Version from the 1990 "Clandestine" demo tape. Lyrics by Jana, music by Vince.


Advanced Art - No answers no solutions (from demo Clandestine, 1990)

Recorded in 1998 (although Advanced Art were officially RIP by then) for "We Control You" compilation, the first release on Vince's Control Records label.

Blind

Taken from the 12" "Scar", released in 1991 on Poko Rekords. Lyrics by Jana, music by Vince. As usual.

From nothing to nothing (from 12" Scar, 1991)

Advanced Art are one of the pioneers of Finnish electronic music, originally active from 1985 to 1995. The creative core of Advanced Art consisted of:
Jana (voice+words)
Vince (machines+melodies)

Musically the band evolved from the early synth pop demos to a more EBM or industrial direction. This did not stop them opening their gigs with the claim "We play pop."

The band was formed in 1985 when old pals Jana and Pete met Vince through a mutual friend.

First demos were made under the name Abstract and some live appearances as Authorized Version. A few more demos were made, and two split 7" singles with Two Witches were released as 'vinyl demos' on Darklands Records.

In 1991 Poko Rekords signed the band (at the time Jana, Vince and Reeta). This resulted in 12" Scar (1991) and mcd Time (1992).

For the cd Product (1993) Advanced Art were joined by Factor who co-wrote some songs and played live percussion. 

The cd Force (1994) was a bit of a concept thing with its live and update sections. By now, the band consisted of Jana and Vince; live gigs featured an old friend P.W. on percussion. Early vinyl singles plus some demo tracks were re-released on cd by VUZ Records.

Advanced Art did not play cover songs (except once, 'Gummitwist' by Der Plan, featuring Kajasto of Rinneradio on synth bleeps) so it was only appropriate that the final gig ended with one; in 1995 Advanced Art appeared on the Alivaltiosihteeri tribute cd and concerts and finished it off with 'Te olette huono yleisö' ('You are a lousy audience').

Jana and Vince got back together in late 90s to record two new tracks 'Blind' and 'Free world' for the debut compilation of Vince's new label, Control.

During the years other Advanced Art members were Pete aka Sam B, Otto A aka Auten, Reeta, Jarkko Tuohimaa aka Factor and P.W. In addition, sound engineer Meelis Niin played an important role in creating the AArt live sound. Former Advanced Art members have appeared in e.g. Neuroactive, [Active] Media Disease, Shade Factory and Recycle.

Currently Vince is working with Impakt (featuring P.W. on percussion) while Jana is toying with the idea of making another song with Camp Electronique.

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