thomas köner Thomas Köner is easily recognized as one of the most renown and respected electronic composers. Over the past 15 years, Köner’s dedication to the intensive sound research and collaborations with leading filmmakers has placed him at the epicenter of where sound and contemporary art collide. Beyond that, he is half of the legendary techno act Porter Ricks. Their releases on Chain Reaction and Force Inc. have electrified and influenced to no end. Zyklop is a momentous feat for Köner. Mille Plateaux is tremendously proud to present this double CD release. The first disc is a stunning one-hour piece taken from a Radio France performance in 2002, a sound topography that pays attention to atmospheric conditions of nature. This work was a meeting between a 60 minutes long collage of field recordings, realized since 4 years in this uncommon place by Yannick Dauby (www.kalerne.net), and the abstract sound textures of Thomas Köner. This collaboration was committed by Atelier de Creation Radiophonique - Radio France, and was broadcasted in September 2002. The second disc is compiled from a series of live performances recorded in some of the world’s most prestigious museums - Centre G. Pompidou Paris, Walker Art Center Minneapolis, La Criee CAC Rennes, and the Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt. These four recordings showcase the dynamism and maneuverability of Köner’s palate, from his more classic grey-glacier-noise to material that could easily be mistaken for new Porter Ricks work.