Advanced Art from Tampere, Finland, are one of the pioneers of Finnish electronic music. Originally active from 1985 to 1995, the band is working on a compilation, possibly with some new remixes and updated versions. Advanced Art are Jana (voice, lyrics) and Vince (machines, melodies).
Although Advanced Art used to open their gigs claiming "We play pop", musically the band evolved from the early synth pop demos to a more EBM or industrial direction. So far there is little or no evidence to suggest the band has learned any new tricks during their years of abscence.
Advanced Art was formed in 1985 when old pals Jana and Pete met Vince through a mutual friend. First demos were made under the name Abstract and some live appearances as Authorized Version. Two split 7" singles with Two Witches were released as 'vinyl demos' on Darklands Records. Poko Rekords signed the band in 1991. This resulted in 12" Scar (1991), mcd Time (1992), cd Product (1993) and cd Force (1994). Early vinyl singles plus some demo tracks were re-released on cd by VUZ Records. A couple of videos got airplay on MTV Europe (thank you mr Paul King).
Advanced Art never really toured as such (apart from an occasional trip to Sweden) but played one-off gigs, sometimes in fairly unusual venues such as illegal warehouse parties.
Jana and Vince got back together in late 90s to record two new tracks for the debut compilation of Vince's new label, Control.
During the years the other members were Pete aka Sam B, Auten aka Otto A, Jarkko Tuohimaa aka Factor, Reeta, and P.W. In addition, sound engineer Meelis Niin played an important role in creating the AArt live sound. Former Advanced Art members have appeared in e.g. Neuroactive, [Active] Media Disease, Shade Factory and Recycle.
(This page is run by Jana; if you have a message to Vince I'll be happy to forward it.)
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