Illusion of Safety and Thomas Dimuzio celebrate the glorious
malfunction. Transmissions of civilization caught in a recursive
loop of consumption and renewal.
ILLUSION OF SAFETY
Since 1983, Daniel Burke and his many conspirators under the Illusion Of Safety banner have over the course of 40+ full length releases traversed most every facet of the avant sound plane, from early industrial pop deconstruction to blindingly minimal sound art to densely surreal found-sound collage, each unique approach bending and reconstituting the expectations and possibilities of each realm, creating uneasy music that is dense and dystopian and yet also beautiful. Performing over 300 live concerts throughout Europe and the states included No Fun 2008, the Wroclaw Industrial Music Festival 2009, Sonic Circuits in 2010, and In collaboration with Shen Wei Dance Arts in 2011 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Outside of IOS Burke has collaborated with Jim O’Rourke, Jon Mueller, Randy Greif, Darin Gray, Z’EV, Cheer-Accident, Thomas Dimuzio, Kevin Drumm, Bill Horist, and others.
THOMAS DIMUZIO
Thomas Dimuzio stands as a beacon in the experimental music realm from the heart of San Francisco. Pioneering since the late 1980s, he’s blurred the lines between sampling, synthesis, and live looping, crafting mesmerizing sonic experiences from the most unexpected sources. With recognition from entities as esteemed as the BBC, Dimuzio’s works have resonated worldwide, being featured on numerous labels, not least of all his very own, Gench. As a champion of collaboration, he’s created a diverse tapestry of sounds alongside many celebrated artists, leading to a vast catalog of both studio and live recordings. Beyond composition, Dimuzio is also a sought-after mastering engineer, having lent his expertise to over a thousand records at his Gench Studios, and has made significant contributions in sound design. Recently, he’s delved deep into the world of Buchla modular systems, orchestrating concerts where machinery pulsates with life. With a plethora of ongoing projects and upcoming releases, Dimuzio’s imprint on the experimental music landscape remains both indelible and dynamic.