Geluidshouwerij

About

Geluidshouwerij was a Dutch experimental music project active during the early 1980s, operating as both a recording entity and independent cassette label. The name, meaning "sound sculpture" or "sound carpentry" in Dutch, reflects the project's approach to constructing abstract sonic environments. Active primarily between 1983 and 1984, Geluidshouwerij released material on cassette, a format favored by the underground experimental and industrial music communities of that era. Their output, including releases such as Oefening Kunstbaardt and D.A.P.A., positioned them within the broader European avant-garde and noise music movements of the early 1980s. The project's aesthetic aligned with experimental electronic and industrial sensibilities emerging from the post-industrial underground scene. Beyond their self-released material, Geluidshouwerij also contributed to collaborative projects, as evidenced by their participation in the Oscars Christmas Series compilation. Limited information remains publicly available regarding specific personnel or detailed discographic history, reflecting the insular nature of independent experimental music communities during this pre-internet era.