Erik Satie (1866–1925)
Erik Satie was a French composer and pianist, renowned for his unconventional and often humorous approach to music, which was ahead of its time and played a pivotal role in the development of modern music. Born on May 17, 1866, in Honfleur, France, Satie’s work was marked by a distinctive simplicity, originality, and wit, often challenging traditional forms and musical expectations.

Satie’s compositions are characterized by their minimalist, repetitive structures, unconventional harmonies, and unexpected juxtapositions of moods. His best-known works, such as Gymnopédies, Gnossiennes, and Trois morceaux en forme de poire, are celebrated for their introspective atmosphere, gentle rhythms, and subtle, evocative textures. These pieces, particularly the Gymnopédies, are considered some of the earliest examples of Impressionism in music, and they influenced not only the composers of his time, including Claude Debussy, but also the development of later movements such as minimalism and ambient music.

Beyond his music, Satie was a colorful and eccentric figure, known for his distinctive personality and his willingness to break with tradition. His work often reflected his unconventional philosophy of life, and he frequently infused his music with humor, surrealism, and even absurdity. He coined terms like "furniture music" to describe his experimental, ambient-style compositions, which anticipated the avant-garde developments of the 20th century.

Satie was a key figure in the French avant-garde movement and collaborated with notable artists, including Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso. Although he struggled financially and was often overlooked during his lifetime, his influence grew posthumously, and today he is regarded as one of the most innovative and idiosyncratic composers of the early 20th century.

The Erik Satie profile on SoundCloud is dedicated to showcasing his timeless compositions, offering a variety of interpretations of his works. From the iconic piano solos to orchestral arrangements, this profile brings Satie’s unique musical vision to life, allowing listeners to experience the subtle beauty, humor, and innovation that define his legacy.precursor to later artistic movements such as minimalism, repetitive music, and the Theatre of the Absurd.

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Mark started as a lover of electronic house music back in the late 80s. He soon became hooked on the music mainly from Chicago, New York and Detroit. In 1989 he decided to get  a pair of Technics 1210's and started mixing as a bedroom DJ. Not long after he was getting booked play in clubs around the south coast of England. After finding love for Synthesizers Samplers and drum machines he went on to producing his own music and in 1997 he started his own label CRAYON. He became labeled as an abstract Techhouse artist on which he recorded most on Crayon. He also recorded tracks under the name SKYMASTER... a more heavier Techno style project. There were 4 releases on Leftfields Offshoot label. One memorable track was Shooting stars, which became a underground classic amongst the Techno crowd. Mark has recorded for other labels such as Force inc, Minifunk records,Mosaic, Solid Goove ,Offshoot, Euphoria and others. Mark has have travelled as a DJ around the world playing at many nightclubs including England, Spain, Norway, Croatia, Brazil, U.S.A, Canada, France, Slovenia, Denmark, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, Penang and Singapore.

Lenny Posso, a born and raised New Yorker, has traveled the ranks of the NYC dance music culture over the past three decades. Relishing in all things house and techno since day one… Starting as a dancer in all of New York City’s famous hotspots in the early 90’s, eventually taking to the decks around 96’. An event promoter and currently label manager of 3 record labels; Thema Recordings, Chronicle Records, and Thema Digital Series.  Spanning across the 3 catalogs, Lenny has triumphantly curated and released over 110 releases with many of the world's well-known and up-coming, underground artists. The labels have set a precedence of putting out some of the most cutting edge, abstract, house, and techno music to date. 

You can find Lenny sharing his bold, energetic, eclectic, blend of techno-funk in clubs on his home turf, Berlin and NYC, and various other burgeoning global cities. His motivation lies in the pursuit to positively engage the audience with the most current and obscure sounds of today, as well as yesterday. Body music with a story...


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千葉出身、現在は東京都内を拠点に活動するDJ。1998年にDJとしてのキャリアをスタートし、以来シカゴ・西海岸ハウスやUKテックハウスを主軸としつつフレッシュなサウンドを取り入れた選曲と、フロアの高揚感を途切れさせないスキルで信頼を獲得してきた。また過去には日本を代表するクラブミュージック専門レコードショップのTechniqueと、その兄弟店Spice Recordsにてバイヤー業務を約8年勤めている。

2019年にはロンドン・ベルリンにて初の欧州ギグを経験。現在は東京・沖縄を拠点とするクルーSnapoutを主宰し、今後は国内外でのDJはもちろんレーベル運営や楽曲制作にも力を入れていく予定。

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