The acclaimed Norwegian trumpeter and composer, Arve Henriksen, meets the innovative guitarist and live-electronics performer, Jannis Anastasakis.
The two have previously collaborated on stage in 2014 (six dogs, Athens) and 2018 (Anglican Church, Athens).
They are currently working on the completion of their first album together, which will be completed in 2024.
Arve Henriksen, trumpet, voice, electronics
Jannis Anastasakis, guitar, live-electronics, analog synths
Sound of Color, initiated 9 years ago at the TV Control Center (KET) in Kypseli, is an innovative audiovisual project crafted by Jannis Anastasakis, on guitars, synths, musical-saw and live-electronics, along with Natalia Manta, who specializes in analog and digital live-visuals.
This project delves into the dynamic interplay between sound and imagery, utilizing free-improvisation as its creative medium.
Sound of Color Sessions happen once a month @KET with various guest musicians and visual artists convening to co-create distinctive in-situ audiovisual experiences. The project also takes its unique fusion of disciplines to various locations around the world, fostering collaboration among artists from diverse backgrounds.
Notable collaborations have featured renowned artists such as Arve Henriksen, Eivind Aarset, Christian Fennesz, Rachel Eckroth, Giuseppe Doronzo, Thodoris Rellos, Michalis Siganidis, Savina Yannatou, Floros Floridis, Eratzo Tzavara, COM.ODD.OR, Irini Karayannopoulou, Deniz Angelaki, Best Before (Andreas Karaoulanis) and more.
PΕRΞ (PERKXX) is the new music duo project of the Athens-based musicians Jannis Anastasakis and Jeph Vanger.
Armed with analog electronics and drum machines as their primary tools, they sculpt a sonic experience that defies convention, blending noise, rhythm, and distortion.
Their live performances are a fusion of hypnotic repetition and pulsating low frequencies, enveloping audiences in a whirlwind of raw energy.
Jeph Vanger: Erica Synths Perkons drum machine
Jannis Anastasakis: Analog synths, live-looping
SMOOP was created in February 2024 in Portugal by Jannis Anastasakis, Nicky Kokkoli, Simos Riniotis and José Lencastre.
The quartet completed its first European tour playing in Lisbon, Porto and Parede. The recording of their first album took place in Athens, Greece.
José Lencastre, sax
Nicky Kokkoli, sax
Simos Riniotis, drums
Jannis Anastasakis, guitar, live-electronics, musical-saw, analog synths
The music duo of Thodoris Rellos (bari-sax, flute, voice) and Jannis Anastasakis (el.guitar, cl.guitar, effects, live-sampling, analog synth bass) present their first joined recording titled “HORSELOVERFAT” *, released on CD & limited-edition white LP.
The material and compositions in the record, where created during the duo’s live performances in the course of the past 5 years, the improvisations and experimentations with their instruments’ naturally produced sounds while referring to and drawing inspiration from american sic-fi writer Philip K. Dick’s short-stories.
* HORSELOVER FAT is Phillip K. Dick’s alter ego in his book “VALIS”
Philip is a given name, derived from the Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos, meaning: “horse-loving” or “fond of horses”)
Dick (in German) translates into FAT
CD / LP online order: www.jannisanastasakis.com/order
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Jannis Anastasakis’ latest project.
The complete absence of the guitar is a new challenge, and ground noise is used as input source to be live edited and manipulated with effects. This project is going to be released soon.
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“Elektronik Meditation” is an experimental audio-visual project by Jannis Anastasakis (guitars & effects) and Deniz Angelaki (live painting), coming from Athens, Greece.
Deniz Angelaki is using color as means of expression, along with the camera documenting every moment and detail that is taking place on the canvas. With a special projection technique, offers incredible attention to detail and creates a unique ambiance, providing a visual extension to the music of Jannis Anastasakis.
Their performances are an amazing opportunity to experience the power of a marriage between the two different Arts as well as the power of improvisation.
Elektronik Meditation have released 3 independent albums titled, “Live CD/DVD”, “Purgatory” and “Vigeland”.
By the words of Adam Levy, “Purgatory is like if Brian Eno made a guitar record. Even the darker bits are poetic !”
They have collaborated with Arve Henriksen, Thodoris Rellos, Andreas Polyzogopoulos, Nikos Sidirokastritis, Harris Lambrakis and Jennie Kapadai.
They have toured all over Greece, Cyprus, Oslo (Norway), Istanbul (Turkey) and Eindhoven (Netherlands).
an improvisational quartet formed by :
Sofia Sarri, vocals
Jannis Anastasakis, el.guitar, bass synth, live-sampling
Vasilis Tzavaras, rhodes, effects
Giannis Notaras, drums
Video of the project below :
Phileas Frogg is an improvisational kraut-psychedelic-rock trio consisted by :
Nikos Papanagiotou : drums
Trifon Koutsourelis : analog synths
Jannis Anastasakis : guitars, effects, analog synths
link :
www.phileas-frogg.com
Jannis Anastasakis used to be a member of Intravenus, a progressive-psychedelic rock band, from 2003 until 2013.
In 2012 they released their debut album, called “Oiseau”, which got really great reviews.
You can listen/buy the album here : jannisanastasakis.bandcamp.com/album/oiseau