Supersilent
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Supersilent is a Norwegian avant-garde/electroacoustic group signed on Rune Grammofon. They are known for only making improvised music.
Supersilent was formed when the free jazz trio Veslefrekk (Arve Henriksen on trumpet, keyboardist Ståle Storløkken, and Jarle Vespestad on drums) played a concert with producer, live electronics artist and self-described "audio virus" Helge Sten (a.k.a. Deathprod). The concert encouraged them to record a three-disc, three-hour compilation of abrasive material, simply titled 1-3, which was Rune Grammofon's very first release in 1997. They refined their sound slightly on the follow-up, 4, which was released a year after, and in 2001, they released 5, culled from live recordings that changed the focus to slowly shifting textures and an almost ambient pace. Their 2003 release 6 is their most accessible and most critically acclaimed album yet, with gentler and more melodic material. Their 7th release in 2005 was a DVD showcasing Supersilent live, and is regarded by many fans to be their masterpiece. 8 was released in 2007 to mostly positive reviews.
Early in 2009, the band announced that their drummer Jarle Vespestad had left the band to pursue other musical interests. The remaining three members continued to do several recording sessions for new material which will comprise their 9th release, scheduled for release on October 5 2009
Line-up
Arve Henriksen - trumpet, vocals, percussion
Helge Sten (a.k.a. Deathprod) - live electronics, synthesizers, electric guitar
Ståle Storløkken - synthesizers
Jarle Vespestad (1997-2009) - drums
Discography
1997 - "1-3" (Format: 3xCD, Catalog#: RCD 2001) Reissued in October 2002
1998 - "4" (CD, RCD 2007)
2001 - "5" (CD, RCD 2018)
2003 - "6" (CD, RCD 2029 - 2xLP, RLP 3029) Vinyl release limited to 1000 copies
2005 - "7" (DVD, RDV 2047) Recorded live at Parkteateret, Oslo, 2004.08.16
2007 - "8" (CD, RCD 2067)
2009 - "9" (CD, RCD2092)
All titles released by Rune Grammofon.