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17 Pygmies
Experimental dark ambient and industrial music project active during the 1980s underground music scene.
About
17 Pygmies is an experimental music project active primarily during the 1980s, operating within the industrial and dark ambient underground music landscape. The project's discography, spanning from 1983 to 1991, demonstrates a consistent exploration of avant-garde sound design and unconventional compositional approaches. Their releases include the early albums Hatikva (1983) and Jedda By The Sea (1984), followed by Captured in Ice (1986), which marked a notable point in their artistic development. The reissue of Hatikva in 1988 suggests the work's enduring significance within underground circles. The later collaboration Missyfish/Hatikva (1991) indicates continued creative activity and willingness to work with other artists. The project's aesthetic appears rooted in experimental noise and atmospheric composition, contributing to the broader post-industrial music movement of the 1980s. While specific details about individual members remain limited, 17 Pygmies' body of work reflects the era's DIY ethos and commitment to pushing sonic boundaries.