… questions, listens, researches, drifts, absorbs, destroys, rearranges, moves, changes, bothers and stays, unadapted…
auvikogue, the alter ego of peter schubert, working in the field of sound art, field recording, experimental music, performance and installation since 1999.
meanwhile auvikogue has grown to a kind of art collective and performances under that project title with various artists from the audio or visual scene had been played.
peter schubert is an artist and composer from southern germany. using computers, synthesizers, effects, field recordings and (partly manipulated) sound players, schubert produces music and sound works between the emptiness of the self and the exhaustion of society.
since the late 90s, he has been working in the fields of sound art, performance and improvisation, later also installation. whether in cooperation with other artists of different directions or as an individual work, the confrontation with a place, its people or specifically anchored themes is always one of the main components of his works, which often involve sounding out extremes of opposing poles, questioning the respective positions, taking them apart and rearranging them, in order to then be exposed to the interactions of nature and society on a scale between subtle disturbances, contemplative repetitions or obvious standstill. the results vary in nature and can range from the tacit object of an exhibition to experimental concert performances.
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Andreas usenbenz is a self-taught artist who has been active in the field of field recording, composition, and improvisation since 2000. His creative work revolves around utilizing sounds from his immediate environment, which serve as the foundation for his compositions. With a focus on genres such as Drone Music, musique concrète, Ambient, and sound art, Usenbenz’s work is deeply connected to these expressive forms.
In 2010, he completed his studies as an audio engineer and has since established himself as a versatile professional in the fields of sound design, location sound recording, composition, and filmmaking for theater, museums, industry, and multimedia art projects. His range of work is incredibly diverse. Usenbenz has performed in concerts and live performances alongside renowned artists from the contemporary music, jazz, and electronic music scenes in Germany and Austria, often embracing improvised setups.
Furthermore, he has collaborated with various choreographers, providing musical accompaniment for contemporary dance performances. Additionally, Usenbenz has created several multichannel sound installations in Germany and Austria. His artistic output is represented through releases on his own label, (Klanggold Editions), various online and CD releases on Fassade, Tina, unfinfinished monkey records, tonAtom, Laridae, Sozialistischer Plattenbau, Aosmosis, Dinzu Artifacts.
Since 2021, Usenbenz has become a member of the multimedia art collective AUVIKOGUE, further expanding his collaborative endeavors in the world of artistic expression.
Since 2023, Andreas Usenbenz has been an active member of the AUVIKOGUE trio, where he delves into the acoustic possibilities of the double bass. In this context, the instrument serves primarily as a sound source for highly experimental techniques and preparations. Usenbenz explores unconventional methods of playing, pushing the boundaries of traditional bass playing to create unique and innovative sounds. His contributions to the trio involve exploring new sonic territories, experimenting with extended techniques, and pushing the limits of the instrument’s sonic potential. Through his innovative approach, Usenbenz adds an exciting and experimental dimension to the AUVIKOGUE trio’s performances. www.andreasusenbenz.com
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contact:
peter [at] auvikogue [dot] org || instagram || bandcamp ||