Oren Ambarchi

Lecturer

Oren Ambarchi works at the intersection of modern electronics and processing; laminal improvisation and minimalism; songwriting;  and the physicality of rock music. From the late 90's his experiments in guitar abstraction and extended technique have led to a more personal and unique soundworld incorporating a broader pallette of instruments and sensibilities.
Ambarchi has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists  including Sunn 0))) (USA), Fennesz (Austria), Otomo Yoshihide (Japan), Pimmon (Australia), Keiji Haino (Japan), John Zorn (USA), Rizili (Greece), Voice Crack (Switzerland), Jim O'Rourke (USA), Keith Rowe (UK), Phill Niblock (USA), Gunter Muller (Switzerland), Evan Parker (UK), Z'ev (USA).
With Robbie Avenaim, Ambarchi was the co-organiser of the What Is Music? Festival, Australia’s premier annual showcase of local and international experimental music.  Ambarchi recently co-curated the sound program for the 2008 Yokohama triennale.
Ambarchi has been an artist-in residence in cities including Vienna and Tokyo and composed music for films and theatre projects from Belgium, France, Japan, Sweden & Australia.  Most recently he has been invited to perform at the Portishead curated All Tomorrows Parties festival in the UK.
Ambarchi has released numerous recordings for international labels including Touch, Southern Lord, Table of The Elements and Tzadik. In 2003 his live release 'Triste' received an 'honourary mention' in the Prix Ars Electronica digital musics category.