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name: antanas jasenka
country: lithuania
bio:
ANTANAS JASENKA (b. 1965) is one of most interesting Lithuanian electronic music composers and sound artist. In 2002 he was awarded by Lithuanian Composer's Union for the best electroacoustic music composition "Deusexmachine", released by Electroshock Records and broadcasted in the world radio stations. Next to his activity at the academic electroacoustic music field, Antanas Jasenka is a constant member of independent experimental electronic music scene. He creates and processes the sound material of new quality- electronic noise. Also he has composed music for animated cartoons, movies and theatre together with the following directros: Gytis Padegimas, Oskaras Korsunovas, Mantas Verbiejus and others. Since 2000 Antanas Jasenka is working in interdisciplinary field of contemporary media arts like: sonic art, visual art, sound and multimedia installations, interactive performances, live electronic and experimental music. The works of the artist are released not only in Lithuania, but also by European, Russian, USA and Canadian companies. The compositions of Jasenka are performed in many European countries as well as in USA, it is broadcasted all over the world (Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand etc.). The composer has taken part abroad in various projects of multimedia together with well known artists: Ralf Wehowsky, Jim O. Rourke, Brume, Achim Wollscheid, Toshiya Tsunoda, John Duncan, Ryoji Ikeda, Merzbow, The Hafler Trio, Atrac, Arturas Bumsteinas, Raimundas Eimontas, Darius Ciuta, Orlandas Narusis, Gintas K, Dziugas Katinas, Skardas and others.Lithuanian Music