BIOGRAPHY
Funkturm began recording in 1996, and is processed, programmed and produced by Richard Gallon. Gallon's previous projects have included ambient experimental percussion duo Chemical Plant, Headbutt, and live sample improvisers Fork.
Funkturm transmuted from Operation Mind Control, who released one album - Funkturm - on D.O.R. in 1994, as well as three cassette-only releases on the cult Chainsaw label from 1990 to 1993.
The debut Funkturm album, Urban Mantras is 9 tracks of minimalist breakbeats and hypnotic soundscapes. Funkturm takes its name from Berlin's radio tower.The name was chosen because of a fascination with the sounds and textures of international short-wave radio broadcasts. Radio sounds have been used throughout previous releases.
A current album - Strata - was released on D.O.Rin 2003. The album features
more organic textures and instrumentation, heralding a return to the more improvisational
nature of previous projects, melded with the hypnotic electronic rhythms and structures
of Funkturm / Operation Mind Control work to date. New material will be previewed
on this site: stay tuned.
"OMC's mantric, mechanical hypno-rhythms prompt the coinage industri(b)al.
Disturbing, disorienting and relentless, the eleven tracks here slug your
solar plexus while creating a diabolical sonic wasteland that consistently
compels. OMC have made a soundtrack for that imaginary sequel to
Eraserhead."
Alternative Press, reviewing Funkturm, May 1995.
