Li Jianhong: Chinese King of Stoned Crowds
Guitarist Li Jianhong (superlatively dubbed „The best Noise musician in China” by his Polish colleague Zbigniew Karkowski) is preparing for a string of high-profile live appearances over the next few weeks. Teaming up with his colleagues of Vavabond for a duo performance at Shanghai’s eArt Festival, he will share the bill with laptop pioneer Carl Stone (who enjoys a strong following in Asia thanks to his Tokyo-residency and has gained growing popularity on China’s emerging experimental music scene) as well as electronic revolutionaries Autechre. Only shortly after, a performance has been scheduled at the 2Kolegas bar as part of the Waterland series of underground sound art. Here, Li Jianhong will present his eclectic taste by serving up a double dish, first appearing under the banner of cosmic psychedelicia and the Vagus Nerve moniker and following this trip up with a session with rising Saxophone sensation Li Zenghui.
Over the years, Li Jianhong has always dabbled his feet in different genres, never resting on his laurels as an extreme purveyor of Guitar drones. His 2005/2006 album “Ghost Temple” already established a dialogue with Free Improv and Jazz – a tendency reinforced by the upcoming concert with Li Zenghui. Jianhong’s latest solo effort “San Sheng Shi”, meanwhile, emphasises his love for hazy sludge Rock – which has caused the organisors of his recent performances to refer to him as a master of “any space with stoned crowds”.
Homepage: Li Jianhong
Homepage: 2pi Records
Homepage: 2Kolegas Bar Beijing
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