Archive for September, 2009

SoundEdit @ Łódż – 11/12 IX 2009

When I was attending the Fryderyki ceremony earlier this year, I came across my friend, Maciek Werk, who told me that he’ll be organising an extraordinary event – a festival for music producers – an event that is one of a kind…in the whole world. He had great plans for the event and wanted to invite many people connected with the music business. A bit of fast forward and we had September and the Soundedit festival itself!

Meeting the people who produced some of your favorite records (“Achtung Baby” by U2 or “Black Celebration” by Depeche Mode) is really something for every music fan. And participating in various workshops, seeing and listening how they were done is something I recommend to everyone who are not only interested in music listening but are looking for something more. Also, two concerts by Daniel Lanois and his team were held – the same setlist but one was a soundcheck and the other a regular gig. Personally, I think the first one was much better – a small crowded room, a decent crowd and a lot of energy. Lanois band is one of the best instrumentalists (and vocalists!) I’ve seen in a long time. If you have and opportunity – check them!

The full program can be seen here. Big thanks go to Maciek Werk and the wonderful couple, Joanna Świderska & Adam Kozłowski (aka Photomafia), for letting me stay in their georgeous flat, showing me around town and much more! And what can I say? See you during the Soundedit 2010 edition!

The photos were done, both, for Wp.pl and the Soundedit Festival. And if you are interested in buying any of the photos for a publication, please contact us.

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Wojtek Krasowski // FQP

I think a five minute shot, a quickie, after a nice walk and a dinner. Part of a bigger photoshoot but those three I liked the most. Why am I writing that and not posting any gig photos?

The reason is yestarday, after months (even years…) of hard work, tons of e-mails and hours spend in front of the computer screen, Wojtek (along with his two mates, Czarek Rudaś and Maciej Nejman) officially started Few Quiet People label. Focused on experimental music, the label has many other aims which will be revealed in the following months.

In the meantime, you can download the promo CD for free and listen to some of the best experimental stuff that is made in our country and abroad. If not the easiest way to get yourself drowned into the river of experimental, noise, ambiend and drone sounds, but the promo gives you a nice overall look at the scene.

We’ve done some photos from them, with more stuff on the way, so we are really happy to see the project finally available to the larger audience.

God Is An Astronaut, Caspian & Tides From Nebula @ Ucho, Gdynia – 8 IX 2009

Post-rock heaven – that’s what you should name that tour. Great bands, great music and great people. All rolled into one, long evening. Had a great time with Ania, Marta, Kala, Maciek, Paweł and Kuba. And loads of other people! That’s why I love the Ucho club. Everybody’s there, all the familiar faces. I was very happy to shot there again and talk to the club’s manager, Karol, about the upcoming plans. Great gigs on the way and even more being planned, so if you’re around Trójmiasto be sure to check the club’s scheldue – it may really suprise you sometimes!

On the other hand the show had the worst photographic conditions I’ve seen in a long time. There was no pit, the club was packed full-house, there was almost no light (only red lights from the top, apart from God Is An Astronaut, who had their own visualisation…the only source of light during their gig). And flash? Forget about it!

Both the review and the photos were done for Wp.pl. You can see the gallery here.

And if you are interested in buying any of the photos for a publication, please contact us.

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Orange Warsaw Festival 2009 @ Warszawa – 4/5 IX 2009

50,000 people, pretty good line-up (The Crystal Method, MGMT, Skinny Patrini, Clive Harris and more), located in the center of Warsaw, the capital of Poland – Orange Warsaw Festival. And the admissiom price? Free!

Until I get the response from Snap Event, there will only be links to the galleries on Wirtualna Polska.

- Groove Armada, Calvin Harris & The Crystal Method
- N*E*R*D & MGMT
- Skinny Patrini & Afromental
- Razorlight & Smolik Big Band Project
- Maria Sadowska & JaConfetti

Big thanks go out to Konrad, who let me stay in his beautiful flat for a couple of days and tolerated my unstoppable desire for different kinds of tea.

Tauron Nowa Muzyka 2009 @ Katowice – 28/29/30 VIII 2009

I didn’t know if I would go to the festival with or without my camera (Aśka Combik got her confirmation months ago), but two days before I was finally told, that I’m gonna shoot the event.

I was, and still am, stunned by the line-up. A nice mix of diversity and the “new” sounds from around the globe.
However, non of the concerts stunned me like HEALTH, Fucked Up or M83 did that summer. I really expected a lot from Pivot and Planningtorock but walked away dissapointed big time. Not that much from Fever Ray – I really didn’t get the into her solo work, but I was more than happy to hear the voice that made me cry when I saw that video. See you next time Karin, but please, with The Knife this time!

And Dan Deacon got cancelled so I threw my pain of not posessing a wide-angle lens away…at least for a week. But using a wide angle and a fisheye would be fun – the stages weren’t that big and you could use it for a few nice shots. Next week I’m at the Orange Warsaw, so there’s gonna be a huge difference.

It’s all a proof of the fact that Poland became with many interesting concerts and festivals. And no matter how “strangely” the Tauron Nowa Muzyka is organised and how it deals with a problem of it’s set location (I hope it will be the same place again next year), it’s still one of the most interesting events to go to. I just hope that next year I won’t be sleeping in different places every night:)

Lots, lots of thanks goes out to Hennessy Williams (again!), Marceli Szpak, Graftmann and my last.fm mates!

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