KTL
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KTL is a musical duo consisting of Stephen O'Malley
(Sunn O)))
) and Peter Rehberg
(Pita), originally formed to create the music for a theatre production titled Kindertotenlieder
by Gisèle Vienne and Dennis Cooper
. The production premiered in Brest, France
in March 2007.
The duo have also played shows not associated with the Kindertotenlieder production.
In late 2008 it was announced on Stephen O'Malley's website that KTL's fourth album would be released January 2009 through Editions Mego and February 2009 through Daymare Records with a vinyl release on Inoxia. In addition to the announcement two song titles were mentioned for the upcoming album, "Paratrooper" and "Natural Trouble".
Stephen O'Malley
Stephen O'Malley is a musician, predominantly a guitarist, producer and composer from Seattle, Washington who has conceptualized and participated in numerous drone doom, death/doom, and experimental music groups....
(Sunn O)))
Sunn O)))
Sunn O))) is an American doom metal band known for its synthesis of diverse genres including drone, ambient, noise, and black metal. Supported by a varying cast of collaborators, the band has two core members: Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson .-History:Sunn O))) is named after the Sunn...
) and Peter Rehberg
Peter Rehberg
Peter Rehberg is an author of electronic audio works.He has collaborated with: Jim O'Rourke, Christian Fennesz, Dennis Cooper, Gisèle Vienne, Stephen O'Malley , Tina Frank, Matmos, Tujiko Noriko, Kevin Drumm, Marcus Schmickler, Michaela Schwentner , Matt "Skitz" Sanders, Russell Haswell, Florian...
(Pita), originally formed to create the music for a theatre production titled Kindertotenlieder
Kindertotenlieder
Kindertotenlieder is a song cycle for voice and orchestra by Gustav Mahler...
by Gisèle Vienne and Dennis Cooper
Dennis Cooper
Dennis Cooper is an American novelist, poet, critic, editor and performance artist.-Career:Cooper grew up the son of a wealthy businessman in Arcadia, California. His first forays into literature came early, focusing on imitations of Rimbaud, Verlaine, de Sade, and Baudelaire...
. The production premiered in Brest, France
Brest, France
Brest is a city in the Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France. Located in a sheltered position not far from the western tip of the Breton peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon...
in March 2007.
The duo have also played shows not associated with the Kindertotenlieder production.
In late 2008 it was announced on Stephen O'Malley's website that KTL's fourth album would be released January 2009 through Editions Mego and February 2009 through Daymare Records with a vinyl release on Inoxia. In addition to the announcement two song titles were mentioned for the upcoming album, "Paratrooper" and "Natural Trouble".
Discography
- KTLKTL (album)-Track listing:#Estranged - 24:50#Forest Floor 1 - 8:31#Forest Floor 2 - 13:43#Forest Floor 3 - 9:28#Forest Floor 4 - 8:15#Snow - 13:02...
(CD/2XLP) (Editions MegoEditions MegoEditions Mego is a non-funded independent record label, founded 1 January 2006 by Peter RehbergIts aims are to maintain the back catalogue and legacy of the Mego label, as well as releasing new works.- Releases :...
/Aurora Borealis) - KTL 2 (CD/2XLP) (Editions Mego/Thrill JockeyThrill JockeyThrill Jockey Records is an American independent record label established in 1992 in New York City by former Atlantic Records A&R representative Bettina Richards.-History:...
) - KTL 3KTL 3KTL 3 is an EP released by the band KTL.. One side of the vinyl, released on the UK-based label, OR, contains an etching by Edwin Pouncey, aka Savage Pencil or SAVX...
EP (Or RecordsOr RecordsOr Records is a small British independent record label company, established in 1998 and based in London. They specialize in electronic music and experimental music, and are distributed by Touch Music...
) - Eine eiserne Faust in einem SamthandschuhEine eiserne Faust in einem SamthandschuhEine eiserne Faust in einem Samthandschuh is a live album by KTL. It is a limited release of 300 copies and was sold on tour in 2007.Luminaire was recorded at Luminaire, Kilburn, London on 29 May 2007. Forest Floor was remixed by Florian for this release. The title is German and translates to "An...
CD (Editions Mego) - limited to 300 copies - The Phantom Carriage: KTL Edition DVD (Tartan)
- Live in Krems EP (Editions Mego)
- IKKIIkkiThe term Ikki can refer to:*In Japanese history, leagues of samurai, farmers, and clergy who engaged in common defense against shogunal forces and greater lords, initiating large and destructive agrarian uprisings. The uprisings were also called ikki...
CD (Editions Mego) - KTL IVKTL IV-Track listing:#"Paraug" - 3:55#"Paratrooper" - 21:23#"Wicked Way" - 4:13#"Benbbet" - 15:21#"Eternal Winter" - 5:25#"Natural Trouble" - 9:24-Musicians:*Stephen O'Malley: strings, fx, amps*Peter Rehberg: oscs, apps, drives*Atsuo: drums , gong...
CD (Editions Mego/Forced Exposure) - "The Paris Demos" (Editions Mego)