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Voodoo Initiations

Our first guest for our Initiation is Layn.
Layn is a dj/producer born and raised in Brussels. Taking care of a weekly FM radioshow is his first focus. Making you dive into yourself on the dancefloor would be the second.

Selection he made for our Initiate showcase at the very cosy Seventy Eight Records (Maastricht), 
No dubplates or unreleased tracks, just some of his favorite records atm.

Link: 
@Layn59
@78-records

Voodoo Initiation - Layn - 18th of August 2017

Our second Initiations is with our co-founder. 
Hawkan is a member of FTRSND collective. Shaman and sound engineer, he co-founds Initiate with Pattrn, sonøren and Airem in 2015. His universe is a journey between melancholic and voodoo music.

Link:
@hawkan_initiate

All set on mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Hawkan/ (moving slowly on SC)

Voodoo Initiation - Hawkan - 2nd of September 2017

For our third voodoo Initiation we present Hesh. 

Hesh is a traveller. He spent the last few years between Leeds, Brussels, Berlin and is now based in Maastricht. 
During these formative years he studied electronic music in depth with a special focus on environmental sound.  His musical journey started with house music and drifted away to techno, acousmatic music and soundscapes.  Now part of the FTRSND family and the Initiate team, he keeps on refining his sound which aims to challenge traditional notions of dance-floor music. 
Enjoy unusual dj sets that travel through time and space.

Links:  https://soundcloud.com/hesh-music-1
            https://www.facebook.com/musichesh/

Voodoo Initiation - Hesh - 30th January 2018

Our fourth Initiation is with our dear Ness.
After playing twice at our parties - once as Ness and once as The Gods Planet (with Claudio PRC) - it's now time for a set where he explores different rhythmic avenues in a voodoo atmosphere.  

Join us here & on FB for more informations about our next initiations.
https://www.facebook.com/initiate.music/ - https://www.ftrsnd.com/

Picture by Andri Haflidason (Initiate - 3rd June 2017 at Fuse)
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Ness began his electronic music journey in the late 90's and his evolving interest and passion soon encouraged him to start a dj career experimenting with various genres – from trance to pure experimental. With a background in sound engineering and many years of research and fine-tuning, he gradually developed a distinct personal style with a strong focus on atmosphere combined with hypnotic vibes. In 2007 he opened his own record store in his hometown in Sardinia (Italy) and 2 years later he founded his first label - Mono Records.

Currently he is running The Gods Planet - an independent platform established since 2010 with Claudio PRC.

Ness music is defined as an exploration of wide range of deep and hypnotic techno and ambient soundscapes.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ness

Voodoo Initiation - Ness - 04th April 2018

Our fifth initiation is with the great Korridor. 
Live recording of his performance during our Initiate showcase at Fuse in February 2018. No words.

Join us here & on FB for more informations about our next initiations.
www.facebook.com/initiate.music/

Picture by Andri Haflidason (Initiate - 24th February 2018 at Fuse)
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Fabian Kempe aka Korridor is in the business of creating passages – both for himself and those who come in contact with his music. With highly acclaimed releases on Hypnus Records, Nordanvind and Northern Electronics over the last few years, Korridor has swiftly become a household name in the European electronic music scene. However, Fabian Kempe is by no means a novice. He has been active within the music scene as a producer under various monikers for over 12 years. The paths have been winding but they all lead up to the defined philosophy of Korridor.

Voodoo Initiation - Korridor - 22nd September 2018

Our sixth initiation is with the Brussels based Initial Code.

Initial Code offers an hybrid musical approach that stands out in a world of uniform four the floor techno. Melding ambient, complexe atmospheres, intricate rythms and an industrial sonic universe. Each of his dj sets represent a carefully narrated story of emotions based on an unique code, inspired of the dna. 

@InitialCode

Join us here & on FB for more informations about our next initiations.
www.facebook.com/initiate.music/

Voodoo Initiation - Initial Code - 7th November 2018

Pattrn is the co-founder of FTRSND, Brussels Electronic Marathon and Initiate. He has been making you dance for quite a while. A multi talented artist, who started his musical journey at 4 playing the violin. Now a sound engineer, producer, dj and promoter, he uses his many talents and exceptional ear to create a unique atmosphere during his sets. Tireless, he packs a load of power in his sets!

Join us here & on FB for more informations about our next initiations.
www.facebook.com/initiate.music/

Voodoo Initiation - Pattrn - 28th February 2019

François Gaspard (Shakmat) is a pro-active musician, producer and DJ linked to several Brussels based projects such as the band Glü and the A/V project ALEAs. François is also the most busy brain of Shakmat, manufacturing adventurous eurorack modules since 2015.

After inviting him twice at Fuse with his aliases : Palsembleu & Bétøn, it's time for him to take part in our shamanic initiations. From the deep to the heavy, listen to it LOUD.

Picture by Marion Grassart.

Join us here & on FB for more informations about our next initiations.
www.facebook.com/initiate.music/

Voodoo Initiation - Shakmat - 19 March 2019

Our ninth initiation is with the producer Milena, who recorded her live performance during our Obsidian party in Zodiak, Brussels. 

Join us here & on FB for more informations about our next initiations.
www.facebook.com/initiate.music/
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Milena is a producer and live performer who since 2013 has been developing her own style, nestle between ambient, experimental sounds and hazy techno where you can easily lose yourself in the folds and layers. In December 2018 she launched her debut vinyl "Immensity EP" on Delirio label.

Voodoo Initiation - Milena Glowacka - Live at Obsidian, Brussels

Initiation number 10.
Recording of our founders hybrid performance at Fuse. Back on the second anniversary of the initiated community with Pattrn & Hawkan Keziah and their hybrid set up.
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Join us here & on FB for more informations about our next initiations.
www.facebook.com/initiate.music/

Picture by Andri Haflidason (Initiate - 17/11/2018 at Fuse)

Voodoo Initiation - Initiate Shamans - Hybrid at Fuse, Brussels

Initiate concept is born from a passion for boundary pushing electronic music. We want to move away from trends of instant gratification to explore club music and its intersections with other forms of musical expression.
 
The sound we wish to share with you makes us dance, pause, reflect and meditate. It takes us away and transports us.
 
What drives us is the exploration of fine tuned sounds that come together to create holistic pieces of music, inducing various states of consciousness.
 
Initiate provides a wholesome space for self-reflection, for bonding with others and for musical discoveries that will challenge your ears and dance moves alike!
 
For info contact: initiate.concept@gmail.com