Frank Nagel

Frank creates a unique soundscape in the transition from noise to music. He has arranged his improv set with hints of melodies, sporadic rhythms, and sound structures formed from a variety of analogue sound samples. These are integrated into the digital signals of a no-input mixer and various electronic devices. Frank also plays a resonator guitar, which was modified by Michael Danner. Driven by a motor, a coil, and a closed circuit, the strings are set into continuous vibration, generating an endless sustain. This leads to a radical change in both the sound and handling of the instrument.