Jeroen Vermandere – Tapes
de Appel, Schipluidenlaan 12, Amsterdam
Jeroen Vermandere collects cassette tapes from sound artists and musicians from the Netherlands. In particular, he collects limited edition cassette tapes from the 80's DIY scene that were already extremely rare at that time. Miniature artwork in plastic covers; underground sound that still sounds challenging. Each tape, connects to a story of musicians and artists who performed for a mini-audience, engineered sound recordings, self-replicated and distributed. These music groups or one-men firms used home-made instruments, vacuum cleaners, synthesizers or operated according to a predetermined script. Graphic work that can be folded or collapsed, painted cassettes. Manual labour.
Jeroen Vermandere has set up a small collection of these gems, often released under obscure aliases. With each tape he researches and meets the creators, relatives and listeners and collects the stories that give the cassette, the music and the creators a colorful and sonorous history.
The tapes will be featured in De Appel from November 10th. On Fridays and Saturdays, Vermandere welcomes two people per time slot. In this small company, the stories he has gathered are told and the music and sounds are explored.
Due to limited number of places, reservation is mandatory. Please see below for the available time slots. Reservations can be done via info [at] deappel.nl
PERFORMANCE
Massive Trance Marien Van Oers / Jeroen Vermandere / Arie De Fijter Jeroen Vermandere will re-interpret the work Massive Trance of Marien van Oers (1955-2013). The performance is based on a 1983 audio cassette that Jeroen found in Breda and has a tight protocol. Attached instructions describe the setup and technique. The duration is half an hour and the piece consists of a constant repetition of sound for the purpose of forming a form of trance. The performance is developed in collaboration with performer Arie de Fijter. In addition, the home-made instruments used by van Oers, ephemera and the original tape with the protocol are shown. This performance took place for the first time during Museum Night on 4 November 2017 at 20.00 - 22.00 - 00.00. Upcoming dates: 26 November 2017 at 18:00 9 December at 21:00 RSVP: info@deappel.nl
ONGEHOORD SESSIONS
In the studio of Jeroen Vermandere, Schipluidenlaan 12, Amsterdam. Entrance fee 4 euro November 11, 22:00 Ober Mankind & Jeroen Vermandere November 11, 22.00 Launch Narwal - Nirvana The first publication by the record label ONGEHOORD founded by Jeroen Vermandere During the launch night the record will cost 18 euro (normal price 25 euro) December 9, 22.00 Andre Pahl, Ron van de Kerkhof 14 december 10.00-12.00 Tapes live radio broadcast by Jeroen Vermandere at Red Light Radio
