Urban Symphonies is an experimental project that melts down the raw & concrete structures of electronic bass productions and that echoes deep into the haunted walls of a timber-boxed violin and its set of resonant strings. It is simply the melting point of an encounter between two complete strangers (one from Krosno & other from Beirut), bumping into each other, on one of Istanbul's narrow streets, and finding a common artistic interest. Justyna Niznik and Hadi Dazza collaborate together to present to you Urban Symphonies 001: An improvised live session, recorded back in April 2023, that jams between a Violin's compilation of sonorous & eerie lilting melodies, intricately blended into a mix of bass-infused Grime & Dubstep selections, delivered at a speed of 140 BPM! 

- Justyna Niznik (Violinist) -
Insta: justyna.niznik
Website: https://justynaniznik.com/
Born in 1981 in Krosno (Poland), Justyna entered a musical development program at the age of 7 and has since won numerous competition prizes and awards, including a scholarship from the Polish Prime Minister. She began her violin studies in 2000 at the "Akademia Muzyczna im. Karola Lipinskiego" in Wroclaw (Breslau) with Prof. B. Bryla. Since 2003, she has studied in Weimar at the "Franz Liszt" Academy of Music, where she graduated in 2006. After that she started her postgraduate studies in the class of Prof. Friedemann Eichhorn, graduating in 2007. In the chamber music class of Prof. Ulrich Beetz, she became interested in historical performance practice, so she studied at the "Hochschule für Musik Köln" in the baroque violin class of Prof. Richard Gwilt, graduating with a Master's degree in 2010. She participated in master classes with Midori Seiler, Stefan Mai, Anton Steck, Enrico Onofri, Elisabeth Wallfish, and Jaap ter Linder, among others. In 2011 she was on numerous European tours with the "European Union Baroque Orchestra" (EUBO), and in 2016–2018, she was concertmaster of the Cologne Baroque Orchestra. After her career as a concertmaster with various orchestras, she devoted herself to research on the connection between sound and movement, which led her to inter- and trans-disciplinary work with dancers, performers, and visual artists. Justyna developed a strong affinity for electronic music, using loopers and other electronic instruments to create new soundscapes. As a sought-after soloist and improviser in cross-over projects, she has performed a wide range of collaborations and projects with renowned artists. Her recent works include "New Ocean Sea Cycle" at Kolumba Museum with Richard Siegal / Ballet of Difference at Schauspiel Köln.
Latest Activities: (Aug 2021), "Under Construction Festival" / Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch (May 2022), "Traditional Unconventional" (Oct 2022), and the performance "Senga Nengudi" with Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch at the Van der Heydt Museum (Aug 2022–Feb 2023). One of her most recent performances, "The Physicality of Sound," which took place at the symposium "Relay" at ZZT Cologne in April 2023, emphasized the physical presence of sound and explored its connection with physical movement. 

- Hadi Dazza (DJ) - 
Insta: hadi_dazza
Website: https://linktr.ee/HadiDazza
DAZZA is an electronic music DJ based in Istanbul (TR) who has embarked on a bass-fueled musical journey that rattled the local bass scene by playing a major role in portraying dark, energetic and bass-driven selections from the realms of UK Grime, Breaks and Dubstep. DAZZA also had the opportunity to collaborate with numerous outlets and collectives within the region and shared the stage with many esteemed local and international artists. Under the OH961 promotional banner, DAZZA continues to run shows loaded with fresh and exclusive tunes, heavy blends, and sonic sounds, demonstrating a commanding presence on every dance floor.

- James Crawley (Audio Engineer) -
Insta: chedda_bred
SC: @cheddabred

Special thanks to our host: @vamonosrecords

Urban Symphonies 001: Justyna Niznik & Hadi Dazza

Mixtape recorded using Pioneer's CDJ-350 and DJM-350.

Simulacra Mixtape

Trident is a Metropolitan Police Service Unit that was initially set-up in 1998 to tackle gun crime, gangs, and homicide in London. Yet, it ended up to become notorious due to its discrimination towards certain communities such as the Black community. Trident had frequently shutdown Grime raves and events and is known for its attempts in sabotaging Grime artists' careers by applying pressure on their managers, record labels, and potential venue hosts in order to limit their activities. All of their attempts to kill the Grime movement has ended up in vain thanks to Grime artists, enthusiasts and pirate radio stations.

Mixtape recorded via Pioneer's CDJs 350 and DJM-350.

Trident Mixtape

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