dEUS Rudy Trouvé:-Albums:* In Docs Place Friday Evening, 1996, Knitting Factory...
- The Love SubstitutesThe Love SubstitutesThe Love Substitutes are a Belgian band composed of dEUS guitarists past and present; Mauro Pawlowski on drums, Rudy Trouvé and Craig Ward on guitar, and completed by Bert Lenaerts on bass. They were formed midway 2004....
- Rudy Trouvé Sextet/Septet
- Rudy and the Unforgettable Wally's
External links
- http://www.deadbeattown.com/
- http://www.heavenhotel.be/