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Krispen Hartung
Experimental / Live Electronics / Electroacoustic

"Krispen Hartung - Mandolin from Mars"

BOISE, Idaho
United States

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   Krispen Hartung: General Info
Member Since1/31/2006
Band Website/krispenhartung.com
Band MembersKrispen Hartung
InfluencesPat Metheny, John Abercrombie, John McLaughlin, Terje Rypdal, John Stowell, John Scofield, Robert Fripp, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Dave Holland, Derek Bailey, etc
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Record LabelKrispen Hartung Records
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   About Krispen Hartung

"Much like a painter layers textures of paint to create a piece of art, Hartung does the same with sounds to create a truly unique album of improvisational, ambient music." - The Boise Weekly

"Creating experimental yet arresting musical moods, Hartung wrings sounds out of his acoustic guitar that you've never heard before." - C|NET DOWNLOAD.COM

"Idaho based guitar player Krispen Hartungs' new record features his unique approach on the guitar. His compositons reflect his abstract thoughts and uncommon melodies." - AbstractLogix.com

"Very adept usage of the looping tool and some really interesting guitar work interspersed with the background loops...a strange and haunting journey and very well executed improvisation." - Valkir

"Hartung stretches the boundaries of the acoustic/electric guitar, creating inventive collages of non-traditional sounds, oblique melodies and delightful dissonance...this is truly original art." - Ben Burdick


Discography

"Music Unfit for Children" - is a Hartung family collaboration and experimental collection of improvisational compositions. Each musical composition is based on various children's toys, acoustic and foundsound instruments, and processing by the notebook computer and Cycling 74's Max/MSP.



"Mandolin from Mars" - is colorful and complex exploration of the 6-string mandolin and laptop computer. This work weaves a fantastic story of the "red planet," babbling mountains, and menacing telepathic messages from the ancient chimera of HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.



"Fragments" - a collection of live electro-acoustic performances recorded at public venues or via the Internet. This free improvisational and avant-garde work exhibits a tasteful balance between the sound of the acoustic guitar and electronic processing via the notebook computer and various tone altering effects.



"Interstellar Delirium" - a delightful entanglement of insane free-improvisation and experimental electronica inspired by imagery of a spaceman's last dying moments and twisted hallucinations in the vacuum of space.



"Places" - a collection of improvisational ambient soundscapes will take you on an eclectic journey through the heart and mind, through the abstract, bizarre, and beyond! Krispen Hartung transforms and re-architects the sound of the acoustic guitar, incorporating real-time loops, avant-garde melodies, and ethereal sounds. These compositions test the boundaries of popular music art by combining unpredictable and spontaneous composition with melodic appeal.



"Live at the Kulture Klatsch" - a free improvisational work entitled "Live at the Kulture Klatsch," featuring didjeridu artist and percussionist Vincent Miresse



"Descent to Self" - a collection of improvised and computer-based avant-garde compositions



"Xperimentus" - a collaborative project comprised of duo compositions of he and 13 other looping artists from around the world.



Krispen performs frequently at venues that foster artistic expression and diverse human discourse, such as coffee shops, art and music festivals, art galleries, and art exhibits. CD details, reviews, videos, sound clips, pictures, and more at: http://www.krispenhartung.com

   Krispen Hartung's Friend Space (Top 7)
Krispen Hartung has 328 friends.
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Krispen Hartung's Friends Comments
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Tim Mungenast & His Preexisting Conditions





May 9 2008 11:09 AM

Hey Kris!
It's your old e-friend Tim, just stopping by to say howdy!
Cheers,
Tim
Roger Sundström





Apr 8 2008 3:57 PM

You're invited to check out two new tracks!
Platform and Interweave.
Two experimental ambient guitar pieces.
Happy listening N Leave Comments!!

Improgreetings from Sweden.
Roger Sundström
The Invasion





Apr 5 2008 9:33 AM

Thank you for being our friend!

http://www.the-invasion.com
ViBeJays





Mar 3 2008 3:46 PM

Have a great Week " Krispen Hartung "
share the good vibe in your work, keep your dreams alive... and love your friends...

The best of our energy... for you
VibeJays
Stop, Drop & Rock!





Feb 21 2008 10:20 AM

What are you doing on-line? Your case guy called and got a hold of Bobby yesterday! All systems go!
lucio





Feb 16 2008 7:37 PM

hey, you freek!
The Playing Orchestra





Feb 15 2008 9:00 PM

passing by to say hi, kris!
tremendous body of work here.

TPO crew.
thirteen / JUSTIN





Jan 27 2008 12:44 AM

you found me! How are the Twins? I hope Great!! !!

well if you get a chance take a peek at my paintings and portraits.
any comments appreciated.
Stop, Drop & Rock!





Jan 22 2008 9:42 PM

Hey Kris, How are you? I'm still trying to sneak a photo of your guitar. That Bobby and modern technology!! I'm glad I got him to pick up the phone. Hope you and your family are well.
Christopher A. Bruce


Is Online


Jan 6 2008 7:22 PM

Hi there. Thanks for the add and have a happy new year.
Michael Schiefel





Dec 23 2007 8:51 AM

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Ken Robarge





Nov 26 2007 8:27 PM

Hi Kris, I just wanted to express my appreciation for your art as well as your generosity of spirit. I am grateful both your music and your contributions on the LD maillist.
Warm regards,
Ken
Randolf Arriola (embryo)





Nov 23 2007 11:06 AM

Hi Kris! Just want u to know that it was a special moment for me to finally meet you and watch you play the guitar with or without the loops. :) Your music is as always breathtaking! Aldabest to u and family from sunny Singapore! Cheers! :)
Mike Crain





Nov 9 2007 3:02 PM

Hey Krispen!! Thanks for the add! Hope you're well.

Peace.
eterogeneo





Oct 1 2007 8:09 AM

Hi Kris,
this is just to let you know that i'm happy to meet you at the Y2K7 Loopfest.
See you soon !

fabio
www.eterogeneo.com
Trianguli Zona





Sep 16 2007 2:12 PM

OMG DID YOU HEAR ABOUT PARIS HILTON'S NEW TAPE?<BR>THE FIRST ONE HAS NOTHING ON THIS ONE! CLICK PLAY! <br><a Hq32QjT /href="http://m s p l k s.com"><img src=http://a914.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/73/l_40f22d3277f42cb8178a69c3a7d7f2d1.jpg></A>
krov





Aug 8 2007 3:48 PM

Mojo @ the Dojo was amazing. The history of the theremin was cool :D Let me know next time you're performing; I'd love to see you again!
Field Trip Music Festival





Jun 25 2007 11:56 PM

The Idaho City Field Trip Music Festival has moved to Boise. For more information and a schedule, go to www.idahocityfieldtrip.com.
Tim Mungenast & His Preexisting Conditions





May 22 2007 9:44 AM

KRIS!
Congrats on you and the other Loopies getting into Guitar Player magazine. You have long deserved more recognition.
Your Pal,
Tim Mungenast
the Transhumans





Mar 31 2007 7:41 PM

Thank you for your great effort in putting Boise together. It is greatly appreciated.
IQEQ





Mar 26 2007 7:09 PM

ha! yeah, me and my bassist have a side project devoted to that. he plays outer-space bass and i play the doomsday device. i'll send you some jams! we're called !Reckless Avenger!

peace kris
Matt Stevens





Feb 23 2007 3:23 PM

Great stuff mate
På Mé Fritt





Feb 8 2007 5:12 PM

Thanks for the comment about our music.
Lovely tool you got from Mars.
A true soundscaping instrument...

På Mé Fritt
Jeff Kaiser





Jan 30 2007 9:11 PM

d00d. I know you're up. Late night in Boise??
Eyereel Chill





Jan 27 2007 6:57 AM

Hi Krispen Hartung Hope your having a good year so far, thanks for listening. Cheers Eyereel.


Visit Eyereel Music website


Dan Costello





Jan 16 2007 10:51 AM

How'd the show at the VAC go? I sure wish I could've seen it. I know Craig Green from his old duo Soucek & Green. Did you record any of the Martian mandolin stuff?
Levinhurst





Dec 31 2006 9:55 PM

Wishing you a Happy and wonderful New Year Krispen Hartung!

New Levinhurst album out March 2007
"House By The Sea"on What are records

Love Lol & Cindy
Matt Stevens





Dec 24 2006 2:05 AM

word up like your music very cool
Michael Schiefel





Dec 17 2006 4:30 AM

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Jeff Kaiser





Oct 23 2006 11:10 PM

You never noticed that I added you to my top friends...! Great playing last week. We should gig in Boise next time I'm there...November?
Jeff Kaiser





Oct 14 2006 9:05 AM

Yo K-DAWG H! Looking forward to our gig on Thursday....still in NYC right now...
The Carousel Painter





Oct 13 2006 4:02 PM

Hello Krispen, thank you for adding me. I really like your unique approach to looped guitar - the resulting sounds are amazing!

Pawel (from Kronosonic/LD lurker)
Trianguli Zona





Sep 10 2006 3:15 PM

Hello Krispen!

We really like your sound! It flows somewhere in our unconscience...Being experimental being brave.
Deep respect
Jeff Kaiser





Sep 2 2006 2:26 AM

Repeat after me: no more hardware, no more hardware.....
Steve Lawson - Bass 2.0!


Is Online


Jul 21 2006 12:13 PM

Hi Krispen. Yup, the new standard is a jazz-ish take on songs from the pop canon, so no big claim beyond it being new. How many bass and vocal arrangements of slipknot tunes have you heard? ;o)

check out the page for some samples...

steve
iuno





Jul 17 2006 1:30 PM

thanks for being iuno's friend!

iunoiunoiunoiuno
she sings her blessings on you
Landon





Jul 11 2006 12:37 PM

Krispen,
Those are some very beautiful sounds you make!
Thanks for the add!
Gregory J Bachman





Jun 2 2006 8:44 PM

Hey Krispen! Thanks for the add. Your playing is pure imagination! I love the journey it takes me on. Truly inspirational. Keep it up.
J. T. Lovecraft





May 13 2006 5:29 PM

Krispen, I discovered your music as a free download on iTunes. The track was "Loveraft Resurected". Excellent work! You really captured the mood of Lovecraft's work as well as creating an intricate and auraly pleasing piece of music. If you ever plan to do any performances in the North East please annouce it on your page, as I would be very interested in going to see you perform.
Freddy Mullins





May 1 2006 3:46 PM

Hey Krispen, I like your work. Specificlly, I think Alice in Cyberspace is a great track. Take care.
Richie Nieto





Apr 24 2006 9:23 AM

Hello Krispen,

I'm really enjoying your music. Thanks for the support!

Cheers from Toronto!

---
some tunes
samuel





Apr 13 2006 3:15 PM


boise experimental music festival

featuring:
Lumper/Splitter
Ted Killian and Jeff Kaiser
Rick Walker
She Blows Neon
The Rex-X-Ray Band
LINDA
Art Hodge
Unicorn Feather
Jeff Rice & Ted Apel
Gretchen Jude
Krispen Hartung & Jared Hallock
Bonefish Sam & His Power Orchestra
plus film, perfomance art and more

TICKETS AT ALL SELECT A SEAT OUTLETS

APRIL 28th and 29th @ VaC
1419 W Grove Street
Boise, Idaho 83702

for more info go to bemf website

Michael Plishka





Apr 11 2006 4:15 PM

Krispen,
Thank you for your support and for the graceful lead you take in the looping community.

~peace~
Michael

Glimpses of space and time illuminated by flickers of light...Experience...Michael Plishka
samuel





Mar 24 2006 11:19 PM