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Catharsiss

Catharsiss -
White Noise Manipulation

About Me


Catharsiss

    An aural journey into a world of soundscapes
    created utilizing white noise layering /or remixing
    in conjunction with the decontstruction
    of various sounds
, and reconstructing them into a world that is both chaotic,
yet strangely ordered...
For more info regarding Experimental Noise: Experimental Noise Info
    We are all that was and all that will be, the earth contains the emotional fingerprints of all that have existed.....
    we are simply freeing them.....

For more tracks by us, go here:

Catharsiss Show Updates
June 6-8 2008 -
For the first, last and only time
we will be performing ALL 3
parts of/from
our collaboration with
Deconstructive Screwdriver Criticism
war AND peace
over the course of all 3 days of the fest
(one part each day) You won't want to miss this.
For more info, check out our blog
    Yes, Virginia, Catharsiss DOES perform live,
    though a bit infrequently

Live at St Pete Noise fest: April 19 2008
Our live performances vary with each appearance...
from pure white noise manipulation, to circuit bending
from harsh to drone....
from spoken word/rant to noise-infused "beat-boxing"....
Our purpose is simply tio explore various realms of sound....
Incorperating white noise layering /or remixing...
Flyer from Our Upcoming Appearance...
Click above image for full size flyer
Click Link to hear our set
at the Tampa Noise Fest on 6/10/07
Thanks to Otolathe for recording this http://otolathe.com/tampanoisefest/catharsissTNF610.mp3
Join the Collective
The 813 Noise Collective is a group dedicated to the Tampa/813 area code experimental noise and art scene.
Open to artists, performers, labels, zines, promoters, fans, etc
http://groups.myspace.com/813noise
Catharsiss -
Bio and Release Information


For Upcoming release info, see BLOG
Catharsiss Bio:
Catharsiss is comprised of the husband/wife duo of Keith and Susan, also of Grok
Click Here to go to the Grok Myspace
Catharsiss' sounds are based on white noise layering and manipulation, coupled with a variety of other sounds, such as electrical, natural, and weather related.
    ** Some tracks are sonic soundscapes /or ambient backdrops.
    ** Some tracks utilize spoken word, rants, chants /or verse.,
    ** Some projects are original compositions, others are deconstructive remixes of other artists' work.
    ** Some are collaborative efforts with other noise artisits, cyber-punk writers, poets, musicians, etc.
    ** Others lean toward a slight industrial or darkwave sound.

Either way, you will find Catharsiss is willing to explore and exand the boundries of white noise manipulation, taking the listener to realms and worlds previously unexplored..
Catharsiss is available for splits, compilations and collaborations.
Contact Information:
Band Website:
Http://www.geocities.com/catharsiss_grok
Band Myspace Site:
Http://www.myspace.com/catharsiss
Email Contact:
[email protected]
Please direct all booking inquiries and interview requests to:
[email protected]
Label Questions/Contact:
[email protected]
Catharsiss Release Information:
All releases (except Bricks and Cogs boxset) are $5 each or 3/$12
Free USA Shipping!
Due to the fact the post office keeps jacking up the rates, we are forced to charge for shipping outside the USA...
Please contact us for overseas shipping....
ALL DOWNLOADS ARE FREE!!!
For Discography/Release Details: http://blog.myspace.com/catharsiss
Catharsiss Merch
For more, click here: http://www.cafepress.com/catharsiss_cd1

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/26/2004
Band Website: geocities.com/catharsiss_grok
Band Members:
Keith :
White noise layering, spoken word, keyboards, yells, thoughts, soundscape layering, mixing

Susan :
Sound emission, words, screams, keys, percussion, strings, introspection, whispers, sounds

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Influences:

Catharsiss

The Mapping of the Mind Utilizing White Noise Listen for the voices

They will guide you

Catharsiss draws influence from many a different wellspring of knowledge.
Some of our muses are (in no particular order):
    Dr Anton Lavey,
    Aleister Crowley,
    Luigi Russolo
    Kenneth Anger,
    Friedrich Nietzsche
    Throbbing Gristle,
    Salvidor Dali
    Boyd Rice/NON,
    Merzbow,
    Oscar Wilde
    Georges Melies
    Travis Morgan,
    Franz Listz
    Masonna,
    Kenji Siratori
    HP Lovecraft,
    Blood Axis,
    Leonardo Da Vinci
    Robert Strauss
    Goat
    HR Geiger
    Hanatarash
    Nihilist Spasm Band
    Ayn Rand
    Robert Wiene
    John Cage
    Kraftwerk
    Gary Numan
    Andy Millgan
    Wagner
    Pink Floyd
    George Orwell
    Luis Bunell
    Pink Floyd/Syd Barrett
    F.W. Murnau
    Lou Reed/Velvet Underground
    Keith Emerson
    Carl Theodore Dreyer
    Lester Bangs
    Edward Wood jr
    C.C.C.C.
    KK Null,
    John Cale
    The Gerogerigegege
    and Many More, too numerous to list here

    Every man and every woman, has within, all knowledge.
    It is not a matter of learning
    but of freeing that which is within.
    We strive to understand all, but that which is ourselves...
    First to seek, then to acknowledge, then to accept....
    Then we begin to heal..
    The earth contains the energy which is not being used for other life...
    We draw and dispel the energy with each thought..
    with each tear
    when we love
    and hate
    The energy is finite...
    It can not be created, nor destroyed....
    It simply is...

    Within the energy, are nestled the emotional fingerprints of all who have existed
We are the beacon from whence the fingerprints may speak.....
Listen and you will hear....
    Listen and you will see.....
Only then will you understand...

Keith and Susan

Married (at last): October 31 2006


Catharsiss - June 10 2007

Sounds Like: The energy speaks through us......
It is their voice that you will hear...
Our journey begins each day, anew...
Another soundscape to explore...

Our sound is ever changing..
every day a new influence emerges Each project a fingerprint...... No two are alike

Our creative philosophy is simple.. We simply are exploring different avenues
Different realms
of sound....
The sounds lead us....we are simply passengers...
Simple auditory explorers...learning as we journey....
Each piece we create is a seperate fork along the road...
A web of twists and turns Continuously intertwining....
Weaving itself into the fabric of our reality....
Merging two realms...two realities....
Each new exploration an extenstion of that which was previous and what yet shall follow
We hope that you enjoy the fruits of our journey....
Catharsiss


Flyer from previous show
Click above for full size

Thanks for checking us out...
Catharsiss

Record Label: Vatican-Analog, SG Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tampa Noise Fest 2 - Recap

Tampa Noise Fest 2: RecapFor those of you slackers that didn't bother to show up....You missed one hell of a fest..Three days of incredible sights and sounds....100% Free....Anyway...Although we're no...
Posted by Catharsiss on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:11:00 PST

Catharsiss Complete Discography (as of May 2008)

SG Records Catalog/Discography (tentative)Thiis is the entire SG Records' DiscographySG Records is the experimental Noise inprint/sub-label ofSplattergod Records.Originally created to release Catharsi...
Posted by Catharsiss on Tue, 27 May 2008 10:50:00 PST

Catharsiss Release Details

Artist:  CatharsissRelease: Screaming at ShadowsLabel:   SG Records/Splattergod RecordsYear:    2006Cat ..:   SGX- 01Time:    00:30:15Genre: ...
Posted by Catharsiss on Tue, 27 May 2008 10:29:00 PST

Participants Needed for our upcoming show - all welcome

Hello all,As you may (or may not) know, we are performing all three days of the upcoming Tampa Noise fest and plan on putting on a noise/theatrical/live silent film conglomeration...For more info:http...
Posted by Catharsiss on Sun, 18 May 2008 03:05:00 PST

Dig Silent Movies? So do we! Check this out:

Hello all,Susan and I are huge fans of silent filmsespecially silent horror films....So much, that we've set up a tribute page for Silent Horror (and other) films...http://www.myspace.com/pics_without...
Posted by Catharsiss on Sat, 10 May 2008 03:18:00 PST

Check out this event: Catharsiss: war AND peace live ( Free 3 day show )

Hosted By: Catharsiss When: Friday Jun 06, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Transitions Art GalleryTampa, FL 33612United StatesDescription:Catharsiss Click Here To View EventOn June 6-8 2008, Tampa experimental...
Posted by Catharsiss on Mon, 05 May 2008 11:20:00 PST

Catharsiss Bio 2008 version 2.0, now with %50 more words

Catharsiss is an experimental noise outfit, based in Tampa, Florida and is comprised of husband and wife, Keith and Susan Suchland. Keith started Catharsiss in early 2001 as a solo studio only pr...
Posted by Catharsiss on Sun, 04 May 2008 04:31:00 PST

Experimental Noise Show Videos from our collection

Hey everyone,In the process of uploading some noise shows that I have filmed over the years.You can find the active artists on our friend's list...Anyone wanting a copy of these shows, let us know.We'...
Posted by Catharsiss on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:52:00 PST

News about our special 3 day performance at the upcoming Tampa Noise Fest

Catharsiss theatrical performance Press ReleaseOn June 6-8 2008, Tampa experimental noise act, Catharsiss will be debuting their theatrical rendition of "war AND peace", a visual-audio presentation, b...
Posted by Catharsiss on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:29:00 PST

Corrected Song List for Catharsiss promo from 4/19

Hello all,It has recently brought to our attention that the track list insert from the sampler we gave out, this past Saturday, at the St Pete Noise Fest, omitted a track name.Here is the correct trac...
Posted by Catharsiss on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:45:00 PST