ScrapArtsMusic

ScrapArtsMusic [skrap-ärtz-myü-zik] -noun 1. An earth-friendly, Vancouver-based company that creates unforgettable percussion experiences using kinetic instruments skillfully crafted from industrial scraps. 2. An entertaining contemporary invented instrument ensemble. 3. Five extraordinarily virtuosic and innovative drummers. 4. The result of transforming “scrap” into “art”, and “arts” into “music”.

** We are coming to WOMEX for the first time, seeking partners to help us further the inroads we have begun in European and other international markets. Please let's meet to explore the possibilities. ScrapArtsMusic has a variety of options. So much nicer to meet in person; Vancouver (although a great city) is otherwise quite a ways away!! **

ScrapArtsMusic excites the senses with intricate rhythms, raw energy, athletic choreography and the hottest –most inventive– reuse of materials on stage today.

This Canadian quintet tours the world, transforming their stage into an eco-friendly musical realm vibrant with ingenious creativity and positive energy. Led by Gregory Kozak, a 21st century Renaissance man and inspired instrument inventor, this quintet of virtuosic musicians performs original, beats-driven music with over 145+ mobile sculptural instruments. Each is hand-built from recycled materials ranging from accordion parts, to aluminum scraps, and even artillery shells. These beautiful sculptures produce unique sounds for which special performance techniques are developed, giving life to fresh, original compositions with wide-ranging appeal.

Audiences from four continents have welcomed ScrapArtsMusic with unbridled enthusiasm, embracing their intoxicating mix of music, movement and spectacle. Transcending language, culture and age, ScrapArtsMusic offers a highly physical, wildly theatrical and thoroughly entertaining taste of the musical vanguard.

“ ***** {5 out of 5 Stars} High kicking, virtuosic and adrenaline-packed.” Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg, Canada)

“Pure Magic!” Evening Post (Swansea, UK)

“Extraordinary and jubilant!” Por Estos (Merida, Mexico)

“Explosive intensity. Breathtaking.” Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, USA)

“Emotionally stirring music. Recycling can pay rich musical dividends!” Topeka Capital-Journal (Lawrence, USA)

“Energy in spades!” Anchorage Daily News (Anchorage, USA)

“A really amazing performance!” Telegraaf (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

“A knock-out!” The Age (Melbourne, Australia)

Full media reviews provided at www.ScrapArtsMusic.com

ScrapArtsMusic is represented by John Lambert & Assoc. Inc. www.johnlambert.ca

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He’s a percussion virtuoso with a talent for welding, a commitment to recycling and energy to burn. She’s a designer with a passion for spectacle and a head for making things happen. Together, Gregory Kozak and Justine Murdy are the heart and soul of ScrapArtsMusic.

Both Justine & Gregory will be in attendance at WOMEX 2009 for their very first time. Please say hello!!

We look forward to meeting the larger World Music community in Copenhagen!!