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Concert: The Plastic People Of The Universe

Concert: The Plastic People Of The Universe
Start date 2015-07-09
Start time 20:30
Kategoria Koncert

GUERILLA RECORDS SHOWCASE

Guerilla Records showcase – starting with the last year’s edition of “The East of Culture” in Lublin, a showcase of leading indie/off record labels has become one of the staples of the Festival. In 2014 we presented the creative output and publishing initiatives of Ola and Mikołaj Trzaska – founders and coordinators of Kilogram Records. This year, we have invited representatives of Guerilla Records, one of the most dynamic Czech independent labels. Since its inception it has been run by the aficionado and enthusiast of the local alternative scene Vladimir Drapal. This critically acclaimed and well established company boasts an impressive roster of artists, including legendary acts such as The Plastic People of the Universe, DG307, and Pólnoc. On a regular basis the label also assists up-and-coming bands and aspiring performers. Thanks to the label’s unfettered drive, systematic dedication and inspired consequence, the Czech alternative scene has been blooming for quite some time now. During “The East of Culture” – Different Sounds Festival we will present the whole spectrum of music available through Guerilla Records and we will talk to the label’s creators about the state of the alternative scene south of Poland.


The Plastic People OF The Universe (CZECH REPUBLIC)

A phenomenal band and a band that is a phenomenon in its own right. Undisputedly, one of the most significant counter-cultural groups in Central and Eastern Europe. With the name borrowed from a famous song by Frank Zappa, the band’s origins date back to 1969 (the breakthrough year in the history of music for a number of reasons).

The band’s style can be best described as an inflammable concoction of psychedelia, symphonic sounds, and art rock – all with a touch of folk, jazz and – not infrequently – heavier sounds, such as punk. Alongside DG 307, The Plastic People of the Universe have become the symbol of nonconformity and resistance to official authority, which obviously resulted in persecution and repercussions of the musicians, including interrogation, physical violence, revocation of their passports, and – ultimately – years of imprisonment.

Over the course of time, the band split a number of times, disbanding and reactivating frequently; different incarnations and mutations of the group, including Pólnoc, came into existence, each of them – to a different extent – derived from the original Plastic People.

The band’s appearance at the Different Sounds Festival will provide a unique and one of a kind opportunity to see and hear the genuine Plastic People of the Universe. This is an opportunity that one simply cannot afford to miss.

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