Posts Tagged ‘Stefan Raduta’
Roadburn Festival 2012: The Artwork of Costin Chioreanu
Posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
We have invited Romanian visual artist Costin Chioreanu to be the official artist for Roadburn 2012. Chioreanu will set the visual tone for the festival together with Voivod’s Michel Langevin and a new, as of yet unnamed, Dutch artist. NY-based music scribe and fellow countryman Stefan Raduta from Transylvanian Hungerrr is here to give us an introduction:
Stefan Raduta: “I am thrilled beyond belief by Roadburn’s decision to have Costin add his visual input to the festival’s already unparalleled diversity. As someone who has been following Chioreanu’s progress closely, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that he is easily one the most incredibly talented young artists to emerge in the dark metal scene in the last few years. He has produced work for the likes of Darkthrone, Mayhem, Ulver, Aura Noir, Grave, Absu and Hexvessel, among others.
He has a gift that truly deserves attention; his work is distinctive as well as authentic and genuine. More than that, he masters every medium he explores, from drawing to directing music videos. Driven by an unbridled passion, he is capable of not only conjuring images to feed demons and nightmares but also great finesse, sensibility and depth.
Hailing from a former communist country, Costin has always followed his own voice. The path that he has chosen has been grueling, and one filled with frustration and sacrifices. He has learned to embrace the type of adversity and prejudice to which many geographically privileged peers are strangers. To put it mildly, being a struggling artist in a country where everything works against you is not easy.
For starters, at the very foundation is a society that appears to be completely backward. You have two choices: either get the hell out and not look back, or stay and fight the persistent ignorance, mediocrity and intolerance. Ever the dreamer and always thinking creatively and critically, Costin’s success has been hard-won and well-deserved.
Below is the link to a recent in-depth interview with Costin. It’s a special story I want to share with the faithful Roadburn readers and festivalgoers. It starts with a presentation of his latest achievements, including the stunning 13-part Where Purgatory Ends interactive exhibition that features a soundtrack recorded in collaboration with Rune Eriksen (Ava Inferi, Aura Noir, ex-Mayhem).
I am also pleased to offer the Roadburn audience an exclusive preview of his work on Grishjärta. This is the debut book of poems by Nattramn of Silencer. The enigmatic and controversial artist has not been dormant despite having kept a low profile for over a decade.
I am psyched to see what Costin has in store for next year’s edition of Roadburn Festival. In addition to creating art for the bands of his choice, you can expect some beautiful surprises, too. Stay tuned.”
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Transylvanian Hungerrr: Album of the Year – Syven’s Aikaintaite (by Stefan Raduta)
Posted on Friday, December 9th, 2011
2 0 1 1 A L B U M O F T H E Y E A R SYVEN – Aikaintaite Vendlus Records by Stefan Raduta Aikaintaite is not only an incredibly lyrical, melancholic and spellbinding achievement, but it is by far one of the most ...read more
Transylvanianhungerrr: Nader Sadek – Live In New York City (by Stefan Raduta)
Posted on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
NADER SADEK – finally made flesh in New York City – thoughts and images by Stefan Raduta Monday, November 20th. Egypt is in turmoil. Cairo is burning, tens of thousands of protesters are in the streets. By now over 40 people have been killed, thousands are injured – it looks ...read more
…Of Stardust – Where Purgatory Ends: New York City Premiere on November 3rd
Posted on Sunday, October 30th, 2011
…of Stardust - Where Purgatory Ends will unfold on Thursday, November 3rd at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, NYC. It’s an evening that contains two distinct and parallel events under the same concept. Starting at 6 PM and opening the evening Singe Valah Productions welcomes Romanian Visual Artist Costin Chioreanu‘s amazing exhibition ...read more
Hexvessel: Quality Live-footage from Dark Bombastic Evening 3 Available on Youtube
Posted on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Quality-filmed video footage of Hexvessel‘s August 20th, 2011 performance at Dark Bombastic Evening 3 in Romania can be seen below. Hexvessel — A psychedelic, haunting, folk rock band, founded by Englishman Mat “Kvohst” McNerney, known previously as a vocalist for avant blackmetal bands Dødheimsgard and Code, now living in Helsinki, ...read more
Transylvanian Hungerrr: Wolves In The Throne Room – The New Live Catharsis (by Stefan Raduta)
Posted on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Wolves In The Throne Room Album review, the new live catharsis, and an old interview resurfaced… Wolves In The Throne Room just played shows last week in New York City, one at the great Bell House in Brooklyn on the 12th and the second on the 14th at a favorite ...read more
Transylvanian Hungerrr: A Tribute To Carl-Michael Eide (Ved Buens Ende / Virus)
Posted on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
R o a d b u r n S p e c i a l in the presence of greatness a personal tribute to Carl-Michael Eide Words and live photos by Stefan Raduta The real beauty of the Norwegian underground to me always lied in the lesser known ...read more
Transylvanian Hungerrr: A Conversation With Altar Of Plagues’ James Kelly (by Stefan Raduta)
Posted on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
ALTAR OF PLAGUES “At this point in my life, cycles make the most sense to me. Energy is cyclical, it cannot be created or destroyed. We are vessels. Feed me to a vulture or throw me in the sea, I will return” –James Kelly. The new Altar Of Plagues album ...read more
Brendan Perry: Tomorrow’s Child Is The Only Child (by Transylvanian Hungerrr)
Posted on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
An evening with Brendan Perry An eternity with Dead Can Dance Dead Can Dance. Three small words that put together mean absolutely nothing to most of the world, but they mean the world to a lucky few. You are what you listen. Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard. Two people who ...read more
Wolvserpent: Quality Video Footage of Chicago Performance Posted On Line!
Posted on Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Wolvserpent performing ‘Wolv’ off of their album Blood Seed at Pancho’s in Chicago on June 12, 2011. Filmed by Jon Rosenthal of The Inarguable. “Wolvserpent is a Boise-based duo of drone-adjacent metal that write the soundtrack to freezing to death. Half-tucked within the usually niche world of doom, the two ...read more
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